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Introduction to 10 Common Plant Families

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 two classes are one-hour online lectures in the evening: Wednesday, April 10th, 7-8pm Pacific Time , Thursday, April 11th, 7-8pm Pacific Time, The next two classes are 2-hour walks in the UW Botanic Gardens collections at the Washington Park Arboretum. For the walks students should bring… 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_81540dd73628. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. 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_9a554b311e08. Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

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

Cost: $57 Advance registration required. 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. 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 incorporates natural… Event interval: Single day event. 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_cb802457d50e. Sunday, April 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

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

Location/Room: AND 22. Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Anderson Hall.

Union Bay Natural Area Volunteer Restoration Event (in-person)

Volunteer with UW Botanic Gardens! For anyone looking to get their hands dirty and gain some restoration experience, we will be removing blackberry in the Union Bay Natural Area. Please bring leather gloves if you have them and wear heavy-duty clothes, including appropriate footwear, to protect from thorns. All tools will be provided. Don't forget your water bottle! We will be meeting at the west entrance to the Douglas Research Conservatory before heading out to our work site. Registration REQUIRED. Use the UW Botanic Gardens volunteer registration portal and select "UBNA Restoration Volunteer" at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions feel free to contact Sloane Palmer, horticulturist at the Center for Urban Horticulture, at sapalmer@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: West Entrance to Douglas Research Conservatory, Center for Urban Horticulture. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Presenter: Sloane Palmer, horticulturist at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Contact Information: sapalmer@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://depts.washington.edu/uwbg/support/volunteerNew.php. Wednesday, April 24, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit depts.washington.edu.

Outdoor Wellness Fridays with UW Botanic Gardens

Cost: $25 Advance registration required. Join Chloe Jane Lee, a certified forest therapy guide and yoga instructor, for a special time to get grounded, reset your nervous system, and reconnect to nature through movement and sound. Nature-Centered Breath Meditation Gentle Yoga Sound Bath Together we will explore gentle breath meditation and movement, then settle in for a restorative sound bath for complete relaxation. Reconnect to self and nature as you rest in the healing frequencies of crystal singing bowls, gong, chimes, and other vibrational instruments. No experience necessary, all are welcome to join for community, relaxation, and connection. What to bring: - mat and anything else to be comfortable laying on the ground (some mats will be provided in case you forget!) - water - layers and appropriate clothing for laying outdoors - a friend! Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Chloe Lee. Contact Information: hello@chloejanelee.com. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_3bfcac274c3b. Friday, April 26, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Washington Park Arboretum 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Watercolors from Natural Pigments (in-person)

Location: Douglas Headhouse, Center for Urban Horticulture This workshop will introduce the process of lake pigmentation, the creation of pigments from organic materials. Student 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. 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 incorporates natural pigments extracted from foraged organic matter such as plants and fungi, and this… Event interval: Single day event. 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_64f0e7206bf1. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Botanical Sketching in Watercolor and Ink Series: Spring

Series cost: $120 Advance registration required, Capture the essence of spring flora in this four-week class with simple, quick techniques and portable materials in a loose and accurate manner! Using plant material provided by the UW Botanic Gardens, instructor Lisa Snow Lady will guide you as you sketch with pen and layer watercolor washes to create vibrant works, gain confidence and gather tips for everyday sketching. SYLLABUS Classes run from 4PM-6PM Week 1: Sketching Leaves and Buds Black And White (4/29/24) Materials discussion Mark making Value Focus on leaves and buds waterproof pen exercises Water-soluble pen with water washes Week 2: Color Lesson / Leaves/ Flowers and Buds in Color (5/6/24) Color theory / exploring color palettes Mixing greens and neutrals Focus on painting leaves and buds Week 3: Inflorescences And White Flowers (5/13/24) Painting clusters of flowers Getting color in the whites Week 4: Spring Flowers / Design (5/20/24) Exploring of a variety of flora Foreshortening, proportions… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Douglas Research Conservatory (DRC). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_0e34d4ed77d4. Monday, April 29, 2024, 4:00 PM – Monday, May 20, 2024, 6:00 PM.

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

Location/Room: AND 22. Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Anderson Hall.

