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Volunteers restore Lower Commons native-plant garden; city installs commemorative plaque
Summary
Volunteers and parks staff restored a damaged corner of the Lower Commons native-plant garden after construction disturbance, installed irrigation, replanted salvaged natives and placed a plaque honoring garden founder Linda Hines.
Volunteers, stewards and parks staff have completed a new entry native-plant garden at the Lower Commons in Sammamish, a volunteer presenter told the Parks & Recreation Commission on July 8.
Anna, a lead volunteer on the project, described how developer drainage work had disturbed planting adjacent to the community-garden parking area. Parks maintenance cleared debris, installed irrigation and supported volunteers who salvaged and replanted native species. "This is the new entry garden for Sammamish Lower Commons Park," Anna said, and invited commissioners and residents to visit.
Anna credited long-term volunteers and partner organizations, noting the garden was originally started in 2008 by native-plant steward Linda Hines. The parks department placed a commemorative plaque on a stone at the entrance to honor Hines, who died earlier this year. Volunteers also stored plant materials at a local native-plant nursery and used salvaged sword ferns from a nearby salvage project.
Why it matters: The restored garden supports native-plant education and provides a heavily used park pathway with a visible native-plant showcase. Commission members thanked volunteers and the parks maintenance team for their work.
Next steps: Anna encouraged commissioners to visit the garden and to share feedback; the department will continue to support volunteer stewards and maintain irrigation and plantings.
