Upcoming Events
Check the calendar for all of our upcoming events!
Pavilion By The Pond Programs are typically on the third Wednesday of the month, 12:30pm to 2pm. Refer to the calendar for exact dates. No charge, but donations gladly accepted.
The Pavilion provides covered outdoor seating and is located next to the Schaffer Pond.
The Garden closes for the season from late October to early March.
Our fall plant sale has been cancelled. We will continue to sell plants at the entry kiosk during regular garden open hours.
Plan your event at the Garden.
GARDEN CLOSES FOR THE SEASON
The garden will close for the season on Saturday, November 2nd at 4pm.
THE ZEN OF JAPANESE GARDENS
Molly van der Burch, Master Gardener presents: The Zen of Japanese Gardens.
Explore the three types of Japanese gardens: dry landscaped, courtyard and stroll gardens. Learn the histories and stories behind each of these unique styles. Beautiful photos taken in Japan may inspire you to re-create elements of these peaceful gardens here in the Pacific Northwest. SCBG has some elements of Japanese gardens: a pond, a flowing stream, graceful bridges, stones and green plants surrounding the pond.
AUBURN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: STRINGS IN THE GARDEN
Join the Auburn Symphony String Quartet for a lovely afternoon in the Garden for fun, family-friendly favorites! Pack a picnic and enjoy some beautiful music with the best view in town. Bring your own lawn chairs or use ours. No alcohol. Gates open at 1pm to stroll the Garden.
Adults: $20
Students: $10
Children 12 and under free
Purchase your tickets at this link:
INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE
Ryan & Mary Steuber from 13 Hens Farm present: Introduction to Permaculture.
The Steubers are Enumclaw farmers who practice Permaculture methods growing organic fruits and veggies, and raising chickens, ducks, sheep, and rescue goats for their family and community. Join them as they share the principals, ethics and importance of Permaculture as a sustainable agriculture system. Learn how you can apply Permaculture principles to your life.
Yoga in the Garden
Vicky Lee French, a certified yoga instructor, will teach a series of 6 classes beginning July 10th and ending with a class on August 14th. The 6 Wednesday classes will each begin at 8:45am and end at 9:45am.
Vicky calls her classes, "Mostly Yoga," and gears the instruction for all levels of yoga experience. No need to pre register.
The charge per class is $10 cash for visitors and no charge for Garden volunteers. Proceeds go toward Garden maintenance.
Bring a yoga mat, large towel and wear loose fitting clothes.
SCBG volunteers and visitors are welcome. Each participant will be asked to sign a hold harmless agreement. It's suggested that participants check with their medical providers before joining the class.
The Garden is located at:
29308 132nd Avenue SE
Auburn 98092
Yoga in the Garden
Vicky Lee French, a certified yoga instructor, will teach a series of 6 classes beginning July 10th and ending with a class on August 14th. The 6 Wednesday classes will each begin at 8:45am and end at 9:45am.
Vicky calls her classes, "Mostly Yoga," and gears the instruction for all levels of yoga experience. No need to pre register.
The charge per class is $10 cash for visitors and no charge for Garden volunteers. Proceeds go toward Garden maintenance.
Bring a yoga mat, large towel and wear loose fitting clothes.
SCBG volunteers and visitors are welcome. Each participant will be asked to sign a hold harmless agreement. It's suggested that participants check with their medical providers before joining the class.
The Garden is located at:
29308 132nd Avenue SE
Auburn 98092
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN
Emerald Theatre presents: Shakespeare in the Garden.
Enjoy this Family Friendly Shakespearean Comedy. Bring your lawn chairs or use ours.
Tickets: General Admission: $20; Seniors, Military, Youth $15 at the gate. Children 5 and under free.
Gates open 1 hour prior to shows.
No alcohol.
Yoga in the Garden
Vicky Lee French, a certified yoga instructor, will teach a series of 6 classes beginning July 10th and ending with a class on August 14th. The 6 Wednesday classes will each begin at 8:45am and end at 9:45am.
Vicky calls her classes, "Mostly Yoga," and gears the instruction for all levels of yoga experience. No need to pre register.
The charge per class is $10 cash for visitors and no charge for Garden volunteers. Proceeds go toward Garden maintenance.
Bring a yoga mat, large towel and wear loose fitting clothes.
SCBG volunteers and visitors are welcome. Each participant will be asked to sign a hold harmless agreement. It's suggested that participants check with their medical providers before joining the class.
The Garden is located at:
29308 132nd Avenue SE
Auburn 98092
Yoga in the Garden
Vicky Lee French, a certified yoga instructor, will teach a series of 6 classes beginning July 10th and ending with a class on August 14th. The 6 Wednesday classes will each begin at 8:45am and end at 9:45am.
