Membership

Benefits

Identify with members of the largest gardening organization in the world.
Automatic membership in the State, Regional, and National Garden Club organizations.
Learn the basics of environmentally friendly horticulture practices, flower arranging and many other topics.
Educational opportunities offered by Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc: Gardening School, Flower Show School, Landscape Design School, Environmental Studies School
Access to resources from National Garden Clubs, Inc. for club programs, illustrated lectures (slides and videos) and informational materials.
Exchange ideas through conference, correspondence, and association with others of similar interest.
Serve others through garden therapy and youth gardening activities.
Collective ways of working with others for community beautification.
Opportunity to compete for awards and grants.
Opportunity to nominate a qualified college student to apply for a scholarship in garden related fields.

Maintain Leveaux Park and Heritage Gardens at White Pine Village
Assist with design, planning and maintenance of War Memorials throughout county
Support Petunia Parade planting and maintenance, and hanging flower baskets in Scottville
Spring Plant Exchange and Fall Plant Sale
Support Downtown Development Authority with the planters located throughout the business district
Garden Walk “Bouquet of Gardens”
Landscape Design Awards to local businesses
Support 4H Horticultural programs and Habitat for Humanity

Members shall work together to attain the stated Club goals in the areas of horticulture, environment, conservation, artistic and landscape design.

Participate in Club projects, activities, and programs
Serve on one Refreshment Committee per year
Chair or be a member of at least one Standing or Special Events Committee
Are encouraged to attend at least five meetings and/or events per year
An “Active Member” may transfer to “Associate Member”, after five years of active service.

Active – $30.00 (includes 1 Garden Walk Ticket, if held, or Scholarship Fund)
Associate – $35.00 (includes 1 Garden Walk Ticket, if held, or Scholarship Fund – no voting rights)
Honorary – $15.00 (State dues and 1 Garden Walk Ticket, if held, or Scholarship Fund – Outstanding Service for at least 20 yrs.)
Life – $15.00 (State dues and 1 Garden Walk Ticket, if held, or Scholarship Fund)