Our Organization
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How We Grew
Highline Botanical Garden was formed when two extraordinary private gardens were scheduled for demolition to make room for the flight path of SeaTac Airport’s third runway. Recognizing the cultural and recreational value of the Elda Behm Paradise Garden and the Seike Family Japanese Garden, hundreds of community members came together to find the land, funding and labor to relocate these gardens to their new home.
Our Mission
The Highline Botanical Garden Foundation was created by volunteers, to preserve two important gardens impacted by SeaTac Airport’s proposed third runway. Through a partnership between volunteers, the City of SeaTac, and the Port of Seattle, the Foundation moved thousands of plants from to the North SeaTac Park.

Our Board
Luanne Coachman
President
Aniko Juhasz
Vice President
Aniko is very active with the Northwest Fuchsia Society. She also coordinates the semi annual newsletter.
Sarah Moore
Secretary
Sarah is a 20 year resident in Burien, where she lives within walking distance of Highline Botanical Garden and visits as often as she can. She works as the Program Coordinator for the King County Master Gardeners, and holds a BS degree in Biology from Bates College.
Lori McCleary
Treasurer
Lori is a University of Washington graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Accounting major. She enjoys gardening in Des Moines.
Angelica Thrasher
Angelica is a resident of Des Moines. As a devoted houseplant enthusiast who is passionate about all things botanical, Highline Botanical Garden’s history, beauty and peaceful ambiance. She appreciates the strong sense of community and pride that local volunteers and donors feel for the garden and actively encourages others to support the foundation.
Leslie Galloway
Leslie is a lifelong resident of the Burien area and an avid gardener. She holds a BS in Forestry from the University of Washington and has over 25 years experience in nonprofit administration
Our Staff

Maricilla Ah-Siu
Event Coordinator

Kirsten Cooper
Volunteer Coordinator

Aaron Wiseman
SeaTac Liaison to the Board
Aaron is the supervisor of the SeaTac Park Maintenance Division. He coordinates division activities with other departments, outside agencies, organizations, and the public.
Our Foundation
More than five-and-one-half acres of the eleven-acre site are now planted, leaving plenty of room to share other stories in garden form. The Foundation has built infrastructure to sustain the garden: irrigation, pathways, a drainage system, and a water feature to showcase the natural setting of the Park. Expansion occurs, according to the Garden’s master plan, as funding becomes available. The Highline Botanical Garden Foundation (HBGF) is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit corporation in the State of Washington..

SPECIAL THANKS TO
Our Partners & Sponsors
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Marcia & Andrew Rebmann
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The Garden Conservancy
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The Nannette Mead Testamentary Trust
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Charles and Marie Hoffman
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The McEchern Foundation
ADMISSION/VISITING
FREE for all visitors.
HOURS: Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden is open from dawn to dusk everyday, excluding Federal Holidays.
PETS: Dogs on a leash are permitted in the garden. Please refrain dogs from playing in the ponds, streams and fountains. Clean up after pets.
501 (c)3 EIN 31-1596850