Oudolf Garden Detroit awarded The President’s Plaque – Keep Michigan Beautiful

Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc. annually recognizes programs and activities that substantially contribute to environmental improvement, clean up, beautification, site restoration and historical preservation. Our awards are: The President’s Plaque, (our highest award), The Michigan Plaque, The Distinguished Service Plaque, and The Award of Merit.

Source: 2020-21 Award Recipients – Keep Michigan Beautiful

Homestyle readers tune in for ‘Design in Detroit’ event – Detroit News

The evening wrapped up with a video tour from Oudolf Garden Detroit, situated on Belle Isle and designed by famed garden designer Piet Oudolf. The gardens opened to the public in August. Duncan Campbell, a member of the Oudolf Garden Detroit grounds crew, walked viewers through the space, explaining the process of installing the expansive garden.

Source: Homestyle readers tune in for ‘Design in Detroit’ event – Detroit News

Oudolf Garden Detroit Opens on Belle Isle | GCA

The latest public garden by Piet Oudolf, recipient of the GCA’s 2019 Medal of Honor, officially opened on August 28, 2021, when Michigan’s Lt. Governor and Detroit-native Garlin Gilchrist cut the ribbon. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, Oudolf, who is also known for The High Line in New York City, the Toronto Botanical Garden, the Lurie Garden in Chicago’s Millennium Park and more, had to experience the opening of his latest masterpiece from the Netherlands over FaceTime.

Source: Oudolf Garden Detroit Opens on Belle Isle | GCA