War of 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden Trail wins Garden Tourism Initiative of the Year

The Honorable Peter Kent, Canada’s Minister of the Environment

Paula Savage, President IPGF

Alison Partridge, Horticulture Center of the Pacific

Toronto, Canada . . . March 15, 2011 . . . A new awards ceremony tradition was started today at the closing event of Canada’s Garden Tourism Conference. The Garden Tourism Awards are presented to organizations and individuals who have distinguished themselves in the development and promotion of the garden experience as a tourism attraction.

Plans are underway to prepare for the dedication in Sarajevo

Plans are underway to prepare for the dedication in Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia-Herzegovina. During the dedication of the 2010 International Peace Garden last spring, Mayor Kadir Topbas of Istanbul, Turkey announced the nomination.

Donna Lopez joins the International Peace Garden Foundation as Director of Education

Donna Lopez is the Director of Education for the International Peace Garden Foundation. Donna’s education credentials are extensive. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the Foundations efforts to focus on our international youth education and cultural exchange activities.

Capacity Crowd Attends Fundraiser for War of 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden (Batavia)

A fundraiser for the War of 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden was held last night at Terry Hills. A capacity crowd heard former Batavian Terry Anderson, and the longest held American Hostage talk about the current Middle East Situation.

Peace Garden Brings Special Guest To Batavia | WKBW News 7

Conable is first recipient of ‘Friends of Peace’ award | The Daily News Online

Barber B. Conable is recipient of the first ‘‘Batavia Friends of Peace’’ Award, the International Peace Garden Foundation has announced.

Conable, who served 20 years in the United States Congress and was president of the World Bank for six years, will be recognized at the Peace Garden dinner on Friday, Feb. 18 according to IPGF President Paula Savage.

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Terry Anderson to address Peace Garden Kickoff dinner | Buffalo News

BATAVIA—Terry Anderson, a news correspondent held captive in Lebanon for nearly seven years, is returning to his hometown next month to highlight an International Peace Garden Kickoff dinner.