June 1–30, 2026
Pride Month
Celebrate Pride Month by helping transform the garden with colorful yarn creations, community art, and joyful outdoor gathering.
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Connecting community to the natural world
The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden (KROO-kuh-burg) is a living collection of native and rare plants that serves as a gathering place for the community to learn, be inspired, and feel connected to the natural world.
Connecting community to the natural world
The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden (KROO-kuh-burg) is a living collection of native and rare plants that serves as a gathering place for the community to learn, be inspired, and feel connected to the natural world.
Plan your visitGarden Highlights
Enjoy nature walks, browse our plant shop, watch for birds, picnic with family, stroll with your leashed pup, or let the kids play in our welcoming garden space.
Wood Wave
A unique redwood and copper play structure by artist Bruce Johnson is beloved by visitors of all ages.
Boardwalk
This recently installed ADA compliant boardwalk ramp offers dramatic views into the tree canopy.
MsK Nursery
Visit MsK Nursery to find PNW natives, plants from the garden’s collection, and rare and unusual species.
Sculpture
There are numerous sculptures throughout the garden.
Ponds
Visitors of all ages enjoy crossing the stream and the relaxing ponds.
Featured Events
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Volunteer Welcome Gathering and Information Session
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Come connect with your community, learn about how you can give back, and meet other like minded garden lovers!
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Thursday, June 11, 2026
Arts in the Garden: Garden Buttons Workshop
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Experience the beauty of art in the garden during a peaceful summer evening at Kruckeberg Botanic Garden. Join ShoreLake Arts for a free, family-friendly evening where creativity and nature come together among winding paths, blooming plants, and woodland spaces.
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By the Numbers
2,000+
rare and native plants
45+
Bird species have been spotted
4 acres
of woodland to explore
2,000+
rare and native plants
45+
Bird species have been spotted
4 acres
of woodland to explore
Plant Library
With over 2,000 plants, every visit to Kruckeberg Garden reveals something new. Here are some things worth seeking out now.
Coast Black Gooseberry
Ribes divaricatumA spiny shrub native to the Pacific Northwest, spreading to make thickets, with fuzzy 3 lobed foliage.
Cornelian Cherry
Cornus masA small deciduous tree or large shrub from Europe, in cultivation for many years.
Blueblossom
Ceanothus thyrsiflorusA drought tolerant Pacific Northwest native evergreen shrub. Leaves are glossy green.