Camas Quarterly

2007·0.82 MB·English

by  University of Washington. University of Washington Botanic Gardens. 63956

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOTANIC GARDENS COLLEGE OF FOREST RESOURCES
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Culturalandscientificstudieswere includedin an
interdisciplinary researchprojectin China bya UWteam.
Left: Tibetanprayerflagsshowculturaltiesin Sichuan,
China. Right: UWstudentssetupvegetation monitoring Many Ways to See a Landscape
plotinJiuzhaigouNationalPark.
LAUREN URGENSON
IN THIS ISSUE This June, Julie Combs and (College of Forest Resources PhD students) traveled to
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Jiuzhaigou National Park in Sichuan Province, China as part of a research team
Jiuzhaigou National Park composed of faculty and students from the University of Washington, Sichuan
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University, and Jiuzhaigou National Park science staff. Our research objective was to
2 Director’s Notes investigate patterns of human impact on biodiversity and ecosystem health in
Jiuzhaigou National Park from multiple perspectives, with research conducted by an
UWBG
3 News from international, interdisciplinary team. Professors Tom Hinckley (Forest Resources) and
UW
Dick Olmstead (Biology) led the group, which included students in biology,
4- Miller Library News botany, conservation, ecology, anthropology, economics, geology and archaeology.
5 Community Connections Jiuzhaigou National Park is ecologically and culturally phenomenal. Located at the
northern end of the Minshan mountain range, it is renowned for its high mountain
6-7 Classes & Events peaks (over 1 5,000 feet high) and karst topography that create a unique landscape
of abundant waterfalls and crystal blue lakes. "Jiuzhaigou" means nine-village
ProHort Classes
7 valley and historically, there were nine Tibetan villages in the area.
Today three of these villages have been abandoned, while two have fewer than 10
people. In accordance with Jiuzhaigou National Park's designation as a United
Nations World Heritage Site, many of the traditional agricultural and pastoral
practices within the park have ceased and the remaining villages have moved to
tourism as a primary source of income. Future land use in the park is also changing
as tourism numbers skyrocket (approximately 2,100,000 people visited in 2006).
Considering these factors affecting the landscape, Jiuzhaigou National Park
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Director’s Notes
DAVID MABBERLEY
J.
It seems logical that a botanic garden in a university setting
would have research and education as crucial elements of its
mission. This issue's cover story highlights one example of
many important research projects underway at the University
of Washington Botanic Gardens, and throughout this
newsletter you will find examples of the wide variety of
educational programs offered.
UW
In addition to contributing to the University of Washington's ProfessorKern Ewing, Botanic Gardens’HeadofRestoration,givestourofthe
academic programs, the UW Botanic Gardens reaches many Union BayNaturalArea to membersofthe newly-formedDirector’s Guild.
community members through a variety of public classes and
programs. Our adult education programs cover subjects for With an increasingly 'nature-illiterate' society, believe that the
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which there is a clear public demand; we also develop university - and the UW Botanic Gardens in particular - has a
innovative programming like the successful garden writing pivotal role in bringing plant, and indeed general ecological, issues
workshop held recently, and upcoming yoga classes this fall. to the public of all ages. This is increasingly the role of botanic
gardens around the world.
Our youth programs continue to grow, with over 8,000
children participating in our 2006-outdoor education Public interest in botanic gardens is therefore getting a new focus
programs, story times at the Miller Library, and service learning and am delighted that in the past few months a number of
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projects. In recent years, the Arboretum Foundation has prominent supporters of the UW Botanic Gardens have accepted
supported much of the education programming at the invitations to become members of our newly established Director's
Arboretum. This year, Nancy Davidson Short has made a Guild (see article, p. 3). This body is not only concerned with
munificent pledge to provide scholarships funds in perpetuity financial contributions, but has the even more important task of
that will enable children from low-income backgrounds to spreading the word about our work and soliciting support
attend our programs (see article, p. 3). throughout the local community and beyond. am greatly
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heartened by the gusto with which Guild Members have taken on
this work which they tell me they are finding not only rewarding
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believe that the university and the Botanic Gardens
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inparticular has apivotal role in bringingplant, and David Mabberley M.A. (Oxon.), Ph.D. (Cantab.), is the Director of
the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the Orin and
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UW
indeedgeneral ecological, issues to thepublic ofall ages. Althea Soest Professor ofHorticultural Sciences in the College
ofForest Resources.
