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Another Remarkable Day of Caring!

Another Remarkable Day of Caring!

Day of Caring, Volunteer|September 20, 2019

Another year, another wonderful Day of Caring! On lucky Friday, September 13, more than 130 volunteers from Microsoft, Amazon, Impinj, D.A. Davidson, Chef Software, US Bank, and Physicians Insurance spent the day in the Arboretum pulling weeds, spreading mulch, and cleaning signs and benches. Some neighborhood volunteers also joined in the fun. The Foundation worked …

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Annual Meeting Report

Annual Meeting Report

Annual Meeting, Seattle Parks and Recreation, UW Botanic Gardens, Volunteer|June 25, 2019

We had a tremendous turnout for our Annual Meeting at the Graham Visitors Center on June 19. Foundation Board President Jason Morse kicked off the proceedings by sharing the good news that our Interim Director, Jane Stonecipher, had just accepted the Board’s offer to fulfill the role of permanent Executive Director. Guests then enjoyed a slideshow …

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Group and Corporate Volunteers Building a Legacy at the Arboretum

Group and Corporate Volunteers Building a Legacy at the Arboretum

Giving, Volunteer, Work service|June 5, 2019

Since its beginnings in the 1930s, the Washington Park Arboretum has relied heavily on the generosity and hard work of volunteers—from the individuals who staff the gift shop and events to the Arboretum Units that pioneered many of the park’s most successful fundraising and education programs. In recent years, the Arboretum has become a hub …

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A Wonderful Earth Day Event at the Arboretum!

A Wonderful Earth Day Event at the Arboretum!

Earth Day in the Arboretum, Volunteer, Work service|April 24, 2019

More than 140 volunteers of all ages attended our Earth Day work-service event at the Arboretum on Saturday, April 20. They worked with UW and City gardeners on eight projects all around the park, pulling weeds, removing invasive plants, and spreading mulch. Here’s a breakdown of the wonderful work they accomplished: Pinetum: 30 cubic yards …

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A Successful Spring Sale!

A Successful Spring Sale!

Arboretum Spring Plant Sale, Early Bloomers, Volunteer|April 11, 2019

Despite on-and-off-again rain, more than 700 people attended our Spring Plant Sale (formerly “Early Bloomers”) on Saturday, April 6—a record for this event. They helped us raise over $10,000 in support of the Arboretum. Our Plant Donations Nursery and Pat Calvert Greenhouse sold more than 1600 plants altogether, plus generous shoppers made over 200 additional …

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Our Biggest Opening Night Party Yet!

Our Biggest Opening Night Party Yet!

Arboretum Foundation Units, Fundraising, Opening Night Party, Volunteer|February 22, 2019

More than 360 guests attended our 31st annual Opening Night Party and Auction at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival on February 19. They helped us raise over $320,000 for Washington Park Arboretum—breaking last year’s record by about $15,000! “Mediterranean Dreams” began with a champagne reception in the South Atrium Lobby of the Washington State …

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Opening Night Honorees: The Arboretum Units

Opening Night Honorees: The Arboretum Units

Arboretum Foundation Units, Opening Night Party, Volunteer|January 29, 2019

At our 2019 Opening Night Party & Auction on February 19, we will be honoring the efforts and accomplishments of the Arboretum Foundation units. It would be difficult to imagine the Arboretum we all love and cherish today without the hard work and dedication of our unit members. We owe them a debt of gratitude. The …

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Unit 26 Gift Helps Fund New Planting Bed on Azalea Way

Unit 26 Gift Helps Fund New Planting Bed on Azalea Way

Arboretum Foundation Units, Arboretum Loop Trail, Azalea Way, Fundraising, Opening Night Party, Volunteer|October 4, 2018

Our volunteer units play an integral role at the Arboretum—raising vital funds, participating in Foundation-sponsored events, leading tours at the Japanese Garden, and more. Unit 26, the Lillian McEwan Unit, based on Bainbridge Island, made a generous gift of $12,500 to the Foundation this year, and the money has just been used to fund a major …

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An Amazing Day of Caring

An Amazing Day of Caring

Arboretum Loop Trail, Day of Caring, Seattle Parks and Recreation, UW Botanic Gardens, Volunteer, Work service|September 20, 2018

We rely on support from our community to make the Arboretum a one-of-a-kind space for nature, education, recreation, and volunteerism. And some truly special volunteerism took place during this year’s United Way of King County Day of Caring on Friday, September 14, when 220 people showed up to work on weeding and mulching projects all around …

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A Fabulous Earth Day Event!

A Fabulous Earth Day Event!

Earth Day in the Arboretum, Seattle Parks and Recreation, UW Botanic Gardens, Volunteer, Work service|April 30, 2018

More than 260 volunteers of all ages participated in the Arboretum’s annual Earth Day work-service event on Saturday, April 21. And the difference they made in our park was truly astonishing! Once again, the Arboretum Foundation partnered with the Student Conservation Association (SCA), UW Botanic Gardens, and Seattle Parks and Recreation to organize the event. …

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