Welcome to the Garfield Park Master Gardener Association (GPMGA).
The goals of the GPMGA are to share knowledge about gardening with our members and others and offer volunteer opportunities.
GPMGA’s Next Meeting: May 13
Rachel Walker, Ph.D., will tell us about carnivorous plants at our next GPMGA meeting on Wednesday, May 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the Garfield Park Conservatory.
Did you know that there are carnivorous plants that are Indiana natives? Everyone has seen a Venus Fly Trap but you may not know they are native to the US. So are many other carnivorous plants. We will learn about different types of carnivorous plants—where they are found and how you can grow them yourself!
Rachel has a variety of carnivorous plants and will bring plants for us to see as well as giving tips on how to build our own carnivorous bog garden. Walker is principal geologist with Mundell & Associates.
2026 GPMGA Meeting Dates
- January – No membership meeting; Only GPMGA Board meets
- February 11
- March 11
- April 8
- May 13
- June 10
- July 8
- August 12
- September 9
- October 14
- November 11
- December 9
GPMGA Meetings and Locations
At present, the meetings occur on the 2nd Wednesday of the month February through December and feature both a program and a business meeting. We meet either virtually or at the Garfield Park Conservatory(accessible through the entrance by the Children’s Garden). Exceptions include off-site field trips (typically in April and September) and our annual picnic (typically held in July at the shelter near the Arts Center in Garfield Park). If you require an accommodation or special assistance to attend these meetings due to a disability, please contact us at 317-275-9286. Some accommodations may require a 2-week notice.