Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero wrote, “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” Build up your collection of gardening books, and support the Elisabeth C. Miller Horticultural Library at this fabulous annual event at the Center for Urban Horticulture on April 1 & 2.

Want to have an early shot at the best selection? Get your tickets to the April 1 Book Sale Preview Party and Rare Book Auction today!

Shovels, picks and hammers are swinging as Washington Conservation Crew workers forge the final section of the Yesler Swamp trail, a much-anticipated finale to years of planning and fundraising.

Yesler Swamp, the 6-acre wooded wetland along the eastern border of the Center for Urban Horticulture has captivated local citizens, restoration ecologists and leaders at the UW Botanic Gardens for close to a decade. Learn more about this exciting project and how you can help.

As the idea of outdoor early childhood programs gains ground, our Fiddleheads Forest School has been the recipient of increased media attention from across the country. We are so glad that we are able to contribute to a wider conversation about learning in nature, and the nature of learning. Read more about what's happening in the Forest Grove classroom this time of year.

To commemorate the National Park Service Centennial and in support of the Find Your Park campaign, American Express and the Student Conservation Association are partnering to engage volunteers from across the nation in service to our national parks. The Seattle-based service project will benefit our own Washington Park Arboretum on April 23, when an energetic throng of volunteers will help with planting, mulching, removing invasive species, and maintaining trails. Learn more and sign up to volunteer.