Sehome Hill Arboretum Board of Governors (SHABOG)

A major portion of the meeting focused on budget-driven discussions about potentially reducing meeting frequency from monthly to quarterly, as both the city and university face staffing constraints and budget pressures. The proposal reflects broader fiscal challenges facing local government, with talk of general fund layoffs and position freezes. The board also addressed ongoing issues with the House of Healing construction site, specifically the need to develop a planting plan for the storm water detention vault area, though they decided to postpone any plantings until fall due to timing constraints. Other business included feedback on a new student-created arboretum website, with board members identifying numerous technical issues and concerns about maintaining duplicate information. The Ecological Restoration Club presented ambitious plans to revive "Arboretum Day" as a public celebration featuring interpretive hikes, restoration work parties, and musical performances scheduled for May 31st.