Founded in 1998 with the support of the Loveland Garden Club, the Lauritzen Gardens Guild membership is comprised of enthusiastic civic leaders from Omaha and its surrounding suburbs. The Lauritzen Gardens Guild is a volunteer organization dedicated to the support and growth of Lauritzen Gardens.

The guild is committed to assisting Lauritzen Gardens by broadening its awareness in the community, raising funds for its support and providing services that advance the garden's mission. Money raised through guild events supports educating children to celebrate the bond between people and plants- by engaging them through programs and displays that help to instill a deeper understanding of the need to conserve the earth's biological heritage and by promoting an ethic of environmental stewardship.


You are invited to join the Guild today.   

Guild Events:  

Inspiring: Guild Spring Luncheon
"Full Bloom" featuring Cathy B. Graham | May 2, 2023 | 11:30 a.m.

The Lauritzen Gardens Guild invites you to celebrate the beauty of spring and Cathy Graham's floral illustrations. In her second book, Full Bloom, the acclaimed artist, host, and gardener Cathy B. Graham presents a new series of floral creations. With her uniquely whimsical style and artful touch, Graham creates a variety of colorful designs for the table, home, and parties. Brilliant bouquets are paired with Graham’s own watercolor artwork, and easy-to-follow step-by-step guides to creating delightful table settings and floral designs will inspire readers in designing their own creations.

Full Bloom will be available for purchase at the luncheon or in advance with your reservation.

$125 per person. Tables of 8. Reservations required.

Can't attend and want to support the guild's efforts to expand garden-based education in our community? Click here to support the luncheon as a sponsor. 

Honorary chair: Brook Hudson

Event chairs: Elizabeth Bowman and Amy Woodke




Deck the Holidays: Lauritzen Gardens Guild Holiday Luncheon
featuring Kiana Underwood of Tulipina | December 7, 2023 | 11:30 a.m.

Celebrate the holiday season and support the garden by attending the Lauritzen Garden's Guild's annual Deck the Holidays luncheon. 

$125 per person. Tables of 8.

More details to follow

Event chairs: Nicole Clifton-Mills, Melissa Steffes, Amy Troshynski

Previous Guild Projects:   

• KidStructure (2008)
• Quilts in the Garden (2010-2012)
• Guild Educational Video- "Discover the Garden"
• Discovery Bags
• Garden Festivals and Event Hospitality 
• Easter Extravaganza support
• Ghoulish Garden Adventure support
• Merry & Bright/Bright Nights support
• Special exhibit support
• Daffodil Deliveries, Daffodils & Donuts
• Seasons of Giving Tree

2023 Guild Board:  
 
President                                     
Elizabeth Bowman

President-Elect
Melissa Darling

Secretary/Treasurer
Nicole Clifton-Mills

Vice President of Community & Education             
Amy Woodke

Vice President of Membership 
Megan Monk-McNeal

2023 Spring Fling Event Chairs
Elizabeth Bowman and Amy Woodke

2023 Deck the Holidays Luncheon Chairs
Nicole Clifton-Mills, Melissa Steffes, Amy Troshynski 

Advisor
Jen Mitten

Board Members-at-Large: