The people who regularly visit the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens know what a treasure it is.
Located on more than three acres at the south end of Legion Memorial Park in Everett, the free arboretum has 10 theme gardens including a Japanese maple grove, a native plant trail and a rain garden.
Each season brings a new view of the gardens, and the outdoor sculpture collection is not to be missed.
Volunteers keep the arboretum looking great while offering docent tours and free classes.
The city’s arboretum is supported by donations and its annual plant sale.
Currently, volunteers in the Evergreen Arboretum Foundation are raising money to complete the south end of the arboretum with gardens, walkways, an art installation and seating.
People who are able to donate $250 or more can have their names and brief messages engraved on stainless steel oak leaves to be placed in the gardens. For more information, call 425-257-8597.
The following are upcoming events at the arboretum:
Fun in the Arboretum: A free fun event for families, with music, art projects, theater games, food, a scavenger hunt, prizes, garden projects and more, is set for 1 to 3 p.m. July 26. Activities will led by Imagine Children’s Museum, Schack Art Center, Everett Public Library, KidStage, Everett YMCA, Master Gardeners of Snohomish County, Pilchuck Audubon Society and the Evergreen Arboretum Foundation. The arboretum foundation is striving to encourage families to get involved and pass the love of gardening to the next generation
Volunteer work parties at the arboretum: Bring gloves, water and hand tools, meet fellow gardeners and learn tips from experts, 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 20, Sept. 20 and Oct. 15.
Free class: Noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 16 at the arboretum. Space is limited. Register at 425-257-8597. Landscape designer Mary Civarra plans to talk about designing your garden for late summer color, including what flowers to plant where.
Arboretum tours
Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens are open dawn to dusk daily at 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett. More information is available at www.evergreenarboretum.com or by calling 425-257-8597.
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