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​CONSERVATION & BEAUTIFICATION
The Conservation and Beautification Committee promotes conservation of natural resources, encourages control of pollution, and fosters beautification of the environment. Acting as a liaison with other interested civic groups, this committee promotes education in all areas of conservation and beautification. On a biannual basis, this committee hosts a public Conservation Forum. Committee members participate in GCA and GCV conservation events.
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FLORAL DESIGN
This committee fosters the creative enhancement of flower arranging through workshops, demonstrations, and exhibits on a state, local, and national level. The committee organizes and implements monthly Club flower exhibits and educates club members on the techniques of flower arranging.  In addition, the committee hosts public events on a biannual basis and an Interclub Zinnia show every three years.
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​HORTICULTURE
The Horticulture Committee promotes the love and deeper understanding of growing plants and trees. This committee is central to the mission of the Dolley Madison Garden Club and is responsible for growing and gathering plants to be entered in horticultural exhibits at DMGC, GCA, and GCV meetings and shows. In addition, they provide monthly tips on what to do in the garden which can be found on the Garden Calendar page of this website.
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GARDEN HISTORY & DESIGN
This committee furthers the knowledge and interest in garden design by researching and documenting gardens. The committee documents gardens for club projects and for submission to the Archives of American Gardens. The committee works with the GCA's Visiting Gardens Committee and organizes garden tours in our area for visiting CGA members, and for DMGC members visiting other GCA area clubs.
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​PHOTOGRAPHY
​The Photography Committee encourages the practice and appreciation of artful photography as a means of celebrating horticulture and the natural world. This committee encourages, coordinates, and oversees participation in photography exhibits for DMGC, GCV, and GCA events. In addition, the committee is responsible for a photography show within the DMGC Zinnia Show and for producing a schedule of photography exhibits to be presented at DMGC meetings throughout the year.