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Houseplants 101: The Art of Growing Plants Indoors (in-person)

Cost: $40, preregistration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis REGISTER ONLINE Learn the do's and don'ts of indoor plants! Instructor Tassy de Give, author of Rooted in Design, will discuss how to choose the right plant for your indoor environment and troubleshoot potential plant problems. Whether you are a first-time plant owner or are looking to expand your knowledge of your existing collection, Houseplants 101 will give you the know-how and guidance for improving the life of your plants. Environmental factors, plant identification, and general care techniques will be discussed. This in-person class will also include a potting activity where students will be able to pot up their own houseplant to take home! Class fee includes the following: - Plant - Potting soil - Pot Tassy de Give is a plant enthusiast and instructor who has worked in the horticultural field for the past 15 years. She co-authored her first book in 2015 entitled Rooted in Design and is currently… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Tassy de Give. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_a0d6930ec8ee. Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Center for Urban Horticulture, Douglas Research Conservatory 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Cherry Trees Tour

Cost: Free, no pre-registration required Meet at the south end of the Quad by Gowen Hall on the UW Seattle Campus. The Yoshino Cherry Trees growing on the UW Quad are easily the most famous trees in Seattle, with countless visitors arriving to campus each spring to enjoy the beauty of their unrivaled blooms. This tradition of flower viewing (known as Hanami in Japanese) dates back over a thousand years, and this free guided tour can serve as a good excuse to come outside and see what the hype is all about! Join us for to learn a bit more about the history of these trees, why those on the UW Campus are particularly special, and to learn about the best places to see Cherry Blossoms on campus (because there is way more than just the Quad). This tour is open to the public with no registration required. Please dress for the weather! UW Campus Tree Tours are conducted by Theodore Hoss, an alum of the Biology and School of Environmental and Forest Sciences programs at the University of Washington. While a student… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Accessibility Contact: tdhoss@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Presenter: Theodore Hoss. Friday, March 28, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit sites.google.com.

We Love Trees Virtual Story Time

A tree is a gift that can last many human lifetimes. Hear about trees and the people who love them in this month’s stories. NELL PLANTS A TREE by Anne Wynter and Daniel Miyares WE ARE BRANCHES by Joyce Sidman and Beth Krommes I HEAR YOU, FOREST by Kallie George and Carmen Mok, Check in each month for new stories and activities that celebrate gardens, plants, and nature. Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Nick at nickjpw@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Age Range: Children. Families. Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Online. For more info visit depts.washington.edu.

2025 Ecological Restoration Symposium: Local Scales for Global Impacts

Considering the climate crisis precipice upon which we stand, our ecological restoration efforts aim to have watershed, and even global impacts.  Fortunately, we can accomplish this grand effort by working to restore one small area at a time.  This year’s symposium (an in-person and virtual hybrid event) will focus on local-scale restoration work that aims to ultimately have regional and global impacts.  Ecological restoration of small scale or scope need not be limited in consequences and can reach well beyond its borders.  Speakers at this year’s symposium will focus on both the challenges and importance of restoring small sites, from how we can target efforts by effectively choosing sites to have broader impacts on the ecosystem or the nearby community, to how we can connect many restoration sites and measure the collective benefits of work done by many diverse people and organizations. Co-hosted by: University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the Society for Ecological Restoration - NW Chapter REGISTER… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Northwest Horticultural Society Hall (NHS). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/education/adults/conferences-symposia/ecological-restoration-symposium/. Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit botanicgardens.uw.edu.

Elizabeth Neuman: The Serendipity of Bird Watching

The Miller Library welcomes Elizabeth Neuman with her prints depicting Northwest birds and their habitats. From the artist's statement: My watercolored block prints are inspired by encounters with birds of the Pacific Northwest, either resident or passing through during migration. Experiences along the coastal beaches of the Olympic Peninsula, summer camping in the Methow Valley, wandering local parks and nature preserves, visitors in the garden, utility pole guests... Whatever the inspiration, my block prints continue to focus on the multitude of birds and habitats of the Northwest. There is a truth in the eye of the bird, wonder in its flight, grace to be found in its presence. The artist will be in the library during the Friday night opening of the annual Garden Lovers' Book Sale, April 4 from 5-8 pm, as well as on Saturday, April 5 from 9 am to 3 pm. The exhibit is open during library hours. Event interval: Campus location: Elisabeth C. Miller Library (EMLB). Accessibility Contact: Nick at nickjpw@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits. Thursday, April 3, 2025 – Tuesday, April 29, 2025. For more info visit depts.washington.edu.

