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UW Environment Spring Celebration & College Awards Ceremony

Celebrate the end of the year with us at Spring Celebration & College Awards 2026! Enjoy desserts, non‑alcoholic drinks and time for relaxed socializing as we honor this year's awardees. This year games are back, so bring your competitive spirit. All faculty, staff, students, postdocs and their guests are welcome. No RSVP needed. . Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Fishery Sciences Building First Floor, Lobby. For more info visit events.uw.edu.

AI Community of Practice weekly gathering

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected. Our objectives: * Encourage knowledge sharing and education * Enable collaboration and networking * Share innovation and research * Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI * Community engagement and outreach Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

ATMOS PhD Defense

Speaker: Becca Cleveland Stout, UW Atmospheric and Climate Science Title: Energetic and paleoclimatic constraints on spatial patterns of climate variability Host: Professor Kyle Armour, karmour@uw.edu Abstract: Recent work has shown that the zonal-mean equilibrium temperature and hydrologic response to CO2 forcing is well-predicted by downgradient transport of near-surface moist static energy, modulated by radiative feedbacks. Here, we investigate whether these energetic constraints also govern the magnitude and spatial structure of climate variability. We perform a suite of idealized aquaplanet simulations with surface-heat flux forcing applied to an atmosphere coupled to a slab ocean. We apply: (1) step-change forcing, which probes the equilibrium response of the system, and (2) stochastic forcing, which probes the transient response. This framework allows us to examine energy-budget closure across frequencies in a clean setup with full atmospheric physics. We first interpret the global-mean response… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Atmospheric Sciences-Geophysics Building (ATG). Campus room: ATG 310. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science https://atmos.uw.edu atmadmin@uw.edu. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM. For more info visit atmos.uw.edu.

ATMOS Industry Seminar

Speaker: Patrick Murphy (Wildfire Meteorologist at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance), Daniel Lloveras (Meteorological Research Scientist at Science Applications Intl. Corp.), Grant Gutierrez (Head of Community Impacts at Carbon Direct) Title: Climate Risk, Resilience, and Industry Innovation Host: Grad Students Alton Daley, Angel Chui, Chad Small The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition contact Atmospheric and Climate Science, 206-543-4250, atmadmin@uw.edu, at least five days before the event. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Atmospheric Sciences-Geophysics Building (ATG). Campus room: ATG 310. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science https://atmos.uw.edu atmadmin@uw.edu. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. For more info visit atmos.uw.edu.

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

Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Want to create an embroidered photo frame keepsake? Create a personalized hand stitched frame to remember a special memory, location, event, and more. This two-hour hands-on class with Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ will get you started with hand embroidering a photo frame. Each person will be able to choose from a variety of nature inspired patterns and thread colors to create a personalized project. Class will cover hand embroidery stitches such as the satin stitch, split back stitch, stem stitch, and French knot.Melissa Galbraith is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ. She was born and raised in the desert of Washington state where her mother instilled a love of making things by hand at an early age. Melissa shares her love of nature through whimsical and modern hand embroidery kits, workshops, and her books: 3D Botanical Embroidery & Stumpwork, DIY Embroidered Shoes, and … Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Melissa Galbraith. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_f0e636fff384. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

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, May 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. Online.

SMEA Departmental Speaker Series - Kevin Grant, Superintendent Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, OCNMS – Management Roles in Balancing or Making Tradeoffs Between Conservation Objectives and Use Objectives

The SMEA Speakers Series is designed as a departmental seminar to provide diverse interdisciplinary perspectives in environmental science and policy by a series of guest speakers. Talks are attended by SMEA students, faculty, staff, and other interested members of the UW community. They are also advertised and open to the public. Public participates may register with SMEA assistant to access talks by Zoom – email smeast@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Marine Studies Building (MAR). Campus room: Room 268. Accessibility Contact: smeast@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Thursday, May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:50 PM.

