On Wednesday, June 27th, from 6p – 8p, at Urban Earth Nursery, learn about how to increase pollinator traffic to your garden, and improving our environment in a direct and fundamental way.
On Wednesday, June 6th, at 8p, Nectar Lounge, with Solid Sound and Patagonia, will present a screening of the documentary ‘Dirtbag: The Legend of Fred Beckey’, with featured live performances from the original film score – and a raffle benefitting the Washington Climber’s Coalition.
On Saturday, June 2nd, Woodland Park Zoo will spend the day focused on Bear Affair: Living Northwest Conservation Day, as presented by Brown Bear Car Wash.
Apples and Asian pears are at high risk, locally, of damage from apple maggot fly and codling moth. City Fruit has developed a few organic methods of pest prevention that work as a barrier, and look a bit like ‘hairnets.’
On May 5th, at the Woodland Park Zoo, the Assam Rhino Reserve will open and the public will have the first of many opportunities to meet Taj, our newest neighbor. This new special exhibition will showcase Asian brown tortoises, demoiselle cranes and two rhinos – the first of their species to live at Woodland Park in its 100+ year history.
Next week, Spring officially starts – and this is a perfect time to take a drop-in class in the ancient art of Ikebana, on either Wed, March 21st, at 7:15p or Thu, March 22nd, at Noon.
Help public fruit trees near you make more and better fruit for everyone to enjoy by becoming a City Orchard Steward – through the Fremont-based non-profit City Fruit.
On Saturday, February 24th, from Noon – 3p, Woodland Park Zoo welcomes the Seattle Rose Society for its annual rose pruning demonstration in the Rose Garden. This free, educational presentation offers everyone opportunities to ask questions and gain insight on how to care for roses, whether a veteran gardener or a curious wannabee.
An Environmental Studies Major at the University of Washington is doing research aimed at identifying trends, based on demographic factors, attitudes about the environment, and interest in participation in the legislative process. She has assembled a survey and needs participants to gather information for her report.
On January 3rd & 4th, Hana Design will offer two of its regular classes in the beautiful, meditative art of Ikebana. Start your new journey into 2018 with this restful but informative drop-in class, taught by experience instructor Charles Coughlan.
