Urban Forestry: managing trees in the heart of the concrete jungle

Monday, May 11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

UW Botanic Gardens and Plant Amnesty present this symposium on urban forest management issues and solutions. Speakers include:

Paul Ries, Urban and Community Forestry Program Manager, Oregon Department of Forestry, keynote speaker: "If Green is the New Gold, Why aren't We All Rich?"
Dr. Kathy Wolf, UW College of Forest Resources: the social and economic value of trees
Dr. Soo Hyung Kim, UW College of Forest Resources: "Ecosystem Services of Urban Trees and Climate Change"
Tom Cook, "Killing Trees With Good Intentions"
Brian Gilles, "Tree Risk Assessment for the Non-Arborist"
Panel discussion on tree ordinances with Kathy Wolf, Tina Cohen and Elizabeth Walker.

Intended for management-level professionals, on-the-ground technical staff, and community organizations. Registration fees are $65, $55 for registered 501(c)3 organizations.

To register, click here to download the registration form, or contact Jean Robins at jrobins@u.washington.edu or 206-685-2590.

Need more information? Click here for details and search by "Pro-Hort" events.

Azalea Way history walking tour

Saturday, May 16, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Join Professor Emeritus Jon Wott, former Arboretum director, to discuss the history of this much-loved Arboretum trail. Drawing on his vast knowledge, Dr. Wott will cover Azalea Way's design and its changes over time, the plants it features, and much more. This promises to be an entertaining, unforgettable event.

$15 per person or $10 for students. Pre-registration required. To register, contact Jean Robins at 206-685-8033 or jrobins@u.washington.edu.

Click here for a full list of classes and events at UW Botanic Gardens.

Image property of Museum of History and Industry.

Intro to Botanical Watercolor

Saturdays, May 30 – June 27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$220; pre-registration required

Join award-winning botanical artist Louise Smith for this ever-popular class. Work in one neutral color focusing on dry-brush, gradated, and smooth wash techniques. Appropriate for beginners and more seasoned watercolorists who want to take their work to the next level.

View the full list of weekend walks, classes and events. For more information, call 206-685-8033.

Image courtesy Louise Smith. Visit www.greenstems.com for more information.

Park in the Dark is back!

May 23 from 8 to 9:30
Fee: $6 per person. 20 person maximum. MUST register by May 20.
Two groups: K-2 and 3-6

Explore the Arboretum after dark. It’s nighttime in the Arboretum, but the forest isn’t sleeping! Learn about the adaptations of nocturnal animals and see the gardens in whole new light during this special family adventure. Become a bat or moth, test your sense of smell, and use your “Deer Ears” to hear night sounds. Games and activities are designed for families with children.

Future dates: June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 31 (times TBD). For more information or to register contact Jean Robins at jrobins@u.washington.edu or 206-685-8033.

May Plant Highlight: Disporum cantoniense ‘Night Heron’

“Sleek and sophisticated” many say about this outstanding perennial from Dan Hinkley of the former Heronswood Nursery. The emerging stems of this much sought after perennial are strikingly deep red, almost black, stalks with pink sheaths that give it the appearance of a rare and enticing bamboo. The slender stalks are then topped with interesting green, bell-shaped flowers and the plant “greens up” eventually. It is a vigorous species selection that’s worthy of a special spot in the shade garden. Image courtesy Great Plant Picks and Richie Steffen

Location: Bed 7
Family: Colchicaceae
Origin: China
Height: 3-5 ft.
Spread: Forms a clump to 18-24 inches wide
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Bloom Color: Green
Exposure: Part Sun – Full Shade
Water/Soil: Medium moisture and amended soil with organic matter.

More >> Soest Gardener Notes

Other UWBG happenings

Classes and events calendar
Youth and family programs at the Washington Park Arboretum
Miller Library news

For kids this month

Arboretum self-guided Explorer Packs
Family programs at the Miller Library

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