ESS Colloquium: Philipp Ruprecht (University of Nevada, Reno) "A unique magmatic system and its evolving landscape during volcanic unrest – Cordon Caulle, Chile"

Keywords: Volcanic and surface hazards, multi-disciplinary data integration, rhyolitic eruptions Abstract: Few volcanic centers are affected by linked hazards and are as volcanically active as the Puyehue-Cordón Caulle volcanic complex: Three large rhyolitic eruptions in the last 100 years, past volcanic activity that was trigger by a megathrust earthquake, an active magmatic system that extends over more than 100 km2 with inflation rates on the order of centimeter to decimeter year, and an over-steepened and out of equilibrium landscape because of a recent shallow magma intrusion and voluminous tephra deposition are goalposts of this volcanic system. In this seminar, I will focus primarily on 2011-12 rhyolitic explosive and effusive eruption that was recorded in unprecedented detail. During the transition from explosive to effusive volcanism a shallow intrusion formed. It displaced the thick pumice fall deposits that are now faulted and folded and that provide numerous pathways for meteoric water to… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Johnson Hall (JHN). Campus room: JHN 075. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office, dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Thursday, May 28, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Sea Change Within Us: Presented by Karin Stevens Dance

Sea Change Within Us, a recreated 2019 project by Karin Stevens Dance, is a sixty-minute performance that addresses local Washington state water issues and the consequences of climate change, using the voices of real people we interviewed, combined with moving rigid structures of water images by dancing human bodies. Eight dancers move four large panels into dynamic configurations to explore themes such as rivers and dams, endangered wild Pacific salmon and Southern Resident Orca, melting ice, sea-level rise, flooding, migration, injustices to Indigenous fishing rights, divisive politics, and the complexities of human dis/re/connection. Amid these turbulent thematic layers, grief is embodied in the “Rivers, Dams, Salmon, Orca” section through the actual cries of mother orca Tahlequah. A call to collective awareness emerges in the section “Descending Pressure,” echoing the repeated phrase of a climate activist-artist: “Our bodies are a source of wisdom.” Learn more about the program here: https://www.karinst… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gould Hall (GLD). Accessibility Contact: EarthLab | earthlab@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: Washington Sea Grant EarthLab Karin Stevens Dance Funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) The performance space was donated by the College of Built Environments. Thursday, May 28, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

College of the Environment Community-Engaged Research Symposium

Join UW colleagues in a showcase of community-engaged research featuring applied knowledge partnerships in various contexts. Lightning talks will show the breadth and depth of this research across the College of the Environment. Participatory break-out sessions will foster new collaborations and dialogue on best practices. Save the date! Lunch will be provided. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: seagrant@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Washington Sea Grant EarthLab Climate Impacts Group. Friday, May 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Husky Union Building (HUB 145).

SAFS Quantitative Seminar

SAFS hosts weekly lunch-time seminars, where students and faculty share findings from their current research. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Fishery Sciences (FSH). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/96717268248. Accessibility Contact: adillon5@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Friday, May 29, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

ATMOS 520 Atmospheric and Climate Science Colloquium

Speaker: Assistant Professor Hannah M. Horowitz, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Title: Atmospheric Chemistry and Pollution Feedbacks of Climate Intervention: Insights from Atmospheric Methane Removal and Marine Cloud Brightening. Host: Professor Cecilia Bitz, bitz@uw.eduThe University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition, contact Atmospheric and Climate Science, 206-543-4250, atmadmin@uw.edu, at least five days before the event. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Johnson Hall (JHN). Campus room: JHN 075. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Academics. Event sponsors: Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science https://atmos.uw.edu atmadmin@uw.edu. Friday, May 29, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM. For more info visit atmos.uw.edu.

