Visitors to the Lake Wilderness Arboretum can learn interesting facts about plants and also the history of this lakeside area by taking a free docent-led tour of the gardens.

“The sunny warm weather, mixed with occasional periods of cool rain in recent weeks has resulted in swaths of colors and fragrance in the Arboretum,” said Docent Co-Chair Cindy Ostermann. “Why not take a stroll along the paths to view the plant collections and the forest in June, and enjoy all that this public garden in Maple Valley has to offer?”

Free to the public on the third Saturday of each month through October, the next tour takes place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 16 starting from the Arboretum’s gazebo. Signs are posted for parking as well as to the gazebo prior to the tour.

To inquire about scheduling a free docent tour, call us at 253-293-5103 or email us at tours@lakewildernessarboretum.org. Group tours can be arranged for other days and times by contacting the Arboretum.

Located at 22520 Southeast 248th in Maple Valley, the Arboretum is easily accessible by foot or bicycle via King County’s Cedar-to-Green River Trail. The arboretum is open daily at no charge from dawn to dusk. Visit LakeWildernessArboretum.org to volunteer or donate.