August in the Arboretum: Enjoy Sculpture Walk!

Sculpture Walk: August 16th & 17th

Now in its 5th year, Sculpture Walk is a partnership between the Arboretum and the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association. Sculptures will be on display throughout the Arboretum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Held the same weekend as Fresh Paint and free to the public, visitors can enjoy a weekend full of art. Work is available to purchase directly from the artists.

New this year is a group of driftwood animals created by Edison area artist Joe Treat.

The Arboretum will close to the public at 5 p.m. on Saturday for a special event. If you're a member or volunteer you should have received an evite invitation to a reception for artists, members, and volunteers from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Space is limited, so RSVP soon. It's an opportunity to enjoy appetizers, drinks, and music, and talk to some of the sculptors. If you are a member or volunteer and didn't receive an invitation, email us at contactus@evergreenarboretum.com to verify your status.

Not a member or volunteer but want to join and attend the reception? Join by August 7th and send us an email to let us know you'd like an invitation. Use the buttons below.

And, if you haven't bought your raffle tickets, you can purchase them on Saturday at Sculpture Walk. Check out the prizes here.

Something's Happening Here: New Sculpture Coming to the Backyard Garden

You may have seen the sign announcing the arrival of a new sculpture. The site preparation has begun. The foundation has been poured, and will need to cure but we're excited that there is visible progress. We'll let you know when we have an installation date.

This rabbit may need to find another spot for grazing. As you can see in the photo on the right, the site looks a little less rabbit friendly.

Foundation poured! The bench just south of the new pad will be relocated so that it faces the new sculpture.

August Class Schedule

Classes are free; no registration is required.

Meet at the columns for both classes.

The Perennial Path: Oddballs & Weirdos

August 9th, noon to 1 p.m.

This is the sixth of a free, informal educational series in our beautiful Perennial Border Demonstration Garden, presented by the WSU Extension Snohomish County Master Gardeners. Your speaker is Lee Borgatta, Master Gardener and Evergreen Arboretum board member. Lee will tell you all about some of the unusual and interesting plant specimens in the garden, and how to grow them yourself.  Dress for the weather and come prepared to ask questions.

If you would like to see a complete list of classes and events for the year, click this calendar link for a preview of what we have scheduled.

More New Features to Enjoy

Zinnias Bring the Zing

With the daffodils long gone, it was long past time to add some color to the north entry of the Small Tree Walk.

Just as Eileen Simmons and Debbie McCoy began the project, a photographer from the Everett Herald stopped by hoping to find someone planting something--and she did!

Summer Fest 2025

The weather was perfect. Marco and Alexis played catchy tunes, the Y painted faces and put out a bubble machine and lawn games, Sunnyside helped kids plant their very own containers, the Everett Garden Club helped them make flower bracelets, Rain City Ropeworks taught jump roping, and Yay Big Yay Ice Cream truck was back. It was a very fun day in the Arboretum.

What happens when you make musical instruments out of recycled materials? Kids play with them!

Sunnyside Nursery let children pick their plants and then pot them up to take home. The YMCA did the face painting.

A pinwheel, a new plant, and a very cute dress. Summer Fest provides fun for parents and children.

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