Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
Federal Way, WA
EVENTS
2011 Event Calendar

R. mayebarae

 

Come wander the garden paths, the rhodys are radiant.  Together enjoy the garden artistry.

 

Don't miss this year's exciting RSBG events and activities!

January – March:

 

April – June:

 

   July – September:

Our annual members appreciation event, the Evening in the Garden, is typically held in mid-August. 

 

 

 Fall Plant Distribution Allocation Day

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

9:00am

  All plant orders must be received at the RSBG office by this date and time to receive priority processing.

 RSF members will have their orders processed first and then non-member orders will be allocated.

 After that, all orders will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Arts in the Garden

September 17th, 1 to 5 pm

The Federal Way Arts Commission and the RSBG have joined together to bring you the first annual, “Arts in the Garden!”

Come join us at the gardens for a day filled with music and the beauty of nature.  From 1:00pm to 5:00pm on September 17th, enjoy FREE admission, light refreshments, and featured performances throughout the day on some of Federal Way’s highlighted artistic groups! These groups include Jet Cities Chorus, Centerstage Theatre, Harmony Kings Barbershop Chorus, Aria Dance Company, the Federal Way Chorale and more!

Don’t miss this exciting, FREE event! September 17th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the RSBG. 

 

Sunday, September 11th, 10 am - noon

HYPERTUFA / hyper•two•fah

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with Steve Hootman & Dennis Bottemiller

Add an element of old English style to your garden by making your own Hypertufa planter. They add an old look and style but are lighter than concrete and undamaged by freezing. Bring vinyl gloves and come dressed to get dirty!

Class fee: members $25 & non-members $35

 

Saturday, September 24th, 10 am - noon
GROW YOUR OWN FERNS

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with Michelle Bundy

Take the mystery out of growing and propagating your own ferns at home.  Guided fern tour and propagation class – take home your own fern growing kit.

Class Fee: members $15 & non-members $25 

 

 

 

 

October - December:

 

 Fall Foliage Festival 

Saturday, October 15th  through Sunday, October 23rd     10 am — 4 pm 

FREE Admission for all!

 Fall Color Tours, Classes, &  On-site Plant Sale  

 

RSF Fall Board Meeting

November 19th

 

Volunteer Christmas Party

December 9th

 

 

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 253-838-4646