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Garden Tours & Plant Sales in November–December 2023
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November 2, 2023 (1 event)
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November 2, 2023Our free educational tour includes a casual walk through various areas of the Washington Park Arboretum, featuring seasonal viewing of collections plants, explorations of botany & the history of the organization. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/activities/arboretum-event-calendar/, urbhort@uw.edu or 206-685-8033. Meet at the Graham Visitors Center.
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November 5, 2023 (2 events)
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November 5, 2023Cost: $25/member, $30/non-member. Reservations required. A session to connect with nature in community, in partnership with Cascadia Forest Therapy. More information: kubotagarden.org/index.html, forestbathingkgf2023fall.bpt.me, info@kubotagarden.org or 206-725-5060. Held at Kubota Garden.
Kubota Garden–
November 5, 2023Free admission, donations accepted. Over 150 species of local wild mushrooms on display. Bring your mushroom for expert ID (collect the entire mushroom, including underground parts; do not use plastic bags). Special displays, vendors with mushroom-related merchandise, lectures, mushroom tastings, ask the experts, kids activities, books, field guides & more. More information: www.kitsapmushrooms.org or president@kitsapmushrooms.org. Held at Bremer Student Center at Olympic College.
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November 15, 2023 (1 event)
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November 15, 2023Cost: free/members, /$15 non-members. Register online. In this talk, Wendy Gibble will present an overview of the conservation efforts to protect rare native plants by the Washington Rare Plant Care & Conservation (Rare Care) program at the UW Botanic Gardens, & share current research on recovering & reintroducing the most imperiled species. Wendy is the Manager of Conservation & Education at the University of Washington Botanic Gardens. This recording will be sent within 48 hours & will be available for viewing by the registrant for 4 weeks. More information: www.northwesthort.org, info@northwesthort.org or 206-780-8172.
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November 18, 2023 (1 event)
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November 18, 2023Cost: $25, register online or by phone. Forest bathing has been popular in Japan for decades & is gaining momentum in the US. The practice encourages you to walk in the forest at a slower pace & take in the atmosphere around you. These walks are slow-paced & generally cover less than a mile of trail. During this time the guide will offer a series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down & open their senses. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/about/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D169114803, urbhort@uw.edu or 206-685-8033. Starts at the Graham Visitors Center.
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December 9, 2023 (1 event)
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December 9, 2023Cost: $25, register online or by phone. Forest bathing has been popular in Japan for decades & is gaining momentum in the US. The practice encourages you to walk in the forest at a slower pace & take in the atmosphere around you. These walks are slow-paced & generally cover less than a mile of trail. During this time the guide will offer a series of invitations crafted to help participants slow down & open their senses. More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/about/events/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D169114803, urbhort@uw.edu or 206-685-8033. Starts at the Graham Visitors Center.
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December 22, 2023 (2 events)
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December 22, 2023Advance registration is required. Tickets: $25/person (includes 1 drink), 21+ only. Whatever holiday traditions you follow, join us as we celebrate the Winter Solstice. Take a luminary forest walk, craft & take home your own holiday swag, & enjoy live holiday music & a festive alcoholic beverage (each ticket includes a free drink, ID required). More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/activities/arboretum-event-calendar/, urbhort@uw.edu or 206-685-8033. Meet at the Graham Visitors Center.
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December 22, 2023Advance registration is required. Tickets: $25/person (includes 1 drink), 21+ only. Whatever holiday traditions you follow, join us as we celebrate the Winter Solstice. Take a luminary forest walk, craft & take home your own holiday swag, & enjoy live holiday music & a festive alcoholic beverage (each ticket includes a free drink, ID required). More information: botanicgardens.uw.edu/washington-park-arboretum/activities/arboretum-event-calendar/, urbhort@uw.edu or 206-685-8033. Meet at the Graham Visitors Center.
Washington Park Arboretum