Camas Quarterly
Camas Quarterly is named for the Northwest native plant Camassia quamash, a beautiful perennial herb
with a significant ethnobotanical history. It has been an important food source for First Peoples
(Native Americans) in the region.
Editor: Elizabeth Loudon [email protected] 206-543-3889
www.uwbotanicgardens.org
WASHINGTON PARK ARBORETUM UNION BAY NATURAL AREA UNION BAY GARDENS
CENTER FOR URBAN HORTICULTURE ELISABETH C. MILLER LIBRARY OTIS DOUGLAS HYDE HERBARIUM
UW BOTANIC GARDENS MANAGEMENT UW BOTANIC GARDENS HEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON PARK ARBORETUM
David J. Mabberley, Director Box 3541 15 Graham Visitors Center
Carrie Cone, Administrative Services Seattle, WA 98195-41 15 Box 358010
Kern Ewing, HeadofRestoration 206-543-8616 PHONE Seattle, WA 98195-8010
206-685-2692 FAX [phone] PHONE
Fred Hoyt, GroundsandFacilities
[email protected] 206-616-2871 FAX
Elizabeth Loudon, Education andOutreach
Brian Thompson, Elisabeth C. MillerLibrary
Sarah Reichard, HeadofConservation
MISSION: Sustainingmanagedto natural ecosystems andthe human spiritthroughplant research, display, andeducation
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News from Botanic Gardens
MAJOR PLEDGE FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS
WENDY KELLEY
The UW Botanic Gardens' education Nancy has had a long and interesting She has been a member of the Arboretum
program got a major boost this year when career in journalism and an ongoing Foundation for decades and was on the
longtime Arboretum supporter Nancy interest in gardens. She began her career Arboretum Foundation Board of Directors
Davidson Short pledged a significant gift of as a freelance writer, then went on to for 1 5 years. Currently, she writes a
$300,000 in her will. This gift will create an spend nearly 50 years with Sunset column for the Arboretum Foundation
endowment for the youth education Magazine. She became a full-time newsletter and is also writing a book about
program, and stems from Nancy's love for employee in 1955 as Northwest Editor in her great-grandmother.
the Arboretum and for children, and her the magazine's newly-opened Seattle office
particular desire that low-income children which covered the Pacific Northwest, from "I am delighted to be able to help fund the
UW
have access to UW Botanic Gardens Oregon to Alaska, and east to Montana. In Botanic Gardens and expect to be
UW
elementary school programs, long 1973, after her husband passed away, she happily involved in the Botanic
supported by the Arboretum Foundation. moved to Sunset's headquarters in Menlo Gardens and the Arboretum Foundation for
Many disadvantaged children do not have Park, California to become the magazine's the rest of my life," Nancy reported.
an opportunity to spend time in and learn Building Editor. After returning to Seattle in
about the outdoors. Nancy's belief that 1982, she continued to write stories for UWeWndy Kelley is Major Gifts Officer for the
Botanic Gardens.
such exposure will give these children a Sunset until 1995.
richer life inspired her gift, to fund
programs where they can learn about To donate or learn more about supporting
UW
trees, plants, and wildlife, Botanic Gardens, please contact
Wendy Kelley at 206-543-4060, or wkelley@
u.washington.edu.
This year, the UW Botanic Gardens has convened a new high-level committee of For the use and enjoyment of students, staff
community members who share a commitment to the organization's mission and and visitors, Charlotte and John Behnke and
programs. This group, the Director's Guild, will act as advocates and ambassadors, Sally and Bob Behnke have donated four
and help build support for the UW Botanic Gardens. The following 43 individuals benches now installed on the edge of the
have agreed to be Guild members for a two-year term and to participate as Soest Garden, and created an endowment for
founding members of the Guild: maintenance.
