A Note For Garbage Goat

Spokane changes. Children grow. And year after year, Garbage Goat is still here.

A gentle board book celebrating artist Sister Paula Turnbull, her beloved Garbage Goat, and the generations of children who have grown up visiting one familiar friend.

Bedtime Board Book

A Note for Garbage Goat weaves together Spokane’s past and present through the story of Sister Paula Turnbull and the public artwork she created. With a soft, whimsical tone, it explores how an iconic city landmark became part of childhood memories, family traditions, and a shared sense of place.

Who You’ll Meet Along the Way

"Welding Nun"

Artist Sister Paula Turnbull shaped, welded, and imagined something wonderfully unexpected: a goat who would help children clean up their park and become part of Spokane’s story.

Garbage Goat

Steadfast, curious, and always ready for a visit, Garbage Goat is a familiar Spokane friend who has welcomed generations of children. Watch Garbage Goat grow as part of Sister Paula's art!