General Downloads

Self-Guided Tour Map 

 You will need legal size paper to make a printed copy.

Small Trees for Small Spaces

An excellent resource guide developed by Pacific Power. This pamphlet offers advice on how to choose the right tree for the right place, how to plant a tree, lists the 100 best tree species to plant adjacent to power lines, and offers advice on pruning. A must for every homeowner.

Memorial Brochure

Honoring the past by helping us build the future.  Memorial donations help sustain the Arboretum’s many collections.  Download a memorial brochure at right.

Birding the Yakima Area Arboretum

The Yakima Valley Audubon Society has produced an excellent bird viewing guide and checklist for the Arboretum. Download the brochure and see how many of these birds you can find at the Arboretum during your next visit.

Feeding Hummingbirds in Winter

A guide to feeding and caring for hummingbirds in Yakima.  Produced by the Yakima Valley Audubon Society.

Orienteering Course Directions

The Yakima Area Arboretum has both a short and long compass course. You will need to bring your own compass to complete the course.

Environmental Scavenger Hunt – Year Round

Challenge yourself to an environmental scavenger hunt the next time you visit the Arboretum. Expect to take up to 2 hours to finish the whole thing. Good luck.

Field Trip Information Sheet

Download an overview of the Arboretum’s “Ecosystem Investigations” field trip program.

Facility Rental Information

Facility Rental Brochure

The Arboretum is the perfect place to hold your next business meeting, retirement party or workshop.  Click at right for prices and details.

Solarium Seating and Floor Plan

Use this seating chart to plan ahead. Rooms will be arranged to your specifications.

Gardenview Seating and Floor Plan

Use this seating chart to plan ahead. Rooms will be arranged to your specifications.

2020 Virtual Garden Tour Plant List

Plants mentioned in the garden Michelle Wyles Garden, Episode I

2020 Virtual Garden Tour Plant List

Plants mentioned in the garden of Ray Yates and Debra Kroon, Episode II

2020 Virtual Garden Tour Plant List

Plants mentioned in the garden of David and Purna Rankin, Episode III