Winter Wonder at the Arboretum
Tours with the Director
Saturday, January 16, 2027 11am – 12pm
Join Arboretum Director, Susan Goodell, for a free one-hour tour of the Arboretum.
January 16, 11am – 12pm. You may think that the garden sleeps in the winter but there is plenty of life at the Arboretum. Take a walk and learn about some of the plants that make an impact at this time of the year.
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.
November 21, 2026
December 19, 2026
January 16, 2027
February 20, 2027
March 20, 2027
Exploring the Arboretum in the Winter
It may be the dark days of winter (or at least feel like it) but that doesn’t mean that the Arboretum isn’t lively and lovely. Explore the Arboretum’s winter treasures on your own with the help of our seasonal tour write-up: Winter Stroll.
Hellebore Tea 2027
Sunday, March 21; 2pm-4pm at Lake Wilderness Lodge – Watch this page for more information!
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!
Information Booth
The Arboretum’s Information Booth is closed for the season. If you have any questions for the Arboretum, please contact us at info@lakewildernessarboretum.org
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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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