Home Fermentation: Preserving the Summer Harvest

Cost: $25 Advance registration required. What to do with that bumper crop of zucchinis?! Ferment them! Fermentation is humanity’s oldest solution for food preservation, and with summer gardens on the brink of boom, it is the perfect time to learn this essential, age-old home skill. After this class, you will have a complete understanding of how to ferment a whole range of vegetables. We we cover two techniques: brine ferments (think cucumber pickles) and dry salting ferments (think sauerkraut) and cover all the do’s and don’ts to ferment any veggies in the garden. Laura is the owner of The Odd Gumnut Permaculture Farm in Panchgani, India. Her knowledge of the food system and regenerative agriculture comes from 12 years working across the field of food - from chef to activist to farmer. Laura is a certified Permaculture teacher and avid teacher of all things regenerative lifestyle. She has taught thousands of folks the skills to live more connected & more lightly on this earth, through in person and online w… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Laura Christie Khanna. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_b8438cc25075. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Online via Zoom. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Free 1st Thursday Public 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.    May brings us Rhododendron blossoms along with other flowering plants to explore.   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 depending on their capabilities.  If you have any specific requirements or mobility limitations we will do our best to accommodate them. UW Botanic Gardens is committed to enriching the lives of all community members with free public tours, But please note:  Public tours are for individual participants not large groups.  If you wish to have a group tour, please explore your options at…botanicgardens.uw.edu… 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 2, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Washington Park Arboretum Graham Visitors Center 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle. For more info visit botanicgardens.uw.edu.

Painting Spring Florals and Botanical elements in Mixed Media

Cost: $48 (includes supply fee) Advance registration required. Come and paint Spring season florals and various botanical elements with acrylics, inks, markers and paper collage taking inspiration from the lovely views of UW Botanic Gardens. Learn how to simplify shapes, use color theory concepts, and create paintings that look fresh and joyful. Various techniques in underpainting, mark making and mixed media layering will be shared through fun exercises and demos. All skill levels are welcome.  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 Arts Instructor with the City of Bellevue and she has been sketching and painting for over 15 years. She enjoys sharing her love and passion for the arts and teaches several art classes and workshops through Bellevue Botanical Gardens, UW Botanic Gardens, Tsuga gallery and… 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_324b4fdec3a8. Thursday, May 2, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Douglas Classroom, Center for Urban Horticulture. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Therapeutic Gardening

Cost: $25 Advance registration required. Nature heals, and plants make people happy - research supports what our hearts, minds, and bodies already know. In this experiential workshop, we’ll explore how we might boost the benefits of time spent in the gardens within our local community, and apply these healing strategies at work, school, or home. Join Dawnn Meiers, an experienced psychologist and long-time Pacific Northwest resident, as we explore the intersection of mindfulness, gardening, and positive psychology in the sensory-rich environment of the UW Center for Urban Horticulture. Through a guided stroll, you’ll learn to identify (and savor) plants that evoke curiosity, calm, and joy. We’ll discover the power of awe in natural spaces, and observe firsthand how elements such as seating, shade, flow, and texture engage us. Finally, back inside the classroom, we’ll use reflective writing prompts and group discussion to sow the seeds for future therapeutic gardening experiences (in literal or virtual form).… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_c398d603ba37. Sunday, May 5, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Douglas Classroom and Center for Urban Horticulture (3501 NE 41st St, Seattle). For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

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

Location/Room: AND 22. Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Anderson Hall.

Curator Tour: Rhododendron Glen (in-person)

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. Cost: $25, pre-registration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis All times are Pacific Time. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urb. 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_7d23f5395a77. Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Dr. E, Seattle, Washington 98112. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Union Bay Natural Area Volunteer Restoration Event (in-person)

Volunteer with UW Botanic Gardens! For anyone looking to get their hands dirty and gain some restoration experience, we will be removing blackberry in the Union Bay Natural Area. Please bring leather gloves if you have them and wear heavy-duty clothes, including appropriate footwear, to protect from thorns. All tools will be provided. Don't forget your water bottle! We will be meeting at the west entrance to the Douglas Research Conservatory before heading out to our work site. Registration REQUIRED. Use the UW Botanic Gardens volunteer registration portal and select "UBNA Restoration Volunteer" at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions feel free to contact Sloane Palmer, horticulturist at the Center for Urban Horticulture, at sapalmer@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: West Entrance to Douglas Research Conservatory, Center for Urban Horticulture. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Presenter: Sloane Palmer, horticulturist at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Contact Information: sapalmer@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://depts.washington.edu/uwbg/support/volunteerNew.php. Friday, May 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit depts.washington.edu.

