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Commission discusses Japanese Garden restoration; volunteers and local groups offered help
Summary
Commissioners reported a successful work party at the Japanese Garden and explored signage, recruitment and low‑maintenance planting that would suit local conditions; the Portland Japanese Garden was contacted previously about design help but staff said more cleanup is required before design work.
Commissioners reviewed recent volunteer work and plans for the Japanese Garden, describing a year‑to‑date total of volunteer hours tied to garden and preserve work and reporting interest from local media and volunteer groups.
Commissioner Lynn reported volunteer activity and 38 hours worked so far this year across Japanese Garden, Don Lake Nature Preserve and Walnut Tree Park; she said Kiwanis could no longer mow Walnut Tree and that parks…
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