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Getting into the Weeds: Sorting out the details of soil conditions & management considerations (online)

Cost: $45 REGISTER ONLINE, Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Class 4 of 6. Building up from the previous classes, we will review soil disturbance and resulting stewardship challenges commonly encountered at restoration sites such as former agricultural land, urban fill, construction sites, brownfields, and degraded natural areas. We will review how to assess for common soil disturbances as well as historical and ecological site conditions for their soil management plans. Reasons and resources will be reviewed for more technical soil testing through consultants and labs. Getting Down to Earth: Understanding soils for ecosystem resilience and repair - About the Series Understanding soils – what they are, how they function, how they degrade, and how to steward them back to health – empowers restoration professionals to design and implement more resilient and self-sustaining ecosystem restoration projects. This series of classes will build from the ground up a holistic knowledge… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Christina Pfeiffer & Rodney Pond. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_135e539bce47. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM. Online via Zoom. 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, February 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Winkenwerder 105.

SEFS Social

SEFS Socials are chance to step out of your classroom, laboratory, or office to enjoy some light refreshments & connect with other SEFS faculty, students, & staff! Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 1st floor hallway in Bloedel Hall - these socials will continue to take place in Bloedel Hall until Anderson Hall has reopened.

Native Plants 101: Gardening with Annuals (Online)

Cost: $25 - Advance registration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINEAnnual native plants can offer unique ecological support and design elements to your home garden. In this class, we’ll learn about the common annuals native to Western Washington, how to incorporate them into your garden, and how to save seed to re-grow them year after year. This class will be taught by Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager, formerly the SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Manager. 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 to view for 2 weeks after the class date. 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_92a4c4946ec0. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Online via Zoom. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Master Pruner: Pruning Art or Pruning Horror? (online)

Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members Register Online, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. This class covers the three main forms of mal-pruning: tree topping, inappropriate shearing of trees and shrubs, and over-thinning. Then we compare and contrast mal-pruning with bona-fide examples of pruning art: pollarding, cloud pruning, topiary, pleaching, and coppicing. The class ends on a humorous note as slides are shown of "The Good, the Bad, and the Bizarre". Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits available: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2 Instructor Christina Pfeiffer is a horticulture consultant and educator with over 40 years’ experience in landscape horticulture. She brings an emphasis on sustainable garden practices that work in sync with nature to her classes.  She holds degrees in horticulture from Michigan State and the University of Washington, and is an ISA… Event interval: Single day event. 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_7ab79c4180a0. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Medicinal Trees Tours

Many potent medicines around the world trace their origins back to trees. This includes both traditional medicines and those now distributed by the pharmaceutical industry! From cures for cancer to relief from hemorrhoids, join us for this lunch break tour guided by UW Alum Theodore Hoss to learn about the many benefits that trees on campus can offer us as humans. All campus tree tours take place outdoors, so please dress for the weather. To register, please fill out our registration form. For more information, please visit the UW Campus Tree Tours Website. Contact: tdhoss@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Meet at the bus shelter on Stevens Way just west of Anderson Hall. For more info visit docs.google.com.

Master Pruner: Japanese Garden Pruning (online)

Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members Register Online, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. This class will cover pruning Japanese upright maples (fan pruning), Japanese laceleaf maples (shell pruning), pruning pines (cloud pruning) and shearing masses of lower story plants. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits available: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2 Instructor Bess Bronstein is a horticultural consultant, a previous instructor for the Edmonds Community College horticulture program, and an ISA Certified Arborist. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Bess Bronstein. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_2df57b8829b3. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 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_7ebef8f6a5de. Saturday, February 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Digging In: Getting Down & Dirty into Soil Management & Remediation Techniques (online)

Cost: $45 REGISTER ONLINE, Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Class 5 of 6. Conserving and building self-sustaining soils form the foundation of ecosystem restoration. Learn how a good understanding of existing site and soil conditions informs choosing best approaches to protecting intact soil ecosystems and repairing disturbed soils.  Long-standing best practices as well as practices rooted in recent groundbreaking research will be covered.   Working around existing native vegetation, especially trees, to protect roots, proper use of soil amendments, erosion control, and mulch will be reviewed. Getting Down to Earth: Understanding soils for ecosystem resilience and repair - About the Series Understanding soils – what they are, how they function, how they degrade, and how to steward them back to health – empowers restoration professionals to design and implement more resilient and self-sustaining ecosystem restoration projects. This series of classes will build from the… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Christina Pfeiffer & Rodney Pond. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_f146493ed2cb. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM. Online via Zoom. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Master Pruner: Rose Pruning (online)

Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members Register Online, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Learn the right way to prune roses: hybrid teas, climbers, & landscape roses. This class will cover the best time of year to prune, the right tools, and techniques for ensuring healthy, long-lasting roses. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits available: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2 Instructor Keith Dekker has been involved in horticulture for over 47 years. For the last 32 years his career has focused on the comprehensive care of residential landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. As a Clallam County Master Gardener and active volunteer with PlantAmnesty, Keith contributes to his community by teaching classes and giving talks to promote best practices for successful, sustainable gardening.  Keith lives on the Olympic Peninsula with his wife, and Arlo the wonder dog. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Keith Dekker. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_7b1803b4c118. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Master Pruner: Conifer Pruning (online)

Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members Register Online, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Conifers play by different rules than their flowering friends. This class will cover timing and where to make cuts that will help conifers stay vibrant. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits available: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2 Instructor Bess Bronstein is a horticultural consultant, a previous instructor for the Edmonds Community College horticulture program, and an ISA Certified Arborist. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Bess Bronstein. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_16fce42fd608. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Urban Tree Benefits Tour

Trees in Seattle are always hard at work! What exactly are these trees doing? Making and storing sugars, growing, and building defenses against pathogens are all top tree priorities, but as these trees do these things, they are also working hard for us! Trees provide humans with all kinds of benefits; from food we can eat to cleaner water to the very air we breathe. Come learn all about how helpful trees are in our city from UW Alum Theodore Hoss, and meet some of the gorgeous specimens on the UW Campus! All campus tree tours take place outdoors, so please dress for the weather. To register, please fill out our registration form. For more information, please visit the UW Campus Tree Tours Website. Contact: tdhoss@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Sunday, March 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Burke Museum of Natural History (meet at the front entrance which is on the parking lot side of the building). For more info visit docs.google.com.

Covering Common Ground: Soil Management Plan Components and How to Pull it All Together (online)

Cost: $45 Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE Class 6 of 6. In this final class of the series, students will share their soil management plans developed over the previous 5 classes and discuss them with their fellow students and instructors. Emphasis will be placed on best practices for changing climate and drought resiliency. Getting Down to Earth: Understanding soils for ecosystem resilience and repair - About the Series Understanding soils – what they are, how they function, how they degrade, and how to steward them back to health – empowers restoration professionals to design and implement more resilient and self-sustaining ecosystem restoration projects. This series of classes will build from the ground up a holistic knowledge of soils that will enable students to understand how and when to choose soil stewardship techniques and most importantly why they work based on soil science. Professional Credits Pending, While we welcome attendees who wish to… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Christina Pfeiffer & Rodney Pond. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_21af5e842705. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM. Online via Zoom. 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, March 3, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Winkenwerder 105.

Fish and Wildlife Seminar | Stephanie Mitchell, UW Department of Environmental Health Sciences

. Contact: amcintur@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. via Zoom - https://washington.zoom.us/j/4432362511. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

2026 Washington Botanical Symposium

Cost: $110 for in-person registration, $45 for virtual registration Financial aid rates available for students and CORPS members General financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE An extensive network of professional, academic, and amateur botanists are actively engaged in the conservation, management, and study of Washington’s diverse flora.  Their expertise ranges from how best to manage biodiversity, to understanding climate change impacts on plant communities, to naming and classifying the flora’s rare, common, and invasive elements.  Invited speakers and poster presentations will share new insights and discoveries about these topics and more.  Participants from throughout Washington and adjacent areas will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues within and across disciplines. Co-hosted by: University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the University of Washington Herbarium at the Burke Museum Speaker list & agenda will be updated on the symposium… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Northwest Horticultural Society Hall (NHS). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/education/adults/conferences-symposia/wa-botanical-symposium/. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit botanicgardens.uw.edu.

