Soos Creek Botanical Gardens on Auburn’s Lea Hill seems to define the very notions of peace and harmony. It nurses among its meadows, woodlands, winding trail system and Pacific Northwest landscapes some unique plant life, rare perennials and a year-round creek.

At the Auburn City Council study session on Nov. 24, Thaniel Gouk, Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation Planning and Development Manager, described the project and how the city plans to purchase the 23-acre garden, 29308 132nd Ave. SE, from its owner, Maurice Skagen.

Gouk said the city will use a $2.1 million King County Conservation Futures Tax grant (CFT) intended to preserve green, open spaces in the county. Gouk said the grant fund makes money available to cities and King County itself for this purpose. The grant funds will beco

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