Vicky calls her classes, "Mostly Yoga," and gears the instruction for all levels of yoga experience. No need to pre register.
The charge per class is $10 cash for visitors and no charge for Garden volunteers. Proceeds go toward Garden maintenance.
Bring a yoga mat, large towel and wear loose fitting clothes.
SCBG volunteers and visitors are welcome. Each participant will be asked to sign a hold harmless agreement. It's suggested that participants check with their medical providers before joining the class.
The Garden is located at:
29308 132nd Avenue SE
Auburn 98092
THE STYLES & STORIES OF OUR FAMOUS FIRST LADIES
Alice Miller, Historian presents: The Styles and Stories of our Famous First Ladies.
Hear the stories and see the fashions of some of our famous first ladies. Learn about the colors and fashions they loved to wear and even the fashions they weren’t allowed to wear! Their tales might amuse and surprise you. Funny family stories? Favorite flowers? Historical clothing collector, Alice Miller, will share these delightful stories with us. Alice has been a guest speaker at the Museum of Flight and Washington State Museum.
Yoga in the Garden
Vicky Lee French, a certified yoga instructor, will teach a series of 6 classes beginning July 10th and ending with a class on August 14th. The 6 Wednesday classes will each begin at 8:45am and end at 9:45am.
Vicky calls her classes, "Mostly Yoga," and gears the instruction for all levels of yoga experience. No need to pre register.
The charge per class is $10 cash for visitors and no charge for Garden volunteers. Proceeds go toward Garden maintenance.
Bring a yoga mat, large towel and wear loose fitting clothes.
SCBG volunteers and visitors are welcome. Each participant will be asked to sign a hold harmless agreement. It's suggested that participants check with their medical providers before joining the class.
The Garden is located at:
29308 132nd Avenue SE
Auburn 98092
Yoga in the Garden
Vicky Lee French, a certified yoga instructor, will teach a series of 6 classes beginning July 10th and ending with a class on August 14th. The 6 Wednesday classes will each begin at 8:45am and end at 9:45am.
Vicky calls her classes, "Mostly Yoga," and gears the instruction for all levels of yoga experience. No need to pre register.
The charge per class is $10 cash for visitors and no charge for Garden volunteers. Proceeds go toward Garden maintenance.
Bring a yoga mat, large towel and wear loose fitting clothes.
SCBG volunteers and visitors are welcome. Each participant will be asked to sign a hold harmless agreement. It's suggested that participants check with their medical providers before joining the class.
The Garden is located at:
29308 132nd Avenue SE
Auburn 98092
Open as Usual
The Garden is open on July 4th, 10am to 4pm.
Please follow all the usual rules of Garden etiquette.
A ROSE TEA IN THE GARDEN
*** SOLD OUT ***
Rose Tea in the Garden Q & A
This is the inaugural Rose Tea in the Garden! We are looking forward to you joining us to celebrate roses!
Where is the Tea? Soos Creek Botanical Garden is located at 29308 132nd Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092. The Tea will be held in the Pavilion by the Pond, which is covered and open-sided.
When is the Tea? We will celebrate ROSES Wednesday, June 19th, 12:30 – 3 pm!
What time can/should hosts arrive to set their table and food? We recommend 11:30 am, however the Garden opens at 10 am.
How do I get tickets to attend? You can request tickets at info@sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org. Tickets are limited to the first 80 sold. Capacity is ten tables of eight guests. We encourage a table host to get eight tickets and invite family, friends, fellow gardeners, etc. There will be a couple of tables for those with individual tickets. Those individuals will need to bring food items to share at the table.
What do you get for the price of admission? For $10 per person, the Garden provides a beautiful venue, with tables & chairs, white tablecloths, little white lights and beverages as well as musical entertainment. For beverages, hot water with a variety of tea will be provided, as well as a rose-flavored pink lemonade and water.
What does each table provide? Each table provides its own table decoration, tableware and tea menu. The menu can be traditional tea sandwiches, salads, scones or whatever you prefer! It can be as simple or elaborate as you choose. We hope that each table is a unique experience based on the host and guest creativity!
Should we bring our BEST china and tableware? That’s up to you, however, in case you haven’t been to the Garden before, parking is about a block from the pavilion. There is packed gravel in the parking lot followed by an asphalt drive, then a brick sidewalk, a section of grass, a small bridge and more brick sidewalk to get to the pavilion. We will have a few light-weight wagons available to help you transport – but it could be a bumpy ride! The table setting is up to the table host. You are welcome to use disposable (preferably biodegradable) dishes with your teacups. Reusable plastic is also lightweight to transport. Colorful placemats would be bright and cheerful!
Will there be a competition for the best table theme and setting? No. We will NOT be judging tables though we encourage creativity in tablescapes to add to the fun! A door prize will be provided to each table instead.
