Speaking up — and showing up — for our native species, waters, mountains, cultural sites, and landscapes
As an early advocate for protecting the environment, the Garden Club of Virginia’s 3,400+ members have built a strong volunteer force to track legislation and recommend policy positions for members to support or oppose, including those that address climate change and coastal resiliency, clean energy, conservation and protection of natural resources, preservation of historic viewsheds, and more.
Our work is year-round, intensifying at the start of each year during the Virginia General Assembly.
GCV 2026 Native MVP News Release
Virginia Native Pollinator, Brown-belted Bumblebee One-pager
View the Virginia Conservation Network’s “Our Common Agenda: 2026 Environmental Briefing
Book”
GCV Positions on 2026 Legislative Issues
An Insider’s Guide to Contacting Your State Legislator
GCV Sample Email to State Legislators