The Arboretum is a hidden gem on the shores of Lake Washington. Its 230 acres hold a dynamic assortment of plants with plenty of walking trails.
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October 13
October 3
Reflections of a Rare Care intern: Wading through head-high nettles and scarifying seedsLearn More
September 30
September’s Super Days Of Service In The ArboretumLearn More
September 29
October 2017 Plant Profile: Apium graveolens var. rapaceumLearn More
September 28
Reflections of a Rare Care Intern: Learning from agency partners and watching plant babies growLearn More
September 27
September 21
August 31
August 30
Glimpse into the past – Duck Bay and Shoreline RestorationLearn More
August 19
August 4
Summer Interests from the Washington Park ArboretumLearn More
August 1