Upcoming Virtual Community Events

Ongoing | Richmond Beach 2020 Garden Tours – Richmond Beach TV is featuring virtual tours of some amazing gardens around Richmond Beach. 

Lawn Care and Lawn Alternatives Webinar Series | September 23rd – October 21st, 2020 | 6:30 – 8:30pm – Join local experts from the Garden Hotline to learn techniques to green your lawn, as well as options for replacing it with a garden that feels a bit more Pacific Northwest.

Introduction to Botany for Plant Identification Enthusiasts | October 1st – 29th, 2020 |  6:30 8:30pm – How do you know if something in the woods is a plant? Are all plants green? How do plants grow and reproduce? How do plants interact with other organisms?  How do we decide how to classify and name plants?   We will try to answer these and many more questions in this basic botany class.  Join the Washington Native Plant Society and Fayla Schwartz for this class back to basics course.

Making Your Yard a Bird Haven | October 12th, 2020 | 6:30pm – Kim Gale Adelson discusses the importance of birds in backyard ecosystems as well as 6 strategies to make your space more bird friendly in this workshop hosted by the Washington Native Plant Society.

Classes & Workshops

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

Register here

This class is full

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

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