What Is the Santa Clara Valley Koi and Water Garden Club Website?

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sckoi.com is the official website of the Santa Clara Valley Koi and Water Garden Club (SCVKWG), a hobbyist organization based in San Jose, California, focused on koi keeping, water gardening, and DIY aquaponics. It is worth visiting if you are looking for a local club to join, want to attend a koi or water garden event, or need practical help with a pond or koi question. The site is primarily an information and membership hub rather than an e-commerce store.

What the Club Covers

The club's stated focus areas are:

  • Koi keeping
  • Water gardening
  • DIY aquaponics

It is affiliated with the International Water Lily and Water Garden Society (IWGS), and offers support to local and regional koi groups, events, and education on an as-needed basis.

What You Can Find on the Site

Section What it offers
Events Cultural exhibits and festivals, koi shows, pond socials
Koi Mart Club-related marketplace section
Library Recent and back issues of The Splash, the club newsletter
Newsletters 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 issues of The Splash
Organization Mission, sponsors, volunteer information, references
Members Only Restricted area for members

The site posts what it describes as the most up-to-date club information available.

Meetings and How to Attend

The club meets most months on the third Tuesday at 7:30 PM, either online via Zoom or in person at a member's pond on weekends. It uses a hybrid approach depending on the event or season, and also hosts an annual in-person holiday event in December for members.

For the October 2026 general meeting, guests were welcome. Non-members could email [email protected] up to two hours before the meeting to request access details. Members receive meeting details in advance.

Guests may attend their first meeting or two without joining. If they want to attend more frequently, the club asks that they join by paying dues.

Membership and Cost

  • Dues: $50.00 per year per household (up to 2 adults and 2 children)
  • To join: Send contact information with dues to SCVKWG, PO Box 54368, San Jose, CA, 95154

Getting Help with a Pond or Koi Question

The club invites questions or issues related to ponds, koi, and water gardening by email at [email protected]. According to the site, its membership has substantial combined experience with most koi, pond, and water gardening issues.

Who This Site Is For

  • Local hobbyists in the Santa Clara Valley area considering a club membership or wanting to attend meetings and events
  • Koi and pond owners seeking experienced advice or a community to troubleshoot problems with
  • Anyone interested in water gardening or DIY aquaponics who wants to browse newsletters and event listings before committing

If you are outside the area or looking for a product store, this site is less relevant — its value is in club events, newsletters, and access to an experienced member community.