Free 1st Thursday Public Tour

UW Botanic Gardens is committed to enriching the lives of all community members with free public tours.  Please note our tours are for individual participants not organized groups. If you wish to have a group tour, please explore your options at botanicgardens.uw.edu.   To ensure a positive tour experience and the safety of our visitors, our tours are now capped at 50 attendees on a first come first serve basis. Our tour theme for April is spring flowers; we will view Cherries, Magnolias and other blooming trees in our collection. Our 1st Thursday public tours are casual walks through various areas of the 230 acre Washington Park Arboretum.  Walks feature seasonal themes, collections plants, explorations of botany, and the history of our organization.    To join the walk, meet us at the Graham Visitors Center, docents will be there to greet and gather visitors. We make every effort to tailor our tours to our audience and most months we are able to offer visitors a choice of a longer or shorter walk depend… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cmn23@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Age Range: Teens. Adults. Presenter: UW Botanic Garden Tour Docents. Contact Information: Catherine Nelson at cmn23@uw.edu. Event sponsors: UW Botanic Gardens Adult Education Catherine Nelson cmn23@uw.edu. Thursday, April 3, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Washington Park Arboretum Graham Visitors Center 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle. For more info visit botanicgardens.uw.edu.

Garden Lovers' Book Sale Opening Night

Opening Night: Friday, April 4, 5 - 8 pm ($35, available here) Public Sale: Saturday, April 5, 9 am - 3 pm Thousands of gently used books for sale on gardening, plants, ecology and related topics. Enjoy the company of fellow plant lovers while shopping for unique horticultural books. Remaining book sale inventory will be available at discounted prices in the Library Program Room during Library open hours April 7-30. Event interval: Accessibility Contact: nickjpw@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Friday, April 4, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. UW Botanic Gardens - Center for Urban Horticulture, Elisabeth C. Miller Library, 3501 NE 41st St. Seattle, WA, 98105. For more info visit depts.washington.edu.

Garden Lovers' Book Sale

Opening Night Friday, April 4, 5 - 8 pm (tickets available now) Public Sale Saturday, April 5, 9 am - 3 pm Thousands of gently used books for sale on gardening, plants, ecology and related topics. Enjoy the company of fellow plant lovers while shopping for unique horticultural books. Remaining book sale inventory will be available at discounted prices in the Library Program Room during Library open hours April 7 - 30. Event interval: Accessibility Contact: nickjpw@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Saturday, April 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. UW Botanic Gardens - Center for Urban Horticulture, Elisabeth C. Miller Library, 3501 NE 41st St. Seattle, WA, 98105. For more info visit depts.washington.edu.

Garden Lovers' Book Sale post-sale

Gently used books for sale on gardening, plants, ecology and related topics. Meet and greet while shopping for unique horticultural books April 5 and 6. Remaining books will be available at discounted prices in the Library Program Room during Library open hours April 7-30; cash and checks only. Event interval: Accessibility Contact: nickjpw@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Monday, April 7, 2025 – Wednesday, April 30, 2025. UW Botanic Gardens - Center for Urban Horticulture, Elisabeth C. Miller Library, 3501 NE 41st St. Seattle, WA, 98105. For more info visit depts.washington.edu.

