Arboretum Day
Arboretum Day
Location of event and parking at the bottom of the page!
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 WWU Faculty: Elizabeth Binney, John Tuxill, and T. Abe Lloyd
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.
No registration required - arrive at the Outback Farm Outdoor Classroom before your preferred hike time.
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!
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 for purchase at a low cost.
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! [suggest a business to us!]
This event is hosted by WWU Ecological Restoration Club and WWU Outback Farm!
With support from our amazing sponsors: