Our long-time blog contributor, Corinne Kennedy, talks about her relationship with the Garden, reminiscing about its history, culture and more.
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On Friday, December 8, the Seattle Japanese Garden hosted its annual Volunteer and Staff End-of-Season Party. Although we did not count the exact number of attendees, we received around 80 responses to the invitation, which made us realize the tremendous support the Garden received from our wonderful volunteers in 2023!
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Garden visitors may be interested in a Plant Booklet, revised each year and available online, that documents changes to the plant collection. In spreadsheet form, it lists names, sizes, location, and brief descriptions of the Garden’s plants.
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The Seattle Japanese Garden hosted a group of Youth volunteers as part of the Seattle Parks and Recreation Youth Enrichment Program that focuses on the exploration of the five departments within the Natural Resources Unit facility: Trails, Green Seattle Partnership, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, and Environment, addressing community needs
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February 19th was the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which incarcerated 120,000 Japanese Americans. Reflecting on this injustice brought about a process of remembrance and introspection – and caused me to examine why I volunteer in the Seattle Japanese Garden.
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Senior Gardener Pete Putnicki gives us insight into how the garden is cared for in the summer months
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Are you a gardener interested in getting hands-on experience in the Japanese Garden?
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Victoria Bestock finds peace in the flowing water, rocks, and the changing beauty of the seasons.
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