Horticultural Society

Founded in 1972, the Horticultural Society is the IMA‘s special interest group for its grounds and gardens and offers its members opportunities to share gardening experience and expertise. The Horticultural Society also maintains an extensive horticultural library, located in Newfield on the IMA campus. Horticultural Society members enjoy lectures featuring noted local, national and international speakers, travel opportunities to gardens throughout the US and abroad, and opportunities to volunteer in the IMA gardens, greenhouse, and the Horticultural Society Library.

The Horticultural Society is led by a Board of Directors and is advised by Mark Zelonis, The Ruth Lilly Deputy Director of Environmental and Historic Preservation, as well as a Museum Affiliate liaison.

View a complete list of gardens available to IMA Horticultural Society members for discounted or free admission through the American Horticultural Society reciprocal admissions program.

AHS Reciprocal Admissions

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned for a list of upcoming events.

Seasons eNews

Read about upcoming events, seasonal horticultural news, and other fun stories in the quarterly eNewsletter.

Winter 2012
Summer 2012
Spring 2012
Winter 2011

2011-2012 Board Officer

David Gorden, President
Helen Dickinson, Past President
Kevin Foy, Vice President
Dr. Jamia Jacobsen, Vice President
Kathleen Hull, Secretary
Rosie Steinmetz, Treasurer
Deb Lawrence, Director
Jamie Gibbs, Director
Susan Toevs, Director
Ann Hathaway, Director
Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Director