What’s Blooming Now at Lake Wilderness Arboretum | May 1

Published 10:54 am Wednesday, May 1, 2013

National Public Gardens Day is Friday, May 10, the first day of the Arboretum’s 42nd Annual Plant Sale.

Developed by the American Public Gardens Association, National Public Gardens Day is an annual celebration of the nation’s public gardens, with a mission to “raise awareness of the important role botanical gardens and arboreta play in promoting environmental stewardship, plant and water conservation, green spaces, and education in communities nationwide.”

Public gardens all over the country hold recreational and educational events that allow visitors to get the most enjoyment from visiting a public garden, while learning ways to conserve the environment.

This year’s event takes place the Friday before Mother’s Day and coincides with the Arboretum’s Plant Sale, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 10, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11.

This free event features a variety of plants, garden accessories and crafts for sale, as well as an opportunity to get out and see the gardens.

To learn more about National Public Gardens Day, visit http://www.nationalpublicgardensday.org/.

Lake Wilderness Arboretum is five minutes from Maple Valley Highway and state Route 18 at 22520 S.E. 248th St. in Maple Valley.

Contact info@lakewildernessarboretum.org or 253- 293-5103 to volunteer or donate.