Grow a Cut Flower Garden at Home (in-person)

Cost: $45 Advance registration required Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Enjoy homegrown blooms from your backyard to spread throughout your home and share with friends and family! In this class, you will be guided through planning a cut garden space, starting seeds at home, harvesting flowers and foliage, and the basics of arranging. Instructor Sarah Nayani runs Grow Girl Seattle, a seasonal flower growing and arranging studio, and chats with other flower growers and florists on her podcast, Flower Friends. Each year she grows thousands of flower and foliage stems in her small home garden, and designs textural and fragrant bouquets and arrangements for clients. She loves learning from the garden and continues to be amazed by the jaw-dropping beauty that the tiniest of seeds can bloom into. This in-person class will be held at the Center for Urban Horticulture. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Sarah Nayani. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_f280261c9cfd. Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

ATMOS 523 Seminar in Atmospheric Physics & Chemistry

Speaker: Dr. Chidong Zhang, NOAA/PMEL Title: TBD Host: Professor Qiang Fu, qfu@uw.edu The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition contact Atmospheric and Climate Science, 206-543-4250, atmadmin@uw.edu, at least five days before the event. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Atmospheric Sciences-Geophysics Building (ATG). Campus room: ATG 310. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science https://atmos.uw.edu atmadmin@uw.edu. Monday, June 1, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM. For more info visit atmos.uw.edu.

MAXIMIZING SNOW STORAGE THROUGH FIRE-RESILIENT FOREST TREATMENTS: An example of climate adaptive management from the Eastern Cascades, WA, USA

In degraded landscapes, supporting climate adaptation for aquatic species and their habitats will require deploying diverse management actions in order to reduce the amplification effects of climate change. In the upper watersheds of the Eastern Cascade Mountains, wildfire suppression has increased forest density, drought susceptibility, and high severity burns. The area’s rivers are also drought vulnerable, with 75% of surface flow dependent upon snowpack. We asked whether forest thinning techniques designed to support wildfire resilience also confer hydrologic resilience through forest-snow processes, and implemented a gradient of forest thinning treatments across which we tracked snowpack response. In thinning treatments, we observed a 30% increase in snowpack storage on north-facing slopes, and a 16% increase in snowpack storage on south-facing slopes, thus indicating that wildfire treatments also support hydrologic processes. Part of the Climate Impacts Group "Our Climate Future" webinar series. Feat… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: cig@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Online (Zoom). For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Nature and Health Community Dinner with Dr. Sabine Thomas

Nature and Health Community Dinners welcome anyone with a curiosity about expanding access to green space to support health and well-being, environmental and health equity, people-nature reciprocity, and climate change resilience. Students, professionals, and community members from many different disciplines come together to explore new ideas, discuss policies and programs, and strengthen partnerships in the field of nature and health. Our June 2 dinner features a speed talk from Dr. Sabine Thomas. Sabine is a naturopathic doctor and is co-owner of JSOL STUDIOS LLC, a family-wellness centered and nature-embodied organization dedicated to nurturing thriving ecosystems within families and organizations. Nature and Health Community Dinners include: A plant-based dinner , Drinks , Networking , Short talks from a wide variety of professionals, including researchers, community leaders, policy-makers, program managers, etc. Register by May 27. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: natureandhealth@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Lectures/Seminars. Special Events. Event sponsors: REI Cooperative Action Fund. Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit events.uw.edu.

The Eagles of Washington (Online)

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

AI Community of Practice weekly gathering

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected. Our objectives: * Encourage knowledge sharing and education * Enable collaboration and networking * Share innovation and research * Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI * Community engagement and outreach Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

ATMOS PhD Defense

Speaker: Nathaniel Cresswell-Clay, UW Atmospheric and Climate Science Title: Earth System Modelling with Coupled Convolutional Neural Networks Host: Professor Dale Durran, drdee@uw.edu Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98873978675, Abstract: This dissertation advances the application of deep learning to Earth system modelling. We introduce DLESyM (Deep Learning Earth SYstem Model), a fully data-driven coupled atmosphere-ocean model that sustains stable, physically coherent simulations over millennial timescales without appreciable drift. Despite using a parsimonious set of prognostic variables, free-running DLESyM simulations reproduce a wide range of observed climate phenomena — including atmospheric blocking, annular modes, and El Niño–Southern Oscillation — with accuracy comparable to leading CMIP6 models at a fraction of their computational cost. We further document DLESyM's contribution to the inaugural AI Model Intercomparison Project (AIMIP). Finally, we discuss a novel data-driven land and… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Atmospheric Sciences-Geophysics Building (ATG). Campus room: ATG 310. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science https://atmos.uw.edu atmadmin@uw.edu. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM. For more info visit atmos.uw.edu.

