Center for Urban Horticulture

Managed by the University of Washington, it is home to the Union Bay Natural Area (aka Montlake Fill), beautiful gardens, the Otis Douglas Hyde Herbarium, and the Elisabeth C. Miller Library. There's something for everyone interested in our natural world. And it is home to one of the premier birding sites in Seattle, because it is an island of wild in a sea of urbanity.

INFORMATION for leaders

Scheduling & Permits

  • If you are scheduling this as a non-course related activity, please limit your group size to the default party size. The maximum party size is for use by course field trips only, and includes both students and instructors. Group size maximums do not reflect how course field trips are run (in smaller groups of students and instructors), but allow for course leaders to register the course in our system.
  • This route allows multiple bookings. Please check scheduled trips listed below in the "Activities" tab to see if there is another group already booked on the same day. If so, please coordinate with them to ensure you are carpooling and teaching at different areas.
  • If you are scheduling a course field trip, please contact our Member Services Team to confirm the field trip and any permitting regulations.
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Length: 4.0 mi
Map
3501 NE 41st St, Seattle 98105
Activities

Upcoming Activities

Introduction to Map & Compass Field Trip - Union Bay Natural Area

Navigation Field trip: Introduction to Map & Compass
An easy hike on the loop trail at the Union Bay Natural Area, located next
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, Apr 13, 2024
No Prerequisites
6 participants 1 instructor
Registration closes Apr 11
Seattle Branch
Otto Greule

Introduction to Map & Compass Field Trip - Union Bay Natural Area

Navigation Field trip: Introduction to Map & Compass
An easy hike on the loop trail at the Union Bay Natural Area, located next
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, Apr 14, 2024
No Prerequisites
10 participants 0 instructors
Registration closes Apr 12
Seattle Branch
Otto Greule

Field Trip 2 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - Center for Urban Horticulture

Naturalist Field trip: Introduction to the Natural World Course
Afternoon Session: Let's go birding! We will focus on honing your skills in using binoculars
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, May 11, 2024
No Prerequisites
5 participants 0 instructors
Registration opens May 3; Instructor registration open now
Seattle Branch

Field Trip 2 - Seattle Naturalists Intro Natural World Course - Center for Urban Horticulture

Naturalist Field trip: Introduction to the Natural World Course
Morning Session: Let's go birding! We will focus on honing your skills in using binoculars
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, May 11, 2024
No Prerequisites
5 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Apr 18; Instructor registration open now
Seattle Branch

Introduction to Map & Compass Field Trip - Union Bay Natural Area

Navigation Field trip: Introduction to Map & Compass
An easy hike on the loop trail at the Union Bay Natural Area, located next
Difficulty: Easy
Sat, May 25, 2024
No Prerequisites
10 participants 1 instructor
Registration opens Apr 15; Instructor registration open now
Seattle Branch
Otto Greule

Introduction to Map & Compass Field Trip - Union Bay Natural Area

Navigation Field trip: Introduction to Map & Compass
An easy hike on the loop trail at the Union Bay Natural Area, located next
Difficulty: Easy
Sun, May 26, 2024
No Prerequisites
10 participants 2 instructors
Registration opens Apr 15; Instructor registration open now
Seattle Branch
Otto Greule
Trip Reports
Titles

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  • Montlake Fill
  • Montlake Fill (Union Bay Natural Area)
  • Union Bay Natural Area
  • Union Bay Natural Area (Montlake Fill)
  • Yesler Swamp
  • Center for Urban Horticulture Gardens
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