Fall Native Plant Festival

Grow your relationship with plants and place through workshops, crafts, tours, native plant shopping, and exploration of Cascadia's flora.
About this Event

With warm soil beneath your feet and the promise of rain in the air, fall is the perfect season to plant. Discover locally grown native trees, flowers, and shrubs from Oxbow's nursery, gather practical inspiration from knowledgeable staff, and find simple ways to create a more beautiful, biodiverse landscape for seasons to come.

Whether you’re growing a backyard habitat, tending a balcony pot, or simply seeking a refreshing day outdoors with loved ones, come explore!

YOU'LL DISCOVER

• Native Plant & Plant Stand Shopping: Browse over 65 species of native flowers, shrubs, and trees, responsibly grown in Oxbow's nursery and locally adapted to thrive in the Cascadia region. Shop Oxbow merchandise and support local restoration efforts with every purchase.
• Expert Guidance: Plant with confidence as Oxbow’s nursery specialists answer your questions and guide you to the perfect native plants for your space.

• Sensory Exploration: Engage directly with the landscape, from sampling native tea blends and tasting different plant parts on the Kids' Farm tour to hands-on crafts for all ages, including DIY leaf rubbings and natural pigments made from berries, bark, and other plant materials.

• Nature Connection & Learning for All Ages & Experience Levels: Build skills and deepen your stewardship through workshops and activities including Native Plant Gardening 101, integrated pest management, native seed collection, edible and medicinal herbs, a reflective yarrow planting experience, and more.

• Gathering & Celebration: Connect over fresh coffee from Filter & Shot Coffee Cart, enjoy a food truck lunch from Where Ya At Matt, and relax in open spaces perfect for conversation, community, and celebration. Take time to ask questions, share stories, and simply enjoy the moment together.

PLAN YOUR DAY

TICKETS

Admission: FREE
Includes crafts, tours, guided hikes, and freedom to explore the living playground, orchard, and scenic farm trails.

Workshop Add-ons: $5

Plants, Plant Stand goods, food, and select workshop tickets are available for purchase.

Oxbow's Fall Native Plant Festival is supported, in part, by .
We’re deeply grateful for their partnership, which allows us to offer accessible ticket pricing and connect more people with outdoor learning experiences.

See what's growing!
Register to receive the full plant availability list in your inbox a week before the event. While advance registration isn’t required, it’s a great way to plan your picks and helps us make your plant shopping experience even smoother. It also helps us prepare the right amount of food and event materials while minimizing waste.

ABOUT OXBOW FARM & CONSERVATION CENTER

From forest and farmland in the Snoqualmie Valley, Oxbow cultivates conservation and food security to support and sustain a healthy Cascadia region.

How we turn our mission into impact:

• Steward The Land: From the banks of the river to the crest of the hills, we use conservation practices to support healthy habitats for wildlife and pollinators.
• Grow Native Plants: Our Native Plant Nursery grows Washington native plant species and cultivates conservation by connecting people to native plants and encouraging their widespread use in local landscapes.
• Grow Food: We donate the fruit and vegetables we grow to those in need through our food security partners.
• Provide Immersive Experiences: Our programs connect people of all ages to the natural world and engage them in the dynamic relationship between conservation, native plants, and the food we eat.