UW Botanic Gardens
Classes in Seattle
The University of Washington Botanic Gardens, part of the School of Environmental & Forest Sciences, consists of two sites: the Washington Park Arboretum and the Center for Urban Horticulture. With a diverse collection of over 20,000 plants and various amenities, these sites provide opportunities for education, research, and recreational activities.
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Meet Seattle's Urban Beavers
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA
Explore the intriguing lives of the urban beavers nestled in the heart of Seattle with this course. Learn about their habitat, behavior, and impact on the local ecosystem.
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$25
Native Plants 101: Field Identification
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA
Learn to identify common native plants of Western Washington and discover tips on plant identification. Enhance your gardening skills by understanding growth preferences and incorporating native plants into your own garden or yard. Join us at the Washington Park Arboretum for a hands-on experience in native plant identification.
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$30
Botanical Watercolor: Pansy Practice
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of botanical watercolor. Explore techniques to capture the beauty of pansies with realism and accuracy. From brushwork to color blending, unleash your creativity and bring these spring blooms to life on paper.
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$45
Street Trees of the University District
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA
"Street Trees of Seattle" is a captivating walking guide by Taha Ebrahimi, showcasing over 170,000 street trees since 1950. Through charming illustrations and maps, Ebrahimi leads readers on a journey through 33 neighborhoods, highlighting notable tree species and the city's evolution. Drawing from her journalism background, she encourages readers to embrace an analog approach, slowing down to appreciate Seattle's diverse urban forestry.
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$30
Meet Seattle's Amphibians!
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA
Discover Pacific North West's diverse amphibians, crucial for environmental health and invasion detection. Led by Jasmine Baker, differentiate species like Northern and Long-toed Salamanders, and learn about wetland vulnerabilities. Support local amphibian conservation with Woodland Park Zoo and Washington's Fish and Wildlife.
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$25
Curator Tour: Hydrangeas in the Arboretum
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA
Embark on an insightful journey through captivating plant collections. Discover rare species, genetic marvels, and eco-geographic habitats. Learn the fascinating stories behind how these plants found their way to us, enriching your botanical knowledge along the way.
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$25
Friends of Seattle Olmsted Parks Walking Tour: Washington Park Arboretum
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA
Discover Seattle's Olmsted Brothers parks and parkways with Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks at Washington Park Arboretum. Explore the evolution of Washington Park from its acquisition in 1900 to the creation of its iconic features like Lake Washington Boulevard and the Japanese Garden pond in the 1930s. Join us for a captivating walking tour of historic landscapes and enduring beauty.
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$30
Urban Foraging: Weeds and Wild Foods
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA
Join us for a hands-on experience filled with valuable knowledge and practical tips on how to cook with edible weeds and wild foods. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to tap into the wealth of resources right at your fingertips.
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$45
Celebrate Summer with Cyanotypes
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA
Celebrate summer's beauty with Cyanotypes! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll create stunning blue and white prints using the sun's UV light. Explore the art of shadow casting with plants and organic materials.
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$42
Outdoor Wellness Fridays with UW Botanic Gardens
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA
Join us for a transformative outdoor experience that combines breath meditation, movement, and a restorative sound bath. Immerse yourself in the healing frequencies of crystal singing bowls, gongs, and chimes as you reconnect with nature and find relaxation and connection.
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$25
Plein Air Plants
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA
Explore the intersection of botanical art and outdoor exploration in this immersive nature journaling course. Enhance your observational skills, master pen and watercolor techniques, and discover creative prompts to deepen your connection with nature, rain or shine, as you create vibrant memories of your outdoor experiences.
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$45
Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks Walking Tour: Volunteer Park
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA
This tour will highlight Volunteer Park, known as the crown jewel of Seattle’s Olmsted park system, featuring a meticulously preserved landscape and formal garden beds, developed from 1904 to 1910. Learn about the park's transformation from a cemetery into a key component of Seattle's comprehensive park plan envisioned by the Olmsted Brothers.
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$30
Friends of Seattle's Olmsted Parks Walking Tour: University of Washington Campus
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 1704 NE Grant Ln, Seattle, WA
Join Friends of Seattle’s Olmsted Parks this summer for the final tour of Seattle’s historic Olmsted Brothers design legacy! Explore the transformation of Seattle's landscape from the University of Washington's campus plan to the iconic 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition grounds. Experience the evolution of Seattle's parks from humble beginnings to a comprehensive network of green spaces.