ESS Colloquium: Scott Montgomery (UW Jackson School of International Studies) "TBD"

Keywords: TBD Abstract: TBD. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Johnson Hall (JHN). Campus room: JHN 075. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office, dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Thursday, June 4, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

SAFS Quantitative Seminar

ATMOS PhD Defense

Speaker: Zachary Espinosa, UW Atmospheric and Climate Science Title: Disentangling the predictability, drivers, and implications of observed changes in the Southern Hemisphere Host: Professor Cecilia Bitz, bitz@uw.edu The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition, contact Atmospheric and Climate Science, 206-543-4250, atmadmin@uw.edu, at least five days before the event. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Johnson Hall (JHN). Campus room: JHN 075. Accessibility Contact: atmadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Academics. Event sponsors: Department of Atmospheric and Climate Science https://atmos.uw.edu atmadmin@uw.edu. Friday, June 5, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:50 PM. For more info visit atmos.uw.edu.

AI Community of Practice weekly gathering

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected. Our objectives: * Encourage knowledge sharing and education * Enable collaboration and networking * Share innovation and research * Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI * Community engagement and outreach Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified. Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

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

Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Calling all cactus lovers! Learn beginner and advanced embroidery in this cactus-inspired workshop with fiber artist Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ. This two-hour, hands-on workshop covers a variety of beginner-friendly embroidery stitches including the back stitch, reverse chain stitch, couching, needle weaving, and more! Each attendee will receive a full kit. Kits include: a wooden embroidery hoop, cactus transfer designs, embroidery needle, full skeins of embroidery thread, a surprise pattern fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions.Melissa Galbraith is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ. She was born and raised in the desert of Washington state where her mother instilled a love of making things by hand at an early age. Melissa shares her love of nature through whimsical and modern hand embroidery kits, workshops, and her books: 3D Botanical Embroidery &… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Melissa Galbraith. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_afa643469ec1. Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

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

Cost: $45 Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-serve basis, REGISTER ONLINE Participate in this 'weed walk' and learn how to identify and gather some of the most common edible weeds and wild foods available in your garden and in other disturbed areas. Many gardeners are already recognizing many of the benefits of these 'interlopers.' However, when it comes to serving them up in the kitchen, few of us have learned to take full advantage of these labor-free gifts. This hands-on workshop at Discovery Park includes discussion on gathering ethics, local rules and regulations, safety, and general information about how to cook with weeds. Attendees receive a handy take-home flier with field identification information and cooking tips. Instructor Melany Vorass Herrera studied ethnobotany at Evergreen State College and holds a degree in environmental policy. For well over 20 years, her public policy work focused on such subjects as stormwater, hazardous waste, solid waste, environmental cleanup and… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Melany Vorass Herrera. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_3e940beb422a. Saturday, June 13, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Discovery Park, North Parking Lot. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

AI Community of Practice weekly gathering

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected. Our objectives: * Encourage knowledge sharing and education * Enable collaboration and networking * Share innovation and research * Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI * Community engagement and outreach Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified. Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Gardening with the Seasons: Summer (online)