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

Location/Room: AND 22. Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Anderson Hall.

Saving Seed 101

Cost: $25 Advance registration required. Growing and saving heirloom seed is an ancient communion between people & the earth. Growing one seed reaps a return of seeds in the thousands! Learn how to select for the best genetics, when to collect the seed for peak germination rates, and how to save and store seeds to be sown for years to come. We will cover different categories or fruits, veggies and flowers to uncover patterns of seed saving that can be applied across biomes. Laura is the owner of The Odd Gumnut Permaculture Farm in Panchgani, India. Her knowledge of the food system and regenerative agriculture comes from 12 years working across the field of food - from chef to activist to farmer. Laura is a certified Permaculture teacher and avid teacher of all things regenerative lifestyle. She has taught thousands of folks the skills to live more connected & more lightly on this earth, through in person and online workshops. She is also the cofounder of Rise Up Kombucha, India's only zero-waste kombucha br… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Laura Christie Khanna. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_9b9b1b2f2dc3. Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Online via Zoom. 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_53abac911fde. Saturday, May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

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

Location/Room: AND 22. Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Anderson Hall.

Meet Seattle's Urban Beavers!

Cost: $25 Advance registration required. As ecosystem engineers, beavers have a big impact on the habitats that they call home. This can often be a boon for fish and wildlife sharing this space, but a headache for people nearby. In Seattle and throughout the Puget Sound region, many beavers find homes in the urban and exurban waterways. Beavers Northwest Executive Director Elyssa Kerr will dive into beaver ecology and benefits as well as the challenges and opportunities for living with beavers in a landscape dominated by human infrastructure. Join us after the presentation for a 1 mile walk along the Yesler Swamp Boardwalk to look for beavers and beaver sign - binoculars are suggested if you have them! Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Elyssa Kerr. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_9f03ea1441ba. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Douglas Classroom at the Center for Urban Horticulture. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Union Bay Natural Area Volunteer Restoration Event (in-person)

Volunteer with UW Botanic Gardens! For anyone looking to get their hands dirty and gain some restoration experience, we will be removing blackberry in the Union Bay Natural Area. Please bring leather gloves if you have them and wear heavy-duty clothes, including appropriate footwear, to protect from thorns. All tools will be provided. Don't forget your water bottle! We will be meeting at the west entrance to the Douglas Research Conservatory before heading out to our work site. Registration REQUIRED. Use the UW Botanic Gardens volunteer registration portal and select "UBNA Restoration Volunteer" at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions feel free to contact Sloane Palmer, horticulturist at the Center for Urban Horticulture, at sapalmer@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: West Entrance to Douglas Research Conservatory, Center for Urban Horticulture. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Presenter: Sloane Palmer, horticulturist at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Contact Information: sapalmer@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://depts.washington.edu/uwbg/support/volunteerNew.php. Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit depts.washington.edu.

SEFS End of Year Awards

Come celebrate our award nominees and winners in the SEFS Courtyard. Food and drink provided. Contact: Ellen Adams. Accessibility Contact: sefsevents@uw.edu. Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

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

Location/Room: AND 22. Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Anderson Hall.

Outdoor Wellness Fridays with UW Botanic Gardens

Cost: $25 Advance registration required. Join Chloe Jane Lee, a certified forest therapy guide and yoga instructor, for a special time to get grounded, reset your nervous system, and reconnect to nature through movement and sound. Nature-Centered Breath Meditation Gentle Yoga Sound Bath Together we will explore gentle breath meditation and movement, then settle in for a restorative sound bath for complete relaxation. Reconnect to self and nature as you rest in the healing frequencies of crystal singing bowls, gong, chimes, and other vibrational instruments. No experience necessary, all are welcome to join for community, relaxation, and connection. What to bring: - mat and anything else to be comfortable laying on the ground (some mats will be provided in case you forget!) - water - layers and appropriate clothing for laying outdoors - a friend! Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Chloe Lee. Contact Information: hello@chloejanelee.com. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_fb94d715a5f3. Friday, May 31, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Washington Park Arboretum 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Botanical Watercolor: Pansy Practice

