Our  Annual Meeting is just around the corner, on June 19. All Foundation members are invited to join us for a year-in-review slideshow, meet our incoming board members, and enjoy wine and light fare on the Visitors Center terrace. We will also present our Volunteer Legacy Award and honor Mary Ellen and Gordon Mulder for their recent legacy gift to restore Rhody Glen.

Don't miss Parks & Rec Fest at Yesler Terrace Park and Community Center this Sunday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! The Foundation will have a table at this free, family-friendly event, spreading the good word about the Arboretum. Enjoy fun activities, learn about Seattle's amazing parks, and help Seattle Parks and Recreation with its long-term strategic planning.

In the latest issue of the  Bulletin, celebrated plantsman  Dan Hinkley describes a nighttime stroll he took in the Arboretum, during which he had his first encounter with the unusual Asian tree Tetracentron sinense. The silhouette of the tree's large, heart-shaped leaves against the moonlit sky left a lasting impression. Read about the natural history of Tetracentron and where to find it in the park.

Family Saturday at the Seattle Japanese Garden on June 15 will feature Kamishibai (street theater) performances by Cory Southwell and the students of  Youth Theatre Northwest. The storytelling will include "The Wizard of Oz" and the "The Ogre That Wanted to be Human." Admission is free to all youth 12 and younger, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.