We are looking forward to a fun spring season filled with garden events. Read on to learn more about how to join in the fun!

Save the Dates for Spring Garden Events
-Thursday, April 4, Salmon Release walking field trip to Seward Park
-Thursday, April 18, 5-6:30pm Environmental Science Night
-Saturday, May 4, 10-1pm Garden Work Party
-Saturday, May 18, 10-2pm Plant Sale Fundraiser & Online Auction Kick-off!

Event details…

Salmon Release
Caregiver chaperones are encouraged to join students for this annual walking field trip to Seward Park on Thursday, April 4th. Students have been raising baby salmon since January and they are ready to be released into Lake Washington! Times vary by grade, please contact your teacher to confirm your class' involvement and walking time.

Environmental Science Night
Get ready for an exciting night of environmental science! On Thursday, April 18th from 5-6:30pm we will gather in the Orca lunch room to celebrate and share science projects and units that classes have developed this year. You may learn about salmon! Oooh! You may learn about erosion! Wow! You may enter to win raffle prizes sponsored by local businesses! Yay! Come experience an Orca tradition make its triumphant post-pandemic return. Be there or be MC squared! 

Garden Work Party
Show the Orca Garden some love during our Spring Work Party on Saturday, May 4th from 10-1pm! Help Anthony weed, dig, and give our cherished space the seasonal TLC it needs to thrive this spring. No sign-up needed. All ages welcome. Dress accordingly. 

Orca K-8 PTSA Plant Sale
Join us on Saturday, May 18th from 10-2pm to shop tomatoes, flowers, herbs, hanging baskets, veggies, berries, and more! Hanging Baskets are available for pre-order now through May 8th. To learn more about the sale and the many ways you can support, visit: https://orcak8-ptsa.memberplanet.com/OrcaGarden.html

Questions? Reach out to co.garden-liaison@orca-k8-ptsa.org or garden-liaison@orca-k8-ptsa.org.