Garden Discovery

Connect with nature and engage in horticultural therapy activities at Maude's Garden with others living with memory loss and friends and family.

 

 

  • Explore the garden, engage in plant-based activities led by a horticultural therapist, and make social connections in a supportive community.

  • Offered as a distinct 3-part series during a season. Spring (April-June) - Summer (July - September) -  Fall (Oct-Dec). No cost to attend.

A phone conversation with the Dementia-Friendly Recreation Specialist is required for 1st time participants. Please contact tamara.keefe@seattle.gov to schedule.

A partnership between Seattle Parks and Recreation and UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center. 

Upcoming Events

  • Garden Discovery Program - Spring

      Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:30am

      Join us in the garden at the Memory Hub. Discover changes through the season, engage in nature-based projects, and learn about this public memory garden, created for people living with dementia and their families in this 3-part series.

  • Garden Care Work Party

      Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:30pm

      Join us to volunteer in Maude’s Garden at the Memory Hub!

  • Garden Discovery Program - Spring

      Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am

      Join us in the garden at the Memory Hub. Discover changes through the season, engage in nature-based projects, and learn about this public memory garden, created for people living with dementia and their families in this 3-part series.

  • Garden Care Work Party

      Monday, May 11, 2026 at 1:30pm

      Join us to volunteer in Maude’s Garden at the Memory Hub!

  • Galleries & Gardens

      Friday, May 15, 2026 at 2:00pm

      Start your afternoon at the Frye with an art discussion inspired by nature, then continue next door to The Memory Hub for a creative botanical-themed experience inspired by Maude’s Garden. Designed for people living with dementia and their care partners, this event invites pairs to connect through creativity, conversation, and sensory experiences.

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