Arboretum launches broad community survey

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On Mother’s Day, the Arboretum Foundation and UW Botanic Gardens launched a broad, statefunded survey to learn about the needs and preferences of the community regarding the future of the Washington Park Arboretum.

The entities are asking for feedback both from current park users and those to wish to better serve in the future.

A focal point of the survey is the North End parcel, the 28-acre peninsula on the shores of Lake Washington that will return to the Arboretum at the completion of the SR 520 bridge project. Community input will help shape the design and use of this land.

At this early stage, priorities

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Visit Seattle is thrilled about all the events scheduled during Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week, set to take place from July 7-11

“This is an incredibly exciting moment for Seattle,” said Tammy Canavan, President & CEO of Visit Seattle. “Collaborating with the dedicated Visit Seattle team and our esteemed community partners to present our city in its utmost splendor has been truly inspiring. Our goal is for all the baseball enthusiasts visiting during All-Star Week to create unforgettable memories that will endure a lifetime. We hope they leave include recognizing the Coast Salish peoples as the original inhabitants of the land, expanding shoreline access, and restoring Arboretum Creek.

“We want to ensure that all community voices are clearly heard in this process,” said Arboretum Foundation Executive Director Jane Stonecipher. “One of our key goals