Soos Creek Botanical Garden presents three springtime educational programs.

Programs offered:

• 1 p.m., March 8: Idie Ulsh, past president of the Washington Butterfly Association, presents her colorful show, “Washington Butterflies.” Tips given on attracting butterflies to your garden.

• 1 p.m., March 22:, Master Gardener and Bee Keeper Missy Anderson presents an informative program on “Mason Bees,” the Northwest’s own native and early spring pollinators.

• 1 p.m., April 12: Northwest Bats instructor Barbara Ogaard presenta “An Introduction to the World of Bats. Special guest coming. Older children, not in school at this time, and home-schooled children would especially enjoy the program with their parents.

The garden, 29308 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn, provides a diversity of gardens for the public to enjoy, including inspirational gardens based upon international, regional, and historical gardens, while providing education and conservation of horticulture, the environment, and history.

No tickets are necessary, but seating is limited to the first 50 guests. Come early and stroll the gardens, which are open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. There is no entry fee, but donations are gladly accepted.

For more information, visit www.sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org or call 253-639-0949.