Basalt feature to be installed tomorrow in Clark College’s new Japanese garden

At noon tomorrow, Oct. 27, Colf Construction will install the carved basalt rocks for the new Japanese Garden at Clark College. The garden is located just east of the Music Building and O’Connell Sports Center on the main Clark College campus at McLoughlin and Fort Vancouver Way. The basalt rocks were carved by craftsmen in Japan and are one of the key features in the garden. The garden, honoring the relationship between the City of Vancouver, Clark College and the citizens of Japan, is being built through generous donations from SEH America and Mr. Chihiro Kanagawa, executive officer of Shin-Etsu Chemical Company. The college is providing land for the garden, the City of Vancouver is overseeing the construction and the donated funds are being managed through the Vancouver/Clark Parks Foundation. For more details, contact Elizabeth Jordan at 360.487.8321 or elizabeth.jordan@cityofvancouver.us.