Becoming a Master Gardener Foundation member is a two step process:

1. 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)
2. 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.