SIUE Gardens Earn Green Thumb Award for Beauty and Community Impact
The Gardens at SIUE have been recognized with the City of Edwardsville’s prestigious Green Thumb Award. This honor highlights the Gardens’ natural beauty, thoughtful design, and strong volunteer commitment on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus.
Spanning across 36 acres of university grounds, The Gardens are a public oasis featuring winding trails, peaceful ponds, native Illinois plants, and educational displays. Maintained entirely by Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteers, the space thrives thanks to a team of dedicated community members who pour their time and talent into its upkeep.
“We’re thrilled that our volunteers are being recognized for their dedication and hard work,” said volunteer coordinator Carol Gardner. “The Gardens were nominated by one of our Master Gardeners, and this award is a wonderful reminder of the natural beauty we have right here on campus. We’re always proud to share this space with the community.”
The Green Thumb Awards program, now in its 26th year, is organized by the Edwardsville Environmental Commission to honor outstanding residential, commercial, and public landscaping efforts that bring beauty to the city and promotes care for the environment.
If you are looking for a quiet walk, an escape from the noise or to get in some steps come check out SIUE’s award-winning garden!
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PHOTO: The Gardens at SIUE and winner badge for The Green Thumb Awards
