This month marks the final edition of Arbor eNotes, the Arboretum Foundation’s monthly newsletter that has kept Seattle-area plant and garden lovers informed for more than 20 years.
Beginning in September, you’ll start receiving updates from Seattle Botanic Gardens (SBG), a new nonprofit organization that brings together the Arboretum Foundation and the University of Washington Botanic Gardens. Our work to build SBG is unfolding step by step throughout 2026, and our unified communications platform is just one way our organization is evolving.
By uniting these organizations, we can offer a more connected experience across the gardens, programs, and natural spaces you know and love and bring you stories, events, and opportunities from across our growing community.
What to Expect
Starting in September:
- You’ll receive a new Seattle Botanic Gardens newsletter from news@seattlebotanicgardens.org.
- You’ll get updates, event notices, and stories from across our three locations—Washington Park Arboretum, Center for Urban Horticulture, and the Seattle Japanese Garden.
- You’ll have the option to subscribe to additional newsletters focused on specific programs and interests.
What to Do: Mark Address as Safe
Please add news@seattlebotanicgardens.org to your safe senders list to make sure our emails land in your inbox (and not your spam folder). This is an important step — without it, our emails may not reach you after the switch. The instructions for marking an email address as safe vary among email providers. Here are instructions for Outlook, Gmail, and Apple Mail.
You’re Always in Control
Your privacy matters to us. As Seattle Botanic Gardens launches, you’ll be able to:
- Choose which emails you’d like to receive.
- Update your preferences at any time.
- Unsubscribe whenever you choose.
We do not sell your personal information, and we are committed to protecting the trust you’ve placed in us.
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August Pause
Our enewsletter will take a break in August 2026, though you’ll continue to receive email notices about special events—such as August’s Music in the Arboretum concerts—from the Foundation. In September, we’ll send a welcome email from Seattle Botanic Gardens, with details about managing your enewsletter subscription preferences.
Thank You
Thank you for being part of our Arboretum community. We’re excited to begin this next chapter together and look forward to keeping you connected with the plants, places, programs, and people that make Seattle Botanic Gardens so special. Keep an eye on seattlebotanicgardens.org. Our new website is in development, and we plan to have a provisional website for the new organization up and running by late fall 2026.
See you in September!
Sarah Hilbert is the Communications Director at Seattle Botanic Gardens.
Frequently asked questions
Who is impacted by this change?
Subscribers to the Arboretum Foundation’s Arbor eNotes and the UW Botanic Gardens’ eFlora newsletters will see a change in the email domains and newsletter name beginning in September 2026.
How do I subscribe to the new e-newsletter?
Click here and fill out our simple form, and we will add you to our mailing list.
What is Seattle Botanic Gardens?
Seattle Botanic Gardens is a new nonprofit organization bringing together the Arboretum Foundation and the University of Washington Botanic Gardens to build on 90 years of partnership and create a more connected experience for our visitors, members, volunteers, and supporters.
Will I continue receiving emails?
Yes. Beginning in September, you’ll receive communications from Seattle Botanic Gardens instead of the Arboretum Foundation.
Will the type of content I receive change?
You’ll continue to receive news, events, classes, and stories related to the Arboretum gardens, collections, conservation work, and community programs you value. You’ll also have access to updates and opportunities from our gardens across the broader Seattle Botanic Gardens network, including the Center for Urban Horticulture and the Seattle Japanese Garden.
Can I choose which emails I receive?
Absolutely. When our new email system launches in September, you’ll be able to select the newsletters and topics that interest you most and update your preferences at any time.
Can I unsubscribe?
Yes. Every email will include an unsubscribe link, and you may opt out of any or all communications whenever you choose.
What will happen to my personal information?
Your information will be transferred to Seattle Botanic Gardens and used only to communicate with you about our mission, programs, events, and opportunities. We do not sell your personal information.