New for sale in the Miller Library are notecards
Charlotte Behnke Ken Jacobsen Sue Moss Richie Steffen with vivid watercolors of horticultural images.
Joanna Beitel Robert Jones Diana Neely DaveTowne The watercolors were created by John Behnke,
and from them cards have been specifically
Van Bobbitt Estella Leopold Lee Neff Elizabeth Van Volkenburgh
printed and packaged as a donation, so 100%
Ann Forest Burns Neal F. Lessenger Dick Olmstead Iris Reid Wagner of the proceeds will support the programs at
Dale Cole Sandra Lier Kit O'Neill DickWalker UW Botanic Gardens. The cards are available
Jack Collins Steve Lorton Janet and Keith Patrick Karla Waterman in packages of 6 for $18, including tax.
Kathy Fries Milenko Matanovic Chuck Pettis Jean Witt
Ben Flail Jeanne McNeil T.C. Richmond John Wott
Donald Flarris Lock Miller Pat and Walt Riehl
Dan Hinkley Frank Minton Fran Sharp
Fred Isaac Ciscoe Morris Nancy Davidson Short
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News
Miller Library
ELISABETH CAREY MILLER MEMORIAL LECTURE 2007
Graham Rankin archaeologists suggest dates back to the
The Most Beautiful Gardens in Wales 18th century. The newest garden is the
Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Ninfarium. Built in 2005, the Ninfarium is
a unique garden created within the
Meany Hall for the Performing Arts,
ruinous central rooms and courtyard of
University of Washington
the mansion. As described on the
Graham Rankin, Director of Operations at garden's website, "the remaining walls
Aberglasney Gardens in Wales, is this year's were stabilized and the entire space is
Miller Lecture guest speaker. The author of covered with a glass atrium," inside
NHS
Magnolia: A Care Manual, published in which a collection of warm temperate KarenPreussatthe booksaleearlierthisjear, withfellow
librarystaffmemberTrayMehlin.
1999 by Laurel Glen Publishing, Rankin will and sub-tropical plants, including orchids,
lead his audience on a visual tour of some palms, magnolias, and cycads are on
FAREWELL TO KAREN PREUSS
of Wales' most beautiful gardens. A display. The name Ninfarium is derived
particular focus of the lecture will be the from the gardens at Ninfa, south of
recent, and ongoing, restoration of the Rome. Karen Preuss resigned her position as
abandoned 400-year-old garden at manager of the Miller Library on July 31st
Aberglasney and its planting for the next The Miller Lecture and reception are free, because she's "heading home to the east
century. thanks to generous funding by the coast." Karen was at the helm for two
Pendleton and Elisabeth Carey Miller years, and not only accomplished a great
An estate whose existence dates back to Charitable Foundation. It is sponsored deal, but also seemed to get to know
the 16th century, Aberglasney suffered with the Elisabeth Carey Miller Botanical everybody in Seattle during that time.
from centuries of neglect until it was Garden, the Elisabeth C. Miller Library, She will continue her membership in the
purchased in 1995 by the Aberglasney and the Northwest Horticultural Society. Council on Botanical and Horticultural
Restoration Trust. Since then, the 10 acres Ticket requests will be accepted Libraries and will be back in Seattle for that
of gardens have been gradually and beginning Monday, September 24. If you organization's annual meeting in 2010,
carefully restored. At its heart is a fully are interested in receiving a ticket to the hosted by UWBG. In a farewell note, she
restored Elizabethan/Jacobean cloister and Elisabeth Carey Miller Memorial Lecture, wrote, "this isn't goodbye, merely a
parapet walk. Other areas of the garden please send your name and complete relocation notice!" Brian Thompson will be
include a stone gatehouse, estimated to mailing address to [email protected] interim manager while the UW conducts its
have been built in the 1600s, a Pigeon or phone [phone]. Tickets will be search for a new manager. Karen will be
House Wood planted in the early 1800s, mailed to you immediately upon request. missed and we wish her all the best in her
and a yew tunnel that historians and new home in New York, and hope she
finds a good library there.
