Agency Details:

South Seattle Community College Arboretum Cohorts

To serve as an outdoor laboratory for landscape
students and horticultural professionals.
To provide groupings of landscape ornamentals
reflecting the needs and interests of the home gardener and commercial landscaper.
To serve the entire community as an aesthetic
educational retreat from the urban environment.

Description:
The Arboretum is associated with the Landscape Horticulture Department at South Seattle Community College. Students use the Arboretum for plant identification, diagnostics, and practicum.
The Cohort Program was established in September 2008 by an Alumni to provide the Arboretum with additional assistance in the gardens beyond what the students can provide.

History:
The Arboretum was founded 30 years ago in 1979. It's development was suggested by the students in the Landscape Horticulture Program to South Seattle Community College. The college supported this request by providing assistance in the building and planting of this five acre 'Urban Garden'site.
The site is located next to the 800 acre Duwamish Green Belt.
It is running unofficially as an organic garden and without major power tools.
This type of maintenance will require dedication and more hand labor to maintain.
Presently we operate with only 3 part-time gardeners. We have students who participate in management during the Spring term.
Garden volunteers who commit to the Cohort Program will receive an opportunity to work along side professional gardeners, as well receive lunch on Cohort Days.
We utilize 'best practices' and enjoy the company of other gardeners.

Contact people:

Claire Hendrickson, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Van Bobbitt, Program Director, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (206) 764-5323

Address:

6000 16th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98106 (See a map)

Web Site: http://southseattle.edu/arboretum/index.html

Directions:

Only part of the garden is totally accessible to wheelchairs   Nearest Bus Stop: 6000 16th Ave SW, 10 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes

Last updated on August 21, 2009