Our Garden for 2017

December 2017
We have a tendency to think back over the year around the new year time for many parts of our lives. At the Garden that happens more often during the year as we update readers of our newsletter and make announcements to our volunteers.

Fundraising for Ebetsu Plaza

November 2017
For several months discussions have taken place about the area in front of the Resource Center. One of the challenges has been the emergency lane that runs through this area. Expanding the paved area would include the fire lane and part of the grass area. The addition of cherry trees would also add to our cultural goal for Tsuru Island.

Japanese American Citizens League Garden History

This is where the story begins in regards to the Gresham Japanese Garden. The island was free standing and as part of the project, a bridge had been built to connect the mainland and the island and area was most likely just called the island. This piece of land was...

Flooding affects the Japanese Garden at Main City Park

December 6, 2015
Monday, December 6, 2015 turned out to be an alarming day for residents all over the Portland area.

Grassroots Japanese Garden in Gresham

The Oregonian | Dec. 1, 2015

A tiny public Japanese garden in Gresham, once threatened to be dismantled, has been rejuvenated by a group of volunteers dedicated to providing a peaceful escape from modern-day momentum.
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