SEASONAL QUESTIONS FROM THE PLANT ANSWER LINE
REBECCA ALEXANDER
Q: What plant is meant, when referring different from the European weave) since the "Sweetgrass (Muhlenbergia filipes) ... is a
to sweetgrass baskets? late 1600s, and the Sea Island baskets are long-stemmed plant that grows in tufts
related to those of Angola, Senegambia (now behind the second dune line from the ocean
I found the following information about Senegal and Gambia), and the Congo. or along the boundaries between marsh and
sweetgrass baskets from Beaufort County woods," wrote Rosengarten. "Here, salt-
Library's web site http://www.bcgov.net/ "The most common material used to be black tolerant trees and shrubs have pinned down
bftlib/sweetgra.htm, which [quotes] rush (a marsh grass) bound with strips of the sand and stopped it from shifting, creating
historian and museum curator Dale white oak or saw palmetto stem. Sweetgrass a stable barrier from tidal flooding. Sweet-
Rosengarten's book, Row Upon Row: Sea became popular only at the beginning of the grass is 'prized' by the Mount Pleasant sewer
Grass Baskets of the South Carolina 20th century, when a black community in system for its flood-controlling qualities."
Lowcountry, on the subject: Mount Pleasant (across the Cooper River from
Charleston) began making 'show baskets' Rebecca Alexander is the PlantAnswer Line
"Coiled, handmade baskets of sweetgrass from the material. These baskets provided Librarian at the Miller Library.
(sewn with longleaf pine needles and strips much-needed income in the aftermath of
of palmetto leaf) command good prices at hurricanes and boll weevil infestation. Tourists You can submit your questions about gardening
roadside stands or on the City Market and bought so many baskets that sweetgrass won and plants to the PlantAnswer Line anytime via
streets of Charleston. Slaves had been out over more traditional varieties." email [email protected], or by calling
making coiled baskets (an African technique 206-UW-PLANT (206-897-5268).The line is
staffed during regular library hours.
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CELEBRATING WILDFLOWERS DEBUTS AT THE OLYMPIC SCULPTURE PARK
Cloudless skies, a beautiful park, and
summer crowds: the perfect ingredients
that helped make Celebrating Wildflowers
a great success at its new venue, the
Olympic Sculpture Park in downtown
Seattle. On Saturday, June 30th
,
Washington Rare Plant Care and
Conservation (UW Botanic Gardens' Rare
Care program), in collaboration with the
Seattle Art Museum, hosted its sixth
annual event to foster an appreciation
and understanding of native plants.
The Olympic Sculpture Park offered an
ideal setting for children to explore plant
diversity using all their senses and creative
talents. Children and their families
enjoyed painting pictures using plant
materials, exploring the great diversity of
native mosses and their unique structures, Top: RichardSerra’s Wakeatthe OlympicSculpture
and identifying the mystery plant without Park (photocourtesySeattleArtMuseum); bottom: NEW ZEALAND CONNECTION
using their eyes. Participants also had an Youngvisitortriesherhandatpaintingwithplant-
basedcolorsatthe CelebratingWildflowersevent.
opportunity to explore the native plantings
As part of building up international
at the park and learn about their ethno-
connections for the Pacific Connections
botanical and horticultural uses. The event UWBG
Garden, Director David Mabberley
was open and free to the public.
recently signed a memorandum of
This event and many other Rare Care understanding between the College of Forest
activities are made possible by the active Resources and the City of Christchurch, New
UW
involvement of hundreds of volunteers. Zealand. This grew from a visit to
Botanic Gardens by the Mayor of
Rare Care is currently seeking volunteers
for monitoring rare plant populations Christchurch in spring 2005 and has been
around Washington state, assisting with greatly supported by the Seattle-Christchurch
the Miller Seed Vault, and for office Sister City Association ably navigated by
Rachel Jacobsen. The agreement relates to
assistance.
staff and plant exchanges and to
For more information on Celebrating collaboration including joint plant-collecting
UW
Wildflowers, Rare Care, or volunteering, expeditions. The Botanic Gardens hopes
contact Wendy Gibble at 206-616-0780. volunteer webpage at http://depts. to enter into similar arrangements with other
UW
For a complete listing of Botanic washington.edu/urbhort/html/info/ regions of the world represented in the
Gardens volunteer opportunities, visit the volunteer.html. Pacific Connections exhibit.
