WSG Seaweed Office Hours
Drop-in office hours for all your seaweed information needs!
How to participate: Zoom meeting link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96836051377?pwd=dGJWc0RuRm9ZTFArbzQ2aGFacWRBZz09 , Join at any point during the one-hour window (no RSVP required) , Attendees will be served in order of arrival , Please stay on mute until invited to speak , Initial conversations will be limited to 5 minutes until everyone’s had a chance to speak , All conversations should be considered public, and may be recorded.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96836051377?pwd=dGJWc0RuRm9ZTFArbzQ2aGFacWRBZz09. Accessibility Contact: Meg Chadsey, mchadsey@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Online.
Brockman Memorial Tree Tour - Free and Open to the Public
This tour is offered during the annual DAWG DAZE welcome week and is designed to show off some of the most iconic trees on campus to incoming students (although current students, staff, faculty, and community members are also more than welcome to attend). The tour will take place outdoors on the campus grounds, and will follow some of the route of the historic Brockman Memorial Tree Tour. At each stop, the guide will share ecological information, identification tips, and stories of how each tree specimen is connected to the campus, the world, and us as human beings!
Learn more on the Campus Tree Tours Website here.
Please dress for the weather, as this tour takes place outdoors rain or shine.
Contact: theodore.hoss@outlook.com. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Meet at the front entrance of the Husky Union Building - Please RSVP at the link in the tour description.
For more info visit ravensroots.org. Washington Native Trees Tour - Free and Open to the Public
This tour is offered during the annual DAWG DAZE welcome week and is designed to show off some of the most iconic trees on the UW campus to incoming students (although current students, staff, faculty, and community members are also more than welcome to attend). The tour will take place outdoors on the campus grounds, and will follow some of the route of the campus' Native Trees of Washington tour. At each stop, the guide will share how each of these native species is important to the ecosystems of Washington, identification tips, and stories of how each tree specimen is connected to us as human beings! Learn more on the Campus Tree Tours Website here.
Learn more on the Campus Tree Tours Website here.
Please dress for the weather, as this tour takes place outdoors rain or shine.
Contact: theodore.hoss@outlook.com. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Friday, September 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Meet at the front entrance (campus facing side) of the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture - Please RSVP at the link in the tour description.
For more info visit ravensroots.org. Arboretum Walking Tour
Class Cost: First Ticket $20; Additional Tickets $15 each
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis
REGISTER ONLINE
Arboretum walking 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.
This educational tour is tailored for an adult audience, although minors are welcome. We will cover history, botany, and plant collections at the Washington Park Arboretum, highlighting plants and gardens of seasonal interest.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Catherine Nelson. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_a975a119e176.
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Washington Park Arboretum.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Fishermen's Fall Festival
Fishermen’s Fall Festival is a free event organized by a group of people and organizations to raise money for Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial; a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential services to fishermen and their families while also honoring those lives lost at sea. An all-volunteer committee organizes this event that also educates the public about Fishermen’s Terminal and the North Pacific Fishing Fleet, and celebrates the commercial seafood industry at the heart of Seattle’s history. Attendees can expect a variety of fun and educational activities that bring to life the unique character of the historic Fishermen’s Terminal.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Jenna Keeton, keetonj@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119.
For more info visit fishermensfallfestival.godaddysites.com. Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Magical Mushroom Embroidery Basics (in-person)
Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required
REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Let’s stitch magical mushrooms! Learn to embroider a playful bunch of fungi in this embroidery workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two-hour, hands-on workshop covers a variety of beginner-friendly embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, back stitch, reverse chain stitch, long and short satin stitch, and French knot. Each attendee will receive a full kit that includes a wooden embroidery hoop, mushroom transfer designs, an embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, cream cotton fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions.
Melissa Galbraith is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ. She learned a love of hands-on crafting from her mother at an early age. After years in corporate communications and social media, Melissa re-found the joy of hand embroidery. She's now a full-time artist. Melissa designs hand embroidery kits, teaches…
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_0ccb6db03e1e.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. IT’S NOT JUST THE RAIN: What Causes Drought in Washington and How You Can Get Involved
Speakers: Karin Bumbaco, Deputy State Climatologist at the Washington State Climate Office (WASCO), and Jacob Genuise, Engagement Climatologist at WASCO
About:
Washington is experiencing multi-year drought conditions that continue to impact water supplies, agriculture, fish and wildlife, and communities across the state. Join us for an informative webinar on the different ways drought can develop in WA, how the physical drivers of drought are changing due to climate change, and what individuals, communities, and decision-makers can do to prepare for the future. Our presenters will also discuss this year’s drought and discuss upcoming opportunities to help improve statewide monitoring and response efforts. We will also examine the influence of El Niño on regional climate, helping participants better understand what to expect in the months ahead. This webinar will provide practical insights and actionable ways to stay informed and engaged.
