The Community Organizations database provides information about Monroe County nonprofits and groups.

 

Gardens & Gardening - Community Organizations

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Bloomington Community Orchard

Description: 

Bloomington Community Orchard is an organization devoted to growing fruit for the community to share and enjoy.

The publicly owned orchard is maintained entirely by volunteers and the harvest is available to everyone in the community.

Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated
Address
P.O. Box 2298
Bloomington
IN
47402
Contact

Hilltop Educational Foundation

Description: 

Hilltop Educational Foundation is a non-profit community organization serving the Hilltop Garden and Nature Center and supporting community initiatives in education and wellness through gardening and other horticulturally based activities.

Address
2367 E. 10th Street
PO Box 8654
Bloomington
IN
47408
Contact
Lea
Woodard
Coordinator
812-855-8808

Limestone Daylily and Hosta Society

Description: 

The Limestone Daylily and Hosta Society is a Region 2 club of the The American Hemerocallis Society (AHS). The AHS is a forum for persons interested in the advancement of the daylily. It is organized exclusively for educational and scientific purposes, and especially to promote, encourage, and foster the development and improvement of the genus Hemerocallis and public interest therein. This club is also associated with the American Hosta Society. The club works with Hilltop Garden Center and has been involved in local community gardening projects.

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Address
6666 E. Bender Road
Bloomington
IN
47401
Contact
John
Simpson
President
332-8815

Monroe County Cooperative Extension Service

Description: 

The Cooperative Extension Service is one of the nation's largest providers of scientific research-based information and education. It's a network of colleges, universities, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, serving communities and counties across America.

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Address
3400 S. Walnut Street
Bloomington
IN
47401
Contact
812-349-2575

Monroe County Master Gardener Association

Description: 

The mission of the Monroe County Master Gardener Association is to promote the art, science, and pleasure of gardening in the community in cooperation with the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service. Certified Master Gardeners have completed a broad-based Horticulture volunteer training program as well as a minimum of 35 hours of volunteer service. Master Gardeners help others in the community grow by sharing their horticulture knowledge in a variety of ways.

  • Volunteers provide the community with information on gardening practices through workshops and presentations at garden clubs, school, and other community organizations.
  • The annual MCMGA Garden Fair held every spring features over 35 commercial and not-for-profit vendors, a family activity booth, plants sales and more.
  • Over the years, the MCMGA Community Grant program has awarded over $16,000 to numerous groups including schools, religious and community organizations, neighborhood associations, and historical locations throughout the county.

A Master Gardener training program is held annually by the Monroe County Office of the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service. To be added to the Master Gardener class notification list, or for more information about the Master Gardener Program in Monroe County, please contact the Purdue Extension Office according to the contact information listed on their website. 

Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Bloomington
IN
47404

People’s Cooperative Market

Description: 

People’s Cooperative Market strives to work towards intersectional anti-racism, create space for food justice work, create meaningful collaborations, build equity, cultivate liberation, and ensure access to local food, art, and education. Join us every Saturday at 1st United church for the Farmer’s market. Preorder online by Wednesday for Saturday delivery or pick up! Sponsor a box of local produce, bread, eggs, dairy or meet for hungry Hoosiers in our local community while you shop for your weekly CSA.

Please see the People's Cooperative Market website for more information!

Year Established: 
2020 (all day)
Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated

South Central Chapter of the Indiana native Plant and Wildflower Society

Description: 

We are the Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society. Our mission is to promote the appreciation, preservation, conservation, utilization and scientific study of the flora native to Indiana and to educate the public about the values, beauty, diversity and environmental importance of indigenous vegetation.

Address
Bloomington
IN

Southern Indiana Daylily, Hosta, Daffodil and Iris Society (SIDHDIS)

Description: 

This organization was established February 7, 1996, with the purpose of promoting public interest in growing daylilies, hostas, daffodils, and iris. It offers several activities to members including education programs, garden tours, flower shows, and opportunities to obtain special rates on selected plants.

Year Established: 
1996 (all day)
Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated
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Address
6395 Braksway Drive
Bloomington
IN
47408
Contact
Evelyn
Harrell
812-339-0572