activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 11
- Awards scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides multiple scholarships to qualified individuals, likely supporting horticultural or environmental education.
- Conducts community service and beautification projectsEngages in local service efforts including community beautification, eco-scaping, and disaster relief through member club activities.
- Engaging in community service projectsThe organization engages in community service projects such as disaster relief efforts, eco-scaping, and community beautification.
- Facilitates community gardening initiativesSupports the development and launch of edible gardens and community gardening projects across Arizona.
- Offering floral design study and flower show participationThe organization provides opportunities for floral design study and participation in flower shows.
- Organizes conventions and floral exhibitions Horticultural Exhibitions and Plant SalesHosts annual conventions featuring speakers and events such as the "Art in Bloom" floral exhibition, which pairs floral designs with artwork, and supports flower show participation.
- Organizing conventions and exhibitions Horticultural Exhibitions and Plant SalesThe organization organizes conventions, such as the AFGC/PRGC Convention, which include speakers and host floral exhibitions like "Art in Bloom" that pair floral designs with artwork.
- Provides gardening and floral design education Community Garden Programming with EducationOffers workshops, educational programs, and schools in gardening, landscape design, environmental practices, and floral design for members and the public.
- Providing educational programs and workshops Community Garden Programming with EducationThe organization offers educational programs and schools related to gardening, organizes floral design workshops, and sponsors educational workshops on gardening, landscape design, or environmental practices.
- Publishes regional gardening communicationsProduces and distributes the WACONIAH newsletter for the Pacific Region Garden Clubs to share information and resources.
- Supporting edible gardens Community Garden Programming with EducationThe organization supports the growth of edible gardens and the launch of community edible gardens.
advocacy · 2
- Advocates for environmental causes Water Policy Advocacy & PlanningPromotes environmental protection and sustainability through advocacy efforts at local, regional, and national levels.
- Promoting environmental causes Water Policy Advocacy & PlanningThe organization promotes environmental causes at local, regional, and national levels.
capacity building · 2
- Supporting and connecting garden clubs and societies Online Environmental Education ResourcesThe organization supports garden clubs and societies in Yuma County, Arizona, and connects prospective members to local garden clubs and plant societies, providing ongoing support to its membership and clubs.
- Supports local garden clubs and societies Online Environmental Education ResourcesProvides organizational and membership support to garden clubs and societies across Arizona, including in Yuma County, and connects prospective members with local clubs.
strategies · 10
how they think
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- Building capacity of member clubs through grant opportunities capacity_buildingThe organization informs member garden clubs about grant opportunities to support beautification and gardening projects, thereby enhancing their ability to undertake community initiatives.
- Capacity building for local gardening initiatives capacity_buildingEmpowers member clubs to implement local beautification and gardening projects by providing access to grant funding and project resources.
- Conservation-driven horticultural advocacy conservationAdvances biodiversity and ecosystem health by addressing horticultural challenges and promoting conservation practices through a coordinated network of garden clubs and societies.
- Facilitating knowledge and information exchange among gardeners information_sharingThe organization collects and publishes content from its members and utilizes technical tools to share activities, ideas, and information, thereby connecting gardeners and expanding their skills across various aspects of gardening.
- Fostering biodiversity and ecosystem health through conservation advocacy conservationThe organization supports greater biodiversity and thriving ecosystems by addressing horticultural challenges and advocating for conservation, leveraging an association of clubs and societies to focus on these issues.
- Intergenerational education and mentorship in gardening mentorship_and_knowledge_transferBuilds community resilience and skill continuity by connecting gardeners across generations and facilitating mentorship and hands-on learning in gardening, design, and youth development.
- Knowledge sharing and information dissemination information_sharingStrengthens member engagement and program impact by collecting, publishing, and circulating best practices, project updates, and educational content across the network via blogs and communications.
- Networked civic beautification through garden clubs civic beautification and environmental educationBy connecting local, state, and national garden clubs, the organization leverages collective action to advance civic beautification, gardening, and environmental responsibility as a shared community endeavor.
- Promoting civic beautification and environmental responsibility through education and networking civic_beautification_and_environmental_educationThe organization provides education, resources, and networking opportunities to foster gardening, floral design, civic beautification, and environmental responsibility, believing that these activities contribute to better communities and a more vibrant natural world.
- Promoting intergenerational mentorship and knowledge transfer mentorship_and_knowledge_transferThe organization facilitates the transfer of gardening knowledge and skills between different generations of gardeners, fostering mentorship and continuous learning within the community.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Arizona-Sponsored Scholarships
Provides scholarships to qualified candidates pursuing studies in horticulture, environmental science, or related fields
Art in Bloom Floral Exhibition
Annual floral design exhibition held during the AFGC Convention, pairing creative arrangements with art
Community Beautification Projects
Supports local clubs in civic beautification, eco-scaping, disaster relief gardening, and native plant initiatives
Conservation is Key Initiative
Two-year campaign focused on biodiversity, ecosystem health, and sustainable gardening practices under the theme "Go Wild, Go Green, Go Garden!"
relationships · 14
who they work with
- Alta Vista Garden Club Partner — Listed as a club within the Northern District
- Brent & Becky’s Bloomin’ Bucks Partner — Receives 25% back from purchases made by supporters through their Bloomin’ Bucks program.
- Cerbat Garden Club Partner — Listed as a club within the Northern District
- Flower Power Partner — Receives up to 50% back from purchases made by supporters through their branded webpage.
- GroupRaise.com Partner — Utilizes GroupRaise.com for club events at participating restaurants to receive a percentage of sales.
- National Garden Clubs, Inc. Coalition — Affiliated with National Garden Clubs, Inc.
- National Garden Clubs, Inc. Network — AFGC is affiliated with National Garden Clubs, Inc.
- National Garden Clubs, Inc. Network — Affiliated with National Garden Clubs, Inc.
- National Garden Clubs, Inc. Partner — Affiliated with National Garden Clubs, Inc.
- Pacific Region Garden Clubs, Inc. Coalition — Affiliated with Pacific Region Garden Clubs, Inc.
- Pacific Region Garden Clubs, Inc. Network — AFGC is affiliated with Pacific Region Garden Clubs, Inc.
- Pacific Region Garden Clubs, Inc. Network — Affiliated with Pacific Region Garden Clubs, Inc.
- Pacific Region Garden Clubs, Inc. Network — Affiliated with Pacific Region Garden Clubs, Inc. and co-hosts conventions with them.
- Pacific Region Garden Clubs, Inc. Partner — Affiliated with Pacific Region Garden Clubs, Inc.