Karin Bumbaco is the Deputy State Climatologist at the Washington…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cig@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Online (Zoom).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Fall Colors Tree Tour - Free and Open to the Public
This tour, offered once a year, is your chance to see the most colorful trees on campus, and hear the reasons for the bright showy fall display! The tour will take place outdoors on the campus grounds, and we will be walking about a half mile with stops at different trees along the way. At each stop, we will take a moment to appreciate the color, and the natural history of each Autumn gem.
Learn more on the Campus Tree Tours Website here.
Please dress for the weather, as this tour takes place outdoors rain or shine.
Contact: theodore.hoss@outlook.com. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Meet at Drumheller Fountain on the University of Washington Seattle Campus.
- Please RSVP at the link in the tour description.
For more info visit ravensroots.org. Arboretum Walking Tour
Class Cost: First Ticket $20; Additional Tickets $15 each
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis
REGISTER ONLINE
Arboretum walking 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.
This educational tour is tailored for an adult audience, although minors are welcome. We will cover history, botany, and plant collections at the Washington Park Arboretum, highlighting plants and gardens of seasonal interest.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Catherine Nelson. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_88f217db52cd.
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Washington Park Arboretum.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Climate in Washington Webinar
The Washington Center for Technical Development invited the Washington State Climate Office to give an overview of past observed and future projected changes in Washington’s climate, as well as an overview of ENSO (El Niño / Southern Oscillation). Topics will include climate change’s impact on various climate hazards as well as the human and ecosystem impacts of these changes.
Questions? Email training@wactd.org or khills@scc.wa.gov.
Please register using the link below.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cig@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Online (Zoom).
For more info visit us06web.zoom.us. Forest Bathing (in-person)
Cost: $25 for first registration, $15 for each additional ticket
Advance registration required.
financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE
Join the Seattle 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…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Washington Park Arboretum (LNDMK-8). Accessibility Contact: adulted@seattlebg.org. Presenter: Cascadia Forest Therapy. Contact Information: adulted@seattlebg.org. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_7c5a3ae9fab3.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Watercolor Fall Botanicals (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 four consecutive Saturdays: October 17th, October 24th, October 31st, & November 7th, each session running from 10:00am-12:30pm
Come watercolor quintessential fall botanicals! In this 4-part class, students will learn and develop the basics of botanical watercolor painting. Students will learn how to create a harmonious color palette, techniques that produce realistic and accurate paintings, an understanding of how light reveals form, and how to improve their observational and visual interpretation skills. Working from both photographic references and live specimens, students will study the unique forms, textures, and colors of seasonal botanical subjects. Upon completion of the class, students will leave with finished watercolor paintings of mushrooms, leaves, seed pods, and fruit specimens, as well as the confidence to paint other subject…
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_47f357755c19.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. UW Earth and Space Sciences Open House
Along with the UW Undergraduate Geology Club, and Graduate Student led Rockin' Out Earth Science Outreach group, the Department of Earth and Space Sciences is hosting our 3rd annual Open House! The Open House offers a free and family-friendly afternoon of hands-on learning to celebrate the earth sciences. Parking is free on the Seattle Campus on Saturday after 12 p.m.
What types of booths will be at the ESS Open House?Make a rock pet with paint and googly eyes and take it home, Look at rock, mineral and fossil specimens from the Burke Museum, Build your own icy alien world, How do different rocks look under a microscope? Learn how to split big rocks with a hammer, Explore the habitats of different worlds, Look at the sun's surface through a telescope, Upon arrival, please check in at our information table in the Johnson Hall North lobby (doors facing the Red Square and parking garage). There will be signs to follow.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Johnson Hall (JHN). Accessibility Contact: Summer Caton, sacaton@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: students, faculty, staff, public, K-12.
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Doug Walker Reception & Lecture
Join UW College of the Environment for the 2026 Doug Walker Reception & Lecture, featuring Phil Levin, professor and director of the UW School of Marine and Environmental Affairs and director of The Nature Record.
Ticket price includes access to our special pre-reception designed to spark meaningful connections across Seattle’s vibrant sustainability and environmental science community. Enjoy beer, wine, and small bites before the lecture. First come, first served.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://events.uw.edu/event/DougWalkerLecture2026/summary. Accessibility Contact: mcatal@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
Town Hall, Seattle- The Forum (Entrance off Seneca).