A CELEBRATION OF LINNAEUS
Dr. Magnus Liden Student Lecture and Lunch with Dr. Magnus Liden
Friday, October 5, 7:30 p.m. • Kane Hall, University ofWashington Sunday, October 7 at 1 p.m. • Center for Urban Horticulture
Fee:Tickets $10 atthe Door/ NPA Members, Students andTeachers FREE with ID Free-open to students and instructors only
Dr. Magnus Liden, Director of Uppsala Botanic Garden and the Linnaeus This is an exclusive presentation for botany and horticulture students and
Garden in Sweden, will be speaking on the life and contributions of Carl instructors, and will be followed by a luncheon discussion with Dr. Liden.
Linnaeus. Linnaeus is considered to be one of the most important figures in Email [email protected] by October 1, 2007 to reserve a seat.
the history of botany and the father of modern taxonomy. Presented by the
UW
Northwest Perennial Alliance in partnership with the Botanic Gardens. Miller Library Linnaeus Display
For details, visit www.n-p-a.org.
See key books on Linnaeus' life and work, plant specimens he named, and
the Linnean Medal, won by UW Botanic Gardens director David Mabberley
in 2006 at a display at the Miller Library. A concurrent display of books and other
materials is at the Seattle Public Library's Central Branch; both displays run
through mid-October, as part ofthe worldwide LinnaeusTercentenary celebrations.
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&
Classes Events
For more information or to register, contact Miller Library Storytime: Apple Stories
Jean Robins at [email protected] or Saturday, October 6, 10 - 10:45 a.m.
206-685-8033 or visit www.uwbotanicgardens. MillerLibrary, Centerfor Urban Horticulture W
org and follow the link for Public Education.
Can you imagine having yourown appletree? Arnold
does, and he visits itthroughoutthe yearto watch it
5 Easy Steps to Better Soil change with the seasons. We'll learn how apples grow
Saturday September 29, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and discuss differentways to eatthem.
Douglas Classroom, Center for Urban Horticulture Apples by Ken Robbins Yoga in the Arboretum
FEE: $35; PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED The Season's ofArnold'sApple Tree Wednesdays, October 24, 31
INSTRUCTOR: CHRISTINA PFEIFFER, HORTICULTURIST, by Gail Gibbons and November 7, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
INSTRUCTOR, AND AUTHOR Note for all Library Storytimes: recommended for kids Graham Visitors Center,
Earlyfall is a good time to tackle many soil problems. age 2-8 and their families (all ages are welcome).After Washington Park Arboretum
This class will cover practical approaches to under- the stories,join us in the program room for a hands-on FEE: $15 PER SESSION OR $45 FOR THREE;
standing your soil, and what to do to make it better. activity presented by our guests, the King County PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Learn howto getthe most out ofyour garden with Master Gardeners. INSTRUCTOR: SHAWNAZUEGE
some easy soil care practices. Bring a sample of soil
Join Education Coordinator and Certified HathaYoga
from your garden to class for analysis. We will also Botanical Drawing 1: Introduction to
Instructor, Shawna Zuege, for a unique yoga journey
spend time outdoors on-siteto view examples ofdiffer- Drawing Botanical Forms
attheArboretum. Classes will be held in the Graham
ent soil conditions. Thursdays, October 18 -November 15, Visitors Center on the grounds oftheWashington Park
7 - 9:30 p.m.
Arboretum. Experience the fall season through an
Home Project Garden Design Isaacson Classroom, Center for Urban Horticulture inspirational yoga practice amongst magnificent trees
Wednesdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24, FEE: $160; PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED and beautiful fall color. Please bring a yoga mat and
6:30-9:30 p.m. INSTRUCTOR: KATHY MCKEEHEN block, and water bottle. Dress comfortably.
