Join the Foundation
Becoming a Master Gardener Foundation member is a two step process:
- Complete and submit an application form. You can do this online or by mail.
Choose the method you prefer:
* Online Membership Application Form
* Printable Membership Application Form (PDF) - Pay your annual dues online with a credit card
(a small transaction fee will be added)
– OR –
Mail a check made payable to MGFTC to:
MGFTC Attn: Membership
P.O. Box 165
Olympia, WA 98507-0165
Foundation Membership
Membership is for a calendar year, January-December. You do not need to be a Master Gardener or Master Recycler Composter to be a member, and joining does not confer Master Gardener status.
Membership helps support the WSU Thurston County Master Gardener and Master Recycler Compost Programs. By becoming a member, you become part of a network that encourages sustainable gardening and promotes environmental stewardship practices, thereby improving quality of life for Thurston County residents.
Dues
- Individual and associate members – $10 for the year
- Business or corporate members – $25 for the year
Membership Benefits
- Regular membership meetings that include time to mingle with other gardeners and lectures by notable garden experts.
- Regular e-mail updates on local gardening events and resources.
- Discounted prices for lectures, activities, events, and garden tours. Generally, these unique gardens tours are not open to the public.
- Opportunities to lead, learn new skills, and contribute to the health of the community.
- Voting privileges that influence Foundation policy.
- Friendships with like-minded people
Membership Fee Usage
- Fund the operation and maintenance of the gardens at Dirt Works, Olympia Farmers Market and Closed Loop Park.
- Fund scholarships in the horticulture field.
- Fund two public diagnostic clinics for plant and pest identification with troubleshooting options.
Still have Questions? Contact us at info@mgftc.org.