Marilyn and Paula hosted a thank you tea in honor of the Fundraising Committee for Executive Board and committee chairs at Marilyn’s home on June 5th.
Eight LGC Executive Board members and 13 members of the Des Moines Founders Garden Club met for lunch at the Upstream Restaurant and then attended the Ribbon Cutting Event at Polina Gardens June 1, 2026. Omaha Mayor John Ewing and major donor Bob Schlott spoke to the attendees who also included other donors to the project. One of seven official Piet Oudolf designed gardens in the U.S., it has 120 trees and 22,000 perennials. It is located in the Old Market at 727 South 13th Street.
The 43rd LGC Annual Luncheon was held May 19, 2026 at the Happy Hollow Country Club. LGC Club Co-Presidents Marilyn Martin and Paula Ashford presided over the meeting. Special guests included Innis Anderson, CEO of Lauritzen Gardens along with his co-workers Rosemary Lebeda and Sandy Seim. Nine new members were welcome into the club and fourteen new provisionals were introduced. Two projects from Civic Improvement Committee were approved. Sandy Sueper and Sharon Krauss were memorialized. And, annual awards were presented to
Mary Pat Paul and Dr. Christine Webster-GCA Club Appreciation Award\
Tiffany Regan for the Omaha Parks Foundation-GCA Club Civic Improvment Award
Julie Kenney-GCA Club Medal of Merit
Chevelle Behrns- VIP (Very Important Provisional) Award
Bob and Polina Schlott-LGC’s highest award the Kimball Award
Years of Service Awards went to Mary Dowd, Mary Oschner, and Kathy Quinlan
13 new provisional members of LGC were introduced at a coffee at Cheri C.’s lovely home April 17, 2026. They were introduced by their sponsors. Everyone thought it was a good way to get to know one another and get ready for a new year.
Omaha, NEB – To celebrate the opening of the new Omaha Central Library at 72 nd and Dodge Streets, volunteers from Omaha’s Loveland Garden Club have designed a floral art creation to welcome visitors on April 19, 2026.
The Omaha Central Library has earned the LEED Gold certification recognizing its commitment to sustainabilityand efficiency which is shared by the Garden Club of America and the Loveland Garden Club. The striking, local, and sustainable floral design uses materials from within a 50-mile radius and no floral foam or plastics are used. The floral creation complements the contemporary architecture and native plant landscaping.
“One of our club goals is to beautify our city and to enhance the architecture. We wanted to congratulate the library for creating a beautiful space for imagination, learning, and where the community can thrive,” explained Marilyn Martin and Paula Ashford, co-chairs of the club. In addition, the club expressed gratitude to the city and library staff for a building that enriches the landscape and a space that engages the community.
April is Native Plant Month! The Loveland Garden Club, along with the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, were recognized on Tuesday April 7 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.Marilyn Martin, Anne Carter, and Jennifer Pospichal represented LGC at the signing ceremony.
A successful LGC fundraiser and a fun evening was held March 26, 2026, at Regency Clubhouse. Members enjoyed wine, cheese and other delicious offerings and socializing with one another in a farmer’s market setting.
Thirty members of LGC attended a holiday flower arranging class taught by Lilian Jacobitz and hosted by Chevelle Behrns at “The Fern.” Lots of learning, laughter, and spreading good cheer, not to mention the beautiful arrangements everyone took home!
LGC members held an evening meeting and toured Sharon L’s beautiful garden September 23rd, 2025. Executive Board members provided scrumptious appetizers and social committee brought delicious desserts for this delightful fall event. Thank-you, Sharon!