Cost: $45 Advance registration required Spring flowers are popping up and they can be a great muse to paint. In this beginner to intermediate level watercolor class students will learn techniques to produce realistic and accurate paintings of pansies. You’ll learn a wide variety of watercolor techniques and drawing skills to make your flowers come to life. A simple 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 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 Natural Science Illustration from The University of Washington. You can find her work at www.robinbundi.com and @robinbundiart. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Douglas Research Conservatory (DRC). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_17d86a52f5fe. Sunday, June 2, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Botanical Print-Making Card Workshop

Class supply fee brings total class cost to: $50 Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Come make your own unique art pieces through an exploration of mixed media printmaking! Explore the patterns and textures of plants through print-making processes. This class will invite you to use natural materials, like leaves and flowers, to create botanical prints from the plants around us. Dillyn Adamo is an educator who loves to explore creativity and art-making in interdisciplinary education. 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: dadamo@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_32ed4d9bc3e4. Sunday, June 2, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

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

Location/Room: AND 22. Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Anderson Hall.

Bird Talk: The Woodpeckers of Washington (online)

Cost: $25 Advance registration required.Considering that woodpeckers can slam their heads into solid wood up to 20 times a second with a force of some 1,200 g's, it's a wonder they have any brains to think with at all. Yet these highly specialized birds forage for food, find mates, raise their young, and delight us all with their antics. In this class, you will learn how they do it. Washington State is rich in woodpecker species: 13 different species fill niches from the lowlands to coniferous-clad foothills. Come let master birder Connie Sidles tell you about them all. Constance Sidles is a master birder and long-time member of Birds Connect Seattle where she has been on the Conservation Committee and Chair of the Publications Committee.  She has written four books about nature focusing on her favorite “backyard” Montlake Fill, otherwise known as the Union Bay Natural Area at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Her most recent book, Forty-Six Views of Montlake Fill includes poems and Sumi paintings about how… Event interval: Campus room: Online via Zoom. 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_8fb8658450f6. Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Online via Zoom. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Free 1st Thursday Public 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 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 depending on their capabilities.  If you have any specific requirements or mobility limitations we will do our best to accommodate them. UW Botanic Gardens is committed to enriching the lives of all community members with free public tours, But please note:  Public tours are for individual participants not large groups.  If you wish to have a group tour, please explore your options at…botanicgardens.uw.edu… 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 6, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Washington Park Arboretum Graham Visitors Center 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle. For more info visit botanicgardens.uw.edu.

SEFS Graduation Celebration

Sign in for students will be in the EARLY afternoon, so you will want to block the full afternoon. The tentative time frame is below, and is still subject to change: 12:30pm registration for graduating students at welcome desk for event / doors open for seating , 1:30 - 3:30pm event runs , 3:30pm reception in SEFS courtyard  We have not yet determined the number of guest tickets, but you will be able to request the maximum number and then additional tickets. Additional ticket requests will be completed if there is space available. All tickets to the celebration will be free. We are currently working on a save the date, and updating the website, so more information will follow. The University of Washington commencement will be the next day, June 8th. Contact: Liz Collier. Accessibility Contact: Liz Collier. Friday, June 7, 2024, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Kane Hall (room 130) - Ceremony SEFS Courtyard - Reception. For more info visit sefs.uw.edu.

Union Bay Natural Area Volunteer Restoration Event (in-person)

Volunteer with UW Botanic Gardens! For anyone looking to get their hands dirty and gain some restoration experience, we will be removing blackberry in the Union Bay Natural Area. Please bring leather gloves if you have them and wear heavy-duty clothes, including appropriate footwear, to protect from thorns. All tools will be provided. Don't forget your water bottle! We will be meeting at the west entrance to the Douglas Research Conservatory before heading out to our work site. Registration REQUIRED. Use the UW Botanic Gardens volunteer registration portal and select "UBNA Restoration Volunteer" at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions feel free to contact Sloane Palmer, horticulturist at the Center for Urban Horticulture, at sapalmer@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: West Entrance to Douglas Research Conservatory, Center for Urban Horticulture. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Presenter: Sloane Palmer, horticulturist at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Contact Information: sapalmer@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://depts.washington.edu/uwbg/support/volunteerNew.php. Friday, June 7, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit depts.washington.edu.

