Our members are residents of Clear Creek and surrounding counties with an interest in mountain gardening and philanthropy. We meet monthly on the second Thursday from September to May. Each meeting includes a program about mountain gardening, community events and/or local philanthropy opportunities. Each meeting includes lunch prepared by a local caterer. A donation of $13 is requested but not required. Meetings are at the Idaho Springs Elks Club and we start at noon. If you are interested in becoming a member, please join us! All are welcome.

Blue star garden maintenance

Gardens we Maintain:

The Chee Chee Bell Memorial Garden at the Idaho Springs Visitors Center
Tri-War Memorial at Citizens Park/Idaho Springs
BlueStar Memorial Highway Garden
Vi Dearmin Memorial Garden at Project Support Senior Center/Idaho Springs

The Underhill Museum Garden – Idaho Springs

The Ruth Mill/Bill Macy Park with the Ann Hector/Kris Miller perennial garden

We also help maintain the garden at the Idaho Springs Cemetery. In 2026, we updated the memorial garden with a beautiful new sign created by our own talented artist, Larrice Sell. We also replaced the roof, repainted the sign structure, and refreshed the landscaping by replanting the area beneath the sign.

ORGANIZATIONS WE SUPPORT:

  • Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Department Santa Shop
  • Loaves and Fishes Food Bank of Idaho Springs
  • Historical Society of Idaho Springs
  • City of Idaho Springs
  • Project Support Senior Center
  • Idaho Springs Elks Club
  • Wreaths Across America