WESTERN KENTUCKY BOTANICAL GARDEN
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In 1993 a Master Gardener’s class in Daviess County, Kentucky dreamed of creating a botanical garden. In pursuit of this dream, Dr. and Mrs. William Tyler donated approximately 8.5 acres to the City of Owensboro and the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden was born! Under the guidance of the Board of Directors and the many local horticultural professionals and enthusiasts listed below, The Garden has become a center for the growth and display of hundreds of outstanding plant selections as well as a beautiful location for social gatherings, weddings, receptions and meetings. We are truly a unique gem in Western Kentucky thanks to the tireless efforts of these individuals. Thank you for all you do for The Garden and for our community!
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Laurna Strehl, Executive Director

Board of Directors 

PRESIDENT
Sara Williams

VICE PRESIDENTS
Marcia Carpenter - Logistics
Pat Connell - Horticulture
Gary Satterwhite – Long Range Planning
Regenia Sims - Finance
 
RECORDING SECRETARY
Dorothy Reid
 
TREASURER
Diane Bowers
 
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER AT LARGE
Dr. William “Bill” Tyler
 
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Laurna Strehl
 
PAST PRESIDENT
Paul Puckett
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD​
  • Marcia Carpenter
  • David Condon
  • George “Pat” Connell
  • Greg Eans
  • Elizabeth Griffith
  • Sandy Hallman
  • Joni Heep
  • Morton Holbrook III
  • Larry Kirk
  • Paul Puckett
  • Mary Quader
  • Dorothy Reid
  • Cathy Schmitt
  • John Sheffer
  • Jeanna Siddons
  • Regenia Sims
  • Paul Sobierajski
  • Laurna Strehl
  • Madison Strobel
  • Stan Syra
  • William "Bill" Tyler
  • Darrell Wedding
  • Sara Williams
  • Angie Woodward
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Advisors & Special Volunteers
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  • Martin Stone, PhD, Horticultural Advisor
  • Baker Arboretum, Horticultural Advisor
  • Eddie Atherton, Technical Advisor
  • Rob Blackham, Technical Advisor
  • Linda Bryant, Community Development
  • Ruth Ann Dearness, Community Development
  • Dr. Annette Meyer Heisdorffer, Community Development
  • Ann Murphy Kincheloe, Program Logistics
  • Joyce P. Nall, Hospitality
  • Gail Niehaus, Hospitality
  • Madeline Oetinger, Volunteer Personnel
  • Jeanna Siddons, Volunteer Personnel
  • Mark W. Starnes, Legal Guidance
  • Susie Tyler, Volunteer Coordinator & Operational Support
  • Drew Watson, Funding Development
  • Gary Satterwhite, Long Range Planning

Garden Admission

Members are always FREE.
Adults $5
​Seniors & Veterans $3
Students & Children $1

​Cash or Venmo payments accepted.
Location
2731 West 2nd Street
​Owensboro KY 42301

Call Us!

270-993-1234

Email Us!

visit@wkbg.org
​Mail Us!
P.O. Box 22562
Owensboro KY 42304

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  • Home
    • Enhance your visit
    • What's New
    • Who Are We?
    • Photos & Virtual Tour
  • Events
    • Garden Buds Preschool
    • Homeschool Days Fall 2022
    • Lunch Listen Learn
  • Calendar
  • Join
  • Volunteer/Give
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
  • Rentals & Photography
    • Event Spaces
    • Photography