2019. I turned Friendship Garden over to a new Director, the 3^rd since I have been in Alaska. With the promise of spring she pulled out planting materials and our rain barrel that have been in storage for 4 years now! 

I can smell the damp earth just by looking at this photo! I am full of admiration for her and the experiences she wants to bring to young children.

She’s lined up donations and helpers to get the garden ready as well as fill all the containers shown here and more.

I wonder how many children will recall these earthy experiences as they grow and leave our center. How many will connect with nature and never let that go?

With spring comes new beginnings, this year holds great promise!  

Update to 2020! I feel the same!