SEFS Social

SEFS Socials are chance to step out of your classroom, laboratory, or office to enjoy some light refreshments & connect with other SEFS faculty, students, & staff! Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Thursday, March 5, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. 1st floor hallway in Bloedel Hall - these socials will continue to take place in Bloedel Hall until Anderson Hall has reopened.

Arboretum Lichens

Cost: $45 Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.  REGISTER ONLINE Lichens grow on trees, shrubs and rocks in botanic gardens and can tell us about air quality and the make-up of plants and geology. Botanic gardens can take on new meaning as a *fun* place to observe a symbiotic organism made up of a fungus and algae. You will also learn about common lichens found in an urban environment and take home a user-friendly chart that lists lichens found in your neighborhood. Lichens are harmless to your plants and add aesthetic value to trees and shrubs. We can actually use them as indicators of air pollution! Join Dr. Katherine Glew at the Washington Park Arboretum to get a head start on learning lichens from one of Seattle’s botanic gardens. You can enjoy the late winter/early spring season by looking for lichens, rather than staying inside and missing out on the excitement of being outside! Instructor Katherine Glew, Ph.D. is Curatorial Associate of Lichens at the University of… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Katherine Glew, Ph.D. Curatorial Associate of Lichens at the UW Herbarium, Burke Museum. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_1fce11048360. Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Washington Park Arboretum. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Botanical Relief Block Printing (in-person)

Class Cost: $85, 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 Complex (CUH). Campus room: Douglas Headhouse. 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_696a0c79cfc7. Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Writing in Nature, Nature in Writing (in-person)

Cost: $150 for full, 3-class series Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.  REGISTER ONLINE This workshop includes three, three-hour sessions. It is suitable for writers of poetry, fiction, or literary non-fiction who are interested in biological, cultural, and philosophical variables informing a sense of place. Each session will include 30-60 minutes of time spent in guided walking and observation in the Arboretum, with camera and/or notebook for recording observations. , Each session will then include 30-60 minutes of related reading and discussion. The instructor will provide short reading choices in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. The goal is to broaden our conception of writing about place. , Then the instructor will offer prompts which might inspire individual work during the next 30-60 minutes of generative writing. Participants may choose to write in their preferred genre. , Time will always be saved for sharing work, with community guidelines for respectful and… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Rebecca Timson. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_ea44cd8a114d. Saturday, March 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Washington Park Arboretum 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle WA. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

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

Cost: $80, 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 Complex (CUH). 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_1571b2ffdecc. Sunday, March 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 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, March 10, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Winkenwerder 105.

Native Plants 101: Creating a Micro-Meadow (Online)

Cost: $30 - Advance registration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINEBring the beauty and ecology of Washington’s native meadows into your own garden! This class explores the ecological importance of meadows, highlights key native species, and provides step-by-step guidance on creating a thriving urban micro-meadow. From site preparation to planting and ongoing care, you’ll gain the know-how to transform your space into a pocket of native meadow habitat. This class will be taught by Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager, formerly the SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Manager. 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 to view for 2 weeks after the class date. 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_32e88390e80d. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Online via Zoom. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Taking the Edge Off: Pruning for Natural Areas Workshop (in-person)

Cost: $80, pre-registration required REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Natural area landscapes hold an important place and functions in the urban environment. Managing vegetation along trails, roads, and other edges can pose a variety of challenges for the available stewardship resources. This lecture and hands-on workshop will cover how to manage and prune native vegetation adjacent to trails, drives, and streets for optimal environmental functions, appearance, safety, & visibility. The lecture will include current best pruning practices and how they translate for the specific goals and functions of natural area plantings. Considerations for reducing long-term labor needs and how to lengthen the time between pruning cycles will be covered, along with common pruning techniques that are ineffective and why. After the lunch break, the class will meet at a field site in NE Seattle for hands-on field instruction. Students will get practice using the best… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). 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_a4a9de3a5783. Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 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 Complex (CUH). 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_ef942c9821f3. Sunday, March 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 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, March 17, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Winkenwerder 105.

SEFS Social

SEFS Socials are chance to step out of your classroom, laboratory, or office to enjoy some light refreshments & connect with other SEFS faculty, students, & staff! Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 1st floor hallway in Bloedel Hall - these socials will continue to take place in Bloedel Hall until Anderson Hall has reopened.

