It’s our 60 Year Anniversary!
Summer Fun at the Arboretum
Arts Fest in the Arboretum
During Maple Valley Days, enjoy free live music in the Arboretum. Presented in partnership with Maple Valley Creative Arts Council.
Saturday, June 14, 1pm -5pm
Summer Stroll
Welcome summer with a stroll through the gardens with the Arboretum’s Director to see
and appreciate all that blooms in the Arboretum during the summer months. Meet at the
information kiosk.
Saturday, June 21, 11am – 12pm
StoryWalk® Read – Alongs
Join Librarian Sharon in the great outdoors to read the StoryWalk® book each month!
Presented with support from the Maple Valley Library Guild and King County Library
System. Meet at 10:30am in the meadow.
June 21
July 19
August 16
Concerts at the Arboretum
Free concerts featuring local musicians, singers, songwriters and spoken word.
Presented in partnership with Maple Valley Creative Arts Council.
Tuesday evenings 6p-7p in the Perennial Garden
July 8, 15, 22 & 29
August 5, 12, 19 & 26
September 2
Volunteer Appreciation Event
We will be celebrating our wonderful volunteers in the Perennial Garden. The arboretum could not be successful without the time and effort these people put in to this wonderful treasure.
July 17th, 5-8pm
Yoga in the Garden
Take advantage of late summer evenings in July and August to relax, stretch and
strengthen through yoga.
Classes are led by Maple Leaf Movement. For more information and registration, see
https://www.mapleleafmovement.com/yoga/
Summer Camps for kids
There will be a variety of options provided by different organizations. Check out their
websites for camp information and registration.
Maple Leaf Movement: https://www.mapleleafmovement.com/camps/
The Ashlar Way: https://www.theashlarway.com/summercamps24
EmpowerMe Arts: https://www.empowermearts.com/summercamp2025
Celebrating 60 years!
This year, the final concert in the garden will feature the Maple Valley Big Band with
their timeless music. The Arboretum Foundation Board of Directors will address the
crowd about our 60th Anniversary, acknowledging George Tersiisky, the Arboretum’s
founder, with the dedication of our “Founder’s Tree”, and the 25th Anniversary of the
Smith-Mossman Garden. Treats and beverages will be provided.
September 2, from 5:30 – 6:30
Fall Plant Sale
Fall is a great time to plant in the Northwest. Come find your newest garden treasures
from the Arboretum or from one of the fabulous vendors.
The Northwest Fuchsia Society will be holding their annual judged fuchsia show in the
Perennial Garden. Visitors can see a collection of stunning fuchsias and learn about the
many varieties that can be grown in the Pacific Northwest. Stop in and ask some
questions!
September 13, 10am-4pm
Information Booth
The Arboretum’s Information Booth is open on Saturdays, 11am – 3pm.The volunteers
in the booth are happy to welcome you to the Arboretum and answer any questions you
may have.
During the busy summer months at the Arboretum and Lake Wilderness Park, it’s a great idea to check the Parks calendar to see if there are any large events planned that may impact access to the Arboretum or availability of parking.
https://www.maplevalleywa.gov/government/departments/parks_and_recreation/special_events/index.php
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The Lake Wilderness Arboretum Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports the Lake Wilderness Arboretum with grants from the city of Maple Valley as well as donations from the public. Click below to provide a tax-free gift to support our organization!
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