Foundations of Wetland Science (online and in-person)

REGISTER ONLINE Cost: $500 Discount available for online-only participants - reach out to urbhort@uw.edu or 206-685-8033 to inquire, Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis This course explores wetlands in all their dimensions, including how they form and are identified, the critical ecosystem services they provide, the rich biodiversity they harbor, their impact on global climate, and how they are regulated and protected. The course will connect what we know about wetlands from scientific perspectives to the ways in which wetlands matter for people.    Other than a strong interest in wetlands, there are no prerequisites. Prior experience in wetland science is not a requirement. This course benefits anyone, from scientist to steward, novice to expert. Field sessions do require attendees to be standing for long periods of time and capable of negotiating slopes, brush, and uneven and/or wet ground.   Class Schedule:  This hybrid-delivery short course comprises of three 2-hour live… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Presenter: Clay Antieau MS, PhD. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_43aacb25b30b. Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Online via Zoom Field Session Locations: Mercer Slough Nature Park & Warm Beach Camp and Conference Center. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Plant Propagation Workshop (in-person)

Class Cost: $40 (covers all necessary supplies) Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. REGISTER ONLINE, Unlock the secrets of plant propagation in our hands-on class designed for garden enthusiasts of all levels! Whether you're looking to grow your garden, share your favorite plants, or save money on new additions, this class will teach you the essential techniques for successfully propagating a variety of plants. From cuttings and division to seed starting and more, you'll learn the best methods to ensure healthy, thriving plants. Join us for expert guidance, personalized tips, and a supportive community of fellow gardeners—all while expanding your green thumb and growing your garden sustainably.  Class fee includes the following materials: - Propagation starts - Glass propagation vessel Taught by Tassy de Give, a plant enthusiast and instructor who has worked in the horticulture field for the past 20 years. Tassy is a co-founder of Sprout Home and Geometry Gardens in Brooklyn,… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Tassy de Give. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_6c884da6f939. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Douglas Research Conservatory at the Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Spring Ephemerals at the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden (in-person)

Cost: $50, preregistration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis REGISTER ONLINE  See some of the best and choicest plants for creating a lovely early season display. While strolling through the grounds, you will learn how the Miller Garden weaves early spring flowering bulbs and perennials into the landscape. Join Richie Steffen, Executive Director of the garden, as he shares his knowledge and expertise of these delightful garden gems. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Join Richie Steffen, Executive Director for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_854cd3414b40. Thursday, April 10, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Introduction to Plant Identification: Recognizing 10 Common Plant Families by Sight (online & in-person hybrid course)

Class Cost: $90 Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis REGISTER ONLINE, This class series has 3 sessions: one online lecture and two in-person walks. Developing the ability to recognize plant families by sight is helpful for learning new plants, whether in the garden or out in nature. This course is designed for students who want to develop basic family recognition and plant identification skills.  We will focus on 10 flowering plant families commonly found in cultivation and in the wild. The first two classes (virtual) will cover basic terminology for vegetative (roots, leaves, and stems) and reproductive (flowers and fruits) plant parts. The third and fourth classes will be held in the Arboretum, where we practice using the unique combinations of leaf, flower, and fruit characters to recognize and distinguish among common flowering plant families. Schedule:  The first class is a two-hour online lecture in the evening: Thursday, April 10th, 6-8pm Pacific Time, The next two… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: David Giblin, Collections Manager & Research Botanist at the University of Washington Herbarium. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_506dd10eb26e. Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Online via Zoom & Washington Park Arboretum. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Botanical Art: Drawing with Natural Inks (in-person)

Workshop cost: $140  Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, This is a 2-day workshop spanning Saturday, April 12th - Sunday, April 13th; each day's session runs from 11:00AM-2:00PM. All levels welcome. Discover the timeless art of botanical illustration with a dip pen and natural ink. You'll begin by learning the foundational properties of strokes and pen control, various shading methods, and techniques for adding detail to your work. With these skills in hand, you'll create a botanical still life drawing. As you work, we’ll delve into the world of natural ink — from historical ink recipes to contemporary inks made from garden plants, as well as the unique colors achieved through manipulating pH levels. At the end of the class, you’ll leave with your artwork, studies, and a bottle of handmade ink. Class fee covers all necessary supplies.  Instructor Robin Bundi is a teacher, artist, and designer living in Seattle, Washington. She loves to explore the natural… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Douglas Research Conservatory (DRC). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Robin Bundi. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_6d89020c755d. Saturday, April 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – Sunday, April 13, 2025, 2:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Flower Pocket Clothing Embroidery (in-person)