Union Bay Natural Area Volunteer Restoration Event (in-person)

Volunteer with UW Botanic Gardens! For anyone looking to get their hands dirty and gain some restoration experience, we will be removing blackberry in the Union Bay Natural Area. Please bring leather gloves if you have them and wear heavy-duty clothes, including appropriate footwear, to protect from thorns. All tools will be provided. Don't forget your water bottle! We will be meeting at the west entrance to the Douglas Research Conservatory before heading out to our work site. Registration REQUIRED. Use the UW Botanic Gardens volunteer registration portal and select "UBNA Restoration Volunteer" at the bottom of the page. If you have any questions feel free to contact Sloane Palmer, horticulturist at the Center for Urban Horticulture, at sapalmer@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: West Entrance to Douglas Research Conservatory, Center for Urban Horticulture. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Presenter: Sloane Palmer, horticulturist at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Contact Information: sapalmer@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://depts.washington.edu/uwbg/support/volunteerNew.php. Friday, June 7, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit depts.washington.edu.

Botanical Watercolor: Plein Air Plants

Cost: $45 Advance registration required 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 shelter. A simple 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 includes watercolor painting, drawing, and making her own watercolors from foraged materials. She has a BFA in Graphic De… 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_1223442afb8c. Saturday, June 8, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Springtime Botanical Collage - Art Workshop

Cut, tear, and paste layers of colorful papers to create original cards or small pieces to frame! Taking inspiration from the seasonal flora of the UW Botanic Gardens, you will learn to simplify the subject matter, create dynamic compositions, and discover techniques to take with you. Students of all artist levels welcomed! Additional class supply fee of $12.00 includes all materials, but students are welcome to bring in special collage papers to recycle into their pieces if desired. Class supply fee brings total class cost to: $57 Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Instructor Lisa Snow Lady has a BA in Art History and a BFA in Painting from the University of Washington, and a Certificate in Ornamental Horticulture from Edmonds College. Lisa is a member of the Northwest Collage Society. She loves to encourage students of all levels. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Lisa Lady. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_4ceb9a9a3521. Saturday, June 8, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Center for Urban Horticulture. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

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

Location/Room: AND 22. Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Accessibility Contact: Mary Keyes: mkeyes2@uw.edu. Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Anderson Hall.

Botanical Relief Block Printing (in-person)

Location: Douglas Headhouse, Center for Urban Horticulture 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! 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 incorporates natural pigments extracted… Event interval: Single day event. 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_ddcc0c423b8d. Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Watercoloring Urban Critters

Cost: $135 Advance registration required Class Dates: 5-8PM, Wednesdays 6/12/24-6/26/24 Come watercolor Seattle’s urban fauna! In this beginner to intermediate level class students will learn techniques to produce realistic and accurate paintings. In this class you’ll also gain the skills to paint fur, feathers, and skin. Students leave with finished watercolor pieces of urban animals and the confidence to paint other subject matter! A simple 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 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 Natural Science Illustration from The University of Washington. You can find her work at www.robinbundi.com a… Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Douglas Research Conservatory (DRC). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_d29e9b4af600. Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 5:00 PM – Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 8:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Embroider A Botanical Cyanotype!

Embroider your blue era. Cyanotyping is one of the earliest photographic processes that uses sunlight to capture an image and create a blue print. This concept inspired my Cyanotype Botanicals embroidery design. Even if it's not a sunny day, you can still enjoy a gorgeous blue botanical design. Join in creating a faux cyanotype! In this beginner friendly hand embroidery workshop with author and fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ you'll learn hand embroidery basics and get started creating a blue botanical design. This workshop will go over beginner embroidery basics and stitches such as the split back stitch, leaf stitch, detached chain stitch, and French knot. No prior embroidery experience is needed. All skill levels are welcome.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… 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_bcc9edca690e. Thursday, June 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Douglas Classroom, Center for Urban Horticulture. 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_0bee45ab2eed. Saturday, June 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Celebrate Summer with Cyanotypes!

Price: $30 + $12 Class Supply Fee  Cyanotypes, (AKA “sun prints”) are a perfect way to celebrate the peak of summer. This non-toxic, cameraless photographic process produces deep blue and white prints using UV light from the sun. All levels are welcome! Capture shadows, play with composition, and admire details of nature in this 2-hour workshop, starting with a brief introduction about the history of this 19th-century process. Attendees will be provided with photo-sensitive paper, plants from the UW Botanic Gardens and other organic materials to cast shadows, glass plates, and water baths to watch the cyanotypes develop before your eyes! Participants can also bring their own small objects (such as leaves, flowers, feathers, ribbons, or pieces of lace) to cast interesting shadows. Mercer Hanau will provide guidance about exposure times and guide you through the process of arranging and developing cyanotypes. Mercer Hanau (she/her) is an artist and designer who specializes in cyanotype, printmaking, and digit… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Mercer Hanau. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_9e7353277c5a. Sunday, June 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Meet Seattle’s Amphibians!

