Friends Chapter of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
The Friends Chapter started as the Garden’s original 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1969. They raised money and offered programming while the Garden was managed by the City of Des Moines (1979-2003) and Des Moines Water Works (2004-2012). In 2011, the 501(c)(3) charter was transferred to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and a governing board was formed as the nonprofit launched a capital campaign.
The Friends Chapter of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a volunteer leadership council. The committee supports and promotes the Botanical Garden through public engagement, events, membership, artisan activities and volunteer advocacy. Friends develop new initiatives to support the Botanical Garden as a Service Enterprise that uses volunteers and their skills across the organization in furtherance of its mission.
Kim Lien
Chair
Shannon Maddy
Vice Chair
Jane Ambrozic
Secretary
Nancy Dunbar
Susan Ekstrom
Paula Farrell
Jane Flanagan
Janet Herrold
Craig Lien
Tam Lines
Joyce Ludlow
Elvin McDonald
Crystal McManus
Steve Riggio
Jeanne Sandahl
Amber Siever