Will there be any entertainment during the tea? Yes! There will be a MUSICIAN playing during tea service, then a Garden docent will share some FUN FACTS about roses with a prize for the best listener, followed by an extended game of FLOWER BINGO!
What is Flower Bingo? Flower Bingo is the same as normal bingo except the numbers are flowers! The cards will be $1/card; people can have up to 3 cards. We will plan for run-on games to use the same card(s) for multiple winners. Winners can choose between a variety of rose-themed gifts.
Is this a fundraiser for the Garden? Yes! There will be SCBG donation envelopes on tables to provide additional donations as desired.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19th, 12:30 – 3:00PM!
HERITAGE ROSES NW DISPLAY
June is rose month in the Garden. Join Rosarians showcasing some of their loveliest and most fragrant heritage roses. See some very rare roses. Get your rose questions answered by rose experts. Self-tour the Garden’s Rosarian Walk to view heritage roses.
THE AVIAN EINSTEINS
Constance Sidles, Master Birder, Author, UW Continuing Ed Faculty presents: The Avian Einsteins.
Crows are among the smartest of all birds. They can recognize human faces, pass knowledge along to new generations, work together to protect each other, set up sentries to watch for danger, even use tools. Indeed, all members of the crow family (“corvids”) are intelligent. To learn more about these geniuses, join Connie as she takes us into the secret world of crows.
ENDLESS VARIETY
Patrick & Margaret Spence from Cascadia Iris Gardens in Lake Stevens present: Endless Variety.
Iris can create year ‘round bloom, and enhance any spot in your garden. Peonies provide a wide variety of flower size, shape, color and fragrance. Join us to hear Patrick share his passion for Iris and Peonies and see these flowers in his beautiful powerpoint. Take time to visit the Rosarian Walk to see specialty Iris donated in the Spring of 2023 by Patrick.
Garden opens for the Season
Welcome back! The late winter and early spring blooms await you - forsythia, flowering cherry, camellia, rhododendrons, hellebores and charming bulbs abound. The new foliage of perennials is beginning to peak out of the cold ground. What will you discover on your visit?
Backyard Chickens: 101
Mary Stueber is co-owner and head chicken-keeper at “13 Hens Farm” in Maple Valley. Her current flock includes over 70 chickens, 15 ducks, and 2 turkeys. Mary will discuss chicken and duck keeping topics. Mary and her family sell organic vegetables, flowers and eggs at the MV Farmers Market, May to September. Come and hear some of her happy stories about raising poultry.
“Strings in the Garden”
The Auburn Symphony Chamber Orchestra returns to the Garden on August 27th for “Strings in the Garden.”
Join the Auburn Symphony String Quartet for a lovely afternoon in the Garden for fun, family-friendly favorites!
Some chairs will be available, or you may bring your own. Pack a picnic and enjoy some beautiful music with the best view in town. The ticket prices are:
Adults $18
Students: $8
12 and under: Free
Click here to purchase tickets: https://www.auburnsymphony.org/202324-season/garden2023
Tickets may be ordered by phone at 253-887-7777
Carpooling is encouraged.
Summer Sizzlers: The Clematis of July, August and Beyond
Master Gardener, Laura Watson, will share her love of Clematis, especially the late summer bloomers: Profuse Clematis, Trumpets, Urns, the late Large- Flowered and Non-Climbing Clematis varieties. Using great photos, Laura will share care and pruning tips about Clematis: the “Queen of Climbers!” So, as Laura says, “Grow the Heck up! Embellish your Garden with Clematis Vines!”
Emerald Theatre presents “Twelfth Night”
Emerald Theater’s 2022 production of Shakespeare’s “MidSummer Night’s Dream”
Join us for a fun performance of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” set in the 1920s. Seating is provided in the Pavilion, but you are welcome to bring a blanket and sit on the grass.
Two performances: Saturday, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Sunday performance at 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets begin selling at emeraldtheatre.org on July 5th.
Prices: General admission $15; Seniors & Military & Youth (17 & under) $10; FREE for Children 5 and under.
Tickets also available at the door, 1 hour before the performances.
Emerald Theatre presents “Twelfth Night”
Emerald Theater’s 2022 production of Shakespeare’s “MidSummer Night’s Dream”
Join us for a fun performance of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” set in the 1920s. Seating is provided in the Pavilion, but you are welcome to bring a blanket and sit on the grass.
Two performances: Saturday, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Sunday performance at 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Tickets begin selling at emeraldtheatre.org on July 5th.
Prices: General admission $15; Seniors & Military & Youth (17 & under) $10; FREE for Children 5 and under.
Tickets also available at the door, 1 hour before the performances.