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| | A Brief Overview | The North Carolina Koi & Watergarden Society was formed in May of 2001 to promote fellowship and to create a rich and diverse community among people enthusiastic about koi keeping and water gardening. First and foremost, NCKWS is a social club centered on a common interest in ornamental water gardens. We meet monthly, usually on the second Saturday of the month at a member’s home or business pond for socializing, fellowship and to enjoy good food, drink and company. The NCKWS is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina and draws its members from the Greater Triangle Area and surrounding cities.
The NCKWS sponsors several lectures, exhibitions and competitions for members and the community that we serve. These include training on koi keeping and koi health, pond water quality, filtration systems and strategies, the care and keeping of water and marginal plants, landscaping and aesthetic balance and other topics of interest to our members. The NCKWS has ongoing relationships with several veterinarians and the College of Veterinarian Science at North Carolina State University. Additionally, the club holds an annual koi auction and several fund raisers that provide members with discount fish foods and water gardening products.
Although several NCKWS members participate in regional koi shows and garden shows, many members do not compete in shows. NCKWS member ponds vary in size from 200 gallons to 50,000 gallons. Some members do not yet have ponds or are just considering a water feature for their home. Some members prefer formal ponds, while others like a natural setting with waterfalls. Some members are avid and talented gardeners and have manicured and immaculate gardens with water features, while others have ponds amidst rocks and boulders. Many members enjoy water lilies and other marginal plants such as cattails. Others focus strictly on environments for their wet pets. Variety is encouraged and promoted.
NCKWS is open to all interested parties, whether or not they live in or near the Greater Triangle Area of North Carolina. The society draws members from all over North Carolina and, as a member club of the American Koi Clubs Association, has affiliate clubs throughout the United States.
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