Dan Streiffert is Conservation Chair for the Rainier Audubon Society. He says: “I have been photographing the American Dippers at Flaming Geyser State Park for the last three years. I have captured everything from courtship, nesting, fishing for Caddisfly larvae and salmon eggs, to feeding their young. They are quite easy to spot and observe, […]

Ladd Smith, co-owner of In-Harmony, will show you how you can become a more successful gardener and do it with less work.  Your garden will be more beautiful and you will enjoy putting in less effort and getting more enjoyment when you learn how to work with Mother Nature.  Healthy soils, good watering and Natural […]

Celebrate the trees of King County! Cedar trees have played an important role in the lives of people who have lived here since time immemorial. Come learn about these majestic trees that grow to great size in the Pacific Northwest. For ages 3 to 8, accompanied by an adult.

Celebrate the trees of King County! Cedar trees have played an important role in the lives of people who have lived here since time immemorial. Come learn about these majestic trees that grow to great size in the Pacific Northwest, yet are imperiled by climate change today. This program is for adults.

Lawrence McCrone is a biological oceanographer who worked for 33 years in environmental consulting.  Since retiring, he has served as a volunteer master docent at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (ISH), leading tours and helping to educate the public about this valuable resource.  He will give a presentation about the salmon life cycle, the role of […]

Final day to visit the Garden in 2022! Come enjoy the colors of autumn! Until further notice, masks are required in all Garden areas, please.