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Tree Pruning I

UW Botanic Gardens

This is a two hour slideshow on tree pruning (not including fruit or nut trees). How to prune a tree limb will be covered, including branch collar identification and the basics of compartmentalization. Also discussed--early training of trees, included bark, double leaders, ANSI tree pruning standards, crown cleaning, crown raising, utility line clearance pruning, mature tree pruning. Mal-pruning will be shown and defined (tree topping, lion's tailing,...

(13) Beginner 18 and older
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Tree Pruning II

UW Botanic Gardens

Beyond basic tree pruning is a world of related tree information which is not generally known to the public. This class presents the basics of Hazard Tree Evaluation (same as Risk Assessment), construction damage to trees, and rehabilitative pruning for previously mal-pruned trees. This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance.  Classes last two hours and are held on Tuesdays. Each lecture  provides information...

(13) Beginner 18 and older
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Fruit Tree Pruning

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

Learn the basics of fruit tree pruning. Covers apple, cherry, plum, and pear trees. This lecture series 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. This class takes the confusion out of pruning common fruit trees.

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Pruning Art or Pruning Atrocity

UW Botanic Gardens @ Virtual Classroom

This two hour slideshow covers the three main forms of mal-pruning: tree topping, inappropriate shearing of trees and shrubs, and over-thinning. Then we compare and contrast mal-pruning with bona-fide examples of pruning art: pollarding, cloud pruning, topiary, pleaching, and coppicing. The class ends on a humorous note as slides are shown of "The Good, the Bad, and the Bizarre". This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance....

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Conifer Pruning

UW Botanic Gardens

This is a two hour slideshow on conifer pruning. Conifers play by different rules than their flowering friends. This class will cover timing and where to make cuts that will help conifers stay vibrant. Taught by Bess Bronstein This lecture series is designed for those who work in landscape maintenance. Classes last two hours and each lecture provides information on tools and techniques for quality pruning with better long-term results and customer...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Plant CSI: What's Wrong with my Apple Tree?

UW Botanic Gardens @ Virtual Classroom

There is nothing better than taking the first juicy bite of a delicious apple picked right off of the tree. But then you notice the holes and dark areas on the fruit, and spots on the leaves, and the bark seems to be peeling off. What’s happening? This course will cover common insect pests and diseases of apple trees, including apple scab, apple anthracnose, powdery mildew, nectria canker, codling moth, apple maggot, aphids, tent caterpillar and...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Native Plants 101: Identification and Gardening

UW Botanic Gardens

Learn to identify 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 online class will be delivered using Zoom and will be recorded. The recording will be available for two weeks to those who registered to attend.

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Plant CSI: What's Wrong with my Conifer?

UW Botanic Gardens @ Virtual Classroom

This course will help you identify common conifer diseases and insect pests including rusts, twig and needle blights, needle casts, adelgids, and moths. Why is your juniper turning brown? Should that pine have orange needles? And why does my hemlock look like it has been covered in lint? There are a number of common insect pests, diseases and abiotic problems that impact the health of both native and landscape conifers in our region. This course...

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Native Plants 101: Pollinator Pathways

UW Botanic Gardens

Learn about some of the challenges our native pollinators face in the city, as well as ways we can create spaces for them to find food, shelter, and a place to nest! This class will cover some very basic pollinator information as well as some of Western Washington’s native plants you can grow in your yard to help provide habitat for our pollinators. This online class will be delivered using Zoom.

(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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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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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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Cemetery Lichens

UW Botanic Gardens @ 700 W Raye St, Seattle, WA

Join Dr. Katherine Glew and explore the fascinating world of lichens in an unexpected setting this Halloween season. Discover how these unique organisms contribute to the environment and learn to identify common lichens found in urban areas. Don't miss this opportunity to observe and appreciate the symbiotic relationship between fungus and algae in a fun and educational experience.

(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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Arboretum Lichens

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

Discover the fascinating world of lichens in a Winter activity at one of Seattle's botanic gardens. Join Dr. Katherine Glew for a unique opportunity to observe and learn about lichens, while gaining insights into air quality and plant geology. Don't miss out on this exciting outdoor experience!

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Intro to Dungeons & Dragons

Urban Elective @ 1108 NW 52nd St, Seattle, WA

Have you ever watched Stranger Things, Big Bang Theory, Community, or IT Crowd and wondered if Dungeons and Dragons is fun? Are you a fan of Critical Role, The Adventure Zone, 20 Sided Stories, or other podcasts and have been wanting to try to get into Dungeons and Dragons? This course is for you! This course will introduce you to Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition and role playing, will teach you how to make your own Level 1 character; you will...

Beginner 21 and older
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Rehabilitative Pruning

UW Botanic Gardens

This slideshow describes the three most common forms of mal-pruning (tree topping, over-thinning of trees and shrubs, and inappropriate shearing) and how to fix trees and shrubs which have been mal-pruned. This is an advanced course and those attending should already be familiar with principles of selective pruning. Included is discussion of water-sprouts, suckers, radical renovation techniques, and crown restoration. This lecture series is designed...

(13) Advanced 18 and older
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