What’s blooming at Lake Wilderness Arboretum | July 9

Meet board members of the Lake Wilderness Arboretum Foundation at Maple Valley Farmers Market Saturdays.

Meet board members of the Lake Wilderness Arboretum Foundation at Maple Valley Farmers Market Saturdays.

Continuing its tradition of supporting community events, the Arboretum sponsors an educational booth at select Farmers Markets during the season, which runs through Oct. 5 at Rock Creek Elementary School on Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road Southest.

Meet Board Member Diane Barnes at the Arboretum’s booth July 27. Also taking place is the All American Fresh Berry Pie Contest, sponsored by Always Best Care Eastside Master Gardeners.

Treasurer Holly McHugh will be on hand to answer questions Aug. 24 about membership, volunteering and donations.

Meet President Noel Paterson and Board Member Scott Jonas Sept. 21 and learn about the Arboretum’s storied history in preparation for its 50th anniversary.

During the End of Season Celebration Oct. 5, Patterson, McHugh and Jonas will once again be available to educate the public about the Arboretum’s annual plant sales and other events during the year.

The next free docent tour takes place July 20. Visit LakeWildernessArboretum.org to read the latest edition of the Branching Out member newsletter.

Reach staff at info@lakewildernessarboretum.org or 253- 293-5103 to volunteer, donate or become a member.