Upcoming Events
Most of our events are open to the public and free to attend, thanks to SBGS membership fees and generous donations. Help us continue offering educational programs by becoming a member today!
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SBGS Board Meeting
Board meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday of intermittent months at noon with location to be determined. All members of the SBGS are welcome to attend.
Please send attendance requests to info@sammamishbotanical.org for more details .
Nature Journaling Workshops
Join us for a free, drop-in nature journaling workshop - a relaxing practice of noticing the natural world and recording observations in a sketchbook. No experience necessary. We will provide an introduction to nature journaling along with a nature connection technique.
Check back on our social pages for weather updates closer to the event!
Bring a pencil/pen and sketchbook/paper to work on techniques.
Class offered by Karen Houlding.
Nature Journaling Workshops
Join us for a free, drop-in nature journaling workshop - a relaxing practice of noticing the natural world and recording observations in a sketchbook. No experience necessary. We will provide an introduction to nature journaling along with a nature connection technique.
Check back on our social pages for weather updates closer to the event!
Bring a pencil/pen and sketchbook/paper to work on techniques.
Class offered by Karen Houlding.
Nature Explorers Club
Simplifying Nature: Sketching Skills for the Field
Our next Nature Explorers Club adventure takes us into the beautiful intersection of math, art, and the garden!
We’ll discover how nature is a master mathematician by:
Spotting Fibonacci’s spiral in flowers
Finding gradients of color in petals and leaves
Exploring geometry in circles, ovals, and patterns
Comparing organic shapes with man-made ones
This is STEM at its most beautiful, where art happens naturally as a byproduct of science. Come ready to see your garden in a whole new way!
Bring: Unlined journal or sketchbook, pencil, colored pencils, water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing.
SBGS Board Meeting
Board meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday of intermittent months at noon with location to be determined. All members of the SBGS are welcome to attend.
Please send attendance requests to info@sammamishbotanical.org for more details .
SBGS 2025 Annual Meeting
SBGS 2025 annual meeting will be held at the Lodge at Beaver Lake on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 at 7:00 pm. We look forward to a presentation by well-known local gardener, writer and speaker, Lorene Edwards Forkner.
Nature Explorers Club
Session 3: Family Ties - Meet the Plants!
In this session we will be exploring plant families. Learn how to recognize, observe, and sketch 10 common plant families found right in the garden.
This hands-on art and science adventure in the garden is suitable for ages 5 and up! Explore nature through journaling, botany, and sketching in a fun, relaxed setting for kids, teens, and adults. Perfect for learners of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Each session includes:
• Guided nature journaling and sketching
• Time to explore and observe
• Prompts and demos from experienced instructors
Bring: Unlined journal or sketchbook, pencil, colored pencils, water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing.
To learn more about our new programming, please visit our website.
Next session: September 24, 2025 Nature Explorers Club — SBGS
Nature Explorers Club
Session 2: Plant Detective Academy!
Experienced SBGS Gardeners will provide a hands-on art and science adventure in the garden for ages 5 and up.
Learn how botanists group plants:
• Monocots vs. dicots - identify and sketch characteristics of each group
• Gymnosperms vs. angiosperms
• Woody plants vs. herbaceous plants
This hands-on art and science adventure in the garden is suitable for ages 5 and up! Explore nature through journaling, botany, and sketching in a fun, relaxed setting for kids, teens, and adults. Perfect for learners of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Each session includes:
• Guided nature journaling and sketching
• Time to explore and observe
• Prompts and demos from experienced instructors
Bring: Unlined journal or sketchbook, pencil, colored pencils, water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing.Take a closer look at how botanists observe, describe, and identify plants!
Nature Journaling Workshops
Join us for a free, drop-in nature journaling workshop - a relaxing practice of noticing the natural world and recording observations in a sketchbook. No experience necessary! We will provide an introduction to nature journaling along with a nature connection technique.
The event will be cancelled in the case of rain. Bring a pencil/pen and sketchbook/paper to work on techniques.
Class offered by Karen Houlding.
Private Medina Garden Tour with Denise Lane
Join us for an exclusive guided tour of Denise Lane’s stunning private Medina garden. Denise will personally walk us through her beautifully designed landscape, sharing insights about her unique plant selections and garden inspirations. After the tour, guests are welcome to stay and enjoy sack lunches in this serene setting.
Nature Explorers Club
Join our new monthly Nature Explorers Club!
Experienced SBGS Gardeners will provide a hands-on art and science adventure in the garden for ages 5 and up. Explore nature through journaling, botany, and sketching in a fun, relaxed setting for kids, teens, and adults. Bring an unlined journal/sketchbook, pencil, colored pencils, water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing
Each session includes
Guided nature journaling and sketching
Time to explore and observe
Prompts and demos from experienced instructors
Session 1: “Leaf It to the Experts” A Crash Course in Botany.
Take a closer look at how botanists observe, describe, and identify plants!
Participants will explore plant anatomy through observation and sketching, focusing on:
Flower parts (dissect and draw floral organs)
Leaf shapes, margins, and venation
Leaf arrangements and structures
Perfect for learners of all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Don’t miss our outdoor outreach box located in the Heritage Garden with sketch samples, prompts & more!
Heritage Garden Private Garden Tour
The SBGS will be hosting a private Heritage Garden tour for the Providence Point Garden Club.
Interested in scheduling a tour for your own group? We’d love to host you! Reach out to us at heritage@sammamishbotanical.org to arrange a private docent-led tour and explore the beauty and story of the garden together.
Nature Journaling Workshops
Join us for a free, drop-in nature journaling workshop - a relaxing practice of noticing the natural world and recording observations in a sketchbook. No experience necessary!
This month, we will explore ways to use our journals as a learning tool for creating a valuable garden journal reference - perhaps learning about the benefits of growing herbs or tracking vegetable, fruit or flower growth or whatever your garden interests are!
The event will be cancelled in the case of rain. Bring a pencil/pen and sketchbook/paper to work on techniques.
Class offered by Karen Houlding
Bastyr & St. Edward Park Tour
Join us for a special tour of the Bastyr Herb Gardens with Jenn Dazey, a core faculty member in the Department of Botanical Medicine. After exploring the gardens, we'll enjoy a self-guided tour of St. Edward State Park, taking in the natural beauty of the area. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy on the grounds before we set off on our walk.
SBGS Board Meeting
Board meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday of intermittent months at noon with location to be determined. All members of the SBGS are welcome to attend.
Please send attendance requests to info@sammamishbotanical.org for more details .
Guided Tour of The Lim Garden
Join us for a special guided tour of The Lim Garden — the stunning private garden of Alex Lim in Woodinville. Known for its rare and unusual plants that thrive in a woodland setting, this garden is a true gem for plant lovers. After the tour, browse the specialty nursery with unique plants available for purchase.
We’ll gather around the fire pit afterward for garden conversation — bring a sack lunch and enjoy the company of fellow garden enthusiasts.
🌿 Space is limited — REGISTRATION CLOSED
🔗 Learn more about the garden here
SBGS Weekly Garden Volunteering
Join our volunteer work parties every Tuesday from 10am to noon!
SBGS Weekly Garden Volunteering
Join our volunteer work parties every Tuesday from 10am to noon!
Nature Journaling Workshops
Join us for a free, drop-in nature journaling workshop - a relaxing practice of noticing the natural world and recording observations in a sketchbook. No experience necessary! We will provide an introduction to nature journaling along with a nature connection technique.
The event will be cancelled in the case of rain. Bring a pencil/pen and sketchbook/paper to work on techniques.
Class offered by Karen Houlding.