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Arboretum Lichens

Discover the fascinating world of lichens in a Winter activity at one of Seattle's botanic gardens. Join Dr. Katherine Glew for a unique opportunity to observe and learn about lichens, while gaining insights into air quality and plant geology. Don't miss out on this exciting outdoor experience!

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  • 18 and older
  • $45
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  • 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle, WA
  • 2 hours

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  • $45
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What you'll learn in this gardening class:

Looking for a Winter activity for those short days in Seattle? Why not consider lichens as an alternative? They grow on trees, shrubs and rocks in botanic gardens and can tell us about air quality and the make-up of plants and geology. 

Botanic gardens can take on new meaning as a *fun* place to observe a symbiotic organism made up of a fungus and algae. You will also learn about common lichens found in an urban environment and take home a user-friendly chart that lists lichens found in your neighborhood.

Lichens are harmless to your plants and add aesthetic value to trees and shrubs. We can actually use them as indicators of air pollution! 

Join Dr. Katherine Glew at the Washington Park Arboretum to get a head start on learning lichens from one of Seattle’s botanic gardens. You can enjoy the late winter/early spring season by looking for lichens, rather than staying inside and missing out on the excitement of being outside!

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Cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]

  • Cancellations more than 6 business days prior to a class are subject to a 15% processing charge (minimum $10).
  • Cancellations with less than 6 business days notice are non-refundable.

If a program is canceled by the school for any reason, a full refund will be made to all enrollees. Refunds may take four weeks to process.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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UW Botanic Gardens

The University of Washington Botanic Gardens is a unit within the School of Environmental & Forest Sciences and encompasses two sites: the Washington Park Arboretum on the south side of Union Bay and the Center for Urban Horticulture on the north side. The 230-acre Arboretum includes a vibrant collection...

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