The Pacific Northwest has an amazing array of amphibians due to the high precipitation received. These fascinating animals can be bio-indicators of environmental health, including if there are invaders present: on the micro or macro scale. Can you tell a Northern Salamander from a Long-toed Salamander? Which features leave a wetland vulnerable to invasion from a giant from the east coast?  Join Jasmine Baker, Project Dragonfly graduate student, to learn more about these mucus-membrane skinned animals that are still found throughout the greater Seattle area, how Woodland Park Zoo is working with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to monitor their populations and how you can support amphibians in your neighborhood. Jasmine Baker, M. Ed, is a veteran middle school science teacher, who volunteers with Woodland Park Zoo's Amphibian Monitoring Project. Currently, Jasmine is completing her second Master's degree with Project Dragonfly through Miami University. She is passionate about connecting people to… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Douglas Research Conservatory (DRC). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Jasmine Baker. Contact Information: bakerj28@miamioh.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_e199c17bf9d6. Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Outdoor Wellness Fridays with UW Botanic Gardens

Cost: $25 Advance registration required. Join Chloe Jane Lee, a certified forest therapy guide and yoga instructor, for a special time to get grounded, reset your nervous system, and reconnect to nature through movement and sound. Nature-Centered Breath Meditation Gentle Yoga Sound Bath Together we will explore gentle breath meditation and movement, then settle in for a restorative sound bath for complete relaxation. Reconnect to self and nature as you rest in the healing frequencies of crystal singing bowls, gong, chimes, and other vibrational instruments. No experience necessary, all are welcome to join for community, relaxation, and connection. What to bring: - mat and anything else to be comfortable laying on the ground (some mats will be provided in case you forget!) - water - layers and appropriate clothing for laying outdoors - a friend! Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Chloe Lee. Contact Information: hello@chloejanelee.com. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_d4cd6991146d. Friday, June 28, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Washington Park Arboretum 2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Curator Tour: Hydrangeas in the Arboretum (in-person)

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 hydrangeas in the Washington Park Arboretum Cost: $25, pre-registration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis All times are Pacific Time. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urb. 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_74a38cbb11c9. Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Dr. E, Seattle, Washington 98112. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Free 2nd Thursday Public Tour (rescheduled from 7/4)

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.    For July we will explore our Pacific Connections Garden which features native plants from countries around the Pacific Rim in both display gardens and natural forests.   You can read more about this amazing area of our arboretum at: https://botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/gardens/pacific-connections-garden/ Please note that the Pacific Connections Garden is at the south end of the Washington Park Arboretum:   To join the walk, meet us at the south end of the Japanese Garden Parking Lot, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd East.  Docents will be there to greet and gather visitors and walk them up to the Pacific Connections Garden. 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 depending… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cmn23@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Age Range: Teens. Adults. Contact Information: Catherine Nelson at cmn23@uw.edu. Event sponsors: University of Washington Botanic Gardens. Thursday, July 11, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Washington Park Arbortum Pacific Connections Garden meet at the Japanese Garden Parking Lot, south end: 1075 Lake Washington Boulevard East.

Friends of Seattle Olmsted Parks Walking Tour: Washington Park Arboretum

Join the Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks at Washington Park Arboretum for walking tours of Seattle’s Olmsted Brothers parks and parkways this summer! The city first acquired Washington Park from the Puget Mill Company in 1900. By 1904, the city hired the Olmsted Brothers firm to prepare drawings for a roadway alignment through the park. Plans for how a “pleasure drive” would connect Lake Washington Boulevard to the university campus through Washington Park evolved quickly over the next several months. The Olmsted Brothers firm would not address Washington Park design again until the 1930’s, when James Dawson was hired to provide a master plan for creating an arboretum within the park. Features of the Olmsted Brothers’ plans that are most evident today include Lake Washington Boulevard, Azalea Way, the Stone Cottage and Stone Overlook, and the pond in the Japanese Garden. Price: $30 Finacial aid spots available; first come, first serve. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Sue Nicol. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_7532803d572a. Saturday, July 13, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Washington Park Arboretum (2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle) Graham Visitors Center and Washington Park Arboretum (2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle). For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.