Class Cost: $52 (cost includes embroidery materials, but students must bring own garment with pocket!), REGISTER ONLINE Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Give yourself some flowers! Embellish a spring bouquet into your pocket. This could be a shirt pocket, pants pocket, or even a dress pocket. Any pocket that needs florals. Join fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a hands-on, 2 hour workshop. She’ll show you how to get started with embroidering your clothing and cover stitches like the stem stitch, detached chain stitch, long and short satin stitch, leaf stitch, French knot, and bullion knot. A full kit is included with this class and comes with full skeins of DMC thread in various colors, transfer designs, a wood embroidery hoop, an embroidery needle, and printed instructions. Attendees will need to bring their own garments with a pocket to embroider.Melissa Galbraith is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ. She was born and raised in the desert of Washington… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Melissa Galbraith. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_b4c8a9eac1ee. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Douglas Classroom, Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Kokedama: Moss Ball Workshop at Schilling Cider House (in-person)

Cost: $65 Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. REGISTER ONLINE, Kokedama is a style of Japanese gardening in which a plant's roots are removed from soil and wrapped in layers of moss. The result is a living sculpture that can be displayed hanging or on a tabletop. Instructor Tassy de Give, author of Rooted in Design, will guide you on building a kokedama and how to maintain it. The history of kokedamas will be discussed as well as information about the materials used to construct them. In partnership with Schilling Cider during Earth Month, we are hosting this special kokedama workshop to highlight Schilling Cider’s Keep it Wild campaign. Join us for a hands-on workshop in the Fremont Cider House where you can choose to purchase tasty ciders made from local Washington State apples. This event is 21+ per Schilling Cider House rules. Cider is not included in the ticket price but can be purchased during and after the event. Supply fee includes the following: - Plants - Peat Moss… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Age Range: Adults. Presenter: Tassy de Give. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_76a6262f3e49. Saturday, April 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Schilling Cider House 708 N 34th St, Seattle, Washington 98103. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Gardening with Edible & Medicinal Native Plants (in-person)

Cost: $30, pre-registration required REGISTER ONLINE, Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, Join us for an exploration of the edible and medicinal plants native to the PNW. In this interactive class, you'll learn how to identify, grow, harvest, and utilize 10+ local plants with nourishing and healing properties. Throughout the session, you'll gain practical knowledge on how to incorporate these plants into your daily life and learn how to cultivate them in your own garden. Plus, you'll have the chance to sample a variety of edible plants and create a custom tea blend to take home.  This class will be taught by Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager, formerly the SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Manager. Lea Dyga (they/them) is an ecologist, environmental educator, and community organizer originally from West Michigan. They hold a Bachelors of Environmental Plant Biology from Michigan State University. Since moving to Seattle in 2022, they’ve enjoyed making friends with… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Presenter: Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_77d6bbd4420e. Thursday, April 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Forest Bathing (in-person)

Cost: $25 Advance registration required. Join UW Botanic Gardens and Cascadia Forest Therapy for a unique forest bathing opportunity in the Washington Park Arboretum. Forest bathing (or shinrin-yoku) has been popular in Japan for decades and is gaining momentum in the US. The practice encourages you to move in nature at a slower pace and take in the atmosphere around you. Multiple scientific studies have shown that the practice lowers stress and blood pressure levels, while increasing immune system functioning, making you more resilient to diseases and illness. During this class the guide, in partnership with the forest, will offer an evolving series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down and open their senses. The opening of one’s senses encourages mindfulness, which readies the heart and mind to be fully present in the natural world. Come discover the medicine of being in the forest. Accessibility: These sessions are slow-paced and generally cover less than a mile of trail. Trails are not… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Washington Park Arboretum (LNDMK-8). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_ce8049130ce8. Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Local Plants for Natural Dyes and Pigments (in-person)

