The Lauritzen Gardens Guild is a volunteer organization dedicated to the support and growth of Lauritzen Gardens, Omaha's Botanical Center. The guild organizes and sponsors fund-and friend-raising activities and provides educational opportunities for children.  

Launched in 2000, the guild continues to play an active role in making the garden one of the most exciting attractions in the region. 

Guild-sponsored activities and projects since 2000:

• Garden Fundraising Galas 
• Spring Hat Luncheon
• "Osage Orange" Art Panel on Lewis and Clark Icon 
• Ron Morgan "Be the Center of Attention" Luncheon 
• Kimonos at the Garden  
• 2005 Chris Giftos "A Bouquet from the Met" luncheon 
• 2006 Rene Van Rems "Rene's Bouquets" luncheon 
• 2007 Guild Herb Event for Members
• 2008 Ralph Null
• 2008 KidStructure
• Guild Educational Video - "Discover the Garden"
• 2009 Ardith Beveridge
• 2010 Mark Held

Ongoing projects:

• Hospitality for Garden Festivals 
• Annual Holiday Luncheon and Meeting
• Spring Lecture and Luncheon
• Meadow Lily Scarf Project 
• Antique and Garden Show Volunteer Hospitality
• Children's events and Discovery Bags
• Easter Egg Hunt

Join the Lauritzen Gardens Guild online.

Click here to learn more about the Meadow Lily Scarf Project.

2010 Guild Board

President - Anne Carter
President Elect - Liz Bisson 
V.P. Education - Kay Mayberry
V.P. Membership - Connie Kinnear
Recording Secretary - Kara Walters
Corresponding Secretary - Kayla Page
School Project - Pam Krecek
Treasurer - Nancy Haines
Advisor - Babs Weinberg
Strategic Planning - Liz Bisson 
Spring Lecture/Luncheon - Jeanne Salerno
Special Events - Carol Lynch
Staff Appreciation - Elizabeth Ellinghaus
Easter Extravaganza - Beth Pusic
Annual Meeting - Natha Tabor 
Festival Hospitality Room - Jan Cohen & Kellie Riehl
Discovery Bags - Holly Meyer
Antique & Garden Show Liaison - LaDona Rowings
Photographer - Dorothy Tuma
Parliamentarian/Bylaws - Gail Klauschie