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Discover the hidden gems of Seattle with a Local Tours of the City, where participants can learn about the city's rich history, explore iconic landmarks, and delve into the vibrant culture that makes Seattle unique.

2 classes in-person in Seattle have spots left, and 3 classes live online are available.

Spring Ephemerals at the Miller Garden

UW Botanic Gardens @ Shoreline, Seattle, WA

Discover the secrets of creating a stunning early spring display as you wander through the enchanting Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden. Immerse yourself in the expertise of Richie Steffen, curator of the garden, as he unveils the beauty of early spring flowering bulbs and perennials in their natural habitat. Embrace the wonders of nature and join us on this captivating journey.

(13) All levels 18 and older

Curator Tour: Hydrangeas in the Arboretum

UW Botanic Gardens @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA

Embark on an insightful journey through captivating plant collections. Discover rare species, genetic marvels, and eco-geographic habitats. Learn the fascinating stories behind how these plants found their way to us, enriching your botanical knowledge along the way.

(13) All levels 18 and older

Grow a Butterfly Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Experience the enchantment of a butterfly garden as you learn how to attract these winged wonders to your outdoor space. Discover the secrets of creating a nectar-rich haven for butterflies and their caterpillars in this captivating online class.

(121) All levels 18 and older
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Bird Talk: Gardening for Birds

UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class

Learn how to create a vibrant and thriving backyard habitat for birds with Bird Talk: Gardening for Birds. Discover the crucial role your backyard can play in preserving bird species and combatting the decline of common birds. Join us at UW Botanic Gardens and make a valuable contribution to the survival of the birds we love.

(13) All levels 18 and older

Bird Talk: The Woodpeckers of Washington

UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class

Discover the awe-inspiring world of hummingbirds as master birder Connie Sidles unveils their extraordinary abilities and stunning beauty. From defying gravity with their courtship flights to flying faster than the eye can see, these tiny dynamos of the avian world will leave you captivated. Join us to unravel the enchantment of hummingbirds and learn how to attract them to your garden.

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Garden Tour & Tasting

UW Botanic Gardens @ 18607 Bothell Way NE, Washington, DC

McMenamins has revitalized the Anderson School, Bothell’s first junior high dating back to 1931. Riz Reyes, McMenamins horticulturalist, will be your guide through the gardens on the 5.4 acre property. The gardens showcase several planting schemes aimed to display diversity and a plant collector's palette. Come see the architectural desert garden, bold and lush plantings outside and inside of the Northshore Lagoon, stroll through the wildflower...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Olmsted Parks Walking Tour: Seward Park

UW Botanic Gardens @ 5902 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA

Friends of Seattle Olmsted Parks Walking Tour: Seward Park Join the Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks at Seward Park on the first of four walking tours of Seattle’s Olmsted Brothers parks and parkways this summer! Originally called Bailey Peninsula, Seward Park boasts some of Seattle’s oldest-growth native forest thanks to John Charles Olmsted, who helped save it from development by encouraging the city to include its purchase in the park...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Olmsted Parks Walking Tour: Washington Park Arboretum

UW Botanic Gardens @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA

Friends of Seattle Olmsted Parks Walking Tour: Washington Park Arboretum Join the Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks at Washington Park Arboretum on the third of four walking tours of Seattle’s Olmsted Brothers parks and parkways this summer! The city first acquired Washington Park from the Puget Mill Company in 1900. By 1904, the city hired the Olmsted Brothers firm to prepare drawings for a roadway alignment through the park. Plans for how...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Olmsted Parks Walking Tour: Jefferson Park

UW Botanic Gardens @ 3801 Beacon Ave S , Seattle, WA

Friends of Seattle Olmsted Parks Walking Tour: Jefferson Park Join the Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks on the final walking tour of Seattle’s Olmsted Brothers parks and parkways this summer! J.C. Olmsted visited the large tract of city-owned land on Beacon Hill (now Jefferson Park) in 1903 when he toured the city to develop his city-wide system of parks and boulevards. In the 1903 report, Olmsted recommended ways the city could develop the...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Art of Nature