Cost: $72, Advance registration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE This one-day workshop will provide an introduction to the world of natural dyes with a focus on the use of common garden plants, local ornamental trees and flowers, and even weeds! Students will learn how to prepare dye baths, how different fibers react to natural dyes, and be introduced to the use of mordants. Each student will leave with a swatch book and a silk scarf and cotton bandana that they dye themselves. Class cost includes all necessary supplies.  Anneke Wilder is an artist and illustrator based in Seattle, WA. Anneke received degrees in Biology and Studio Art, as well as a certificate in Natural Science Illustration from UW. She’s participated in numerous artist residencies at the nexus of art and science and is a contributor to Hyldyr, a publication company that combines art, ecology, and folklore. She draws on her background in the sciences to create detailed watercolors… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture. Campus room: Douglas Classroom. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Anneke Wilder. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_10126670c41b. Sunday, April 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Flowers and Friends Virtual Story Time

The characters in these books know flowers are for everyone—people and insects alike. Stop by the Miller Library in May or June to make your own flower or insect counting book. OSCAR’S TOWER OF FLOWERS by Lauren Tobia HONEYBEE MAN by Lela Nargi and Kyrsten Brooker A CROWN FOR CORINA by Laekan Zea Kemp and Elisa Chavarri, Check in each month for new stories and activities that celebrate gardens, plants, and nature. Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Nick at nickjpw@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Age Range: Children. Families. Thursday, May 1, 2025 – Saturday, May 31, 2025. Online. For more info visit depts.washington.edu.

Free 1st Thursday Public Tour

UW Botanic Gardens is committed to enriching the lives of all community members with free public tours.  Please note our tours are for individual participants not organized groups. If you wish to have a group tour, please explore your options at botanicgardens.uw.edu.   To ensure a positive tour experience and the safety of our visitors, our tours are now capped at 50 attendees on a first come first serve basis. Our tour for May continues our spring flowers theme; we will view Rhododendron cultivars and other blooming trees in our collection. Our 1st Thursday public tours are casual walks through various areas of the 230 acre Washington Park Arboretum.  Walks feature seasonal themes, collections plants, explorations of botany, and the history of our organization.    To join the walk, meet us at the Graham Visitors Center, docents will be there to greet and gather visitors. We make every effort to tailor our tours to our audience and most months we are able to offer visitors a choice of a longer or shorter… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cmn23@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Age Range: Teens. Adults. Presenter: UW Botanic Garden Tour Docents. Contact Information: Catherine Nelson at cmn23@uw.edu. Event sponsors: UW Botanic Gardens Adult Education Catherine Nelson cmn23@uw.edu. Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Washington Park Arboretum Graham Visitors Center 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle. For more info visit botanicgardens.uw.edu.

Botanical Print-Making Workshop

Total class cost: $45 Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. REGISTER ONLINE, Come make your own unique Mother’s Day cards through an exploration of mixed media print-making! Explore the patterns and textures of plants through print-making processes. This class will invite you to use natural materials, like spring flowers & conifer needles, to create one-of-a-kind cards with/for a mother figure. Instructor Dillyn Adamo is a print-maker and arts educator in Skagit County, WA. Currently she works as the Learning & Engagement Coordinator at the Museum of Northwest Art, where she creates arts experiences for visitors of all ages. She has a passion for both biology and fine arts, and uses print-making as a way to explore both of these interests. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Douglas Research Conservatory (DRC). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Dillyn Adamo. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_0ed12f1bd211. Saturday, May 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Watercolors from Natural Pigments (in-person)

Price: $72, preregistration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis REGISTER ONLINE This workshop will introduce the process of lake pigmentation, the creation of pigments from organic materials. Students will learn about common plants used for pigments as well as the process of creating watercolor paint from dried pigments. Each student will leave with two watercolor paints created during class. Class fee covers all necessary supplies.  Anneke Wilder is an artist and illustrator based in Seattle, WA. Anneke received degrees in Biology and Studio Art, as well as a certificate in Natural Science Illustration from UW. She’s participated in numerous artist residencies at the nexus of art and science and is a contributor to Hyldyr, a publication company that combines art, ecology, and folklore. She draws on her background in the sciences to create detailed watercolors that deal with themes of growth and decay—of our bodies, our culture, and our landscapes. Her work often… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture. Campus room: Douglas Classroom. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Anneke Wilder. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_db6d2f1ace46. Sunday, May 4, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Curator Tour: Rhododendron Glen (in-person)

