To the attendees and volunteers who have supported the Spring Tea:

With both heartfelt gratitude and reflection, the Friends of Boone County Arboretum announces the conclusion of our beloved Spring Tea Fundraiser after 15 extraordinary years of service, celebration, and community generosity: 2010 - 2025.

For more than a decade and a half, the Spring Tea has been one of our most cherished traditions and one of our most impactful fundraisers. Through your attendance, sponsorships, and generous support, this event helped sustain and grow the Boone County Arboretum season after season. Its legacy will continue to bloom throughout the Arboretum grounds for years to come.

We extend our deepest and most sincere appreciation to Donna Wilmhoff – 15 years, Barb Keeling – 8 years, and MaryBeth Eichinger – 4 years for their exceptional leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication. These three women devoted countless hours to meticulous planning and flawless execution, creating an event that was both elegant and welcoming year after year. The enduring success of the Spring Tea stands as a testament to their commitment and passion.

We also honor the many other volunteers across these 15 years whose time, talents, and attention to every detail made each Spring Tea so special. Your behind-the-scenes work, service, and care ensured an overwhelming success year after year. This event truly reflected the power of community at its finest.

While we say goodbye to the Spring Tea, we warmly invite you to continue celebrating, supporting, and growing with us. Every year, the Boone County Arboretum has a full and exciting schedule of events, including educational programs, family-friendly celebrations, seasonal festivals, walking tours, plant-focused workshops, and special fundraising events, and a growing membership program. We hope you will join us often and remain an active part of our vibrant Arboretum community.

On behalf of the Friends of Boone County Arboretum, thank you for the memories, the generosity, and the lasting impact you have helped create. This is not an ending, but a new season of opportunity ahead.

With heartfelt appreciation,

The Board and Staff of Friends of Boone County Arboretum, and the Staff of Boone County Arboretum.