Thursday, May 28 2026

May 28, 2026 - 7:00am

Member Insider – Early Morning Bird Walk

Members Only The Gardens All Levels

Bridget VerVaet returns for another year to lead our popular spring bird walks during the peak of spring migration season.…

May 28, 2026 - 10:30am

Homeschool Days: Nature Yoga (Ages 4-8)

3-7 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Join us to learn the fundamentals of yoga while immersed in the Gardens' natural beauty. Children will participate in playful…

May 28, 2026 - 10:30am

Homeschool Days: Pollinator ID Walk (Ages 8-18)

14+ 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Can you tell the difference between a rusty-patched and a two-spotted bumble bee? Did you know that some types of…

May 28, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

May 28, 2026 - 12:30pm

Homeschool Days: Life of a Plant (Ages 5-10)

3-7 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Dive into the life cycle of a plant. Participants will dissect a seed and learn about plant needs, plant parts,…

May 28, 2026 - 12:30pm

Homeschool Days: Teachings of the Trolls (Ages 9-18)

14+ 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

The trolls have messages for us. They encourage us to save seeds and trees, reduce and reuse, and connect with…

May 28, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

May 28, 2026 - 2:30pm

Homeschool Days: Decomposers (Ages 4-10)

3-7 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Investigate life underground and discover the important role decomposers play in helping our gardens grow. Students will learn to identify…

May 28, 2026 - 2:30pm

Homeschool Days: Pollinators (Ages 5-12)

3-7 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Have you ever wondered why a garden is filled with different colors, shapes, and even smells? Flowers use a variety…

Friday, May 29 2026

May 29, 2026 - Multiple times available

Maine Days Admission Tickets

Special Event The Gardens

FREE for Maine Residents Each year during Maine Days, we invite our fellow Maine residents to experience the Gardens at…

May 29, 2026 - 10:00am

The Caterpillar Lab

Special Event The Gardens

The Caterpillar Lab, sets up its functioning caterpillar rearing, researching, photographing, filming, and educating facility in our Education Center. No…

May 29, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

May 29, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

May 29, 2026 - 4:00pm

Horticultural Ecology

Certificate: Native Plants & Ecological Horticulture Hybrid Intermediate—Advanced

Plants don’t grow in isolation; they constantly interact with the world around them. In this three-day hybrid class, explore how…

Saturday, May 30 2026

May 30, 2026 - Multiple times available

Maine Days Admission Tickets

Special Event The Gardens

FREE for Maine Residents Each year during Maine Days, we invite our fellow Maine residents to experience the Gardens at…

May 30, 2026 - 10:00am

The Caterpillar Lab

Special Event The Gardens

The Caterpillar Lab, sets up its functioning caterpillar rearing, researching, photographing, filming, and educating facility in our Education Center. No…

May 30, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

May 30, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, May 31 2026

May 31, 2026 - Multiple times available

Maine Days Admission Tickets

Special Event The Gardens

FREE for Maine Residents Each year during Maine Days, we invite our fellow Maine residents to experience the Gardens at…

May 31, 2026 - 10:00am

The Caterpillar Lab

Special Event The Gardens

The Caterpillar Lab, sets up its functioning caterpillar rearing, researching, photographing, filming, and educating facility in our Education Center. No…

May 31, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

May 31, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, June 1 2026

Jun 1, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 1, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, June 2 2026

Jun 2, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 2, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Jun 2, 2026 - 5:30pm

Natural Communities of Maine

Certificate: Native Plants & Ecological Horticulture Hybrid Intermediate

Guided by ecologist Ted Elliman, this comprehensive, three-day hybrid course introduces students to natural plant communities, their defining physical environments,…

Wednesday, June 3 2026

Jun 3, 2026 - 10:00am

Member Insider Tour: Rare and Interesting Plants Tour – Spring Edition

Members Only The Gardens All Levels

Join Dylan Dubay for a springtime tour across the Gardens highlighting rare and unusual plants. Along the way, Dylan will…

Jun 3, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 3, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Thursday, June 4 2026

Jun 4, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 4, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Friday, June 5 2026

Jun 5, 2026 - 9:30am

Integrated Pest & Disease Management

Certificate: Native Plants & Ecological Horticulture The Gardens All Levels

State Horticulturist Gary Fish leads this one-day class covering insects, diseases, and deficiencies found on plants in the landscape. Using…

Jun 5, 2026 - 10:30am

Homeschool Days: Spring Wildflowers (Ages 8-18)

14+ 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Learn beginner botany skills and put them to use as we explore the woodlands in search of spring wildflowers. Led…