Cost: $25, pre-registration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE Ray Larson, Curator of Living Collections, will take us on a journey through the most interesting plant collections in the UW Botanic Gardens. Learn about rare and unusual plants, collections based on genetics and eco-geographic habitats, and the unusual ways how these plants have made their way to us. This talk in particular will highlight blooming flowers in the Rhododendron Glen of the Washington Park Arboretum. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Presenter: Raymond Larson, University of Washington Botanic Gardens Curator of Living Collections. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_ec0ec4507b8d. Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Dr. E, Seattle, Washington 98112. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Native Plants for Restoration: Responsibly Growing and Sourcing Native Plants (online)

Cost: $30 REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Join us for an in-depth exploration of responsible cultivation of native plants for restoration. In this class, we’ll cover key principles of ecological horticulture, delve into the unique challenges faced by native plant nurseries, and discuss how to responsibly source native plants for your restoration site or garden. Gain valuable insights into what to ask when purchasing plants to make informed, eco-conscious choices and essential tips on how to care for native plants to ensure their long-term success. Whether you're an aspiring gardener or a seasoned restoration enthusiast, this class will equip you with the knowledge of how to source for a thriving, environmentally responsible native plant landscape.  This class will be taught by Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager, formerly the SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Manager. Lea Dyga (they/them) is an ecologist, environmental educator, and… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_0b1433f0a195. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Online via Zoom. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Grow a Cut Flower Garden at Home

Cost: $45 Advance registration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Enjoy homegrown blooms from your backyard this summer, to spread throughout your home and share with friends and family. In this class, you will be guided through planning a cut garden space, starting seeds at home, harvesting flowers and foliage, and the basics of arranging. Plus, we’ll practice planting some summer-loving flowers for you to take home! Instructor Sarah Nayani runs Grow Girl Seattle, a seasonal flower growing and arranging studio, and chats with other flower growers and florists on her podcast, Flower Friends. Each year she grows thousands of flower and foliage stems in her small home garden, and designs textural and fragrant bouquets and arrangements for clients. She loves learning from the garden and continues to be amazed by the jaw-dropping beauty that the tiniest of seeds can bloom into. This in-person class will be held at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_9a73f47b72a4. Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Forest Bathing (in-person)

Cost: $25 Advance registration required. Join UW Botanic Gardens and Cascadia Forest Therapy for a unique forest bathing opportunity in the Washington Park Arboretum. Forest bathing (or shinrin-yoku) has been popular in Japan for decades and is gaining momentum in the US. The practice encourages you to move in nature at a slower pace and take in the atmosphere around you. Multiple scientific studies have shown that the practice lowers stress and blood pressure levels, while increasing immune system functioning, making you more resilient to diseases and illness. During this class the guide, in partnership with the forest, will offer an evolving series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down and open their senses. The opening of one’s senses encourages mindfulness, which readies the heart and mind to be fully present in the natural world. Come discover the medicine of being in the forest. Accessibility: These sessions are slow-paced and generally cover less than a mile of trail. Trails are not… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Washington Park Arboretum (LNDMK-8). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_fe1b8f2810db. Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Urban Foraging: Weeds & Wild Foods (in-person)

Cost: $45 Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-serve basis, REGISTER ONLINE Participate in this 'weed walk' and learn how to identify and gather some of the most common edible weeds and wild foods available in your garden and in other disturbed areas. Many gardeners are already recognizing many of the benefits of these 'interlopers.' However, when it comes to serving them up in the kitchen, few of us have learned to take full advantage of these labor-free gifts. This hands-on workshop at Discovery Park includes discussion on gathering ethics, local rules and regulations, safety, and general information about how to cook with weeds. Attendees receive a handy take-home flier with field identification information and cooking tips. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Melany Vorass Herrera. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_3bd517d35489. Sunday, May 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Discovery Park, North Parking Lot. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Painting Spring Florals and Pollinators in Mixed Media

