UPCOMING EVENTS

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Saturday, December 7th | Holiday Wreath Making | 10:30am & 1:00pm (2 sessions) Both sessions are currently sold out.

Sunday, December 8th | Holiday Wreath Making |10:30am & 1:00pm (2 sessions) Both sessions are currently sold out.

Holiday wreath making, is one of Kruckeberg’s most popular workshops. Our wreath-makers extraordinaire, Carolyn and Laurie Ann, will walk participants through the process of creating a festive wreath using natural materials such as holly, fir, eucalyptus, and other winter greens. Participants will create one 12″ wreath for indoor or outdoor display.

Our classes fill up fast and pre-registration is required.

The wreath making workshops are held indoors and are not ADA accessible.

Tickets: Members $50 | Non-members $65

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Saturday, December 28th | Guided Forest Bathing | 10:30am

This end of the year workshop will have a special take home memento. Forest Bathing is a guided forest walk, providing a gentle and physically undemanding experience in a natural setting. Join Kruckeberg Botanic Garden in partnership with Cascadia Forest Therapy for a one-of-a-kind nature experience. This guided mindfulness activity works well for individuals, friends, and families. Class sizes are limited so grab a ticket while you can!

Tickets: Members $25 | Non-members $45

Our workshops are held both indoors and outdoors. The indoor classroom space is not wheelchair accessible at this time, we apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions about our programs, please email programs@kruckeberg.org.

Have an idea for a workshop or interested in leading one yourself? Contact programs@kruckeberg.org!

Save the Date – Solstice in the Garden

Celebrate the Winter Solstice | Saturday, December 21st | Time 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Bring your family and friends to Kruckeberg Botanic Garden as we celebrate the return of the light on the winter solstice. Enjoy decorated trees throughout the garden and stroll our new boardwalk on your way to the lower garden to view a seasonal spiral. Luminaries will be available for purchase. Add them to the garden’s pathways as you share your light with the garden. While this is a free and family friendly event, donations to the Foundation are encouraged. Come during the day for a more peaceful experience. If you join us in the evening, please bring a flashlight. Our community partner, the Shoreline Farmers Market will have a hot cider stand from 4-8pm.

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.

SELF-GUIDED TOURS

Self-Guided Tours – See the Garden through the eyes of Walt Bubelis, Professor Emeritus of Horticulture, through his seasonal self-guided tours. Use your smartphone to scan the QR codes posted throughout the Garden to learn more about each featured plant.

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.