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$30
Union Bay Natural Area Bat Walk
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA
Discover Washington’s bat species at Union Bay Natural Area with Bats Northwest and engage in Woodland Park Zoo's Bat Activity Trends program. Contribute to local bat conservation by observing and tracking bat activity in your own neighborhood.
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$10
Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Embroider a Botanical Cyanotype!
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA
Join the class to learn hand embroidery basics and create stunning botanical designs inspired by the cyanotype process. Even on cloudy days, discover the beauty of cyanotype-inspired embroidery and master beginner stitches to bring your blue botanicals to life.
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$48
Cemetery Lichens
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 700 W Raye St, Seattle, WA
Explore the fascinating world of lichens in urban environments, discovering how these symbiotic organisms thrive on headstones and trees without harm, while serving as indicators of air quality. This course offers insights into common local lichens and provides a handy chart for identifying these captivating organisms, transforming cemetery visits into educational adventures.
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$45
Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Floral Embroidery Basics!
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA
Discover the art of embroidering wildflowers in this comprehensive two-hour workshop focusing on essential beginner-friendly stitches such as satin stitch, back stitch, stem stitch, reverse chain stitch, leaf stitch, and French knot. Each participant will receive a complete embroidery kit including a wooden hoop, floral transfer designs, embroidery needle, embroidery thread skeins, surprise pink pattern fabric, backing materials, and printed instructions.
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$45
Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Magical Mushroom Embroidery Basics
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA
Delve into the world of stitching magical mushrooms in this hands-on, two-hour embroidery workshop. Learn beginner-friendly stitches like satin stitch, back stitch, and French knot with all materials provided, including a wooden hoop, mushroom designs, embroidery thread, fabric, and instructions.
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$45
Botanical Print-Making Holiday Card Workshop
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA
In this hands-on course, you'll explore mixed media printmaking to craft unique holiday cards and gift tags using natural materials like fallen leaves and conifer needles, merging nature with art for a personal touch this season.
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$45
Curator Tour: Joseph A. Witt Winter Garden
UW Botanic Gardens See all classes by this school @ 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA
Explore the beauty of the Joseph A. Witt Winter Garden, a Pacific Northwest gem, as Curator Ray Larson guides you through its vibrant winter plants, showcasing their blossoms, fragrance, foliage, and bark.
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$25
Reviews of UW Botanic Gardens
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Kokedama: Moss Ball Workshop
A lot of fun and taught well -
Playful Winter Collage - Botanical Art Workshop
I loved the class and it met my expectations. I do collage at home on my own but it was nice to get new ideas and to servers others were doing. -
Creating Closed Terrariums
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Shrub Pruning I: The Friendly, Fearless, and Forgiving
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Botanical Sketching in Ink and Watercolor
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Native Plants 101: Gardening with Native Ephemerals and Understory Plants
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Botanical Print-Making Workshop
Perfect class. Offered just the right amount of instruction and information in order to play around with the concepts and walk away with the ability to do more on your own. The space was airy and spacious. Also appreciated that materials were included. Thank you! -
Japanese Garden Pruning
Good information, great presentation. Thanks, Bess. -
Rose Pruning
Lots of practical information for the beginning gardener, or anyone who has grown roses but never was sure about what to prune and when. All of my questions were answered during the class. The instructor was highly qualified and had a good sense of humor. -
Japanese Garden Pruning
The one issue was that the organization did not have me on the list when I checked. The registration was done on CourseHorse 2 weeks in advance. -
Rose Pruning
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Gardening with the Seasons: Fall
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Gardening with the Seasons: Fall
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Gardening with the Seasons: Winter
concise and clear explanation of winter tasks such as pruning (and which pruning for summer) including how to reduce waterspouts, common weeds that are best tackled in winter, kinds of mulches and useage, etc. -
Botanical Sketching in Ink and Watercolor
Superb easy to go along teaching! Never did that before & she’s a great teacher. Location is not so easy to go to due to crazy traffic, but it was worth it -
Botanical Sketching in Ink and Watercolor
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Native Plants 101: Edible Native Plants
The handouts were tough to read and while the two teachers did a good job and knew the material, it would’ve been better to not look at the Yesler Swamp for IDing. I thought I was going to get a better idea of what plants should go in a yard/garden.
