Northern Illinois Hosta Society

NIHS was founded in October 1992 by a group of people who shared a passion for hosta. The society is dedicated to educating the public and promoting the use of hosta in the landscape. NIHS works closely with the American Hosta Society and the Midwest Regional Hosta Society planning and hosting hosta events and donating to hosta research. NIHS is a not-for-profit organization that serves the people of Northern Illinois and surrounding areas.

Calendar of Events

2010

January 23

Winter Scientific Meeting

March 21

Spring Potluck & Swap

April 17

Plant Pick-Up & Speaker, Friendship Park Conservatory, Des Plaines, IL

June 5 - 6

Hosta Leaf Show & Plant Sale, Chicago Botanic Garden

June 13

Hostatality Walk-About – Garden Visit, Deer Park, IL

June 22 - 26

American Hosta Society Convention, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

July 8 - 11

Midwest Regional Hosta Convention – Des Moines, IA

July 18

Hostatality Walk-About – Garden Visit, Downers Grove, IL

July 24

Bus Tour - TBA

August 1

Hostatality Walk-About – Garden Visit, TBA

August 15

Plant Auction, Hinsdale Community House, Hinsdale, IL public invited

September 12

Pot Luck & Plant Swap - Downers Grove, IL

December ??

Holiday Get-Together - TBA

* Check newsletters to confirm dates and get details for these activities.

NIHS Board Members & Committee Chairs

President, Lou Horton Hospitality, Jeanne Boehm Secretary, Nancy Bodinet Newsletter, Floyd Rogers Publicity, Kristine James Director-at-Large, Dean Bruckner

Vice President, John Van Ostrand Treasurer, Barb King Membership, Pete Postlewaite Director-at-Large, Jim Morrow

Following are links to various Hosta-related locations:

The Hosta Library	The American Hosta Society
NIHS Membership Information	The Midwest Regional Hosta Society
The NIHS Photo Albums	Sports & Seedlings Reference