May 1, 2023
The renovated UW Biology Greenhouse, a resource for all on campus, houses more than 5,500 plants from diverse habitats — from Costa Rican rainforests to Pacific Northwest mountains to the Namib desert. The facility is ADA-accessible, with state-of-the-art systems that control temperature and humidity in specific zones. It now has regular visiting hours for the general public and guided tours for larger groups.
Need Plant Therapy? Visit the Greenhouse
The UW Biology Greenhouse is currently open to the public for casual walk-in browsing at the following times, no reservation required:
- Thursdays, noon to 4 pm
- Saturdays, the second and fourth of each month, 10 am to 2 pm
For greenhouse location and transportation options, visit the UW Biology Greenhouse website.
Want to enjoy the greenhouse from afar? Visit the greenhouse’s Instagram page, @uwbiogreenhouse, where staff post updates and pictures of plants from the collection.
Are you interested in a group tour? Hour-long tours are available for groups of 8 or more by arrangement. Fill out a tour request form.
Ready to volunteer? The greenhouse welcomes volunteers from the UW and the greater community. Fill out a volunteer application or docent application.