For more info visit events.uw.edu. Arboretum Walking Tour
Class Cost: First Ticket $20; Additional Tickets $15 each
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis
REGISTER ONLINE
Arboretum walking 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.
This educational tour is tailored for an adult audience, although minors are welcome. We will cover history, botany, and plant collections at the Washington Park Arboretum, highlighting plants and gardens of seasonal interest.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Catherine Nelson. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_73863089eea3.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Washington Park Arboretum.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Boo-tanical 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! Find some inspiration from the season and make some botanical-themed Halloween cards for your family and friends.
All necessary supplies provided
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…
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_1639dcb823cb.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. WSG Seaweed Office Hours
Drop-in office hours for all your seaweed information needs!
How to participate: Zoom meeting link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96836051377?pwd=dGJWc0RuRm9ZTFArbzQ2aGFacWRBZz09 , Join at any point during the one-hour window (no RSVP required) , Attendees will be served in order of arrival , Please stay on mute until invited to speak , Initial conversations will be limited to 5 minutes until everyone’s had a chance to speak , All conversations should be considered public, and may be recorded.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96836051377?pwd=dGJWc0RuRm9ZTFArbzQ2aGFacWRBZz09. Accessibility Contact: Meg Chadsey, mchadsey@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Online.
Cemetery Lichens
Cost: $45, pre-registration required
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE
Ghosts and Goblins in a cemetery for Hallowe'en? Why not consider lichens as an alternative? Lichens are friendly and interesting organisms that love to grow on headstones and old trees. They are harmless to your plants and add aesthetic value to trees and shrubs. We can actually use them as indicators of air pollution!
Cemeteries can take on new meaning as a fun place to observe a symbiotic organism made up of 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.
Instructor Katherine Glew, Ph.D. is Curatorial Associate of Lichens at the University of Washington Herbarium, Burke Museum. She manages historic collections and processes lichens from the Pacific Northwest and Russian Far East. In addition to assisting with lichen curation, her research interests include alpine…
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_1e81037bc512.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
700 W Raye St. Seattle, WA 98119.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Windowsill Carnivorous Bogs
Class Cost: $43
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE
Come learn how to make a miniature bog where carnivorous plants can thrive in this wet environment. We will be getting muddy and messy while we make some swampy plant arrangements. This class is for all levels of plant experience! Carnivorous plants are relatively easy to care for with the right light and lots of water. The class will also include instruction on care of bogs over time so you can watch your bogs grow and thrive! All ages welcome. Class fee covers all necessary supplies.
This in-person class will be delivered at the Center for Urban Horticulture.
Adelaide Nitroy, founder and owner of Fancy Plants, opened her business in 2022 with the hope of creating a safe and inclusive environment for people to learn plants and begin their plant journey. Her background in biology and plant science gives a unique perspective to provide scientific understanding of how plants have evolved, how plants work at a…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: adulted@seattlebg.org. Presenter: Adelaide Nitroy, Founder & Owner of Fancy Plants Seattle. Contact Information: adulted@seattlebg.org. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_e120327a3d5e.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Center for Urban Horticulture.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Oregon-Washington Water Year 2026 Recap and 2027 Outlook Meeting
We are pleased to announce the 20th annual Oregon-Washington Water Year 2026 Recap and 2027 Outlook Meeting will be held as two virtual morning meetings on Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3. There is no cost to attend but you are required to register.
The goal of this meeting is to share and gather information regarding climate impacts of the 2026 water year. We encourage participation from a wide range of sectors including utilities, agriculture and forestry. A detailed agenda will be available soon.
An end-of-water year survey will be available soon for participants (and others) to record impacts and actions taken to minimize those impacts, which will also be discussed during the workshop. Both the survey and the workshop will help inform an annual PNW Water Year Impacts Assessment.
Learn more about the water year meeting on the Climate Impacts Group website.
Event details:
Monday, November 2, 2026: 9 am-12:30 pm virtually on Zoom.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: 9 am-12:15 pm virtually on Zoom.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: cig@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Online (Zoom).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Oregon-Washington Water Year 2026 Recap and 2027 Outlook Meeting
We are pleased to announce the 20th annual Oregon-Washington Water Year 2026 Recap and 2027 Outlook Meeting will be held as two virtual morning meetings on Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3. There is no cost to attend but you are required to register.
The goal of this meeting is to share and gather information regarding climate impacts of the 2026 water year. We encourage participation from a wide range of sectors including utilities, agriculture and forestry. A detailed agenda will be available soon.
