Annual Meeting & Picnic

All Arboretum Foundation Members Welcome!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Graham Visitors Center

Each June, the Arboretum Foundation hosts its annual meeting, and all Foundation members are invited to attend.

The FREE event includes:

  • Slideshow about the Foundation’s fiscal-year activities and achievements from our Board and staff
  • Arboretum update from our partners at UW Botanic Gardens and Seattle Parks and Recreation
  • Presentation of the Volunteer Legacy Award
  • The election of new members to our Board of Directors.

The meeting will be followed by a light meal on the Visitors Center terrace.

EVENT SCHEDULE

5:00 to 6:30 PM: Meeting & Board Elections (Wisteria Hall)

6:30 to 7:30 PM: Wine & Light Fare (Visitors Center Terrace)

RSVP by Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

2019 Volunteer Legacy Award Winner, Carolyn Kitchell, surrounded by her family.
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