Trees Cheer for Community Volunteers!

April 30th, 2013 by UWBG Horticulturist

As we bid adieu to relentless April showers, let’s also praise a fond farewell to over 300 relentless April community service volunteers that helped support the stewardship of our beautiful botanic gardens. Because of them, May flowers have never looked and smelled soooo good.

Student Conservation Association 2013 Earth Day at the Washington Park Arboretum. Photo curtesy of SCA.org

Student Conservation Association 2013 Earth Day at the Washington Park Arboretum. Photo curtesy of SCA.org

The 3 Big April events:

    1. April 13, Earth Day in the Arboretum w/ Student Conservation Association – see photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/the-sca/sets/72157633264603184/
    2. April 19, UW Partners w/ Starbucks for Earth Day at CUH and Farm- see video

  1.  April 25, Ivy Out w/ Seattle Prep  - a few photos below
Seattle Prep students removing ivy in the hollies

Seattle Prep students removing ivy in the hollies

Seattle Prep students removing ivy in Pinetum

Seattle Prep students removing ivy in Pinetum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A few of the impressive metrics:

  • Over 22,000 sq feet of invasive plants removed (ivy and blackberry)!
  • Over 60 yrds of mulch spread!
  • Over 1500 native plants planted!
  • Over 20 yrds of ivy hauled!
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2013 Earth Day Events

April 6th, 2013 by Heidi Unruh, UWBG Communications Volunteer

Are you ready for Earth Day? Here are just a few Earth Day activities happening this month:

The Seattle Conservation Association (SCA), the University of Washington Botanic Gardens (UWBG), and Seattle Parks and Recreation have a fun day of projects planned for Earth Day on Saturday, April 13th.  They will be working on a variety of projects around the Washington Park Arboretum. Something for everyone!

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Happy students having fun at the SCA 2012 Earth Day event

Join Wilderness Awareness School on April 20th from 10am-1pm at the Washington Park Arboretum for a free, fun-filled afternoon of nature connection activities to celebrate Earth Day. Bring yourself, your buddies and the whole family for nature games that will expand your senses and enrich a deeper connection to the earth.

April story time at the Miller Library will celebrate Earth Week with stories celebrating Mother Earth and some of the ways we can help preserve our planet’s green beauty for future generations. After the stories, peer at a scoop of compost under a magnifier to see and sketch some of the life there. Saturday, 4/27, 10:30 – 11:15 am.

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Earth Day at the Arboretum

March 21st, 2013 by Community Programs Coordinator

Join Wilderness Awareness School on April 20th from 10am-1pm at the Washington Park Arboretum for a free, fun-filled afternoon of nature connection activities to celebrate Earth Day. Bring yourself, your buddies and the whole family for nature games that will expand your senses and enrich a deeper connection to the earth.

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Get Your Hands Dirty this Earth Day

April 7th, 2012 by UWBG Horticulturist

Join the Student Conservation Association (SCA), the University of Washington Botanic Gardens (UWBG), and Seattle Parks and Recreation for a day of fun service projects at the Washington Park Arboretum.

When: Saturday, April 14, 2012. 9:00am – 2:00pm

Where: Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle 98112. (Meet in the Meadow—a 5 minute walk south of the Graham Visitors Center.)

What to bring: water bottle, sack lunch, travel mug for a hot drink, sunscreen, rain gear, long pants, layers of clothing, and boots. Some snacks & drinks will be provided. Tools, gloves, snacks, environmental education, and project materials will be provided.

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Student volunteers having fun spreading mulch at the Arboretum at a previous Earth Day event.

PLEASE RSVP to the SCA

For more information and to register, visit thesca.org/seattle, email wanw@thesca.org or call 206.324.4649

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Map of project locations at Washington Park Arboretum

In partnership with the Seattle Parks and Recreation, UW Botanic Gardens and Woodland Park Zoo.

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