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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: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). 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_7ea9deb7b58d. Saturday, May 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Christina Bjarvin | PhD Final Exam Dissertation Defense

Title: Cradle-to-Grave Environmental Impacts of Mass Timber Construction in the United States: A Comparative Assessment to Conventional Construction Materials Committee Members: Indroneil Ganguly, Chair, UW SEFS Tania M. Busch Isaksen, GSR, UW Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences Kent Wheiler, Member, UW SEFS Francesca Pierobon, Member, SEFS Affiliate and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Maureen Puettmann, Member, CORRIM Abstract: The use and end-of-life (EOL) phases of mass timber products (MTP)—including cross-laminated and glue-laminated timber—remain comparatively understudied in life cycle assessment (LCA) literature, leaving uncertainty around their cradle-to-grave environmental performance relative to conventional construction materials. This dissertation addresses that gap by building on assumptions used in prior U.S.-based LCA studies of MTP and other structural materials. A comprehensive environmental assessment was conducted for two case-study buildings: Google’s “MT1”… Contact: bjarvin@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Anderson Hall G24 or via Zoom Zoom link - https://washington.zoom.us/j/8809125620?pwd=2saGOPEA1RzRz4TklRgYyUmcvuHf1Q.1&omn=97279347362. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am - 12:30pm)

Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Anderson Hall G25.

PhD General Exam Research Proposal Defense | Marlee Theil

Title: Reconstructing 500 Years of Hemlock Defoliator Outbreaks Across Pacific Coastal Temperate Rainforests Committee Members:  Patrick Tobin, Chair, UW SEFS Kellen Nelson, Member, USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station Josh Lawler, Member, UW SEFS  Gregory Ettl, Member, UW SEFS Gregory Hakim, Graduate School Representative, UW Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science Abstract:  Pacific coastal temperate rainforests comprise the largest and most intact temperate rainforest system on Earth and are shaped by disturbance regimes that are increasingly influenced by climate change. Among these disturbances, outbreaks of native insect folivores play a central role in regulating forest structure and function, affecting processes such as nutrient cycling, biodiversity, productivity, and carbon sequestration. Although typically present at low densities, some species periodically erupt into outbreaks that can cause widespread defoliation, growth suppression, and, in some cases, tree mortality. T… Contact: mtheil@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. WFS 021 or via Zoom Zoom link - https://washington.zoom.us/j/98985318173. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

MS Thesis Research Proposal Defense | Megan Schulz

Title: The effects of rising ocean temperature and ocean acidification on growth rate and toxigenicity of the marine dinoflagellate Protoceratium reticulatum, a yessotoxin producer Committee Members: Bernard Bormann, Chair, UW SEFS Vera Trainer, Member, UW ONRC Jan Newton, GSR, UW Oceanography Abstract: Rising ocean temperatures and ocean acidification are anticipated to have effects throughout marine ecosystems, including increasing phytoplankton’s growth rates and potentially increasing toxigenicity. Protoceratium reticulatum, a dinoflagellate commonly found in coastal waters, produces yessotoxin, a lipophilic phycotoxin. While there is less research on human effects than other phycotoxins, yessotoxin has been identified as a contributing factor in shellfish mass mortalities worldwide. Shellfish provide economic value for commercial growers, promote tourism through recreational harvesting, and are culturally significant to Indigenous people. Despite this risk to shellfish, little is known of the ocean con… Contact: mschulz@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Friday, May 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Remote defense via Teams - https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/257449918208539?p=9kjbW7te1pxkJZ9Dbj Teams passcode if prompted: Fx3Ye7Ta. For more info visit teams.microsoft.com.

Forest Bathing (in-person)

Cost: $25 for first registration, $15 for each additional ticket Advance registration required. REGISTER ONLINE 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… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Washington Park Arboretum (LNDMK-8). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Cascadia Forest Therapy. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_9009c36afd64. Saturday, May 16, 2026, 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. Instructor Melany Vorass Herrera studied ethnobotany at Evergreen State College and holds a degree in environmental policy. For well over 20 years, her public policy work focused on such subjects as stormwater, hazardous waste, solid waste, environmental cleanup and… 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_9c8d6cececc9. Saturday, May 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Discovery Park, North Parking Lot. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am - 12:30pm)

Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Anderson Hall G25.

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

Cost: $30, advanced registration required Financial aid available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, 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. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm Native Plant Nursery Manager. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_5a8e4f17ceef. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

MS Thesis Final Defense | Gissella Betzavel Quiroga

Title: Testing Western North America Fir Species for Genetic Tolerance and Resistance to Balsam Woolly Adelgid Committee Members: Patrick Tobin, Chair, UW SEFS Greg Ettl, UW SEFS Abstract:  Balsam woolly adelgid (BWA), Adelges piceae (Ratzeburg) (Hemiptera: Adelgidae), is an invasive insect in North America that is native to Europe. Throughout its introduced range in North America, it affects true fir (Abies sp.) species via canopy and stem infestations. In this study, I tested 7 different fir species ranging in their presumed level of susceptibility and tolerance to BWA by inoculating seedlings using two approaches: a new modified passive inoculation and manual inoculation. I also aimed to reconstruct the BWA infestation history on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington, using dendrochronology. The new modified passive method was very successful in inoculating seedlings, an approach that can be used in future efforts that seek to test true fir species in their resistance and tolerance to BWA. Both… Contact: gquiroga@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM. Anderson G24 or via Zoom Zoom link - https://washington.zoom.us/j/94054902439. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am - 12:30pm)

Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Anderson Hall G25.

Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Embroidered Photo Frame (in-person)

Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required  REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Want to create an embroidered photo frame keepsake? Create a personalized hand stitched frame to remember a special memory, location, event, and more. This two-hour hands-on class with Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ will get you started with hand embroidering a photo frame. Each person will be able to choose from a variety of nature inspired patterns and thread colors to create a personalized project. Class will cover hand embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, split back stitch, stem stitch, and French knot.Melissa Galbraith is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ. She was born and raised in the desert of Washington state where her mother instilled a love of making things by hand at an early age. Melissa shares her love of nature through whimsical and modern hand embroidery kits, workshops, and her books: 3D Botanical Embroidery & Stumpwork, DIY Embroidered Shoes, and … Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). 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_f0e636fff384. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

MS Thesis Final Defense | Eugenio Mateo Alliende

Title: Modeling the Regeneration of Aspen Using Remote Sensing, Machine Learning, and Field Validation in Post-Fire Ecosystems Committee Members: Ernesto Alvarado, Chari, UW SEFS  Gaj Sivandran, Member, UW SEFS Adam Watts, Member, USFS  Abstract:  This study aims to improve current understandings of post-fire ecosystems, particularly those with encroached aspen and mixed conifer composition. Aspen is a critical keystone species across North America, and the protection of aspen is important to an abundance of wildlife and ecosystem services. The Monroe Canyon Fire has burned over 73,000 acres of encroached aspen and mixed conifer forest. An improved understanding of how fuels and treatments contributed to this wildfire, as well as how the forest can be expected to recover, will aid future forest and fire management in the Western United States. The FASMEE (Fire and Smoke Model Evaluation Experiment) project provides a unique opportunity to study fire behavior and its ecological effects (Prichard et al. 201… Contact: allieeug@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Thursday, May 28, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Anderson G24 or via Zoom Zoom link - https://washington.zoom.us/j/95944145000. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

MS Thesis Research Proposal Defense | Rachel Buchler

Title: Plants as Proxies: Mapping Hydrophytic Intrinsic Potential (HIP) from Citizen Science Observations as a Soil Moisture Indicator  Committee Members: L. Monika Moskal (chair), UW SEFS  David Butman, UW SEFS   Meghan Halabisky, UW SEFS, and TealWaters David D’Amore, SEFS Affiliate, and US Forest Service   Abstract: Soil moisture is a critical environmental variable, with ties to forest resilience, plant community composition, and carbon storage. Increasing drought severity and hydrological fluctuations will impact forest health, altering the spatial distribution and temporal dynamics of soil moisture, underscoring the urgency of soil moisture mapping. However, modeling and mapping soil moisture is challenging in heavily forested environments where traditional remote sensing methods cannot penetrate the canopy. This is confounded by the challenges of in situ soil moisture monitoring, stemming from the high temporal and spatial heterogeneity of soil moisture. This gap leaves land managers without the fin… Contact: racheldb@uw.edu. Location/Room: WINK 107. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Monday, June 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM. Winkenwerder 107 or via Zoom Zoom link - https://washington.zoom.us/j/96435140173. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am - 12:30pm)

Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Anderson Hall G25.

The Eagles of Washington (Online)

Cost: $25 - Advance registration required. Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINEThe Bald Eagle is our most beloved bird, the emblem of our country. Almost as admired are their cousins, the Golden Eagles. But do these apex predators deserve their noble reputations? Benjamin Franklin believed eagles were the opposite of honorable, nothing more than thieves, and wanted the turkey as our national bird. So, noble kings/queens of the sky or brazen thieves? You be the judge. Come hear master birder Connie Sidles tell you all about the eagles of Washington. New to Zoom or need more information? Get Started Here. All times are Pacific Time. Accessibility: Closed captioning (through Zoom) is available for all of our online classes. This class will be recorded and available for registrants for 2 weeks after the class date. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Constance Sidles. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_8738c309064f. Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Online via Zoom. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

PhD Final Exam Dissertation Defense | Ryan R. Garrison

Title: The effect of evolutionary history on plant-insect and plant-pathogen interactions Committee Members: Patrick Tobin, Chair, UW SEFS Richard Olmstead, GSR, UW Biology Soo-Hyung Kim, Member, UW SEFS Marianne Elliott, Member, Washington State University Abstract:  One of the most serious and urgent threats to both agricultural and ecological plant systems are invasive species, especially invasive insect herbivores and plant pathogens that pose threats to plant health globally, resulting in significant ecological and economic damage. Arboreta and botanic gardens amass collections of plants from all over the world and, unintentionally, insects and plant diseases from other regions, which presents the serendipitous opportunity to identify and document new associations between plants and the pests and diseases that attack them. Botanic gardens have an institutional capacity to contribute to scientific studies of these pests and diseases, stemming from the living and preserved collections of plant diversity… Contact: rgarris@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Friday, June 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Douglas Research Conservatory (DRC) room 103 or via Zoom Zoom link - https://washington.zoom.us/j/5065258666. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

SEFS Faculty Meeting (11:30am - 12:30pm)

Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Anderson Hall G25.

Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Cactus Embroidery Basics (in-person)

Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required  REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Calling all cactus lovers! Learn beginner and advanced embroidery in this cactus-inspired workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two-hour, hands-on workshop covers a variety of beginner-friendly embroidery stitches including the back stitch, reverse chain stitch, couching, needle weaving, and more! Each attendee will receive a full kit. Kits include: a wooden embroidery hoop, cactus transfer designs, embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, a surprise pattern fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions.Melissa Galbraith is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ. She was born and raised in the desert of Washington state where her mother instilled a love of making things by hand at an early age. Melissa shares her love of nature through whimsical and modern hand embroidery kits, workshops, and her books: 3D Botanical Embroidery &… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). 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_afa643469ec1. Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

SEFS Graduation Celebration

Details about SEFS Graduation Celebration can be found on the SEFS' website. More information about the event and the reception will be made available in the coming weeks. Contact: sefsadv@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: lectures@uw.edu. Friday, June 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Kane Hall Room 130. For more info visit sefs.uw.edu.

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. Instructor Melany Vorass Herrera studied ethnobotany at Evergreen State College and holds a degree in environmental policy. For well over 20 years, her public policy work focused on such subjects as stormwater, hazardous waste, solid waste, environmental cleanup and… 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_3e940beb422a. Saturday, June 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Discovery Park, North Parking Lot. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Gardening with the Seasons: Summer (in-person)

Cost: $35 Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Join us in person at the Center for Urban Horticulture! Summer brings an abundance of growth and blooms...and sometimes garden problems. Managing weeds and irrigation are prime targets for attention at this time of year. Time-saving tips for proactive garden care will help gardeners have more time to enjoy their gardens. Key topics will include care of seasonal containers, watering practices, potential weed and pest problems to be aware of, and specialized pruning practices for the season. In addition to hands-on demonstrations, we will end the class by taking a stroll through the Center for Urban Horticulture’s gardens. About this series: Plants and gardens don't live by the written calendar, but by the seasonal cycles and cues of changes in daylight, temperature, and moisture. When gardeners become acquainted with the seasonal rhythms and life cycles in the garden, and learn to work in sync with nature, caring for… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Campus room: Douglas Research Conservatory. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Christina Pfeiffer. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_0e61db27fb6e. Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Forest Bathing (in-person)

Cost: $25 for first registration, $15 for each additional ticket Advance registration required. REGISTER ONLINE 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… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Washington Park Arboretum (LNDMK-8). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Cascadia Forest Therapy. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_796ca173cc21. Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Field Sketching Plants in Watercolor (in-person)

Cost: $60 Advance registration required Financial aid seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. REGISTER ONLINE, Do you love botanical art? Do you like to spend time outside? Combine the two in this nature journaling class that focuses on plants. In this class you’ll learn techniques to document the experiences you’re seeing in nature, how to improve your observational skills, how to combine pen and watercolor to create your pieces, how to create a pleasing composition, and color relationships. You’ll also learn how to use creative prompts to connect further and deeper with nature. Come create a memory of a place! During inclement weather, class will be held under cover. , Students must bring their own art supplies. A supply list will be provided with your confirmation email. Robin Bundi is a teacher, artist, and designer living in Seattle, Washington. She loves to explore the natural world and primarily creates work to celebrate the natural world and our connection to it. Robin’s studio practice… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Washington Park Arboretum (LNDMK-8). 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_7c901a1553f8. Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Forest Bathing (in-person)

Cost: $25 for first registration, $15 for each additional ticket Advance registration required. REGISTER ONLINE 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… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Washington Park Arboretum (LNDMK-8). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Cascadia Forest Therapy. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_d75566bafc31. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Native Plants 101: Field Identification (in-person)

Cost: $30, advanced registration required Financial aid available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Learn some of Western Washington’s common native plants as well as pick up a few tips on plant identification in general! We’ll cover several different species of native plants as well as their growth preferences and how best to incorporate them into your garden or yard at home. This class will be taught by Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager, formerly the SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Manager. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm Native Plant Nursery Manager. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_4ae79eddd031. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Washington Park Arboretum 2300 Arboretum Dr E. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Native Plants 101: Field Identification (in-person)

Cost: $30, advanced registration required Financial aid available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Learn some of Western Washington’s common native plants as well as pick up a few tips on plant identification in general! We’ll cover several different species of native plants as well as their growth preferences and how best to incorporate them into your garden or yard at home. This class will be taught by Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager, formerly the SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Manager. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm Native Plant Nursery Manager. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_deecde2015d0. Saturday, August 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.