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 .