Pinwheel Garden To Raise Awareness In Wheaton During Child Abuse Prevention Month

WHEATON, IL — As many as 100 brightly colored pinwheels will whir in the wind at the intersection of County Farm and Manchester Roads to help raise awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Each year, the Pinwheel Garden is created by Exchange Club of Wheaton, Bikers Against Child Abuse and Prevent Child Abuse Illinois.

Dawn Portner of the Exchange Club told Patch they planted their inaugural Pinwheel Garden in 2022, just one year after their organization had been charted.

She told Patch the garden grows each year with more and more pinwheels.

Portner said, "Pinwheels are the symbol of a happy, healthy, and safe childhood and are a reminder that we all play a role in children's lives."

The Pinwheel Garden will be on display March 28 through April 30.