University of Washington Botanic Gardens

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A picture of the SCA team on a team-building exercise at the Arboretum.

UW Botanic Gardens partners with Student Conservation Association

This summer, UW Botanic Gardens and the SCA Urban Forestry Corps partnered on a summer of education, training, and service.

SCA crew members monitored the new holly garden site and assisted with basic plant propagation in the greenhouse. The crew also developed their education and leadership skills, learning to lead Summer Sleuths sessions with local youth groups and developing curricula for future programs.

"I’m happy I got this great opportunity," said one SCA student. "Making the [Summer Sleuths] backpack and finishing our holly site means I will always have something to come back to." UWBG looks forward to participating with SCA in the future in order to train the next generation of plant stewards.
A picture of colorful fall maples at the Japanese Garden

Maple Viewing at the Japanese Garden

Sun, Oct. 12, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
$5 adults; $3 seniors, youth and college students with ID

Enjoy Japanese performance, tours, art and activities in the Garden, ablaze with the color of more than 100 maples.

Sponsored by Seattle Parks and Recreation, The Japanese Garden Advisory Council, UW Washington Park Arboretum, Unit-86 and Urasenke Foundation Seattle Branch.
A picture of instructor Shawna Hartung practicing yoga by the sequoias

Yoga Returns to the Arboretum

Yoga classes

Thurs., 10/ 16 - 11/6, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
$55 series or $15 per class. Bring a friend and save $5!

Discover beauty and peace amongst the trees. Take a meditative walk through the Arboretum each week as you begin class with certified hatha instructor Shawna Hartung.

Yoga and Nutrition workshop

Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$125 per person, including food and refreshments

Join Shawna Hartung and certified nutritionist Johnna Dietz for a day of nature, nutrition, meditation, and movement. Hike through fall colors, learn holiday cooking tips, practice basic yoga poses, and relax in a beautiful garden setting this fall.

Please bring a mat, water bottle, and yoga block for each class. Click here for a full list of classes and events . To register, contact Jean Robins at 206-685-8033.
A picture of a man studying herbarium specimens

Make Your Own Herbarium Art

Sat. 10/19, 9 a.m. – noon
$30; pre-registration required

Learn to collect plant samples and prepare them to become herbarium specimens. The specimen you create in class can be taken home - hang it on your wall or give it as a gift that shows both the scientific importance and natural beauty of plants! Receive tips on making collections from your own garden. Class includes a presentation, tour of Hyde Herbarium, and outdoor, hands-on demonstration

Click here for a full list of classes and events . To register, contact Jean Robins at 206-685-8033.

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