UW Botanic Gardens @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA

Join Certified Forest Therapy Guide, artist, and writer Julie Hepp as they facilitate nature and art experiences. Participants will be invited to slow down and connect with both human and more-than-human beings through sensory-based activities. Then, participants will be invited to create works by writing, illustration, painting, and working with nature to create patterns and art. Instructor Julie Hepp is a life-long lover of nature. Julie shares...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Designing and Creating a Wildlife Habitat Garden

UW Botanic Gardens @ Virtual Classroom

If you’ve been dreaming of a garden that attracts and nurtures songbirds, beneficial insects, and other wildlife, this class will help you make that dream a reality. You will learn a step-by-step method of choosing plants and other features that fit your site and fulfill the daily needs of wildlife, how to turn problem areas into habitat assets, create and manage pest-free feeding stations, and maintenance practices that help keep wildlife in...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Curator Tour: Late Summer in the Arboretum

UW Botanic Gardens

Ray Larson, Curator of Living Collections, will take us on a journey through the most interesting plant collections in the UW Botanic Gardens. Learn about rare and unusual plants, collections based on genetics and eco-geographic habitats, and unusual stories of how these plants have made their way to us. This tour in particular will highlight the special places displaying the fauna of late summer in the Washington Park Arboretum. This program will...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Profiles of the Hemisphere's Most Amazing Migrants

UW Botanic Gardens

The Great Migration: Profiles of the Hemisphere's Most Amazing Migrants If you'd like to know more about how the most powerful birds in the world perform wonders of flight, come hear master birder and nature author Constance Sidles introduce you to the world-class migration specialists, including Bar-tailed Godwits, Arctic Terns, and many others. As the Earth tilts North America back into the Sun, birds all over the Southern Hemisphere feel...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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From Egg to Empty Nest: How Birds Raise Their Young

UW Botanic Gardens

If you'd like to learn more about birds' strategies to reproduce, let master birder Connie Sidles show you the secrets of birds' parenting lives. Raising the next generation is as problem-filled and fulfilling for birds as it is for people. Some birds go it alone; some use community help; some rely on family members. Sometimes the males help; sometimes the females are single moms.  Some build their own homes; some borrow from others; some...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Curator Tour: Rhododendron Glen

UW Botanic Gardens @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA

Ray Larson, Curator of Living Collections, will take us on a journey through the most interesting plant collections in the UW Botanic Gardens. Learn about rare and unusual plants, collections based on genetics and eco-geographic habitats, and the unusual ways how these plants have made their way to us. This talk in particular will highlight blooming flowers in the Rhododendron Glen of the Washington Park Arboretum.

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Meet Seattle's Amphibians!

UW Botanic Gardens @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA

The Pacific Northwest has an amazing array of amphibians due to the high precipitation received. These fascinating animals can be bio-indicators of environmental health, including if there are invaders present: on the micro or macro scale. Can you tell a Northern Salamander from a Long-toed Salamander? Which features leave a wetland vulnerable to invasion from a giant from the east coast? Join Jasmine Baker, Project Dragonfly graduate student, to...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Curator Tour: Fall Color in the Arboretum

UW Botanic Gardens @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA

Discover the breathtaking fall foliage in the Washington Park Arboretum as Ray Larson, Curator of Living Collections, guides you through the stunning plant collections at UW Botanic Gardens. Join this virtual journey to learn about rare and unusual plants, their genetic origins, and the fascinating stories behind their arrival. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors of autumn in this online class delivered via Zoom.

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Curator Tour: Joseph A. Witt Winter Garden

UW Botanic Gardens @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA

Join us for a captivating virtual journey through the iconic Pacific Northwest Winter Garden, as Ray Larson, Curator of Living Collections, highlights its vibrant blossoms, alluring fragrance, attractive foliage, and striking bark. Discover the wonders of this enchanting garden at UW Botanic Gardens.

(13) All levels 18 and older
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