Welcome to
Rapid City Garden Club
Our Mission is the Knowledge, Sustainability, Beautification and Gardening for all Generations.
We engage and celebrate community in our gardens through shared knowledge, friendships, and resources in the unique ecosystems of the Black Hills.
Become a member in protecting and enhancing our local landscapes through education, community events, and hands-on workshops.
Together, let's nurture our gardens, enrich our lives, and beautify our surroundings.
We’d love to invite you…
to attend Rapid City Garden Club meetings held on the fourth Thursday of each month with June, July and August in our gardens and November and December for our annual Fundraising of Wreath & Greens making and sale.
Meeting place (except when in the gardens):
Canyon Lake Activity Center
2900 Canyon Lake Drive, Rapid City
Get to know us
We are a community of over 90+ members and volunteer gardening enthusiasts who come together to share knowledge, inspire creativity, and promote environmental stewardship. Our club's rich history starting in 1947, with dedicated members, and diverse activities, that make us a unique and welcoming place for anyone with a passion for gardening, and nature. Discover more about our mission, values, and the people behind our thriving community.
Featured blog posts
Periodic updates from the Rapid City Garden Club, where we share gardening tips, and club highlights. From insights into our recent projects to inspiring success stories and upcoming events, our blog keeps you connected with our gardening community.
Photo gallery
Thursday,
January 22, 2026
6.30pm - 7pm
2900 Canyon Lake Dr. Canyon Lake Activities Center Dining Hall
Meeting Room
Pennington County Conservation
Dist: Eva Chase
Thursday,
February 26, 2026
6.30pm - 7pm
2900 Canyon Lake Dr. Canyon Lake Activities Center Dining Hall
Meeting Room
Floral garden and arrangements:
Julie Smoragiewicz
Thursday,
December 3, 2026
6.30pm.- 7pm
2900 Canyon Lake Dr. Canyon Lake Activities Center Dining Hall
Meeting Room
SDSU Extension Horticulturist:
Nick Volesky
Thursday,
April 23, 2026
6.30pm - 7pm
2900 Canyon Lake Dr. Canyon Lake Activities Center Dining Hall
Meeting Room
Gardening without a garden; raised beds and containers.
Thursday,
May 28, 2026
6.30pm - 7pm
2900 Canyon Lake Dr. Canyon Lake Activities Center Dining Hall
Meeting Room
Garden Artistry and BYO Art and Club Plant Exhange
Thursday,
June 25, 2026
6.30pm - 7pm
Canyon Lake Park - 4500 Jackson Blvd RC Garden Club Butterfly Garden
Plants to attract Butterflies
Thursday,
July 23, 2026
6.30pm - 7pm
2900 Canyon Lake Dr. Canyon Lake Activities Center Dining Hall
Meeting Room
Herbs & Flower Drying
Thursday,
August 27, 2026
6.30pm - 7pm
1111 Mountain View Rd City of Rapid City & RC Garden Club Arboretum
Tree City USA
Thursday,
September 24, 2026
6.30pm - 7pm
2900 Canyon Lake Dr. Canyon Lake Activities Center Dining Hall
Meeting Room
Greens Gathering & Wreath/Green Making 101 & Club Plant/Bulbs/Tubers Exchange
Thursday,
October 10, 2026
6.30pm - 7pm
Lacrosse St. @Creative Arts Building Pennington County Fairgrounds
Wreath & Greens Club Fundraiser Hands On Demonstrations - Wreaths, Porch Pots, Gnomes etc
Membership
Membership Benefits include monthly club meeting of a potluck, education programs, access to garden expertise, friendships and advocacy for gardening in Rapid City.
Membership is $15 per individual and $25 (2) or more in a household. Dues can be paid from January to November with December as a one month grace period for the forthcoming year.