April is Native Plant Month!  The Loveland Garden Club, along with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, were recognized on Tuesday April 1 by Governor Pillen with a proclamation that is part of a national effort by the Garden Club of America to increase awareness of the important role native plants play in our ecosystems.

The Garden Club of America and its local chapter, the Loveland Garden Club, support federal, state and local efforts which:  promote awareness and conservation of native species, specifically those listed as rare, endangered or threatened.

Encourage landowners to increase native habitat through replacement of lawn areas with native plant ecosystems.

Support measures to prevent and limit ecosystem damage.

Encourage public land-use policies that incorporate native plants, control invasive plants, discourage the use of toxic pesticides, leading to the preservation and restoration of healthy ecosystems.

LGD provisionals created a floral display for the St. Cecelia’s 40th annual Cathedral Flower Festival Jan. 25-26, 2025. Sponsored by the Cathedral Arts Project, “Let There Be Light!” was the theme. Lillian J. led the group and also created a display or her own.