National Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs (NGC) is a not-for-profit educational organization with its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It is composed of 50 State Garden Clubs and the National Capital Area, 6,218 member garden clubs and 198,595 members. In addition, NGC proudly recognizes 447 International Affiliates from Canada to Mexico and South America, from Bermuda to South Africa, Australia and Japan, as well as 49 National Affiliates within the United States.
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NGC Headquarters
Photo by Jack Jennings
The purposes of NGC are:
- To coordinate the interests and activities of the State Garden
Clubs with similar organizations in the United States and abroad
- To aid in the protection and conservation of natural resources,
to promote civic beautification and encourage the improvement of roadsides
and parks
- To encourage the establishment and maintenance of botanical gardens,
arboreta and horticultural centers for the advancement of science, enjoyment
and education of the public
- To advance the study of gardening, landscape design, environmental
issues, floral design and horticulture and assist deserving students through
college scholarships in these fields of endeavor
- To cooperate with other organizations furthering the interests of horticulture, conservation, environmental protection and beautification.
Facts about NGC:
- Is the largest volunteer gardening organization in the world.
Was founded in 1929. - Is headquartered on grounds adjacent to the Missouri Botanical Garden
in St. Louis, Missouri. - Publishes The National Gardener (available by subscription), a yearly engagement
calendar, and many publications as a service to its members - Offers Life Memberships.
- Annually sponsors National Garden Week (week beginning the first Sunday
in June).
Pacific Region is one of eight regions that make up National Garden Clubs, Inc., The Pacific Region of NGC is comprised of Washington, Arizona, California, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho, Alaska, and Hawaii.
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