Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation

The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation is a nonprofit organization located in Shoreline, Washington. The Foundation is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the four-acre Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, a public garden that showcases a variety of Pacific Northwest native plants and unique exotic species. The Garden, which was established in 1958, features over 2,000 plant species, including conifers, hardwoods, rhododendrons, magnolias, ferns, and groundcovers. The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation offers visitors the opportunity to explore a diverse collection of plants in a naturalistic wooded setting. The Garden is home to several rare and noteworthy trees, some of which are the largest in the state. Birdwatchers can also enjoy observing over 40 bird species that frequent the Garden. In addition, the Foundation operates MsK Nursery, which sells native plants and hardy exotics suitable for Northwest gardens. The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation's mission is to preserve and showcase the beauty and diversity of the plant world, while promoting the appreciation and conservation of native plants. The Foundation relies on membership fees and sales from MsK Nursery to support the Garden's operation and programming. The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the year. Visitors can learn more about the Garden and the Foundation's work by visiting the website at kruckeberg.org.