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The Inverness Garden Club of West Marin (IGC) provides a Join or Renew entry point on its website home page, which is the starting point for both new members and returning members. The club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, so dues and gifts are fully tax-deductible. Membership is open to people from West Marin, the Bay Area, and beyond — you do not need to live in Inverness to belong.
What the club is
IGC was founded in 1934 by 19 women with a shared interest in gardening. It now has more than 100 members. It is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, and its stated work includes:
- Stimulating knowledge and appreciation of gardening
- Promoting beautification of the local community
- Protecting and preserving native plants and habitats
- Supporting West Marin communities through projects with businesses, schools, and nonprofits
This matters for your decision: joining is not just a social membership. You are joining a volunteer, charitable organization with community projects, so expect both gardening interest and some participation in club activities.
How to join or renew
- Go to the club website at invernessgardens.org.
- Use the Join or Renew link on the home page.
- Complete the membership process from there.
The website does not publish the detailed step-by-step membership procedure, dues amounts, or payment methods on the page evidence available. If the Join or Renew link does not answer your specific question — for example, current dues, renewal deadlines, or whether a paper form is needed — contact the club directly through the website.
What to confirm before you pay
Because the public page does not list pricing or a full process, verify these points with the club before submitting dues:
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Current annual dues | Not stated on the site; confirm the amount for this year |
| Renewal cycle and deadline | Ensures your membership does not lapse |
| Payment method | The site does not indicate which platforms are accepted |
| New vs. returning member steps | The process may differ |
| Tax receipt | Dues are deductible given 501(c)(3) status, but ask how the receipt is issued |
A note on the scholarship program
The West Marin Scholarship Program (formerly the Inverness Garden Club Scholarship Fund) now operates as a separate organization with its own website. If your interest is in scholarships rather than club membership, do not use the IGC Join or Renew path — go to the scholarship program's site instead.
Who should join
Join if you want to combine gardening with community service in West Marin and are willing to take part in club projects. If you only want occasional gardening information with no volunteer or community commitment, the club's charitable and project-based structure may not fit what you are looking for. In either case, the Join or Renew page is the correct first stop, and the club itself is the only reliable source for current dues and process details.