Portland Japanese Garden Comments

Our Mission
The mission of the Japanese Garden Society of Oregon is to create, maintain, improve, and administer an authentic, world-class Japanese garden in the city of Portland and to offer compatible educational, cultural, artistic, horticultural, environmental, and charitable activities.

Our Core Values
We believe in and strive for:
* Inspiration, serenity, tranquility, and the aestheticism of nature.
* Excellence in the management and maintenance of the garden.
* Japanese culture, tradition, and aesthetics.
* Cultural authenticity directed to the needs of diverse local, national, and international communities.
* Environmental awareness and conservation, and the pursuit of environmental sustainability in the operation of the Garden.
* Mutual respect and harmony within the board, staff, membership, and with surrounding communities.

Our Goals
Goal 1: Develop unparalleled standards for ongoing maintenance and future enhancement
Goal 2: Create educational and cultural programs and collections of the highest quality
Goal 3: Carry out exemplary environmental practices and programs
Goal 4: Develop inspirational collaboration with local, national, and international communities

Our Plans
For more information on the Japanese Garden Society of Oregon and how we are reaching our goals, please see the Long Range Strategic Plan.