The Young Friends of the Garden is a group of diverse young professionals with an interest in the Missouri Botanical Garden’s work and mission. Led by an active volunteer board, the Young Friends of the Garden organize fundraising and audience development events throughout the year. Young Friends events include Trivia Night, Garden Gallop, and Fest-of-Ale.
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Young Friends Council
The Young Friends Council is a volunteer board of diverse young professionals with an interest in the Missouri Botanical Garden’s work and mission. Council members serve as ambassadors for the Garden within the community, and organize three fundraising events throughout the year: Trivia Night, Garden Gallop, and Fest-of-Ale.
Fundraising Impact
The Young Friends Council fundraising efforts support the Garden’s Outdoor Youth Corps, an employment program that provides paid opportunities for youth ages 16 to 24 in environmental, conservation, and horticultural fields.
Young Friends Council Officers
Council Chairs
2024-2025: Doug Gaehle
Council Co-Chair
2024-2025: Matthew Hutchinson
Past Chair
Eryn Bassett
Development Co-Chairs
Doug Gaehle and Matthew Hutchinson
Young Friends Council Members
| Megan Ahlering |
Tina Liu |
| Jack Arnold |
Andy Martin |
| Kate Bennett |
Jennie Meresak |
| Sam Brady |
Jennifer Merritt |
| Jamie Brown |
Elisa Morales |
| Sandy Chesterton |
Jessica Nelson |
| Jessy Chisholm |
Emma Prince |
| Terrence Cotton |
Elise Puma |
| Kat Dockery |
Gabi Randall |
| Madeline DuCharme |
Brittany Root |
| Mary Foley |
Han Sauer |
| Thomas Fonseca |
Glee Schmitt |
| JClaire Hofius MacDonald |
Alex Seay |
| Emily Hood |
Brenna Doyle Slavens |
| Alzana Jakupovic |
Kate Tichelkamp |
| Erin Jones |
Mary Tiernan |
| Jake King |
Jessica Valdes |
| Constance Lambdin |
Adam Vorel |
| Katie Littlefield |
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For more information about the Young Friends Council, email young_friends@mobot.org or call (314) 577-5173.
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