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.

Executive Committee

Steve Stoltz, President
Steve Stoltz, President
Jim Kirchner, Vice President
Jim Kirchner, Vice President
Vicki Strachota, Treasurer
Vicki Strachota, Treasurer
Jason Sykora, Secretary
Jason Sykora, Secretary

MWGS Board of Directors

Marty Barke
Marty Barke
Allen Eldridge
Allen Eldridge
Mary Erickson
Mary Erickson
Soni Forsman
Soni Forsman
Christina Godfrey
Christina Godfrey
Norma Hustedde
Norma Hustedde
Gaelen Kesler
Gaelen Kesler
Corey Siewert
Corey Siewert

Key Contacts

Waterlog Content Editor
Jan Schreier  – [email protected]
Waterlog Creative Editor
warren d mosier [email protected]

Facebook – Anne Flipp –  [email protected]

Facebook Forum
Gaelen Kesler –[email protected]
StephenKesler – [email protected]

Website
Marla Davenport – [email protected]
Mary Erickson – [email protected]

Water Garden Tour Co-chairs
Andrea Ingebretsen – [email protected]
Sheila Morrow – [email protected]

Water Garden Bus Tour – Joe Brehmer – [email protected]

Marketing Coordinator– Gaelen Kesler –[email protected]

MWGS Friends Sale Co-chairs
Steve Stoltz – [email protected]
Jan Schreier – [email protected]

MWGS State Fair Chair – Allen Eldridge – [email protected]

Monitors for Tour & State Fair –Geri Claytor – [email protected]

Meeting Program / Speakers – Steve Stoltz – [email protected]

Meeting Prizes –Board Members

Meeting Refreshments – Brenda Bergson – [email protected]

Membership –Geri Claytor – [email protected]

Mentor Co-Chairs
Sharon Kirchner (763) 535-1149 [email protected]
Sheila Morrow (651) 248-3357 [email protected]

Spring and Fall Picnic Co-Chairs
Geri Claytor – [email protected]
Jim Kirchner – [email protected]

MWGS Logo Merchandise –Andrea Ingebretsen – [email protected]

Pond Pals – Norma Hustedde – [email protected]

Pond Parties – Soni Forsman – [email protected]

Sunshine Coordinator –Sharon Kirchner – [email protected]

Fish Acquisition/Care/Sales/Storage – OPEN

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