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_9ba9728c43f5. Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Upcycle Your Tote Bag (in-person)

Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required  REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Learn how to hand embroider your tote bag with vegetable designs perfect for summer farmers market trips. Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a 2-hour hands on embroidery workshop. This class will help you get started with hand embroidery and cover beginner-friendly embroidery stitches like the long and short satin stitch, reverse chain stitch, stem stitch, and French knot. You'll be able to choose from a wide variety of thread colors and vegetable patterns to rework your tote bag. Attendees will need to bring their own tote bag to embroider for class.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: … 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_12fa6b02c0e2. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. 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, March 31, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Winkenwerder 105.

The Art of Botanical Watercolor (in-person)

Class Cost: $200 for 4-class series, advanced registration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Class series is all four Saturdays in April: April 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th, each session running from 10:00am-12:30pm, Come to this beginner to intermediate class to watercolor portraits of plants. In this class you’ll capture the different moments from the lifecycle of a plant (bulbs, seed heads, flowers, leaves, fruit).  Students will learn: how to create a harmonious color palette, techniques that produce realistic and accurate paintings, an understanding how light reveals form, and how to improve their observational and visual interpretation skills. Students will work from both photographs and live specimens. Upon completion of class, students will leave with finished watercolor pieces and the confidence to paint other subject matter! Students will receive a required supply list upon registration. Instructor Robin Bundi is a teacher, artist, and designer… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). 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_6ddb046f3a0b. Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

2026 Ecological Restoration Symposium: Human Health Dimensions

Cost: $110 for in-person registration, $45 for virtual registration Financial aid rates available for students and CORPS members General financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, The Society for Ecological Restoration’s core values underscore the importance of ecological restoration as a tool for biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, ecosystem services, sustainable socioeconomic development, and improved human health and well-being. From grant writing to project execution and evaluation, this year’s symposium will focus on tangible ways to better center human health and cultural dynamics across all levels of our work.  This symposium is co-hosted by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the Northwest Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration to provide continuing education for restoration ecology practitioners. Speaker list & agenda will be updated on the symposium website as and when details are available. . Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Northwest Horticultural Society Hall (NHS). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/education/adults/conferences-symposia/ecological-restoration-symposium/. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit botanicgardens.uw.edu.

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

Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Winkenwerder 105.

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

Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Winkenwerder 105.

Organic Integrated Pest Management for Native Gardens (online)

Cost: $25 REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Garden pests are inevitable, but they don’t have to be harmful to manage. This class introduces the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with a focus on organic and ecologically friendly practices. We’ll cover common pests of the Pacific Northwest, how to identify and prevent them, and strategies that work with nature—including beneficial insects, mechanical and cultural controls, and safe organic alternatives to pesticides. This class will be taught by Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager, formerly the SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Manager. Professional credits pending. 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_fbdf51fef601. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. online via Zoom. 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, April 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Winkenwerder 105.

Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Upcycle Your Clothing with Hand Embroidery (in-person)

Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required  REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cover up stains and small holes in your clothing with hand embroidery! Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a hands-on workshop. Simply bring a garment to embroider and we’ll provide you with playful nature-inspired sample designs to stitch. This class will cover helpful dos and don’ts of embroidering garments as well as stitches best suited for your individual garment and pattern. Each attendee will also receive an embroidery hoop, thread, needle, and stabilizer to get started. This workshop is beginner-friendly and no prior embroidery experience is required.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… 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_a4d231c57aa2. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 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_f585904d672e. Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. 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, April 28, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Winkenwerder 105.

Polaroid Landscapes (in-person)

Class Cost: $60, advanced registration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Join us for a fun and creative watercolor class, where you'll paint charming mini Polaroid landscapes! Let your imagination run wild as you dream up serene scenes and bring them to life with watercolor. You'll learn essential techniques in watercolor and composition. By the end of the class, you'll have two mini paintings to show off! Whether you're a beginner or just looking for a creative escape, this class is the perfect way to dive into the world of watercolor art. Instructor 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 includes watercolor painting, drawing, and making her own watercolors from foraged materials. She has a BFA in Graphic Design and Art History from Ohio University and certificate in… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). 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_902834159dce. Sunday, May 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. 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 5, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Winkenwerder 105.

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.

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. Winkenwerder 105.