Come out and support Lake Wilderness Arboretum May 10 and 11 at the 42nd Annual Spring Plant Sale.

This year’s event starts the Friday before Mother’s Day and coincides with National Public Gardens Day, another annual event celebrating public gardens all over the country.

The Arboretum’s Spring Plant Sale takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and features a variety of native and specialty plants, garden accessories and crafts for sale, and a chance to visit the display gardens and trails.

Gardeners can learn more about plants and what to purchase with help from Arboretum staff and volunteers.

“The Spring Plant Sale is our major annual fundraiser. We depend on its revenue to maintain the beautiful gardens and forest,” said Executive Director Amy Hardebeck.

Visitors can also pick up information about volunteering for The Lake Wilderness Arboretum Foundation board.

“The board helps drive the strategy and direction of the Arboretum,” said President Noel Paterson. “No specific garden or botanical backgroundis required, just a willingness to provide time and contribute ideas.”

The new LakeWildernessArboretum.org website is now live. Reach staff at info@lakewildernessarboretum.org or 253-293-5103 to volunteer or donate.