Contact Us
The Hardy Fern Foundation
By Mail
PO Box 3797
Federal Way, WA 98063-3797
By Telephone
(253) 345-2520
By Fax
(253) 838-4686
By Email
For general information, email info@hardyferns.org
Visit our Membership page to join.
Our main fern display garden and office is located at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way, Washington.
2525 S 336th St.
Federal Way, WA 98003
Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
Garden Hours
Open 10am to 4pm, Tuesday-Sunday, closed on Mondays.
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Admission Rates
- $8.00 – general admission
- $5.00 – seniors (65+) and students (with school ID)
- Free admission – RSBG members, active and retired military, school groups, children under 12 years and current Weyerhaeuser employees.
- Call for group rates.
Tour Groups
Call (253) 838-4646 Ext. 140. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic docents provide excellent tours! It’s a wonderful way to learn about the Garden and see the highlights. During peak season, we appreciate a 2-week advance registration and a minimum of 10 participants. Fees are $10 per person.
The tour schedule for March through June fills quickly so be sure to sign-up your tour group as early
in the year as possible.
Self-Guided Tours
In addition to the docent tours, there is a self-guided tour sheet available online at Self-Guided Tours
and at the Garden Gift Shop for your convenience .