Supporting Organizations

Garden Society of Marin  - website -
Garden Society of Marin, a founding member of the Marin Art and Garden Center, has made a history of making gardening enjoyable and interesting. We promote good gardening practices and enrich the botanical knowledge of our members through activities and presentations by gardening and conservation professionals. We enjoy outings to major garden sites when weather permits and plan wildflower walks in the spring. Our monthly newsletter provides up-to-date information, references and interesting articles while our web site supports all these activities by providing valuable links to a wide-range of gardening resources.

Marin Bonsai Club  - website -
For over 50 years, members of the Marin Bonsai Club have been practicing the ancient art of "tree in a pot", which is what bonsai means in Japanese. They have monthly meetings and workshops and two annual shows.

Marin Garden Club
Started in 1931, the Marin Garden Club was a founding member of MAGC. The group promotes interest in gardens and gardening by engaging in educational activities that encourage the conservation of the natural beauties of Marin County.

Please click here to review information and application for the Marin Garden Club Gwen Cooper Scholarship

Marin Master Gardeners  - website -
The Marin Master Gardeners are a dedicated, trained group of volunteers with a shared love of gardening and horticulture. Through community service and educational outreach, they provide home gardeners and community organizations the knowledge and skills to create a healthy environment for Marin County. Since 1986, Marin Master Gardeners have worked as non-paid staff members of the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), answering public inquiries and providing information on all areas of plant health and gardening practices.

Marin Orchid Society  - website -
Marin Orchid Society is a club of orchid enthusiasts, both hobbyists and professionals who meet monthly and hold events. Meetings feature a guest speaker and also a show and tell segment where members bring in their orchids to show. Events include greenhouse tours, educational displays, and orchid show displays.

Marin Rose Society  - website -
The Marin Rose Society developed and maintains a beautiful rose garden at the Center with over 150 varieties of roses, all grown organically, without the use of pesticides. The group holds monthly informational meetings and various special events that are open to the public at MAGC.

Pixie Park  - website -
Pixie Park (or Pixie Parents, Inc.) is a parent and grandparent cooperative membership organization that supports and maintains the only private, non-profit playground in Marin County. The park is specifically designed for kids six and under.

|  The Arts  |

Decorations Guild  - 454-5720 -
Famous for its handmade fur teddy bears, the Decorations Guild, a volunteer organization, operates a gift shop displaying its own uniquely designed bouquets, arrangements, tree plaques and wreaths made of natural materials.

The Marin Society of Artists  - website -
The philosophy of the Marin Society of Artists (MSA) is to encourage an appreciation of the visual arts. Along with works of art for sale, MSA has one of the finest art rental galleries in Northern California.

Laurel House Group  - website -
Laurel House group is a membership organization that operates the Laurel House Antique shop located on the grounds. This non-profit shop, Laurel House Antiques, is a treasure trove of beautiful items.

Porchlight Theater Company  - website -
Porchlight Theatre Company is an ensemble inspired by world literature, nature and the human experience. We explore the power of the theatre experience to educate, unite and ignite positive social change.

Ross Valley Players  - website -
Ross Valley Players is a highly successful community theater group which presents dramatic productions in the Center's historic barn.

|  History  |

Jose Moya Del Pino Library and Ross Historical Society  - website -
Moya/RHS is housed in the Center's historic Octagon House and is home to an extensive collection of donated books on art, gardening, antiques, and local area history, including historical maps and photographs, as well as an ongoing oral history program. Community cultural contributions include a First Friday Forenoon lecture series in the spring and fall that features interesting speakers on various subjects.

|  The Gardens  |
The Marin Art and Garden Center is an 11-acre property resplendent with heritage trees, abundant varieties of plants and varied growing environments. Graced with a seasonal stream, fertile soil and verdant wildlife, the pesticide-free grounds contain diverse garden areas, such as a Butterfly Habitat Garden, Channel Islands Garden, Memory Garden, Native Basketry Garden, Native Memorial Garden, Rose Garden, and more. The Center also has an active compost demonstration site, a plant propagation area and nursery.

Visit The Gardens for more information about these beautiful gardens that are also certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a habitat sanctuary

|  The Programs  |
Marin Art & Garden Center is a very active and vibrant place, with many opportunities for involvement for people of all ages. We offer a comprehensive series of educational events and classes for anyone interested in horticulture, gardening or environmental conservation and through our collaboration with Ross Recreation and doodlebug we are expanding into other areas such as music, arts and crafts, and cooking. Classes are available for all ages and all levels of experience. Click here to learn more.

In addition, most of the groups who reside or meet regularly at MAGC also offer classes, lectures, performances and other chances to learn about MAGC's mission areas of horticulture, art, history and the environment. Click here for a complete listing of opportunities available. Please join us for one or more classes that spark your interest.