Hoyt Arboretum Blog 
Darn that Punxsutawney Phil! More winter to come; maybe he’s to blame for the national mid-February cold-snow-ice wave! I haven’t been out on the trails at Hoyt for more than a week, which is fairly unusual for me. But it’s a great excuse to do a little research and share what I know about winter … Read more
These mornings when I start out on the trail, the air seems fresher. Spring is on the way even with the recent snow! But, regardless of the forecast, it’s time to see the Hoyt Arboretum’s Winter Garden. I’m so impressed with the thought that went into both the location of the Winter Garden – where … Read more
In early spring, we often look for signs of new plant growth. In wet, damp sites, such as the edges of lakes, wetlands and seeps, there are a few native herbaceous perennials that start to pop out and that we often get questions about at Hoyt Arboretum. Here are a few interesting facts and identification … Read more
I spend a lot of time at Hoyt Arboretum regardless of the season. In non-pandemic times, I volunteer as a naturalist, taking elementary school students on hikes to teach them about the Arboretum and the cool trees and plants found here. Outside of the school season, I hike and jog on the trails. I’m not … Read more
Spring is coming, spring is coming, how do you think I know? I saw some early wildflowers blooming, I know it must be so! After our dark, dreary, damp, Pacific Northwest winters, we often look forward to longer days with some indications of the coming spring. A few of the earliest bloomers at Hoyt Arboretum … Read more