Arboretum Day

Join the WWU Ecological Restoration Club and WWU Outback Farm on Saturday, May 31, noon - 5 p.m., for a celebration of Sehome Hill Arboretum.

Visit the WWU Ecological Restoration Club's website for the most up-to-date information and schedule.

Where?

WWU Outback Farm Outdoor Classroom

What?

Interpretive Hikes led by WWU Faculty

No registration required - arrive at the Outback Farm Outdoor Classroom before your preferred hike time.

Time: Departing on the half-hour between 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Duration: Each hike lasts approximately 45 minutes

Geology-Based Hike 🪨 - Led by Paul Thomas (Senior Instructor), others TBD

Explore the arboretum's unique geological past, from a prehistoric tropical floodplain to an uplifted, deformed, and glacially sculpted hill.

Ecology-Based Hike 🌿🌲 - Led by Elizabeth Binney (Senior Instructor), John Tuxill, and others TBD

Discover native plants, forest ecosystem functions, and restoration efforts taking place in the arboretum

Birdwatching Hike 🦉 - Led by Greg Green (Senior Instructor), others TBD

Observe and identify local bird species and their ecological roles.

Riparian Restoration Volunteer Work Party

Time: Ongoing throughout the event

Help restore the riparian ecosystem in the Outback Farm by removing invasive plants. No experience needed - tools and guidance provided!

Drop in anytime to lend a hand and support local habitat restoration!

Plant Print T-Shirt Printing

Time: Ongoing throughout the event

Create unique plant-printed T-shirts; use leaves and flowers to design a one-of-a-kind print.

Bring your own T-shirt, or limited extras will be available on-site.

Live Music and Food Truck!

Live Music: 3:30PM - 4:30PM - featuring Blue Collar Grass Band

Enjoy lively bluegrass tunes at the Outback Farm Outdoor Classroom!

Food Truck: Get yourself some tasty food and support a local business!

This event is hosted by WWU Ecological Restoration Club and WWU Outback Farm!