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 The UW Botanic Gardens is an excellent venue for meetings and
celebrations. We have rental space for 6 to 250 at our two locations: the Center for Urban Horticulture and the Graham Visitor Center in the Washington Park Arboretum. Our
rentals include tables, chairs, parking and free Wi-Fi. A/V equipment is available for a fee. Each site has a catering kitchen, and composting is available if you want to
host a GREEN event. We have professional and friendly staff ready to assist you during your event. 
To book your rental space for 2010 now, contact the UW Botanic Gardens
Rental Program at
206-221-2500.
Learn how to draw plants at UWBG
This introduction to classical botanical art takes a step-by-step approach to skill building. The course progresses from lessons in accurate botanical drawing to exercises in watercolor wash, graded wash, and dry brush technique. Homework is recommended. Students should bring paper, pencil, eraser and a wood or metal ruler to the first night of class. The full materials list will be provided at the first class. Some supplies will be available for purchase from the instructor.
Tuesdays, February 16 – April 13, 7 to 9 pm (9-part series)
Douglas Classroom, Center for Urban Horticulture
Instructor: Louise Smith, Botanical Artists and Instructor
Fee: $230; Pre-Registration Required
The UW Douglas Research Conservatory Greenhouse at the UW Botanic Gardens provides an excellent place to grow your plants. Our greenhouse offers year-round controlled heat
and lighting. Growing medium, pots, and weekend watering are included with your rental fee. Pest control is included and administered by a certified pest control operator on
the UW staff in coordination with you. Plus, hassle-free parking and easy access to the Greenhouse make the facility user-friendly.
Greenhouse bench space is available by the month with a minimum of one unit (12 square feet) for $60. Space is rented by the month in unit increments of 12 square feet.
There is a one-time new account setup fee of $50.
To inquire, contact Lauren at 206-685-1706. Immediate occupancy is available.
Happy Growing!
Beginning Monday, December 7, several undesirable trees located in the new Cascadia footprint of the Pacific Connections Gardens will be removed under phase
one construction of the project work. The majority of the removal work will be performed by the UWBG tree crew and will be completed by the beginning of the new year.
Details about the project work and any trail closures and detours will be posted on-site.
For further information regarding this work, please contact David Zuckerman at (206) 543-8008 or by email at dzman@u.washington.edu
The UW Botanic Gardens is seeking volunteers who are interested in gaining experience in native plant propagation and restoration, while working alongside high school-aged
youth at the Washington Park Arboretum. UWBG will partner with Seattle Youth Employment Program to provide this great opportunity for
underserved youth. The commitment includes working for one afternoon a week from December 7, 2009 – February 18, 2010, and volunteers must be 21 years old and up.
For more information, please contact Barbara Selemon at selemon@u.washington.edu
Current research at UWBG ranges widely and includes topics such as: techniques for ecological restoration, urban horticulture and plant response to climate change.
Due to public requests for student presenters, and the students’ own passion for UWBG’s mission and research, the Student Speakers Bureau was formed to bring that passion to
you.
We would like to offer you the unique opportunity to hear up-and-coming student researchers present on their area of expertise.
To see the list of this year’s presentation topics and to request a speaker, please click here .
If you have any further questions, please email us at uwbgssb@u.washington.edu
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