THURSDAY EVENING WORKSHOP

Garden Hospitality with Birds Connect Seattle’s Penny Bolton | Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Who Lives in Your Yard?

Did you know your yard could host up to 50 species of birds, plus numerous other bugs and mammals? It’s a zoo out there once you pay attention. Learn about these neighbors we share our lives with and how we can coexist. We will listen to bird songs and talk about how we can invite them into our yards safely. We will also cover common mammals and bugs. You will learn how to create inviting landscapes that are safe for everyone. Penny is a Master Gardener, Master Birder and animal behaviorist.

Pre-registration is required for this activities. There is a class minimum. Please register early to make sure the class runs. Invite your friends and family. Registration is now open

Members – $25

Non-members – $45

REGISTER NOW

Cuttings Propagation Workshop | Thursday, July 31 | 6:30 PM

Learn the artful skill of propagating plants by cuttings. Creating more plants by vegetative reproduction is a rewarding and fun hobby you can easily add to your gardening tool belt. This workshop led by Kruckeberg’s own Heidi Koonz will teach you how to identify healthy cutting materials, how to process them, and aftercare. Participants will go home with a small collection of plant propagules to grow on, or gift to others. will Participants will go home with a small collection of plant propagules to grow on, or gift to others.

Members – $25

Non-members – $45

FILLING UP FAST

Make a birdbath for your garden | Saturday, August 9, 2025 | Two Sessions

10:30 – 12:30 & 1:30 – 3:30

Create Garden Art!

Join us on Saturday, August 9th for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own sand leaf cast, perfect as a decorative piece for your garden or home. This workshop is led by longtime Garden friends Carolyn Barden and Laurie Ann Dudley. Participants will be guided through the entire process: from shaping and molding, to painting, sealing, and displaying your finished piece.

Due to the popularity of this class, two sessions will also be offered on Saturday, August 9th at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Space is limited.

Members – $40

Non-members – $55

All materials are provided. No prior experience necessary—just bring your creativity!

Check back soon for upcoming workshops and events

July – all month long – Summer camps (look for information under the learn tab above in the header)

July 17 | 6:30PM Birds Connect Seattle – Join Penny Bolton as she provides a gardening and wildlife presentation. This workshop is a perfect evening event. Registration is open.

July 31 | 6:30PM Cutting Propagation Workshop | Learn how to make your thumbs greener and help round out your propagation tool belt. – Registration is open.

August 9 – Sand Cast a leaf- bird bath making | 2 sessions |10:30 & 1:30 – Registration is open.

August 13 | 6:30 PM – Concert in the Garden | Local Band Rusty Cage| Rusty Cage is an alt-country band formed in Shoreline, Washington in 2024. The band delivers simplified, low-volume versions of beloved popular songs that bring people together

August 21 | 6:30 PM Herbal Salves and Balms | More information coming soon

September 27 – Garden Party Fundraiser | 5:00 – 9:00 PM | Innis Arden Clubhouse | Tickets on sale soon

Fall – Herbal Salve and Balm – more information coming soon.

Fall – Hypertufa making – more information coming soon.

October 10 – 12 – Fall Plant Sale

October 17 – 19 – Fall Plant Sale

November 13 | Basic Fern Morphology and Propagation – more information coming soon.

December – Wreath making workshops (registration opens in October)

December – Winter Solstice in the Garden

December – Forest Bathing in the Garden for the New Year

TOURS

Visitors to the Garden and Nursery are welcome Friday through Sunday during open hours.

PRIVATE TOURS

Private tours are available by arrangement and provide an overview of the plant collection, the history and origins of the garden, along with discussions about the future. Tours are $10/person, with a $60 minimum. Private tours can be arranged Wednesday -Sunday. All tours are booked in advance by contacting the garden at info@kruckeberg.org or by submitting an online tour request form.

SELF-GUIDED TOURS

Bird Tour brochure – The Kruckeberg Garden is home to over 40 bird species. Download our self-guided bird tour and checklist, or pick one up at the Garden kiosk.

GARDEN ACCESSIBILITY

The Upper Garden is flat, but not paved. The path to the Lower Garden can be accessed via the ADA accessible Kruckeberg Boardwalk. We recommend that you contact us in advance of your tour if you have concerns about accessibility.