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Founded 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.
Celebrating more than 25 years of generous support to Lauritzen Gardens, the guild is committed to assisting the garden by broadening its awareness in the community, raising funds for its continued cultivation, 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.
2026 Fund and Friend-raising Events
Inspiring: Lauritzen Gardens Guild Spring Luncheon featuring Michael P. Gibson
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
 Chair: Jean Olson
Honorary Chairs: Wendy Wiseman, Leigh Gustafson, and Jordan Loveless
Guild President: Maddie Keeling
Pop-up shop by Ferne Valley Farm
Celebrate spring at the annual Inspiring Luncheon on Thursday, May 7, featuring visionary topiary artist Michael P. Gibson, known as “Gibby-Siz.” With more than 700 topiary installations nationwide and a signature illusion-based design method, Gibson brings landscapes to life and inspires audiences with the artistry and creativity behind contemporary topiary. >> FIND OUT MORE Reservations open April 1, 2026
Sponsor this event that celebrates a new growing season, the artistic side of horticulture, and the joy of giving back.
For questions about the Lauritzen Gardens Guild and its events that support the garden, please contact development associate Sandy Seim at (402) 346-4002, ext. 219 or s.seim@omahabotanicalgardens.org.
Previous Guild Projects: - KidStructure (2008)
- Quilts in the Garden (2010-2012)
- Blooming Suspicions Murder Mystery Dinner (2025)
- 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
- Summer Adventure Camp support
2026 Guild Board Officers and Members:
President
Maddie Keeling
President-Elect
Tricia Martis
Secretary/Treasurer
Ashley DuBois
Vice President of Community & Education
Haley Armstrong
Vice President of Membership
Whitney Dulik
Nominating Committee
Maren Lakers (chair) and Haley Armstrong
Advisor
Maren Lakers
2026 Spring Event
Jean Olson
2026 Lauritzen Gardens Antiques & Design Show Liaison
Maddie Keeling
2026 Annual Meeting Chairs
TBD
2026 Deck the Holidays Luncheon Chairs
Katie Huerter and Lori Williams
Board Members-at-Large: Kristan Allan, Bethany Banister, Michael Chelberg, Bethany Clark, Nicole Clifton-Mills, Aly Coyle, Melissa Darling, Steph Drewnowski, Jeff Formanek, Alison Griffith, Emma Halverson, Cassie Hays, Jaci House, Lily Hoy, Brook Hudson, Lauren Lund, Erika McCubbin, Megan Monk-McNeal, Laurel Oetken, Jean Olson, Melissa O'Neill, Grace Pearson, Hannah Pearson, Chrissy Sakkas, Emily Tiensvold, Katie Triplett, Amy Troshynski, and Kelsey Wright.
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