An end-of-water year survey will be available soon for participants (and others) to record impacts and actions taken to minimize those impacts, which will also be discussed during the workshop. Both the survey and the workshop will help inform an annual PNW Water Year Impacts Assessment.
Learn more about the water year meeting on the Climate Impacts Group website.
Event details:
Monday, November 2, 2026: 9 am-12:30 pm virtually on Zoom.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: 9 am-12:15 pm virtually on Zoom.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Accessibility Contact: cig@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Online (Zoom).
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. UW Environment Mixer at 2026 Family Weekend (invitation only)
Come hang out with the College of the Environment community! Enjoy light refreshments, meet fellow students, advisors, parents, faculty, and make some new connections. Then grab a map and keep exploring with a self-guided tour of College facilities.
Schedule:Mixer 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm, After 5:00 pm- Self-guided tour, Register on the Parent Weekend website.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Anderson Hall (AND). Campus room: Forest Club Room (2nd Floor). Accessibility Contact: mcatal@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Arboretum Walking Tour
Class Cost: First Ticket $20; Additional Tickets $15 each
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis
REGISTER ONLINE
Arboretum walking 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.
This educational tour is tailored for an adult audience, although minors are welcome. We will cover history, botany, and plant collections at the Washington Park Arboretum, highlighting plants and gardens of seasonal interest.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Catherine Nelson. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_135a22c0c463.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Washington Park Arboretum.
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.
financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE
Join the Seattle 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…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Washington Park Arboretum (LNDMK-8). Accessibility Contact: adulted@seattlebg.org. Presenter: Cascadia Forest Therapy. Contact Information: adulted@seattlebg.org. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_96962eef8d4f.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Arboretum Lichens (in-person)
Cost: $45
Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. REGISTER ONLINE
Looking for a winter activity for those short days in Seattle? Come learn more about lichens! They 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.
Instructor Katherine Glew, Ph.D. is Curatorial Associate of Lichens at the University of Washington Herbarium, Burke Museum. She manages historic collections and processes lichens from the Pacific Northwest and Russian Far East. In addition to assisting with lichen curation, her research interests include alpine lichen community structure on Mount Rainier, Olympic National Park, North Cascades and lichens found on the…
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. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_67922cc3cbb7.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Washington Park Arboretum.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Evergreen Ecology Tree Tour - Free and Open to the Public
Come November, it is always abundantly clear why Washington is called the "Evergreen State." Many of the deciduous trees have shed their leaves, but there are still many marvelous specimens with a full compliment of foliage! Come learn about why some trees keep their leaves year-round, and what challenges and advantages this growth strategy presents. The tour will take place outdoors on the campus grounds, and will follow some of the route of the campus' Brockman Memorial tree tour.
Learn more on the Campus Tree Tours Website here.
Please dress for the weather, as this tour takes place outdoors rain or shine.
Contact: theodore.hoss@outlook.com. Accessibility Contact: sefsmain@uw.edu.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Meet at the Bus Shelter just west of Anderson Hall on Stevens Way.
- Please RSVP at the link in the tour description.
For more info visit ravensroots.org. WSG Seaweed Office Hours
Drop-in office hours for all your seaweed information needs!
How to participate: Zoom meeting link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96836051377?pwd=dGJWc0RuRm9ZTFArbzQ2aGFacWRBZz09 , Join at any point during the one-hour window (no RSVP required) , Attendees will be served in order of arrival , Please stay on mute until invited to speak , Initial conversations will be limited to 5 minutes until everyone’s had a chance to speak , All conversations should be considered public, and may be recorded.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96836051377?pwd=dGJWc0RuRm9ZTFArbzQ2aGFacWRBZz09. Accessibility Contact: Meg Chadsey, mchadsey@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM.
Online.
2026 International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) - Day 1
In collaboration with our partners in other regions, we invite you to register for the 2026 International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC)!
This year’s theme is, “Redefining invasive species management in a changing world.” This conference is VIRTUAL allowing for more international attendance while reducing our carbon footprint.
This FREE conference will be held online, December 1 and 2, from 10am–2pm PST / 11am–3pm MST. Sessions will include the following topics at the intersection of climate change and invasive species:Marine ecosystems, Food security, Extreme events, Lessons from management, Disease/One Health, Please click on the link below to register for both days of this event (a single registration link will be used for the duration of the event).
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Northwest RISCC <nw_riscc@u.washington.edu>. Event Types: Conferences.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Online (Zoom).
For more info visit naisma.org. 2026 International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC) - Day 2
In collaboration with our partners in other regions, we invite you to register for the 2026 International Invasive Species and Climate Change Conference (IISCCC)!
