The IWGS international fellowship of water gardeners includes new water gardeners keen to learn, experienced water gardeners eager to share, commercial growers, hybridizers, botanical garden and university professionals, hobbyists with wide ranging experience, aquatic plant specialists, fish specialists, manufactures of water garden products, installers and retailers, and others who appreciate the delights of water in the landscape.

As a member of the IWGS your benefits will include:

• Current state-of-the-art information on aquatic plants and water gardens including native waterlily species, disease and insect control and details of species included on noxious weed lists
• The IWGS Water Garden Journal online addition with knowledge and insights from the world's foremost authorities of aquatic plants and water gardens (print copies also available, check your member level for details).
• Invitation to the Annual International Waterlily and Water Gardening Symposium held at diverse locations around the world:
  • Tour outstanding water gardens at Botanic Gardens, water garden retailers, and private gardens exhibiting premier aquatic plant specimens.
  • Meet with members in many countries with common interest in aquatic plants and water gardens.
  • Enjoy renowned experts for lectures and slide shows concerning the growth, propagation, maintenance of aquatic plants and the design, construction and maintenance of water gardens.