Batavia Peace Garden

Batavia Peace Garden. . , Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them. , , Our Volunteers , "We have found through years of practice, that people garden in order to make something grow; to interact with nature; to share, to find sanctuary, to heal, to honor the earth, to leave a mark. Through gardening we feel whole as we make our personal work of art upon our land." –Julie Moir Messervy , , This is a public community garden, maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers, Friends of the Batavia Peace Garden, a not-for-profit group who not only plant the flowers, work the soil and remove the weeds but provide guided tours for groups and individuals, do needed fundraising throughout the year and host a dedicated web site, www.bataviapeacegarden.com., "We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it's our garden that is really nurturing us." –Jenny Uglow , , Events , The Batavia Peace Garden has become a familiar site for special events such as concerts, historical reenactments, childhood educational tours and art shows. In spring of 2012 the Batavia Peace Garden hosted a group of Tibetan Monks traveling through Batavia and in 2012 the Peace Garden hosted many worldwide visitors participating in the World Harmony Torch Run prompting understanding and the harmonious relationship between peoples of all nations, faiths and cultures. , , Our mission is to support a vibrant and successful atmosphere through programs and services that benefit and support residents of Genesee County. , , Beyond the Flags , The path continues eastward. Located on the exterior northeast wall of the Genesee County Building at 3 West Main Street, there is a hand painted mural created by a local artist. "Our Flag Was Still There" is a rendering of the US Naval exhibit in Washington, DC depicting the actual ships that defended our country during the War of 18 12. At this same site the painted water tower was completed in 2023 by a local artist. , , The Peace Garden continues behind the Genesee County Court House to a tree-lined Memorial Walkway. The walkway joins the East-West Ellicott Bicycle Path and begins at the arbor. , , Five interpretive panels in this garden have been funded through a special grant provided by the 2023 New York Statewide Community Regrant Program.