Our Mission
To increase the enjoyment and enthusiasm for water gardening through promotion, education, and shared experiences.
Our History
In the summer of 1997, Jan and Mark Schreier sat by their garden and wondered if there was anyone else who had a pond and if so, would they be interested in getting together and sharing experiences and ideas. After a little investigation, they easily found over 40 people who shared many of the same interests. These folks founded and created what is now the Minnesota Water Garden Society.
Current (2016) membership is approximately 348. Members include master gardeners, garden designers, landscapers and horticulturists, along with experts on growing lilies, container water gardening, pondless features, care of fish and more. Since its inception thousands of water gardening enthusiasts have joined and participated in the society.
Our Executive Committee
2018 Board Members
Key Contacts
Waterlog Content Editor
Jan Schreier – mwgs@comcast.net
Waterlog Creative Editor
Warren D. Mosier – warren@cornerstonecopy.com
Facebook
Anne Flipp – aflipp@comcast.net
Website
Marla Davenport – marlacdavenport@gmail.com
Water Garden Tour Co-chairs
Pauline Danielson – pdanielson@msn.com
Marla Davenport – marlacdavenport@gmail.com
Water Garden Bus Tour
Jim Claytor – geri.claytor@charter.net
Water Garden Tour Exhibitors
Gary DeGrande – degrandeboss@comcast.net
Water Garden Tour Marketing & Publicity – OPEN
MWGS Plant Sale Co-chairs
Steve Stoltz – jstoltz916@q.com
Jan Schreier – mwgs@comcast.net
State Fair Co-chairs
Lee Strong – ldstrong25@yahoo.com
Allen Eldridge – abeldredge@comcast.net
Monitors for Tour & State Fair
Geri Claytor – geri.claytor@charter.net
Fish Acquisition / Storage / Sales
Marty Barke – Marty.barke@comcast.net
Meeting Program / Speakers
Gary DeGrande – degrandeboss@comcast.net
Meeting Prizes
Star Platt – starpltt@comcast.net
Refreshments
Steve & Jody Stoltz – sjstoltz916@q.com
Membership
Geri Claytor – geri.claytor@charter.net
Outreach Coordinator
Bob Esko – bobdar@att.net
May Picnic and September BBQ
Starr Platt – starpltt@comcast.net
MWGS Logo Merchandise
Star Platt – starpltt@comcast.net
Pond Pals
Gary De Grande – degrandeboss@comcast.net
Pond Parties
Gary De Grande – degrandeboss@comcast.net
Sunshine Coordinator
Sharon Kirchner – JS_Kirchner@comcast.net
Volunteer Recruitment
Jim Kirchner – js_kirchner@comcast.net
For general information contact Gary DeGrande – 651-653-3958 – degrandeboss@comcast.net