Nursery VisitSaturday, October27, 10a.m. -noon
Douglas Classroom, Center for Urban Horticulture This course is designed as a self-contained unit or Fabulous Shades of Autumn
FEE: $160; PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED aisndaivnidiunatlrowdhucotihoanstloitBtloetadnriacwailngDreaxwpienrgie2n,cfeororthweould Saturday, November 3, 9:30 a.m. - noon
INSTRUCTOR: DOUG RICE like to improve drawing skills. Meetat Graham Visitors Center,
Washington Park Arboretum
Add value to your home! Would you like to become
your own garden designer? Orjustwant some good Students will learn about drawing tools, papers, and FEE: $35; PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
basic plantforms as they progress through exercises
advice? Learn howto make your own plans, work cre- INSTRUCTOR: RANDALL HITCHIN, LIVING COLLECTION
atively with plants, and design foroutdoor living. This and homework assignments. The emphasis will be on MANAGER AND REGISTRAR AT UW BOTANIC GARDENS
accurate line drawing; the foundation ofgood botani-
course is designed for both beginning and experienced cal art. Bring drawing paper, pencil, and eraserto the Everwondered why some trees turn bright colors in the
gardeners. Great forcouples too. The fourth and last first class where a more complete materials listwill be fall? Find outwhy and discover some fabulous autumn
night is devoted to your project and plans, followed provided. foliage plants foryour garden.This walking tourwill
by a Saturday morning nursery visitto learn planting cover identification, culture, and natural history of 20
design. Rice is a landscape architectwho has been Maple Tree Walk trees and shrubs, using the preeminent Pacific North-
teaching this class forfifteen years. westwoody plant collection as the classroom. Dress
Saturday, October 20, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
for the weather, tourwill take place rain or shine!
A Celebration of Linnaeus Meetatthe Graham Visitors Center,
Washington ParkArboretum
Co-sponsored by the Northwest Perennial Miller Library Storytime: Harvest
Alliance and the UW Botanic Gardens TFEOEU:R$1L0E;ADPERRE:-REDGAIVSITDRAZTUICOKNERREMQAUNI,REHDORTICULTURE Saturday, November 3, 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Friday, October 5, 7:30 p.m. STAFF SUPERVISOR AT UW BOTANICAL GARDENS MillerLibrary, Centerfor Urban Horticulture
Kane Hall, UniversityofWashington
FEE: $10 ATTHE DOOR; NORTHWEST PERENNIAL Slip into yourwalking shoes and join David Zucker- Get readyto eatyourvegetables! These colorful
ALLIANCE MEMBERS, STUDENTS, AND TEACHERS man for a comprehensive tour oftheArboretum's books about the harvest are guaranteed to make
FREE WITH I D. maple tree collection, one ofthe top collections in the your mouth water.
country. From the GrahamVisitors Centerwe will head How Groundhog's Garden Grew by Lynne Cherry
Lecture by Dr. Magnus Liden, Director of Uppsala
Botanic Garden and the Linnaeus Garden in Sweden. directly to theWoodland Garden, home ofthe Japa- Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert
nese Maple collection. Our next stop will be the North
For details, see p. 5. American Maples followed by theAsiatic Maple collec- Miller Library Storytime:
Friday, October 5, 7:30 p.m. tion and, time permitting, the European Maples. Dress Young Gardeners
Centerfor Urban Horticulture forthe weather, walk will take place rain or shine! Saturday, December 1,10- 10:45 a.m.
FREE FOR STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS IN BOTANY
MillerLibrary, Center for Urban Horticulture
AND HORTICULTURE.
December is the perfecttime to man/el atwhat a child
Student lecture and lunch with Dr. Liden. Email kath-
can create. The Gardenertells the story of Lydia Grace
[email protected] by October 1, 2007 to reserve a
Finch, who leaves her mark on the big, gray city in a
seat. Fordetails, see p. 5.
very colorful way. In Jack's Garden, Jack grows his own
wildlife sanctuary starting from bare soil.
