Ohno Construction has completed adding signage, striping, and fencing to the new Arboretum Loop Trail. Our partners at Seattle Parks and Recreation have informed us that the trail is just about ready and will be open to the public by next Friday, November 10. Come see and enjoy! Plenty of planting remains to be done along the trail in the coming months to get it ready for the grand opening in early April 2018.

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In 1942, a young naturalist named Earl Larrison documented 133 bird species in the Arboretum. Eighty years later, in the fall issue of the Arboretum Bulletin, photographer and birder Larry Hubbell revisits Larrison's species list and compares it to what he sees today in the park and nearby wetlands. He also discusses how we can all help to preserve and foster avian diversity in our backyards and city.

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Our Opening Night Party at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival is on February 6. Online ticket sales begin next Thursday, November 9! This year's party theme is  "winter carnavale." Along with an exclusive first look at the Festival gardens, guests will enjoy delicious food, spectacular costumes, and dazzling entertainment. Watch for our big announcement next week!

From November 6 through December 23, the Miller Library is hosting an exhibit by local artist Molly Hashimoto. It features original paintings from Hashimoto's new book, Colors of the West: An Artist's Guide to Nature's Palette. Meet the artist and enjoy a slideshow of her work at a free reception on Thursday, November 9. We'll also have copies of the book for sale in the Arboretum Shop soon.

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Don't miss our popular annual Gifts & Greens Galore sale on Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Graham Visitors Center. You'll find a unique selection of nature-inspired gifts and botanical decorations. Buy something for everyone on your list this year, while helping support the Arboretum!

• Free Weekend Walk Tours: November themes -- "Trees and Falling Leaves" (Saturday family walks) and "Ancient Tree Species" (Sundays); 1 to 2:30 p.m. Meet at the Visitors Center.
• Fall Finery: More photos of the Woodland Garden in "peak maple" on our Facebook page. 
• UWBG Blog: Beautyberry in the Witt Winter Garden.