Maintenance and ongoing development of the Arboretum, as well as a rich set of educational programs, is carried out by the
Lake Wilderness Arboretum Foundation in partnership with the City of Maple Valley.

Upcoming Event

See below for an exciting event coming up in the near future. You can register for classes and workshops by emailing Register@LakeWildernessArboretum.org or by calling 425-413-2572. For additional details and a complete list of classes and workshops, visit our list of classes. See our calendar for a complete set of Arboretum activities including volunteer opportunities.

• Stealing Beauty and Water-Savings Ideas - Thursday, Mar 4

Marianne Binetti shows how to have beautiful, drought resistant landscapes using gravel patios, Mediterranean plants, symmetry, garden art, creative use of containers and that Dolce Vitae that makes life in Italy so sweet - Mama Mia!

Marianne has a degree in horticulture from WSU and is known for her fun and light-hearted approach to gardening. She is a syndicated garden columnist, appears on HGTV's "Gardening by the Yard", and has authored nine gardening books.

This talk is part of the Evening Lecture Series sponsored by the Lake Wilderness Arboretum, The City of Maple Valley and the Alliance of South County Environmental Stewards (ACES).

Free to the public; door prizes are provided. More info.

News/Announcements

Debbie Fuchs - New Board Member   (Posted 2/7/2010) New LWAF Board member and recording secretary, Debbie Fuchs, a 6-year resident of Maple Valley, graduated from WSU with a degree in Business Information Systems. After graduation, she worked at Boeing as a computer programmer for almost 7 years before deciding to stay at home to raise her 3 children. Eleven years of homeschooling later, her two 14-year-olds are still learning from Mom at home, while their 17-year-old brother has moved on to the Running Start program at more...

Susan Goodell joins Board   (Posted 2/1/2010) One of LWAF's new Board members for 2010, Susan Goodell, states that she is "thrilled to be a Lake Wilderness Arboretum Foundation board member" and believes that "the Arboretum is a region-wide treasure." Susan will serve as an Arboretum Board member-at-large as well as the co-chair of the Property Management and Development committee. Susan developed the gardening bug in 1995 after she and her husband bought their first house with a small yard. That passion led her more...

Nancy Claire Guth joins the Arboretum Board   (Posted 1/27/2010) This January, LWAF welcomed Nancy Claire Guth as a Board member-at-large. Nancy has been active in Arboretum activities for the past few years. Her new master plan for the Smith-Mossman Western Azalea Garden has brought about major enhancements to the garden in the past two years. Nancy has degrees from South Seattle Community College (SSCC) in Environmental Horticulture and in Landscaper Design and Construction. At SSCC, she served on the SSCC curriculum committee for more...

Docents needed - First training session on Feb 4th   (Posted 1/27/2010) Lake Wilderness Arboretum Foundation is currently recruiting volunteers who are willing to share a few hours of their time each month to lead visitors on a tour of Lake Wilderness Arboretum. LWA Foundation's Docent Tour group will begin a short training program for returning and new docents Thursday, February 4th at 12:30PM at the Arboretum. You don't need to be a plant, history, or LWA Foundation "guru" to participate. Reference materials will be provided as well as more...

Volunteer Opportunities

Regularly scheduled work sessions at the Arboretum provide a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups. No experience is necessary and we welcome whatever level of support you can provide.

Arboretum personnel are usually present Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings to help direct individual or group volunteers. Saturday work parties are also conducted. Check our Event List for specific times. Other opportunities can be arranged by contacting us.

Join the Arboretum!

		Email: Info@LakeWildernessArboretum.org
		Mailing Address: LWAF, Box 72, Maple Valley,WA 98038
		Street Location: 22520 SE 248th Maple Valley,WA
		Phones: 425-413-2572 or 206-366-2125
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