The Gardener by Sarah Stewart and David Small
Jack's Garden by Henry
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ort Series
For professional continuing education.
Miller Library Storytime: Stormwater: Turning a Potential architects and planners. Speakers will focus on successful
Sharing the Garden Problem into an Asset projects around our region, large and small, municipal
January 5, 10- 10:45 a.m. A Practical Design Workshop for Professionals, and private, as teaching tools. Rain gardens, cisterns,
MillerLibrary, Center for Urban Horticulture offered in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities permeable paving options, bio-retention swales, soil
Who owns a garden? Is a garden justfor people, or Wednesday, October 17, 8 a.m. - 4:30 pm improvement, plant selection, and landscape design
does a garden belong to the animals too?These two NHS Hall, Centerfor Urban Horticulture for projects will be presented, along with "howto"
books show how delightful it can be when garden- FEE: $50, PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED, guidelines. Upcoming stormwater regulations will require
many ofthese practices, customers are asking for them,
ers share their patch ofearth with wildlife. INCLUDES LUNCH
and there are many reasons to start using them now.
Whose Garden Is It? by Mary Ann Hoberman ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST CREDITS PENDING This seminar will showyou how.
Growing Wild by Constance Perenyi Back bypopulardemand-registerearly! Instructors include: ChrisWebb PE (ChrisWebb Engineer-
Rainwater can be a resource. This practical course ing), Curtis Hinman (WSU),TracyTackett PE, Jim Johnson
shows professionals how to use simple "Low Impact and David McDonald (Seattle Public Utilities), Peg
Development" stormwater management techniques Staeheli and Kathy Gwilym PE (SvR Design), and Shane
to slow, infiltrate, and celebrate rainwater in our DeWaldASLA (SDOT).
landscapes. It's designed for landscape architects, See previous year's seminars at http://depts.Washington,
landscape contractors, designers, builders, engineers, edu/urbhort/html/education/stormwater.htm
Pacific Connections Updates
The Pacific Connections Garden, ajoint project of
theArboretum Foundation, City of Seattle Parks and
ONGOING PROGRAMS Recreation Department, and the UW Botanic Gardens
AT THE ARBORETUM is breaking ground this fall, with completion expected
in summer 2008. For more information, visitwww.
To registerfor any ofthe programs and uwbotanicgardens.org and followthe links for
tours below call 206-543-8801 or e-mail "Pacific Connections".
[email protected].
The Pacific Connections Groundbreaking
Saplings School Programs Thursday, October 11, 1 1 :30 a.m.
Washington ParkArboretum
Students explore theArboretum's world-class
Mark your calendars! The long-anticipated ground-
collection oftrees and shrubs set amongst gardens,
meadows, woodlands and wetlands.All programs breaking for theArboretum's new Pacific Connections
are aligned with Washington State Essential Aca- Garden will be on October 11th! Pleasejoin us to
demic Learning Requirements (EALRs) and grade celebrate this milestone accomplishment.Visit the MilenkoMatanoviccarvesdesignsintocedarlogswhich
Arboretum Foundation website, www.arboretumfoun-
level expectations. Offered M-F from 10-1 1:30 a.m. willbecomethepostsoftheinterpretiveshelteratthePacific
or 12:15 — 1:45 p.m.; groups of 10 or more; $3 per dation.org, for more details on the ceremony. Connections Garden.
student. Book now, the calendar is filling fast!
