The Green Learning Station Project of The Civic Garden Center

You Can Become a Steward of the Environment

Being good stewards of the environment has long been part of our mission. Plans are emerging on how we can incorporate useful demonstration areas on our grounds such as green roofs, rainwater collection, pervious pavement and/or passive solar energy. Watch for developments or join us in the planning, support and execution of our green efforts!

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: The Civic Garden Center

The Civic Garden Center is a non-profit horticultural resource that enriches lives through education, community beautification and environmental stewardship.

The Civic Garden Center is an oasis in the city - eight beautifully landscaped acres open daily to visitors at no charge and located 2.5 miles from downtown Cincinnati. Volunteers donate their time to maintain the grounds, and they and others provide financial support to the organization that was founded in 1942.

Our cornerstone programs - Neighborhood Gardens touch 23 communities with over 47 active gardens. Compost Kids and Summer Sprouts programs introduce young people to gardening.

The Civic Garden Center provides education and information to individuals, schools, organizations and businesses through its Horticulture Helpline, library, classes, hands-on workshops, tours, special events and outreach programs.

Gardening is a great equalizer.

Demographic and cultural barriers are non existent because people digging, getting dirty and sharing nature's beauty look pretty much the same.

Upcoming Classes

Come to a class to increase your knowledge or inspire creativity! Many new and long awaited topics are being offered... »more

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Volunteer Information

Over 500 strong, our volunteers accomplish what seven full-time staff members would in one year... »more

Listen to our Executive Director, Vickie Ciotti, and Thane Maynard, President of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, as they discuss Current Events at the Civic Garden Center! Cincinnati Edition

Hot Off the Presses!

Winter Newsletter

Green Drinks Cincinnati

The newly formed Cincinnati chapter of Green Drinks International is meeting on the third Thursday of every month. For more information, visit: www.greendrinkscincy.blogspot.com

Support the Civic Garden Center through shopping at iGive.com

Click the link below to shop retailers that will donate a portion of your shopping dollars directly to CGC!

Another way to support the Civic Garden Center. ..

A tax free distribution from your IRA before December 31, 2008.

If you're 70-1/2 years of age or older you can give up to $100,000 to any charitable organization and your distribution will not be included in your taxable income.

Please contact your personal financial adviser for further details.

Thank you for supporting the Civic Garden Center as we build community through gardening, education, and environmental stewardship.