Chicago Park Garden Club

For more than a century, the Chicago Park Garden Club has brought together local gardeners around horticulture, education, community beautification, and the stewardship of gardens throughout Nevada County. The club dates to 1923 and is affiliated with California Garden Clubs, Inc., Pacific Region Garden Clubs, and National Garden Clubs. Its activities have included educational programs, floral design, community projects, and financial support for local gardens and horticultural organizations.

North Star House is fortunate to be one of the local historic garden projects the club has chosen to support. The Chicago Park Garden Club has previously directed proceeds from its annual Victorian Tea Affaire toward the North Star House Historical Garden, demonstrating a connection to the preservation and renewal of the estate's landscape that extends beyond a single contribution.

In 2026, the Chicago Park Garden Club contributed $300 toward the North Star House garden as a Friend of North Star House. That support helps the Conservancy continue caring for and restoring the landscape surrounding the historic estate, including garden areas that depend heavily on volunteer labor, community expertise, plants, materials, and ongoing maintenance.

Their contribution is especially meaningful because it reflects a shared commitment to preserving gardens as living community resources. As restoration continues at North Star House, partnerships with organizations like the Chicago Park Garden Club help ensure that the landscape receives the same thoughtful attention as the historic house itself.