Garden Club of America

About The Garden Club of America The Garden Club of America is a nonprofit national organization composed of 200 member garden clubs with almost 18,000 club members who devote energy and expertise to projects in their communities and across the United States. Founded in 1913, the GCA is a leader in horticulture, conservation, creative arts, historic preservation, and environmental protection. PURPOSE The purpose of The Garden Club of America is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening, to share the advantages of association by means of educational meetings, conferences, correspondence, and publications, and to restore, improve, and protect the quality of the environment through educational programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement. MISSION Bringing clubs together to cultivate the bond among people, plants, and the environment. VISION Informed volunteers working for a beautiful, healthy planet. VALUES - Collaboration - Engagement - Respect - Excellence - Integrity - Knowledge COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY The Garden Club of America is committed to an environment that promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.