IHCA Landscape Team Assists with Grizzly Garden Transformation

By Jordan Rousu, CARC Program Coordinator & Executive Assistant

The Issaquah Highlands Community Association (IHCA) landscaping team generously volunteered its time to support the Grand Ridge Elementary PTSA in revitalizing the Grizzly Garden, which had fallen into disrepair due to years of not being used.

Landscapers were able to build and install five large stone planting beds, seven smaller metal planting beds, and laid gravel down throughout the entirety of the garden. With the help of Melynda, Grizzly Garden program coordinator, Grand Ridge Elementary students from all grades were able to plant peas, strawberries, blueberries and tomatoes under IHCA Landscape Manager Lyle Dickey’s observation.

IHCA was happy to assist the Grand Ridge Elementary PTSA. We are glad to see the Grizzly Garden being utilized once again.

Thank you for spearheaded this project for Grand Ridge Elementary, Lyle! Happy gardening, Grizzlies!

IHCA Landscape Manager Lyle Dickey assists students from Grand Ridge Elementary with reviving the Grizzly Garden.

Photos by Jordan Rousu