TheWashington Park Arboretum Seattle

An arboretum is nothing more than a collection of trees. In today's trend towards urbanization, one thing that really suffers is old growth forests. Most green spaces in cities are steadily decreasing due to the advent of construction and need for more land to build more houses, hotels and Seattle hotel rooms. But fortunately, there are a few places in our country, which have been consciously preserved and protected. The Washington Park Arboretum is one such place.

University of Washington Botanic Gardens

The University of Washington Botanic Garden site is a fabulous treasure trove of information about the Washington Park Arboretum. It contains glowing descriptions, informative write ups and even has a whole host of details concerning the various tours and options available. One interesting link to browse through is the Shoreline project link. Do remember to check it out.

http://depts.washington.edu/wpa/index.htm

The Arboretum Foundation

Because it is such a unique and pleasing green space, the Washington Park Arboretum actually has its own foundation! This foundation is responsible for running all the events and programs organized in the Arboretum. The foundation also runs a number of volunteer and donation programs and the funds raised through these means contribute in no small measure towards the upkeep and maintenance of the Arboretum.

http://www.arboretumfoundation.org/

User views and reviews

As always, Yelp.com is a tremendous help when it comes to seeking out information online. And user views and reviews about the Washington Park Arboretum are plentiful and informative. The place has nearly 67 reviews and most of them are reviews from actual tourists and travellers who have experience the scenic pleasures of the Arboretum for themselves.

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