Pacific Connections Garden Stewards made history on June 20th when they planted the New Zealand High Country plants into the new Bollard Garden in the new focal forest. They planted several species well over 20 years old. These include Nothofagus solanderi, Griselinia littoralis, Phyllocladus alpinus, Phormium colensoi, and Dodonaea viscosa. In addition to the Bollard Garden (aka The New Zealand High Country Display), the garden will include the Hebe Meadow, the Griselinia Bush, the Mountain Tussock, Snow Tussock, the Silver Beech Forest, the Phormium Fen and the Mountain Beech Zone. It’s looking like the New Zealand Garden is on track to open by September 15, 2013. Here are some pictures that Pacific Connections Steward Rhonda Bush took during the planting project.


Along Azalea Way with Dennie Fee

Neil Bonham moving Phormium

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UWBG is returning to Cuba in February of 2014! Join UWBG Director Sarah Reichard to enjoy the stories, the plants, gardens, agriculture, birds, but especially the people. Since Dr. Reichard plans to lead a trip to New Zealand in 2015, she won’t be heading back to Cuba for a while after this. Don't miss this Prople-to-People trip opportunity.

It's nighttime at the Arboretum...but the park isn't sleeping! On these special family adventures, you'll learn about animal adaptations in th dark - and see the gardens in a whole new light! Become a bat or a moth, test your sense of smell, and use your "Deer Ears" to hear night sounds. The adventure starts at the Graham Visitors Center in the Washington Park Arboretum.

• Aug 10th 8 - 9:30pm
• Aug 31st 7:30pm - 9:30pm
• Sept 14th 7 - 8:30pm
• Sept 28th 6:30 - 8:00pm
• Oct 12th 6 - 7:30pm