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The
Washington Koi and Watergarden Society were formed by koi and watergarden
enthusiast to educate themselves and the public about the care and
challenges of Koi keeping and watergardening.
The society has over 150 members and hosts a membership meeting on
the 3rd Wednesday of the month with the exception of the month of
December. The meetings give members a chance to ask questions and
discuss the merits of various approaches to the hobby.
The meeting program includes presentations on a variety of koi and
watergarden topics by area experts. Topics range from water chemistry
in the pond, to the techniques of the pond building to the use of
plants in and around the pond area
The Washington Koi and Watergarden Society present an annual Koi and
Watergarden Show on the weekend after Labor Day. The 2008 show will
be held at County Village in Bothell Washington. Over 200 koi will
be on display and four international judges will evaluate and select
the winners on Saturday. Public viewing of the koi takes place on
Saturday from 2:00 PM until 5:00PM and again on Sunday from 9:00 AM
until 2:00 PM.
The Society also is also a member of the Pacific Northwest Koi Association,
which hosts an annual seminar for all the koi clubs of the northwest.
This year's seminar is scheduled for September 12th through and 14th
in Post Falls Idaho.
For more information on the Washington Koi and Watergarden Society
please visit our web site www.washingtonkoi.org.
For more information on the Pacific Northwest Koi Association please
visit their website www.pnkca.com.
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