Friends Chapter

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