This month’s photo was taken by Frederick Leissler, landscape architect to the Seattle Parks Department, labeled as 1938-39. It shows the grading to create Azalea Way.
Read more »A glimpse into the past - 60 years of beekeeping at the Arboretum
John Wott tells the story of the sweet friendship between Captain Moen of the Puget Sound Beekeepers Association and the Washington Park Arboretum. Stop by the Graham Visitor Center gift shop to purchase a jar of Arboretum Honey.
Read more »A glimpse into the past - remembering the original New Zealand garden
On November 21, 1993, which was a rainy blustery Sunday afternoon, we dedicated “The New Zealand High Country”, the first Arboretum garden of New Zealand natives.
Read more »A glimpse into the past - Mulligan's historic whitebark pines photo exhibit
This picture is one of 30 mounted black-and-white photographs showing native (NW) coniferous trees by former Washington Park Arboretum Director Brian O. Mulligan.
Read more »A Glimpse Into the Past: Invitations for the CUH Opening
The opening of the Center for Urban Horticulture in 1984 was an event that captured international attention.
Read more »Friends write history of Yesler Swamp at CUH
Many of us know of Henry Yesler, one of Seattle's forefathers, but what is Yesler Swamp on the east side of the Center for Urban Horticulture?
Read more »Oral History of UWBG Open House Nov. 1
The public is invited to a presentation of the Oral History of UWBG project on Tuesday, November 1, from 5 - 7 pm in the Miller Library. Several displays will showcase the interview collection and will remain on exhibit in the library from Oct 21 until the week of Nov 20.
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