This year’s theme is, “Redefining invasive species management in a changing world.” This conference is VIRTUAL allowing for more international attendance while reducing our carbon footprint.
This FREE conference will be held online, December 1 and 2, from 10am–2pm PST / 11am–3pm MST. Sessions will include the following topics at the intersection of climate change and invasive species:Marine ecosystems, Food security, Extreme events, Lessons from management, Disease/One Health, Please click on the link below to register for both days of this event (a single registration link will be used for the duration of the event).
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Northwest RISCC <nw_riscc@u.washington.edu>. Event Types: Conferences.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Online (Zoom).
For more info visit naisma.org. Botanical Print-Making Holiday Card Workshop
Cost: $45
Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. REGISTER ONLINE
Come make your own unique holiday cards and gift tags 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 fallen leaves & conifer needles, to create one-of-a-kind holiday cards to give to your loved ones this holiday season. All class supplies are provided.
Instructor Dillyn Adamo is a print-maker and arts educator in Skagit County, WA. Currently she works as the Learning & Engagement Coordinator at the Museum of Northwest Art, where she creates arts experiences for visitors of all ages. She has a passion for both biology and fine arts, and uses print-making as a way to explore both of these interests.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Douglas Research Conservatory (DRC). Accessibility Contact: adulted@seattlebg.org. Presenter: Dillyn Adamo. Contact Information: adulted@seattlebg.org. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_147b43b04766.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. UW Environment Community Reception at AGU2026 in San Francisco
A casual community gathering featuring select California wines, small plant-based bites, and good company.
Hosted by UW College of the Environment Dean, Joel Thornton
Marriott Marquis, 780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, 4th Floor- Pacific Room G&H, American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting website.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://forms.gle/RWibyJieNSS1sBj18. Accessibility Contact: mcatal@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit forms.gle. Pressed Flower Keepsakes (in-person)
Cost: $55
Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. REGISTER ONLINE
Join local botanical artist and small business owner Meg Brown of Acorn Flower Press (@acorn_flowerpress) to design your very own pressed flower keepsake! You’ll get to use locally sourced flowers, petals, leaves, and other greenery from around the Greater Seattle area that have been dried and pressed along with your very own keepsake to give as a gift for a special occasion or to keep for yourself to treasure for a lifetime. You will need to bring one “flat” keepsake item 5x7 or smaller (think photo, invitation, poem, letter, etc.), but all other necessary supplies will be provided.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: adulted@seattlebg.org. Presenter: Megan Brown. Contact Information: adulted@seattlebg.org. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_6045a8d92b57.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Center for Urban Horticulture.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Closed Glass Terrarium Workshop
Class Cost: $35
Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE
Join us for a fun, hands-on terrarium workshop—no experience needed! We'll provide everything you need: a glass vessel, plants, substrate, tools, and even tiny springtails to keep your ecosystem healthy. Create your own thriving miniature garden and learn as you go. This all-ages workshop is great for curious minds, though a bit of patience and hand dexterity will go a long way. Come craft your very own living world in a jar! Class fee covers all necessary supplies.
This in-person class will be delivered at the Center for Urban Horticulture.
Adelaide Nitroy, founder and owner of Fancy Plants, opened her business in 2022 with the hope of creating a safe and inclusive environment for people to learn plants and begin their plant journey. Her background in biology and plant science gives a unique perspective to provide scientific understanding of how plants have evolved, how plants work at a biological level,…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: adulted@seattlebg.org. Presenter: Adelaide Nitroy, Founder & Owner of Fancy Plants Seattle. Contact Information: adulted@seattlebg.org. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_771a70ce1321.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Center for Urban Horticulture, Douglas Research Conservatory.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Winter Botanical Embroidery Basics (in-person)
Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required
REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Let's stitch some winter greenery! Learn a new skill or brush up on an old one with local fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. We’ll cover embroidery basics like the satin stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, French knot, lazy daisy stitch while stitching winter plants in this hands-on, two-hour workshop. Each attendee will receive a workshop kit that includes an embroidery hoop, assorted full skeins of DMC embroidery thread, cotton fabric, winter botanical transfer designs, an embroidery needle, felt, a sawtooth hook, and printed instructions. Whether you're an embroidery newbie or a stitching pro, you're sure to learn new stitches, techniques, and tips!
Melissa Galbraith is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ. She learned a love of hands-on crafting from her mother at an early age. After years in corporate communications and social media, Melissa re-found the joy of…
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_043d8abb59a7.
Sunday, December 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.