Federated Garden Clubs of Nebraska, Inc.
About US
Our Story
Nestled in the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States, Nebraska emerged as a state in 1867. Known as an agricultural state, Nebraska’s tall corn is a familiar sight. Apart from that, it has a rich past with historic trails that witnessed many immigrants passing through in search of wealth in California.
There was also the Mormon Trail and the Oregon Trail. Apart from this, many also traveled here to settle, under the Homestead Act of 1862. The first homestead claim entailed 160 acres not too far from present day Beatrice.
​Nebraska has treeless prairies, but the state has forests, namely the Nebraska National Forest and the Samuel R. Mckelvie Forest. Apart from that, there is also the Ogalalla National Grasslands in this state.
​Nebraska tends to experience varied seasonal temperatures. Historically, the highest recorded temperature was 118'F (in 1936), while the lowest recorded temperature was -47'F (in 1899). Annual snowfall is usually between 25 and 35 inches.
Interestingly, there are two major climatic zones in Nebraska. There is the eastern part that experiences what is known as a "humid continental climate," and there is the western part that has a "semi-arid climate." As you progress from the eastern part to the western part of Nebraska, rainfall and humidity decrease.
​Apart from the climatic conditions, which have some variation, politically there is one-house legislature known as the Unicameral. It’s noteworthy to mention that, by law, Nebraska is one of the few states that must have a balanced budget.
Federated Garden Clubs of Nebraska, Inc.
The Federated Garden Clubs of Nebraska (FGCN) is a state organization comprising 3 districts, (Eastern, Central, West Central and West). Established in 1934, it enjoys membership with the National Garden Clubs, Inc (NGC) and Rocky Mountain Region, Inc. of NGC (RMR). The FGCN plays a supportive role for NGC and RMR projects, award programs and educational schools.
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Established on May 1, 1929 and incorporated April 18, 1930, the NGC is a volunteer organization with the largest volunteer base of its kind operating anywhere in the world. With its headquarters located in St. Louis, MO, it comprises 175,000 members, 5500 local clubs, 50 state clubs as well as the National Capital Area, 300 International Affiliates and 60 National Affiliates.
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The RMR comprises 8 states - Colorado Federation of Garden clubs Inc., Kansas Associated Garden Clubs, Inc., Montana Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., North Dakota State Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., South Dakota State Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., Federated Garden Clubs of Nebraska, Inc., The Utah Associated Garden Clubs, Inc., and Wyoming Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.
