Events + Tours
Being a four-acre botanical garden, we have numerous events and tours throughout the year. We offer a variety of options for individuals to large groups. We host a number of field trips each year for preschool through second grade. Review the options below to find an opportunity that’s best for you. Many of our guided tours are provided by our long-time volunteers. Contact us directly to coordinate your needs ahead of time.
We are working on updating and preserving the historic Kruckeberg home. Our goal is to offer classes, meeting space, and events.
You can register for classes and events here.
Visit us Saturdays and Sundays March thru October 10 am - 5 pm, November thru February 10 am - 3 pm. Admission is always free!
20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177
206-546-1281
kbgf@kruckeberg.org
Upcoming Virtual Community Events
Ongoing | Richmond Beach 2020 Garden Tours – Richmond Beach TV is featuring virtual tours of some amazing gardens around Richmond Beach.
August 6th, 2020 | 6:00PM | Start Your Fall and Winter Garden – Join the Seattle Tilth Alliance for this live, interactive lecture with slide show, a virtual garden tour, and time for questions and answers with the instructor.
August 26th, 2020 | 7:00PM | Science-Based Strategies for Using Wood Chips – This presentation by the Washington Native Plant Society and Clay Antieau, M.S., Ph.C. explores how wood chips as a soil amendment remediate soil compaction, enhance soil nitrogen cycling and soil nutrient availability, diversify soil foodwebs, and support healthy plant growth.
Classes & Workshops
Saturday, August 22nd | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Hypertufa Planters with Sarah Baker
Create a container designed to look like natural stone! These lightweight containers are fast draining, visually stunning, and perfect for many plants. Each participant will create and leave with a small container (approximately 12×12) and instructions for making more at home. Hypertufa planters are a fun and easy craft to spruce up your garden. Former Garden manager and long-standing volunteer, Sarah Baker has been teaching this class at Kruckeberg for many years. Take a stroll around the nursery after the workshop and try to spot a few of Sarah’s previous hypertufa creations. To ensure safety of guests and staff, participants are asked to wear masks and distance themselves, when possible. This class will take place outdoors, please dress accordingly.
Our classes fill up fast and pre-registration is required.
Members $25 | Non-members $35
Saturday, September 12th | 9:00am – 10:30am | Concrete Leaf Casting with Carolyn Barden
Add a personal touch to your garden with a concrete leaf cast. The casts can be used as a planter, birdbath, or an eye-catching work of art in your garden. Carolyn Barden is an educator and long-time volunteer with the Garden, overseeing many of our crafty workshops as well as youth programs. To ensure safety of guests and staff, participants are asked to wear masks and distance themselves, when possible. This class will take place outdoors, please dress accordingly.
Our classes fill up fast and pre-registration is required.
Members $25 | Non-members $35
TOURS
Visitors to the Garden and Nursery are welcome Friday through Sunday during open hours.
PRIVATE TOURS
Private, docent-led 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 for Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday during the week, as well as Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. All tours are booked in advance by contacting the garden at kbgf@kruckeberg.org.
SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Self-Guided Tour brochure – Download our walking tour brochure to help you spot garden highlights, or pick one up at the garden kiosk.
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.
BEFORE YOUR TOUR
All visitors must remain on the paths to avoid soil compaction and damage to plants. The upper garden is flat, but not paved. The path to the lower garden is relatively steep (beyond ADA standard slope) but in some cases can be manageable by wheelchairs. We recommend that you visit in advance of your tour if you have concerns about accessibility. There are limited restroom facilities at the Garden and no wheelchair accessible restrooms. Please plan accordingly.
PRESCHOOL – 2nd GRADE FIELD TRIPS
For all things kid-related, visit our Kids Only page.