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Gateway Garden Club
Martinsburg, West Virginia

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    Beautification Projects

    Each year, Gateway Garden Club works to keep our community in bloom by maintaining flower beds across Berkeley County. From donating and planting flowers in the spring to weeding, watering, and caring for them through the end of fall, our members are hands-on every step of the way. These locations are divided among local garden clubs, ensuring that our neighborhoods stay vibrant and beautiful season after season. Tending to these gardens is one of our most cherished responsibilities — and one we take great pride in.


    Our reoccuring annual care is of 

    • War Memorial Park

    • Poor House Farm Park

    • Bishop Monument. 

    In 2025, we also maintaned the flower beds at Martinsburg Railway Station, and a Blue Star Memorial Marker on I-80 (additional locations change each year).

    10th Annual
    ​Katie's Kritters for Kids Stuffie Drive!

    Katie's Kritters for Kids is the heartfelt brainchild of our very own Donna Yost, after her daughter Katie's successful lived transplant in 2016. The charitable project began in 2017 and has become a beloved annual stuffed animal drive, providing comfort to children in pediatric units and child care organizations. Hundreds of stuffed animals (kritters) are delivered in June each year, in celebration of Katie's successful transplant anniversary.

    Please join in the fun and celebration of spreading cheer to kids! 

    What: New small to medium sized stuffed animals, with sales tags attach and/or in the original packaging.
    When: Now through June 22, 2026.
    Who: Call 304-279-9358 to arrange drop-off, pick-up, or to get add'l info.

    Click below for this year's info flyer. Thank you!!
    2026 Katie's Kritters Info

    Community Service

    Each year, Gateway Garden Club members volunteer their time and heart to a variety of community service projects. From decorating the Martinsburg Public Library and restoring overgrown parks, to surprising local businesses with freshly tended flower beds as a Thank You for their community support — we love being a part of this city and doing our part to keep it beautiful.

    GGC Annual Support of Berkeley County Council:

    • Decorate the Martinsburg Public Library for the Christmas/holiday season.
    • Participate in the Beautification Award project.
    • Beautify War Memorial Park with flowers.


    House and Garden Tour

    Our club members are proud to participate in the annual Shenandoah-Potomac House and Garden Tour by showing a home, making flowers arrangements, and seving as docents in selected homes in the Berkeley and Jefferson County areas. 
    Our commitments to Shenandoah-Potomac Council.

    Click below for information on the 2026 H&G Tour.
    2026 House & Garden Tour