Explorer Packs and Family
Arboretum Foundation Events
Adventure Packs
Take a self-guided touroftheArboretum with back- For more information, visitwww.arboretumfoundation.org or call 206-325-4510.
packs supplied with field guides, scavenger hunts,
magnifying lenses and activity ideas for groups of
Fall Bulb and Plant Sale Celebrate the Reds
children in grades K-6 orfamilies.The tree themed
packs are good for any time ofyear.There is also a Sunday, October 7, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, October 13, noon - 4 p.m.
seasonal Autumn Adventures pack, to explore the Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Wells Medina Nursery, Medina, WA
Arboretum
mysteries offall - leafcolor changes, photosynthe-
sis, seed dispersal through field guides, identifica- Member Pre-Sale (bulbs only) Wcoellolrs, fMiendeiwnianesN,urasnedryNhoorstthswtehsits aganrndueanls.ceAlewbirnateiotnasotfinfgall
tion tools and games. Saturday, October 6, noon - 2 p.m.
at the eventwill benefittheArboretum.Wells Medina
Don't miss this wonderful fall event, featuring the Nursery is located at 8300 NE 24th Street, in Medina. For
Guided Weekend Walks
largestand finest selection ofspring-blooming bulbs more information, call 425-454-1853.
Walking tours oftheArboretum's renowned plant in the Northwest.You'll find an incredible assortment
collections are offered January- November on the oftulips, daffodils, crocuses, alliums, grape hyacinths, Greens Galore
1st and 3rd Sundays at 1 p.m. Meet at the Graham and specialty bulbs for sale. Many new and exciting Saturday, December 1, 2007, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.,
Visitors Center; no fee or advanced registration. varieties will be available, along with a fabulous Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum
selection of rare and unusual bulbs, heirlooms, and
Seasonal Tours garden favorites. More than a dozen ofthe area's Member Pre-Sale: Friday, November 30, 1 - 3 p.m.
leading vendors and nurseries will also be on hand, A Seattle holidaytradition, Greens Galore offers freshly
Plan a special seasonal tour attheArboretum for selling companion plants and bulb-related products. cut and dried botanical treasures, one-of-a-kind wreaths,
your group of 10 or more (two weeks advance hand-made gifts, crafts, and more.You'll find beautiful,
notice please). Call 206-543-8801 forfee and
ready-made decorations orjust about everything you'll
scheduling information.
need to createyour own.Admission and parking are free.
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QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON BOTANIC GARDENS COLLEGE OF FOREST RESOURCES
BOX 3541 15
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SEATTLE, 98195-4115
Includes ProHort classes,
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provides an ideal case study for studying the conservation, human
ecology, and sustainable management of protected areas around
the globe.
Julie and were both part of the ecology and vegetation
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monitoring research team. After exploring the park, cataloging an
incredible diversity of vegetation types, and consulting with park
Tibetanstupa (Buddhistshrine) in a valley nexttoJiuzhaigouNationalPark, China,
staff, our team established several long-term monitoring plots. where UWstudentsstudiedbotanyandotheraspectsoflandscape management.
Long-term monitoring will enable Jiuzhaigou National Park to track
vegetation changes over time, assess the effects of tourism and
restoration policies on park environment and biodiversity, and elders. The archaeology team discovered ancient human artifacts
allow for the early detection of non-native invasive plants. at one of the village sites, some possibly dating back 3,000 years.
Given the opportunity to see a landscape through the eyes of a
Many of the park's meadows were historically maintained through geologist, archaeologist, or anthropologist and discuss our
traditional agricultural practices and are now becoming forests due different observations, was struck by how differently we perceive
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to the end of indigenous farming and national reforestation the same places. Through this experience, it became apparent
policies. These meadows represent unique vegetation communities how each of our perspectives is needed to develop a rich, full
and our data may be useful for future biodiversity conservation understanding of the human environment.
and restoration measures in the park. Long-term monitoring plots
are most useful if standard methods are used to re-measure the Lauren Urgenson is a PhD student in the University of Washington
plots every three to five years, and we worked closely with park College ofForest Resources Environmental Horticulture and Urban
UW
staff and Sichuan University students to ensure continuity. Forestryprogram (through Botanic Gardens). This research
trip was part of the Integrative Graduate Education and Research
Aside from our own research, the days we joined other research Traineeship (IGERT) program on "Multinational Collaboration on
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teams were highlights of the trip. each spent a day with the Challenges to the Environment", sponsored by the National
anthropology team and conducted interviews with Tibetan village Science Foundation.