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CENTENNIAL
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Youth in Focus: Reflecting
Olmsted
Photography Exhibit-July 11-September 30 Student members of the Seattle-based nonprofit organization, Youth in Focus, will exhibit a collection of black and white photographs of Seattle's Olmsted parks this summer in celebration of the Olmsted Centennial. The photographs, taken by urban teens: Thuy Van, Megan Fredette, Gabiano Mabalay and Tiffany Renfro, explore contemporary images of locations such as Volunteer Park, Seward Park, Green Lake, the Arboretum and Mount Baker. Members of the public who are interested in viewing this exhibit should check in with the front desk at the University House at Wallingford retirement residence upon arrival. Viewing hours are 9 AM-7 PM, seven days a week. The exhibit is free and no reservations are necessary. Detailed directions and information about extended viewing hours are available at 206-545-8400. This exhibition is presented by University House at Wallingford in cooperation with Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks with generous support from the Norcliffe Foundation. For more information
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Vistas of Green: the
Olmsted Legacy in the University Neighborhood
(ongoing through August 29th) Suzzallo Library, University of Washington campus In the spring of 1903, John
Charles Olmsted, of the Olmsted Brothers firm Location: "Vistas
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Walk from "Vistas of Green"
Exhibit at Suzzallo to Ravenna Park. Suzzallo Library is on the UW Campus,
and we will start at the exhibit in the library, just inside the
main entrance on the left. We will hear about John Charles Olmsted's
visit to Seattle in 1903 and the contributions the Olmsted Brothers
made to the landscape of the University of Washington campus, and
to the parks in the University Neighborhood. We will then walk up
17th Ave. NE to Ravenna Park, and walk a little in the park, until
we stop for refreshments. Metro bus tickets for return trips will
be provided.
This walk is organized
by Feet First with assistance of Transportation Services of UW.
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"Legacy and Vision
at Volunteer Park"
Lecture and Reception presented by Friends of the Conservatory at Volunteer Park Thursday, August 7, 6:30pm Seattle Asian Art Museum and Volunteer Park Conservatory Cost: $35 Last fall Richard Hartlage, Associate Partner at Dietz/Hartlage and author of the book Bold Visions, met with Volunteer Park Conservatory Senior Gardener, Stephanie Johnson-Toliver to discuss the possibility of his participation as designer of a signature bed at the Conservatory to celebrate Volunteer Park's 100-year Olmsted legacy. The resulting design, a collaboration between Mr. Hartlage and Greg Graves, Coordinator of Horticulture at the Elisabeth C. Miller Garden, is now in the ground and full of color, texture and fun. Some of the highlights include: Ensete "Black Banana", Colocasia, Brugmansia, Canna, Dahlias, Millet 'Purple Majesty', ornamental grasses as well as garden art.
To further celebrate the Olmsted Centennial
and the design of Volunteer Park and Seattle's Emerald Necklace,
the Friends of the Conservatory is presenting an evening lecture
and reception on August 7, 2003. Mr. Hartlage will present a slide
show and lecture entitled "Planting with Pizzazz" at the
Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park. Following the lecture,
he and Ms. Johnson-Toliver will lead attendees down the chestnut
tree-lined promenade to the Conservatory for a rare opportunity
to browse the Conservatory collection at night. Wine & hors
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Seattle Parks Foundation
Monthly walk: Frink, Madrona and Leschi Parks Join us for a walking tour of three Olmsted-designed parks along Lake Washington Boulevard, beginning with Leschi and Frink Parks and ending with a walk down the boulevard to Madrona Park. The tour will be led by members of the Seattle Parks Foundation, Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks and Seattle Parks and Recreation. as well as members of the local pedestrian activist group Feet First. Take extra time to explore the beautiful natural area that is Madrona Woods, after the tour! Meet
at 10 am in Leschi Park, on the open lawn next to Lake Washington
Boulevard. Address
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A Bicycle Tour through
Seattle's Olmsted Landscapes CANCELED |
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Walking Tour by Arthur Lee Jacobson:
Common Wild Plants of Seattle For more information about exact
meeting place, registration and materials, please contact Arthur
Lee Jacobsen, 206-328-8733, alj@consultant.com |
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