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*** Well, hello. *** Introducing 'A New Year of Exploration' Come & Join the fun! Pioneer Valley Water Garden & Koi Club
You can learn a lot about our club by what we leave behind. Every time I go to a club meeting I don't know what I'll find. I return amazed with the hosts that let me into their world.
The PVWG&KC offers you the opportunity to share:
Trained Koi Health Advisors (Certified Koi Keepers):
a. Certified Koi Keepers met both the completion and continuing education requirements of the CKK curriculum offered by Koi Organisational International, Inc. (K.O.I). (or) b. Cross certified from the Koi Health Advisor Program and met the continuing education requirements of the CKK program.
Great Members:
a. Camaraderie. b. Life-Long friendship. c. Fun & Laughter.
Monthly Meetings
a. New hosts each month. b. Different locations each month. c. Chance to enjoy new ponds, great fish, water gardens, & landscapes. d. Informative speakers. e. Members share 'lessons learned over-the-years'. f. Delicious food - graciously provided by the members who attend each meeting. g. Two 'yearly plant exchanges'.
Ask the Club
a. Enter our forum & ask your questions - you will receive a reply from one of our 'Trained Koi Health Advisors' or by another 'Learned Club Member'.
Yearly Pond Tour (July)
a. More than twelve member's ponds to visit, in two days, on a Saturday & Sunday. b. A chance to 'See how it's been done - before you start your own!
Fun Club Sponsored Events
a. Mini Pond Tour, CT. b. Boston Flower Show, Boston, MA. c. KOI USA, Westminster, MD. d. Sugarloaf Koi, Campbell Hall, NY. e. Brother's Winery, Geneva, NY. f. Smith College, Northampton, MA. g. Amherst Orchid Show, Amherst, MA.
Amazing Photo Albums
a. Experience past 'Pond Tours' - click on the Photos Link Button - top of page.
Terrific Venders/Supporters/Sponsors
a. Local Venders are sometimes able to offer club members discounts. b. Where would we be without them?
Simply-the-Best Volunteerism
a. We willingly help when & where we can. Example: Shriners Hospital for Children - Pondless Waterfall Installation.
Library of Books
a. Borrow a book & return it at the next meeting. Example: 'Kokugyo I' and 'Kokugyo II' (considered and recognized as bibles for koi lovers) by Mamoru Kodama. Mr. Kodama's dedication to Nishikigoi is second to none!
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We are in one of the ponds you can visit in 2013. Visit us on July 13th & 14th during the 'Pioneer Valley Water Garden & Koi Club's 20th Annual Self-Guided Pond Tour'. Just wait until you see our home! Go to the 'Meetings' page for detail
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*Important Note! Our 'Meetings' link above will take you to this year's activities, as they evolve, throughout the season - They are in 'process of confirmation' for posting - Be sure to check! - There will so much to enjoy this year in your club! *************************************************** *Join the PVWG&KC and Receive the Aquatic news; our outstanding e-Newsletter monthly via e-mail.
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We're a non-profit group with a membership in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut focused on creating beauty and peace in our own backyards by building and maintaining water gardens. A water
garden can take on many
appearances. Some have fountains -- others have waterfalls or winding
streams. All abound with plant life, fish, frogs, and attract backyard
wildlife including butterflies and birds. |
2013 Pioneer Valley Water Garden & Koi Club
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