Cost: $25 Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Summer brings an abundance of growth and blooms...and sometimes garden problems. Managing weeds and irrigation are prime targets for attention at this time of year. Time-saving tips for proactive garden care will help gardeners have more time to enjoy their gardens. Key topics will include care of seasonal containers, watering practices, potential weed and pest problems to be aware of, and specialized pruning practices for the season. About this series: Plants and gardens don't live by the written calendar, but by the seasonal cycles and cues of changes in daylight, temperature, and moisture. When gardeners become acquainted with the seasonal rhythms and life cycles in the garden, and learn to work in sync with nature, caring for the garden becomes more of a process and less of a battle with potential garden enemies. This series will help beginning and seasoned gardeners learn how to capitalize on optimal timing and… 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_d229820c1cca. Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Online via Zoom. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Gardening with the Seasons: Summer (in-person)

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

Forest Bathing (in-person)

Cost: $25 for first registration, $15 for each additional ticket Advance registration required. REGISTER ONLINE Join UW Botanic Gardens and Cascadia Forest Therapy for a unique forest bathing opportunity in the Washington Park Arboretum. Forest bathing (or shinrin-yoku) has been popular in Japan for decades and is gaining momentum in the US. The practice encourages you to move in nature at a slower pace and take in the atmosphere around you. Multiple scientific studies have shown that the practice lowers stress and blood pressure levels, while increasing immune system functioning, making you more resilient to diseases and illness. During this class the guide, in partnership with the forest, will offer an evolving series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down and open their senses. The opening of one’s senses encourages mindfulness, which readies the heart and mind to be fully present in the natural world. Come discover the medicine of being in the forest. Accessibility: These sessions are… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Washington Park Arboretum (LNDMK-8). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Cascadia Forest Therapy. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_796ca173cc21. Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

AI Community of Practice weekly gathering

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected. Our objectives: * Encourage knowledge sharing and education * Enable collaboration and networking * Share innovation and research * Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI * Community engagement and outreach Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified. Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

WSG Seaweed Office Hours

AI Community of Practice weekly gathering

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected. Our objectives: * Encourage knowledge sharing and education * Enable collaboration and networking * Share innovation and research * Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI * Community engagement and outreach Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified. Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

AI Community of Practice weekly gathering

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected. Our objectives: * Encourage knowledge sharing and education * Enable collaboration and networking * Share innovation and research * Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI * Community engagement and outreach Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified. Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Field Sketching Plants in Watercolor (in-person)

Cost: $60 Advance registration required Financial aid seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. REGISTER ONLINE, Do you love botanical art? Do you like to spend time outside? Combine the two in this nature journaling class that focuses on plants. In this class you’ll learn techniques to document the experiences you’re seeing in nature, how to improve your observational skills, how to combine pen and watercolor to create your pieces, how to create a pleasing composition, and color relationships. You’ll also learn how to use creative prompts to connect further and deeper with nature. Come create a memory of a place! During inclement weather, class will be held under cover. , Students must bring their own art supplies. A supply list will be provided with your confirmation email. Robin Bundi is a teacher, artist, and designer living in Seattle, Washington. She loves to explore the natural world and primarily creates work to celebrate the natural world and our connection to it. Robin’s studio practice… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Washington Park Arboretum (LNDMK-8). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Robin Bundi. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_7c901a1553f8. Saturday, July 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Master Pruner - Full Series (in-person)

Cost: $350 for current PlantAmnesty Members, $410 for non-members Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE Sign up for the whole Master Pruner Series at once and receive a series discount! This lecture series, offered twice annually in partnership with PlantAmnesty, is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance. Each lecture provides information on tools and techniques for quality pruning with better long-term results and customer satisfaction. The series runs every Monday for 6 weeks, July 13th - August 17th, with 2 lectures on each Monday at 9:30am-11:30am and 12:30pm-2:30pm. Registration for the full series bundle closes the first date of the series, July 13th, 2026. The Master Pruner - Full Series includes these 12 Master Pruner lectures:Tree Pruning I: How Trees Grow & Respond, Shrub Pruning I: The Friendly, Fearless, & Forgiving, Tree Pruning II: How, When, & What to Prune, Shrub Pruning II: Shearables, Hackables, and Untouchables, Tree Pruning III:… Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Ellie Bender, Christina Pfeiffer, Bess Bronstein, Kristin Jackson, Ben Mark, Ingela Wanerstrand, & Laura Watson. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_3048fb05b2f8. Monday, July 13, 2026. Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Master Pruner: Tree Pruning I - How Trees Grow & Respond (in-person)

Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Learn about the science and biology behind successful tree pruning. Understand the structures, functions, and natural defenses of trees and how those affect plant responses to pruning. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits pending: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Ellie Bender. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_4119bc6326a1. Monday, July 13, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Master Pruner: Shrub Pruning I - The Friendly, Fearless, & Forgiving (in-person)

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 basic cuts, basic plant habits and what Cass Turnbull called the “pruning budget”. It also covers five plants that are relatively easy to prune: nandina, evergreen azalea, lilac, camellia, and yew. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits pending: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2. 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_ad01e172a208. Monday, July 13, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

AI Community of Practice weekly gathering

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected. Our objectives: * Encourage knowledge sharing and education * Enable collaboration and networking * Share innovation and research * Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI * Community engagement and outreach Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

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. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Hillary Ethe. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_c42668d28581. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Forest Bathing (in-person)

Cost: $25 for first registration, $15 for each additional ticket Advance registration required. REGISTER ONLINE Join UW Botanic Gardens and Cascadia Forest Therapy for a unique forest bathing opportunity in the Washington Park Arboretum. Forest bathing (or shinrin-yoku) has been popular in Japan for decades and is gaining momentum in the US. The practice encourages you to move in nature at a slower pace and take in the atmosphere around you. Multiple scientific studies have shown that the practice lowers stress and blood pressure levels, while increasing immune system functioning, making you more resilient to diseases and illness. During this class the guide, in partnership with the forest, will offer an evolving series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down and open their senses. The opening of one’s senses encourages mindfulness, which readies the heart and mind to be fully present in the natural world. Come discover the medicine of being in the forest. Accessibility: These sessions are… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Washington Park Arboretum (LNDMK-8). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Cascadia Forest Therapy. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_d75566bafc31. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Native Plants 101: Field Identification (in-person)

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

Master Pruner: Tree Pruning II - How, When, & What to Prune (in-person)

Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Learn about ANSI standards and best management practices. The four basic pruning cuts and their uses will be discussed in detail. Timing and pruning budgets will also be covered. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits pending: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Ellie Bender. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_e4ee1746967f. Monday, July 20, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Master Pruner: Shrub Pruning II - Shearables, Hackables, & Untouchables (in-person)

Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are some plants that are cut to the ground each year, but there are others you barely touch and it’s pandemonium! Find out which ones are which, as well as which plants are appropriately sheared every year. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits pending: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Kristin Jackson. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_cdb422456442. Monday, July 20, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

AI Community of Practice weekly gathering

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected. Our objectives: * Encourage knowledge sharing and education * Enable collaboration and networking * Share innovation and research * Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI * Community engagement and outreach Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Master Pruner: Tree Pruning III - Specialized Pruning Strategies (in-person)

Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Learn how to prune trees for various purposes. Included will be guidance on training young trees and maintaining mature trees, along with discussions of specialized tree pruning techniques. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits pending: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Ben Mark. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_200805b01124. Monday, July 27, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Master Pruner: Japanese Garden Pruning (in-person)

Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Creating and maintaining a Japanese Garden requires a high level of pruning skill and dedicated annual maintenance. This class covers the pruning of Japanese maples (upright and weeping), bamboo, cloud pruning pines, and shearing masses of lower story plants. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits pending: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2. 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_1c33e2e6cc49. Monday, July 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

AI Community of Practice weekly gathering

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected. Our objectives: * Encourage knowledge sharing and education * Enable collaboration and networking * Share innovation and research * Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI * Community engagement and outreach Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

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Master Pruner: Shrub Pruning III - The Puzzlers and Consequences (in-person)

Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Learn how to prune Rhododendron, Hydrangea, Callicarpa (Beautyberry), Viburnum bodnantense, and Abelia. Included in this class are basic pruning techniques, common pruning mistakes, and some corrective pruning. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits pending: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Ellie Bender. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_308bb92c10b1. Monday, August 3, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Master Pruner: Corrective Pruning (in-person)

Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Learn restoration strategies for trees and shrubs that have been mal-pruned. Mal-pruning may include topping, over-thinning, inappropriate shearing, and more. Included is discussion of watersprouts, suckers, radical renovation techniques, and crown restoration. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits pending: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2. 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_4d29c8358866. Monday, August 3, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

AI Community of Practice weekly gathering

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected. Our objectives: * Encourage knowledge sharing and education * Enable collaboration and networking * Share innovation and research * Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI * Community engagement and outreach Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified. Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Native Plants 101: Field Identification (in-person)

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

Master Pruner: Renovate & Prune the Overgrown Landscape (in-person)

Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. This is one of PlantAmnesty’s most popular classes and offers an introduction to pruning and other approaches for landscape renovation. Learn how to undo overplanting errors, when and how to transplant, and how to clean up a neglected landscape. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits pending: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Ellie Bender. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_5bedd2dee65b. Monday, August 10, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Master Pruner: Hedging Your Bets - Pruning Art or Pruning Horror? (in-person)

Cost: $35 for PlantAmnesty Members, $75 for non-members REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Instances of mal-pruning and good intentions gone awry are sometimes explained away as “pruning art.” From improperly sheared hedges to ineffective design and training, this class will contrast examples of mal-pruning with bona-fide forms of pruning art and show how to use them to best effect. We’ll cover hedges and topiary, espalier, coppicing, pollarding, and pleaching, ending with a humorous note with slides from Cass Turnbull’s “The Good, The Bad, and the Bizarre” collection. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits pending: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2. 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_47e8580c2149. Monday, August 10, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

AI Community of Practice weekly gathering

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected. Our objectives: * Encourage knowledge sharing and education * Enable collaboration and networking * Share innovation and research * Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI * Community engagement and outreach Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified. Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

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

Cost: $30, advanced registration required Financial aid available on a first-come, first-served basis, REGISTER ONLINE, Join us for an exploration of the edible and medicinal plants native to the PNW. In this interactive class, you'll learn how to identify, grow, harvest, and utilize 10+ local plants with nourishing and healing properties. Throughout the session, you'll gain practical knowledge on how to incorporate these plants into your daily life and learn how to cultivate them in your own garden. Plus, you'll have the chance to sample a variety of edible plants and create a custom tea blend to take home. This class will be taught by Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm’s Native Plant Nursery Manager, formerly the SER-UW Native Plant Nursery Manager. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Lea Dyga, Oxbow Farm Native Plant Nursery Manager. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_a0d6a56d1298. Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Master Pruner: Fruit Tree Pruning (in-person)

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 basics of fruit tree pruning and how seasonal growth differences and specific goals affect when you use different pruning approaches. Apple, cherry, plum, and pear pruning will be addressed. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits pending: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Ingela Wanerstrand. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_c802300b6c04. Monday, August 17, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

Master Pruner: Vine Pruning (in-person)

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 pruning and management of some of our most common ornamental vines: wisteria, common varieties of clematis, Boston ivy/Virginia creeper, trumpet vine, and honeysuckle. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty. Professional credits pending: ISA - 2, APLD - 2, CPH - 2, ecoPRO - 2, NALP/WALP - 2, LA-CES - 2. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Laura Watson. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_647517d3d68f. Monday, August 17, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM. Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st Street Seattle WA 98105. For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com.

AI Community of Practice weekly gathering

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community and are planning all sorts of fun and interesting experimental events - guest speakers, lunch and learn, after-hours events, training, workshops, webinars and more. Ideas welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected. Our objectives: * Encourage knowledge sharing and education * Enable collaboration and networking * Share innovation and research * Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI * Community engagement and outreach Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/9684580021. Accessibility Contact: dagibbs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Not Specified. Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.