What's New at the Botanic Gardens

Wednesdays, 6 - 8 p.m.
July 23, 30; Aug. 6, 13

Come for a session, or enroll for the series!

Take a unique yoga journey through the Arboretum. Discover beauty and peace amongst the trees through an inspirational yoga practice.

$55 for the series, or $15 per class. Maximum 15 participants; pre-registration required.

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

For years, volunteer Larry Howard has used his camera to capture the spectacular and the subtle at CUH. Come find vistas and views you've never seen during his photo exhibit at the Miller Library. All are welcome to attend the reception on Friday, July 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. or explore his work on your own.

Library hours are as follows:

Monday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Saturdays in July & August
Closed Sundays

Please join us as we celebrate the remarkable work of our dedicated volunteer. The exhibit runs from July 9 through early September.

Saturday, July 19, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Explore the continent's lragest collection of southern beeches with Janine Anderson, professional landscape designer and multiple award winner at the 2008 Northwest Flower and Garden Show.

$10 suggested donation. Meet at the Graham Visitors Center at the Arboretum.

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

Join Head of Restoration Kern Ewing on a tour of this former landfill. Saturday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. - noon.

After 30 years of ongoing restoration, UBNA one of the city's premier bird and wildlife habitats. It's a fantastic spot to walk and one of the best places to see restoration in action.

Come wander its trail, enjoy the views of Lake Washington, and learn what this extraordinary environment has to offer!

Meet at the UBNA trailhead at the Center for Urban Horticulture. $10 suggested donation. No pre-registration required. Tour takes place rain or shine.

Summer is here, and the flora of the Union Bay Natural Area have come to life.

Top to bottom:

1. Potentilla gracilis (slender cinquefoil): traditionally used as a tonic for aches and pains.

2. Centaurium umbellatum (common centaury): an herb with traditional medicinal uses.

3. Vetch and cat's ear: Many species of vetch are used for livestock forage. Cat's ear is often mistaken for dandelion and has a deep taproot.

4. Parentucellia viscosa: originally introduced to the United States from the Mediterranean region.