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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Board of Directors 

PRESIDENT
Sara Williams

VICE PRESIDENT
Marcia Carpenter 
SECRETARY
Dorothy Reid
TREASURER
Regenia Sims 
 
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER AT LARGE
Dr. William “Bill” Tyler
 
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Laurna Strehl

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD​

• Marcia Carpenter
• George “Pat” Connell
• Tim Dozer
• Greg Eans
• Elizabeth Griffith Mudd
• Sandy Hallman
• Joni Heep
• William Holland
• John Loucks
• Mary Quader
• Dorothy Reid
• Cathy Schmitt
• John Sheffer
• Jeanna Siddons
• Regenia Sims
• William "Bill" Tyler
• Sara Williams
• Angie Woodward

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Advisors & Special Volunteers
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• Martin Stone, PhD, Horticultural Advisor
• Dr. Natalie Mountjoy, Website Design, Board Advisor
• Dr. Annette Meyer Heisdorffer, Community Development
• Jeanie Heath, Technical Advisor
• Darrell Wedding, Technical Advisor
• Morton Holbrook III, Technical Advisor
• Larry Kirk, Technical Advisor
• Susie Tyler, Volunteer Coordinator & Operational Support
• Drew Watson, Funding Development
• Gary Satterwhite, Emeritus

    IN MEMORIUM
    William M. Kuegel
    Barbara Russ
    Richard K. Temple