1. History:  Established 50 years ago, the property was once home to a private report and airplane landing strip.

2. Volunteering: Maintained almost completely by volunteers, who will help keep this public garden growing for another 50 years.

3. Botanical Collections:  The Smith-Mossman azalea garden is the largest collection of wild collected western azaleas in the world.

4. Native Forest:  Enjoy walking trails through 26 acres of protected second growth forest.

5. Open to the Public:  Every day from dawn to dusk. Free parking.

6. Plant Sales:  Annually on Mother’s Day weekend and the second Saturday in September.

7. Docent Tours:  Free guided walks on select Saturdays from April through October.

8. Outdoor Classroom:  Learning programs for preschoolers, elementary school field trips and community service for high school students.

9. Tribal Life Trail: Learn how native plants were used by Pacific Northwest Native Americans.

10. Relaxation:  An urban oasis of native forest, cultivated gardens and botanical collections in the community, ready to be enjoyed by families and their pets.

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