Members were invited to the Horticultural and Conservation Committees meeting at Glacier Creek Preserve and then to a Botanical Workshop.
Sept. 12, 2023
The Tri-Faith Garden and Orchard builds community partnerships, brings together religious “others,” and serves our larger community by improving physical, mental, social, environmental, economic, and spiritual health.
The project reduces food insecurity for our neighbors by providing fresh vegetables and fruit for families who couldn’t otherwise afford them. It also feeds hungry families by supplying fresh produce to the Countryside Community Church Community Cupboard, Intercultural Senior Center, Clair Memorial United Methodist Church food pantry, Benson Plant Rescue, and others.
Aug 31, 2023
Click this link to a Huskers Illustrated article about the early years of Nebraska Volleyball. You may have heard about or watched that incredible volleyball spectacle at Memorial Stadium and maybe heard that at least 100 previous NU players came back for a huge reunion! It was an incredible event, set a world attendance record any women’s sport and put our state in the spotlight! What many of you may not know is that our own Denise Stange was on the very first intercollegiate NU volleyball team and won a scholarship as a senior. She is quoted in the article and is pictured in the team photo! The article goes on to say that, because of lack of record keeping, the three 1974 seniors including Denise, have never been recognized with a varsity letter. They are apparently still trying to correct this oversight and let’s hope Denise finally gets her letter!
2023 is the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Loveland Garden Club. Members gathered at Lauritzen Gardens to celebrate and look back at the history of the club.
In honor of our 40th Anniversary, the club presented a to Rose Mary Lebeda at the Garden’s Holiday Brunch check for the Lauritzen Garden Lecture Series sponsored by Loveland Garden Club.
July’s meeting was a garden walk. Thanks to Mariana, Bea, and Kathy G. for opening their beautiful gardens to LGC members. Everyone enjoyed the experience and many met afterwards for lunch at the Market Basket.
Jim McGee gave an historical presentation about Memorial Park that is celebrating its 75th Anniversary. Here is a link to his presentation*-passcode is found in June minutes. Members then walked over to the park to visit the new plaza and traveling art piece “Embracing Peace” and rose gardens.
May 16, 2023-Thanks to all the members and other Master Gardner Rotating Crew members who came to plant, weed, trim and water! A particular shout out to Patti Banks who worked with the Omaha Parks Department to provide the plant material. A few weeks later, signage created by provisionals Jane and Susan was added.
The Annual Meeting Brunch was held May 25, 2023. Two provisionals were accepted into membership. The provisional project was shared with the membership. They created plant signage for Pacific Preserve. Four provisionals for 2023-24 were introduced.
