by friends | Feb 27, 2022 | Blooming
Hellebores Commonly called hellebores, the genus Helleborus consists of over 20 evergreen, perennial, flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae. They originated in Europe and Asia, with a concentration of species found in the Balkan region. Hellebores are widely...
by friends | Jan 28, 2022 | Wildflowers
Osoberry (Oemleria cerasiformis) Osoberry is one of the very first native plants to bloom in the new year, producing tassels of small, greenish white flowers as early as late January. As such, it is an important early season nectar source for hummingbirds,...
by friends | Jan 11, 2022 | News
A snow storm at the end of December briefly transformed the park into a monochromatic wonderland. Fortunately, there was very little damage to trees and other plants from the storm. The Birthday Match fundraising challenge to celebrate the Friend’s twentieth...
by friends | Nov 29, 2021 | Volunteer Opportunities
This fall has been busy time for volunteers in the park. Under the guidance of Christina Bentrup, who always put together a variety of tasks suiting differing tastes and abilities, notable progress has been made in both gardens. In the Rhododendron Garden, beyond the...
by friends | Nov 23, 2021 | Volunteer Opportunities
Pacific Madrone (Arbutus Menziesii) The fall season is moving on, with colorful leaves falling and trees taking on a barren look. Before we forget all that color, let’s consider the Pacific Madrone. These trees are remarkable for their beautiful,...
