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Upcoming Events
Weekend Walks
Our tour theme for November 10 is Momiji Gari.
Momiji Gari is the Japanese term for fall color viewing, an important
event in Japanese culture. Our late autumn walks will explore local fall
colors within the variety of Japanese Maples and other trees in the
Arboretum collection. Our last two weekend walks for 2013 (Nov. 17 &
24) will feature our Pinetum collection. This
NW area of the park is home to many conifer species from the US and
around the world. Come on a walk with an experienced guide and learn
more about these tall beauties.
Learn more.
On Exhibit
in the Library: Molly Hashimoto -- Nature's Peace
Molly Hashimoto will be exhibiting paintings & prints featuring
Western landscapes and birds visiting the Union Bay Natural Area. There
will also be original watercolors from her 2014 Nature's Peace calendar.
A portion of sales benefit the Miller Library. E-Flora readers are invited to
meet the artist during the opening reception on Friday, November 8 from 5
to 7pm at the Library. Exhibit runs November 8 through December 28th.
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New Signs and Loop Trails at the Washington Park Arboretum
After three years of careful preparation and planning, new way-finding
and interpretive signage are being installed in the
Washington Park Arboretum. So far, more than thirty new signs have been
installed around the park. In addition, two new trails have been marked
out. There is a half-mile “Pinetum Loop” and a one-mile “Lookout Loop”
near the refurbished Gazebo. All of the loop trail interpretation is up
and the next step is the intersection markers. The loops are also
indicated on our brand new trail map. Stop by the Graham Visitors Center
for a map or download one from our website. These additions will make
our beloved urban jewel shine just a little more brightly.
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Students Can Get Involved at the UW Botanic Gardens
Welcome back UW students! Make time in your busy schedule to get
involved at the Botanic Gardens. You won’t regret the investment because
not only will you gain experience but you will also make connections
with professionals and fellow students. You may apply for a volunteer
position or help us map the collections at the Arboretum.
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Still Time to Sign Up for the Trip to Cuba
There is still time to get on board for the February 2014 Trip to Cuba. UW Botanic Gardens Director Sarah Reichard will be leading the tour, which includes Havana, The National Botanic Gardens and the Zapata Peninsula among other sites. Check out the itinerary and sign up today!
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by Dr. John A. Wott, Director Emeritus
This month’s photo, labeled as 1938-39, was taken by Frederick Leissler, landscape architect for the Seattle Parks Department. It shows the grading to create Azalea Way. Leissler
developed the first preliminary sketches in 1934 for a comprehensive plan of the
Arboretum, but the sketches were not accepted.
Leissler
wrote the description on the back of the photo, giving the details, "In
the Grading of 'Azalea Way', over 50,000 cu. yds. of dirt was moved and several
thousand cu. yds. of cow manure and peat moss worked into the soil." (signed Fred Leissler, Asst. Dir.) This was no small feat back in 1938 because work would have been done by hand.
Read the full account of Leissler's Azalea Way photo.
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November 2013 Plant Profile: Camellia sasanqua ‘Setsugekka’
After a tremendous autumn display, the show continues in the landscape with wonderful fall and winter blooming plants that take center stage. This lovely selection of the fall/winter blooming Camellia sasanqua is highly coveted by garden designers for its glossy, dark green, evergreen foliage and simple flowers….Read more.
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E-Flora is a regular online newsletter of the University of Washington Botanic Gardens 
