The Lake Wilderness Arboretum’s 50th anniversary celebration will be the weekend of Sept. 11-12.

The festivities begin with the organization’s Fuchsia Festival, which takes place among the fuchsias in the gardens. The fall plant sale will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at the arboretum nursery. The 50th anniversary celebration kicks off at noon.

Events and activities continue to be added to the celebration weekend. The event honors 50 years of volunteers, and guests will have opportunities to volunteer, donate and become a member.

The board is considering food truck invites, free ice cream or snow cone giveaways and soliciting for an anniversary cake donation from local businesses.

Individuals and businesses that would like to donate or be a part of the celebration weekend in other ways contact Noel Paterson, LWAF President at director@lakewildernessarboretum.org.

Visit LakeWildernessArboretum.org, email info@lakewildernessarboretum.org or call 253-293-5103 to volunteer, donate or become a member.