Mirtha & Saul

About the CoupleMirtha and Saul's story began in college, where they connected through a shared group of friends. Over the course of their seven-year relationship, they enjoyed various activities together, from friendly volleyball matches to exploring different...

Kyleigh & Cody

About the CoupleMeet Kyleigh and Cody, childhood pals turned sweethearts. These two grew up on the same street, rode the same bus, and occasionally crossed paths at the park. Kyleigh, who had always seen Cody as a friend, had a change of heart during their sophomore...

Love Grows Here: Photo Contest

Eligibility This photo contest is open to individuals over the age of 18. Submitted photos with stories must be the sole property of individuals entering the contest. Contest Dates January 22nd-February 9th submissions will be accepted. February 10th they will be...

Anakaren & Sam

About the CoupleSam is known for his reserved nature, while Anakaren is boisterous and vivacious, always seeking out an audience. They became friends young and officially started dating in their senior year of high school.  Anakaren light-heartedly recalls that when...

Drum Roll Please:  We Have a New Agreement with the City of Yakima

Drum Roll Please: We Have a New Agreement with the City of Yakima

After more than two years of work and multiple extensions, the City of Yakima and the Yakima Area Arboretum finally have a signed operations and maintenance agreement that both parties can agree on.  The Yakima City Council approved the Agreement during their regular...

April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month

April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month

The month of April has been declared Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month by the United States Department of Agriculture.  According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack “Invasive species threaten our food security, agricultural livelihoods, and way of...

Year-end Campaign Supports New Winter Display Garden

Year-end Campaign Supports New Winter Display Garden

We have some wonderful things planned for you in 2023, including, we hope, the installation of a brand new Winter Display Garden. The Winter Display Garden will be located on the west side of the Jewett Interpretive Center welcoming guests with a variety of colors and...

Appreciating Autumn’s Adaptations

Appreciating Autumn’s Adaptations

Over the years the autumn season has been referred to by a number of different names such as Fall, Sweater Weather, Harvest Time, and/or Pumpkin Spice Season. But regardless of what we call it, fall provides everyone with cooler weather and a variety of color changes...

Geology Travels with Bruce Whitmore

Geology Travels with Bruce Whitmore

Missoula Floods and the Ice Age: versed in Cataclysmic and Catastrophe Praises  If I were a stranger to the Pacific Northwest, I would probably wonder why there’s such a diversity in the geography between the western and eastern regions of the Cascades Mountain range....

Help Shape the Future of the YAA – Become a Board Member Today!

Help Shape the Future of the YAA – Become a Board Member Today!

Arboretum Friends, The Yakima Area Arboretum is a valued part of our community. Outdoor spaces, trails, parks, and public gardens are essential to our well-being and quality of life. Hundreds of people visit the Arboretum each week to connect with nature and to find...