Join us on Saturday, May 31st from Noon - 5:00pm for a celebration of Sehome Hill Arboretum

Time: Departing on the half-hour between 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Duration: Each hike lasts approximately 45 - 60 minutes

• Geology-Based Hike 🪨 - Led by Paul Thomas (Senior Geology Instructor) @12:30 PM

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 @12:30,  John Tuxill @1:30, and T. Abe Lloyd @2:30

Discover native plants, forest ecosystem functions, and restoration efforts taking place in the arboretum

• Birdwatching Hike 🦉 - Led by WWU Faculty Greg Green and WWU student Milo Nikolic

Observe and identify local bird species and their ecological roles.

No pre-registration required - arrive at the North End of the Outback Farm before your preferred hike time and sign-up at the check-in table

Time: 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Help restore the riparian ecosystem in and around 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! You will be taught how to safely remove and dispose of the plants we remove.

Time: Ongoing throughout the event

Use pre-designed blocks, plants or your own design to craft a one of a kind print. Art supplies will be provided. 

Bring your own shirt, tote bag, or whatever medium you’d like your work of art to be on. 

Limited extras will be available on-site for purchase at a low cost.

Live Music: 3:00PM - 4:30PM - Featuring Mount Baker String Band

Enjoy lively bluegrass tunes at the Outback Farm Outdoor Classroom!

Snacks: Ongoing throughout the event

We will provide snacks, including baked goods from Great Harvest Bread, bagels from The Bagelry, granola bars & fruit snacks, and fresh fruits!

Time: 4:30PM - 5:00PM

As Arboretum Day winds down, we’ll pause for a moment of reflection and shared appreciation for the Sehome Hill Arboretum. Club members and community voices will give brief remarks about what this place means to them—through memories, experiences, and hopes for its future. It’s a chance to ground ourselves in gratitude and connection before we part ways.