The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, a not-for-profit 22-acre woodland garden, is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming space for the community by offering a range of low and no-cost admissions opportunities throughout the year. The RSBG relies heavily on plant sales, admission fees, donations, membership dues and volunteers to keep the garden thriving and […]
The RSBG is updating its member benefits to bring you more value and exclusive garden privileges! These new and improved benefits will take effect January 1, 2024. After listening to the needs of our members and garden visitors, we have updated our member benefits to bring you more value and new perks! We hope that […]
RSBG earns three tourism awards in ‘Best in the PNW’ The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden wins big in Seattle Time’s 2023 Best in the PNW contest – an inspiring accomplishment for the small non-profit. For first time visitors to the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (RSBG), it can be a life-changing event. For Federal Way residents, […]
August 24, 2023 The Greater Federal Way Chamber will honor three businesses with Impact Awards as part of its annual Gala from 6-8 p.m., November 18. Federal Way, WA – The Rhody Garden, as it’s affectionately known, will receive the Chamber’s long-running and prestigious Community Impact Award this fall, during the Chamber’s annual Gala at […]
Seattle Times – May 19, 2023
Federal Way Mirror – May 14, 2023
South Sound Magazine – May 9, 2023
Travel Awaits – February 27, 2023
Update – 2/2/2022 The Visitor Center and Rutherford Conservatory are open ! We are only accepting credit cards at this time, and we ask that you practice social distancing while exploring the garden. The RSBG is bringing back your favorite annual programs with modifications to ensure visitor safety. See the Events menu to read updates […]
Federal Way Mirror – August 16, 2019
KING 5 Evening – June 4, 2019
Explore Washington State – May 18, 2018
It’s estimated that 150-200 species of plants, animals, and insects go extinct every 24 hours … not the least of which is the Rhododendron.
Steve Hootman 2017 Lecture – West Seattle Garden Tour Steve Hootman 2016 Lecture – West Seattle Garden Tour From the West Seattle Herald newspaper
Winter gets the cold shoulder as spring comes early to Western Washington
Spring Bloom is Early at Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
