Saturday, April 25, 2020

Online Ukiyo-e exhibition

Davidson Gallery has a nice online exhibition of Japanese Ukiyo-e prints.  Literally translated, Ukiyo means "Floating World" and -e refers to pictures.  You can find this at  https://www.davidsongalleries.com/exhibitions/japanese-ukioy-e/

from Jeanne Peterson, Continuing Education Chair

Thursday, April 23, 2020

National Volunteer Week


In recognition of National Volunteer Week, I wanted to add my personal THANK YOU for all do you on behalf of the Garden. See below for today's post in recognition of all the ways that wonderful volunteers bring the Garden to life.

Nice to see all these photos, and look forward to the time when these activities, or some re-imagined version of them, can occur once again!

Jane Stonecipher
Executive Director
Arboretum Foundation


Thursday, April 16, 2020

Japanese Pruning Workshop


Japanese Pruning Workshop
with Masa Mizuno
LIVE-STREAM
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2020
10am - 12pm  (pacific time)

Presented by



Those who have participated in previous Masa workshops, know what an amazing opportunity this is to learn from one of the living masters of Japanese horticulture.  
NWLA is pleased to offer this special Live-Stream event, that also allow many who live across the country and even the world, to participate.  During this live-stream event, you will be taking a virtual tour of Heron's Rook Gardens on Whidbey Island, and watching close-up as Masa and his assistant Sam Hendrix share their perspectives, select specimens to transform, discuss philosophy, design and application.

Advanced reservation is required 
You can purchase your virtual ticket HERE  and NWLA will email detailed instructions on how to log in to the LIVE STREAM.

Masa and Sam donate their time for this workshop to raise funds for NWLACC's Global Cultures Educational Program for K - 12 public school students, helping to graduate culturally ready 21st Century leaders.  

Find out more about this key educational program Global Cultures Experience Programs

Forwarded by Nat Suyenaga on 4/16/2020

from Northwest Language and Cultural Center, 1804 Scott Road, Suite 104, Freeland, WA 98249