Projects & Programs

 Throughout the state, CGCI members are always busy working, learning, helping, teaching and contributing to their communities in many ways. The collective energy and force of the large of membership of CGCI enables the members to lend significant support to many projects throughout the state. The list of state projects and activities is very long. Here are links to but a few....

• Blue Star Memorials 
    The Blue Star Memorial Program honors men and women who serve our country in military service.
   
• Landscape Design Council
  Garden club members who complete the NGC series of Landscape Design School courses can become accredited NGC Landscape Design Consultants.   Provisional consulants are also welcome to join the council. They work to promote good land use and commendable landscape design.
   
• Landscape Design Study Program
  The Landscape Design Study Program is a series of 4 courses, consisting of educational programs and tours.
   
• Gardening Consultants Council
  Garden club members who complete the NGC series of Gardening Study School courses are certified Gardening Consultants. They work to promote good gardening practices.

• Penny Pines Program
    The conservation program whereby donation are made to the Forest Service to replant California forests.

• Reforestation/Restoration Program
  The program that collects funds to support California National Forest Service projects that will help forests recover from the devastation resulting from fires and insect infestation.
   
• Civic Beautification
  Garden club members throughout California work to improve and beautify their communities.

• California Gardens
    Arboreta and Bontanic Gardens

• Conservation
  Preserving the places where we live.
   
• President's Project
  Kenneth M. Stocking Native Plant Garden at Sonoma State University