F.O.G. - Friends of the Gardens

F.O.G. promotes and advances the welfare and development of MCBG

Friends of the Gardens, F.O.G., is a separate non-profit support organization for the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. F.O.G. supports the Gardens' development and, as such, is the largest contributor to the growth of the Garden. Since it was formed in 1997, F.O.G. has raised over $175,000. The money has been used to create the plaza at the garden entrance, the restrooms on the bluff,electric carts for disabled visitors and many other things that are crucial to the visitor experience. F.O.G. raises money through the annual Pack-Rat Sale and other events. Being a member of F.O.G. is an enjoyable and social way to support the Gardens.

The Friends meet in the Gardens' Meeting Room the first Tuesday of almost every month, except July and December. Watch for special events.

Friends of the Gardens - Centerpiece Auction, June 1st at 4 pm at the Vegetable Garden. Your chance to bid on FOG's finest art works.

Friends of the Gardens - Celebration of Lavender, Saturday, June 26 from 10 am - 4 pm. Join the Friends of the Gardens for a workshop on creating lavender wands, taste lavender lemonade, choose the best lavender for your garden, purchase fresh lavender bunches, sachets, dryer bags, hand made lavender dolls, and more. $5 fee.

Friends of the Gardens - Pack Rat Sale, Saturday July 10, 8 am to 4 pm. The greatest garage sale on the coast! Finds from garden supplies to antiques and collectibles. The Pack Rat Sale is noted for its quality items, fair prices and friendly service.

Friends of the Gardens - Wine Auction, Tickets available now at the Gardens Store or call 707-357-4272. Drawing to be held November 2, 2010. Click HERE for more information.

Friends of the Gardens - Bird House Silent Auction, now through August 20, 2010. You can view this years entries in the Friends of the Gardens 2010 Silent Auction Birdhouses online. While these photos will only give you a only a look at the front of each house, you've got to stop by and look them over because sometimes the roof or sides are even more interesting! Bids are now being taken on the birdhouses at the Gardens Store.

MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to promote and advance the welfare and development of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.

To that end this group of dedicated members raises funds for special purposes to enhance the Gardens, increase community awareness, and encourage the use and enjoyment of the Gardens by the public.

MEMBERSHIP Becoming a member of Friends of the Garden is a great way to add your support to the Gardens. (NOTE: FOG is a separate non-profit entity from Mendocino Coast Botanical Garden).

Meetings are held the first Tuesday of almost every month, usually in the meeting room at the Gardens. Meetings start at 4:00, are usually less than an hour, and are followed by refreshments and a social time among the members.

A bi-annual newsletter, "Out of the Fog", keeps everyone informed.
Throughout the year, fundraisers are held to raise money for the Gardens.

To become a F.O.G. member please contact Karen at 707-937-5213.

Friends FUNdraisers:

• Birdhouse Sale; Birdhouses are decorated and then sold at the Birdhouse Silent Auction, which ends in a Final Bid Party.

  You can view this years entries in the Friends of the Gardens 2010 Silent Auction Birdhouses online. While these photos will only give you a only a look at the front of each house, you've got to stop by and look them over because sometimes the roof or sides are even more interesting! Bids are now being taken on the birdhouses at the Gardens Store.



• April Bake Sale; Bake sale held the Saturday of the Gardens' Spring Plant Sale.


• Centerpiece Auction & Potluck; June meeting of FOG; members sell their centerpieces.


• Lavender Day; Friends sell lavender bouquets,sachets, and more.


• Pack Rat Sale; The biggest garage sale on the coast.


• Art in the Gardens Breakfast; Breakfast for artists and volunteers at the Garden's big fundraiser, the first Saturday in August


• Holiday Centerpiece & Wreath Workshops and Sale; early December

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Please let us know which events and workshops you'd like to help with.

Download Additional Information

	Printable FOG Membership Form