Classes & EVENTS
Our goal is to reach as many gardeners as possible with valuable information that expands the joy of gardening and to create events to expand our outreach to the community.
Holiday Crafting
Bring the kids for a morning of creativity, nature, and holiday cheer! Young crafters can make and take home up to THREE nature-inspired projects…
Deck the Boughs: Wishes, Wonder & Winter Creativity
Celebrate the season at Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens! From December 1–31, stroll through the gardens, enjoy our Wishing Trees, and discover something new this year: trees decorated by local artists…
Bird Crafting
Bring the kids to Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens for a FREE morning of hands-on crafting inspired by nature and the holiday season…
Faerie Crown Crafting
Twigs, greenery, and a little imagination are all it takes to become a woodland prince, princess, or garden sprite!
Solstice Sunrise Walk
There's something magical about a garden at dawn, especially on the winter solstice…
Pet Mayors Inauguration & Autumn Fest Family Fun
Autumn Fest is free and participants will enjoy face painting with Imagine Children’s Museum staff, planting spring-flowering bulbs, creating bright leaf luminaries & planting unique sedum pumpkin centerpieces…
Tree Talk Series: Specimen Trees
An arboretum is a botanical garden of trees. Learn interesting facts about all kinds of specimen trees as you walk...
Prepare Your Garden for Winter with John Marsh
Don’t hang up your trowel just because summer is winding down! Join master gardener and Arboretum docent John Marsh for this free, information-packed class…
Fall Container Planting Demo with Dee Drake, CPH
This is a free demonstration with Dee Drake, CPH and co-curator of our completely re-imagined Backyard Garden. For 20 years, Dee worked as grower for the City of Everett…
The Perennial Path Walk & Talk Series: Favorites & Failures
Lee will tell you all about the various favorite plants in the garden, and those plants that failed to thrive (it happens to every gardener!), plus observations about what supports healthy growth of plants in your garden...
Sedums with Sandy Milam
Sandy Milam, co-creator of the Arboretum’s beloved bowl gardens, brings her creative flair to this lively, hands-on demonstration! Discover why sedums and succulents are…
SUMMER FEST FAMILY FUN
Make it a three-day magical midsummer at the Arboretum!
Stop by July 16–17 to watch artists Maria Bullock and Erin Cox bring our Willow Village to life as they weave three child-sized structures right before your eyes. It’s a rare chance to see creativity in action…
Pet Mayors of the Arboretum
A cat, a dog and a stuffed animal will each be named Pet Mayor of Evergreen Arboretum at Autumn Fest, October 17th from 10 am - 12 pm. This fundraiser benefits the Evergreen Arboretum & Everett Animal Shelter equally…
Willow Village Event
At Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens, something special is taking shape beneath the trees. Artists Maria Bullock and Erin Cox will spend two days crafting three child-sized willow wigwams—woven entirely by hand from flexible, living…
Call For Artists: Deck the Boughs
We are seeking up to three artists to create imaginative ornaments or installations to hang in trees or to be placed in the Arboretum during the month of December. The ornaments or installations…
The Perennial Path Walk & Talk Series: Fabulous Ferns
Lee will tell you all about the many ferns in the garden, evergreen and deciduous, and how to grow them in your own garden for additional visual interest…
The Perennial Path Walk & Talk Series: New Cultivars and Old Standbys
Lee will tell you all about many of the traditional standby plants in the garden, point out the new cultivars that we are sampling, and tell you how to grow them in your own garden…
Plant Sale Weekend
Mark your calendars for this three-day garden extravaganza. This year's plant sale is bursting with more variety than ever. With prices that won't wilt your budget and a team of friendly experts ready to assist you, it's an event that's bound to leave you smiling.
From vibrant annuals to perennials, and burlap-wrapped trees to mid-size bushes our selection is sourced directly from local gardeners and growers, ensuring quality you can trust. Find us in the upper parking lot, next to the Arboretum Classroom.
Set your alarm to come down bright and early for the best picks. Your dream garden awaits!
Hours on Saturday, June 13th are 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday, June 14th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Then on Half-Price Monday, June 15th from 4-7 PM, everything is half off our already incredibly low prices. Score!
Tree Talk Series: Maples
An arboretum is a botanical garden of trees. Learn interesting facts about all kinds of maple trees as you walk through Evergreen Arboretum in this new, free, one-hour presentation…
The Perennial Path Walk & Talk Series: Shrubs for Structure
Lee will tell you all about the variety of interesting shrubs in the garden that serve as design anchors, and how to use shrubs in your own garden…
Perfect Summer Container Demo
Get inspired to create stunning summer containers! Join award-winning designer Sandy Milam for a free, one-hour demonstration covering everything you need to know—from selecting the right plants on your shopping trip to designing vibrant, long-lasting arrangements and even caring for them through winter.
Sandy will also share expert tips on:
Perennial container design
Eye-catching window boxes
Drought-tolerant succulent planters
Stick around after the demo—several beautifully pre-planted containers will be available for purchase.
Spring Fest Family Fun
Little gardeners can help plant bright, cheerful snapdragons at the entrance—and even take one home…
The Perennial Path Walk & Talk Series: Spring Bloomers
Lee will tell you all about the many plants in the garden that are in bloom this spring, and how to grow them in your own garden…
Mason Bee House Class & Installation with Jeff Austin, MG
Mason bees are truly fascinating creatures with an amazing life cycle…
Tree Talk Series: Conifers
An arboretum is a botanical garden of trees. Learn interesting facts about all kinds of conifer trees as you walk…
The Perennial Path Walk & Talk Series: Evergreen Perennials
Lee will tell you all about the various favorite plants in the garden, and those plants that failed to thrive (it happens to every gardener!), plus observations about what supports healthy growth of plants in your garden…
Annual Membership Meeting
Our 2026 Annual Meeting & Dinner will take place on Tuesday, March 10, beginning at 5:00 PM in Floral Hall at Forest Park (802 E Mukilteo Blvd, Everett).
Spring Pruning with Trevor Cameron, CPH
Pruning is an art, and knowing why, when and how much to prune to modify growth, increase buds and create graceful shape can be taught…
Winter Solstice Craft & Garden Walk
Welcome winter on December 21st with a Sunrise Solstice Walk at 7:53 AM, followed by a cozy Crafting & Treats event from 10 AM to Noon. Come create, celebrate, and connect with nature and neighbors!
Sunrise Solstice Walk
Welcome the return of the light! Join Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens for a peaceful Sunrise Solstice Walk to celebrate the shortest day — and longest night — of the year…
Deck the Boughs
New for 2025, Deck the Boughs is a colorful seasonal daytime event! Free to visit and open from 6AM to Dusk…
Natural Holiday Star Workshops with Field & Forest Crafts
Under the guidance of Erin Cox of Field and Forest Crafts, participants will craft beautiful star decorations from natural materials such as willow, cattail, and bulrush…
Plants for Fall & Winter Interest Class with Trevor Cameron
Want an attractive yard all year long, especially in the drearier months? Join our very own Trevor Cameron C.P.H, gardening & plant expert,
Autumn Fest Family Fun
Celebrate the season with a free, family-friendly day of fun for all ages. Roll up your sleeves to plant spring-flowering bulbs, craft colorful fall-leaf dreamcatchers, and enjoy tasty refreshments under the autumn canopy. Extra bulbs are yours to take home…