All about the FWVGA

All About the FWVGA

When the F. W. Vanderbilt Garden Association began in 1984, it consisted of a handful of intrepid gardeners whose dream was to breathe life back into the long neglected garden. The mission? To restore the Vanderbilt garden as closely as possible to the 1930's era. Years and hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours later, the garden thrives and the mission remains the same.

Smilin Marian Now, the FWVGA has well over 100 members from all over the Hudson Valley. It is a completely self-supporting, not-for-profit organization. Along with doing the garden work, volunteers also work to raise money to support the garden. They make and sell crafts, hold bake sales, flea markets and other special events in order to raise the needed funds. While the FWVGA works under the supervision of the National Park Service, it receives NO federal or state funding. All the money needed to purchase plants, tools, equipment and other garden supplies are raised through donations, grants, and special fundraising activities.

Always Prepared - Grounds Crew Volunteering with the FWVGA is a great way to meet interesting people, learn more about gardening and contribute to the community. Volunteers can choose whatever activity suits them best. The only requirement for membership is to work 15 hours per year. These hours can be accumulated through garden work, or by participating in fund raising or administrative activities.

Volunteer Opportunties:

Garden Activities
Crafts
Committees
Board of Directors
Tour Guides
Tool House Volunteers
Volunteer Awards

For more information about the Vanderbilt Gardens, or the FWVGA, you can contact us at:

Frederick W. Vanderbilt Garden Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 239
Hyde Park, New York 12538-0239

Marist College
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For more information, e-mail to fwvga@marist.edu

This page updated
8 Feb 2010