Bees & Botany: A hands-on science and art program designed for parents and preschoolers 3 to 5 years old. Children can develop science and art skills while learning more about bees and botany. The class is scheduled from 9 to 10 a.m. on Tuesdays from July 2 to Aug. 20. Meet in Horticultural Classroom 105 at Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. The charge is $60 for a four-week series or $120 for all eight weeks. Register at www.imaginecm.org/bees-and-botany.
Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens: Summer pruning class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 20. Meet at the arboretum entrance, 145 Alberson Blvd., Everett. Learn proper summer pruning techniques at this hands-on workshop. The class will cover the basic rules of pruning, concentrating on blooming shrubs (such as rhododendrons and azaleas) and thinning of trees for summer health and lasting beauty. Bring pruners. Free to members; $10 for non-members. Join online or day of class. For more information, call 425-257-9587 or go to www.evergreenarboretum.com.
Darrington Rock & Gem show and sale: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 20-21, Mansford Grange, 1265 Railroad Ave., Darrington. Kids’ activities, free rocks, rock collecting maps, door prizes, custom rock cutting. More at discoverdarrington.com.
Quilts on the Beach: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 27, Cama Beach State Park, 1880 West Camano Drive. Open-air quilt show, sale and raffle by Cama Beach Quilters, with quilt-related activities for all ages. Free. Discover Pass required for parking. More at camabeachfoundation.org.
AWARDS
Home, sweet, home: Monte Cristo Awards honor Everett property owners who have shown extensive pride in their home or business. Awards are given in four categories: Green Gardening; Rejuvenation and Transformation; Pride of the Neighborhood; and Neighborhood-Friendly Business. Deadline for entries is July 1. Awards ceremony held in October. Nomination forms are available at www.everettwa.gov/montecristo
GARDEN TOURS
Camano Island Backyard Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour: The 12th annual tour is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22 and features landscaping for wildlife. Free. Pick up maps at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 NE Camano Drive, the day of the event. More at www.camanowildlifehabitat.org.
Snohomish Garden Tour: The self-guided tour is noon to 5 p.m. June 30 of six private gardens in the Snohomish area. Tickets are $15; get $3 off if you buy them online. Proceeds go toward First Avenue hanging flower baskets. Call 425-377-2084 or go to www.snohomishgardenclub.com for more.
Mukilteo Quilt & Garden Tour: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20-21. Self-guided tour of seven residential gardens and the indoor quilt display at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave. Advance tickets are $15, $20 day of event. More at mukilteogardenandquilttour.org.
Edmonds in Bloom: The garden tour is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 21 and features six private gardens. Tickets are available at businesses and online. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the first garden of the tour. More at www.edmondsinbloom.com.
RESOURCES
Master Gardener Hotline & Diagnostic Clinic: Call 425-357-6010 to talk to a master gardener or visit Snohomish County’s walk-in clinic at the WSU Extension office in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, April through September, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, October through March. More at extension.wsu.edu/snohomish/garden/master-gardener-program.
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