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.
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Offered as a distinct 3-part series during a season. Spring (April-June) - Summer (July - September) - Fall (Oct-Dec).
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This program is offered at no cost to participants, as is generously supported by Skyline Seattle.
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
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Garden Discovery Program - Fall
Friday, October 2, 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.
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Garden Care Work Party (Waitlist Open)
Monday, October 12, 2026 at 1:30pm
Join us to volunteer in Maude’s Garden at the Memory Hub (Waitlist open)
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Garden Discovery Program - Fall
Friday, November 6, 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.
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Garden Care Work Party (Waitlist Open)
Monday, November 9, 2026 at 1:30pm
Join us to volunteer in Maude’s Garden at the Memory Hub (Waitlist open)
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Friday, November 13, 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.