Cost: $66, advance registration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE Come and paint colorful Spring season florals and sweet garden pollinators in this fun and immersive painting workshop, taking inspiration from the lovely views of the UW Botanic Gardens. Learn how to simplify shapes, use color theory concepts, and create a mixed media painting that looks fresh and joyful. We will be exploring art mediums such as watercolors, acrylic inks along with techniques in mark making, mixed media layering and paper collage. Various art techniques in underpainting and composition basics will be shared. No prior painting experience is needed as this workshop is suitable for all levels. All supplies will be provided.Rohini Mathur is an award-winning floral painter who loves to create vivid florals and botanical paintings full of joy, energy and life. She is also a Public artist with art installations at City of Bellevue, SeaTac and Issaquah. Rohini works as an… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Rohini Mathur. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_7ca41297d279. Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Douglas Classroom, Center for Urban Horticulture. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Outdoor Magic Virtual Story Time

Summer comes with the promise of sunny weather and more time outdoors. Celebrate with these stories. OUTSIDE IN by Deborah Underwood and Cindy Derby THE FIRE OF STARS by Kirsten W. Larson and Katherine Roy GROWING AN ARTIST by John Parra, Check in each month for new stories and activities that celebrate gardens, plants, and nature. Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: Nick at nickjpw@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Age Range: Children. Families. Sunday, June 1, 2025 – Monday, June 30, 2025. Online. For more info visit depts.washington.edu.

Free 1st Thursday Public Tour

UW Botanic Gardens is committed to enriching the lives of all community members with free public tours.  Please note our tours are for individual participants not organized groups. If you wish to have a group tour, please explore your options at botanicgardens.uw.edu.   To ensure a positive tour experience and the safety of our visitors, our tours are now capped at 50 attendees on a first come first serve basis. Our June tour will focus on our Pacific Connections Garden which features cultivars and native plants from our region as well as Chile, China, New Zealand and Australia.  Because this garden is at the south end of the Arboretum - please note: we will be meeting at the Japanese Garden Parking lot for this tour. Our 1st Thursday public tours are casual walks through various areas of the 230 acre Washington Park Arboretum.  Walks feature seasonal themes, collections plants, explorations of botany, and the history of our organization.    To join the walk, meet us at south end of the Japanese Garden par… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cmn23@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Age Range: Teens. Adults. Presenter: UW Botanic Garden Tour Docents. Contact Information: Catherine Nelson at cmn23@uw.edu. Event sponsors: UW Botanic Gardens Adult Education Catherine Nelson cmn23@uw.edu. Thursday, June 5, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Washington Park Arboretum Graham Visitors Center 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle. For more info visit botanicgardens.uw.edu.

Botanical Relief Block Printing (in-person)

Class Cost: $80, advanced registration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis REGISTER ONLINE In this class, students will be introduced to the process of relief printing using a technique known as linocut. Using botanical motifs, students will learn the basics of relief design, block cutting and inking, and hand printing techniques. Each student will leave with a series of their own hand printed cards and a block printing supply starter kit to continue printing at home! Location: Douglas Headhouse, Center for Urban Horticulture, Anneke Wilder is an artist and illustrator based in Seattle, WA. Anneke received degrees in Biology and Studio Art, as well as a certificate in Natural Science Illustration from UW. She’s participated in numerous artist residencies at the nexus of art and science and is a contributor to Hyldyr, a publication company that combines art, ecology, and folklore. She draws on her background in the sciences to create detailed watercolors that deal with… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture. Campus room: Douglas Headhouse. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Anneke Wilder. Contact Information: annekewilder@gmail.com. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_431cfa3ea96d. Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Urban Foraging: Weeds & Wild Foods (in-person)

Cost: $45 Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-serve basis, REGISTER ONLINE Participate in this 'weed walk' and learn how to identify and gather some of the most common edible weeds and wild foods available in your garden and in other disturbed areas. Many gardeners are already recognizing many of the benefits of these 'interlopers.' However, when it comes to serving them up in the kitchen, few of us have learned to take full advantage of these labor-free gifts. This hands-on workshop at Discovery Park includes discussion on gathering ethics, local rules and regulations, safety, and general information about how to cook with weeds. Attendees receive a handy take-home flier with field identification information and cooking tips. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Melany Vorass Herrera. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_604dea2b90b4. Saturday, June 21, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Discovery Park, North Parking Lot. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.