Jun 5, 2026 - Multiple times available

Homeschool Days: Wabanaki Traditions (Ages 8-18)

14+ 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Deepen your understanding of Wabanaki values and traditions on a special garden walk with Passamaquoddy educator Sandra Bassett. Sandra will…

Jun 5, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 5, 2026 - Multiple times available

Homeschool Days: Pond Life (Ages 3-12)

3-7 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Our ponds are teaming with amphibians, reptiles, and aquatic insects. Come and explore the pond with us as we identify…

Jun 5, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, June 6 2026

Jun 6, 2026 - Multiple times available

Plant a Succulent Container Garden

Gardening & Horticulture The Gardens All Levels

Add elegance and personality to your space by creating your own succulent container garden to take home and enjoy. Succulents…

Jun 6, 2026 - 10:00am

Mushroom Mania

Botany & Ecology The Gardens All Levels

Join author and illustrator Hilary Bartlett for a talk inspired by her book, Mushroom Mania. Learn about the fruiting bodies…

Jun 6, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 6, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, June 7 2026

Jun 7, 2026 - 8:00am

Members Mornings

Members Only The Gardens

Experience the Gardens under the gentle morning sun. Opening at 8 a.m., members can enjoy exclusive access and a peaceful…

Jun 7, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 7, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, June 8 2026

Jun 8, 2026 - 10:00am

Paint Insects & Butterflies in Gouache

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Learn to paint crawly insects and fluttery butterflies in this observation-based gouache class with Caroline Clare Davis. Students will work…

Jun 8, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 8, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, June 9 2026

Jun 9, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 9, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, June 10 2026

Jun 10, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 10, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Thursday, June 11 2026

Jun 11, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 11, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Jun 11, 2026 - 5:00pm

Member Evening

Members Only The Gardens

Make plans to join us for Member Evenings this summer! On select dates in June, July, and August, we stay…

Friday, June 12 2026

Jun 12, 2026 - 9:00am

Plein Air Days

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Our annual FREE Plein Air Days are back! Over four days, artists are invited to pack their easels, paints, brushes,…

Jun 12, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 12, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Jun 12, 2026 - 1:00pm

Trees of Maine: ID & Ecology

Botany & Ecology The Gardens All Levels

Start summer early with this field-study class exploring our northeastern forests and the fragile ecosystems they support. Maine has a…

Saturday, June 13 2026

Jun 13, 2026 - 9:00am

Plein Air Days

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Our annual FREE Plein Air Days are back! Over four days, artists are invited to pack their easels, paints, brushes,…

Jun 13, 2026 - Multiple times available

Vertical Gardening

Gardening & Horticulture The Gardens

Leave with a beautiful vertical garden in this hands-on workshop. Designers Cheryl Tyler and Jen Dunlap will guide participants through…

Jun 13, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 13, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, June 14 2026

Jun 14, 2026 - 9:00am

Plein Air Days

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Our annual FREE Plein Air Days are back! Over four days, artists are invited to pack their easels, paints, brushes,…

Jun 14, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 14, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, June 15 2026

Jun 15, 2026 - 9:00am

Plein Air Days

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Our annual FREE Plein Air Days are back! Over four days, artists are invited to pack their easels, paints, brushes,…

Jun 15, 2026 - 10:00am

Selecting Native Herbaceous Plants

Botany & Ecology Hybrid

Native plant expert Dan Jaffe-Wilder presents a three-part series introducing a range of various native perennials for garden settings. The…

Jun 15, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 15, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, June 16 2026

Jun 16, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 16, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, June 17 2026

Jun 17, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 17, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Jun 17, 2026 - 1:30pm

Pond Investigations

Youth and Family Alfond Children Garden

The pond in our Children’s Garden is teeming with life during the summer months. Drop in and discover which creatures…

Thursday, June 18 2026

Jun 18, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 18, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Friday, June 19 2026

Jun 19, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 19, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, June 20 2026

Jun 20, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 20, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, June 21 2026

Jun 21, 2026 - 8:00am

Members Mornings

Members Only The Gardens

Experience the Gardens under the gentle morning sun. Opening at 8 a.m., members can enjoy exclusive access and a peaceful…

Jun 21, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 21, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, June 22 2026

Jun 22, 2026 - 9:30am

Plant Stories Through Graphic Novels (Ages 9-13)

8-13 Summer Camp The Gardens All Levels

Have you ever read a graphic novel or comic book? Ever wanted to create your own? In this weeklong workshop,…

Jun 22, 2026 - 10:00am

Expressive Garden Painting in Pastels

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Be inspired by the beautiful gardens and summer light to create vibrant paintings using pastels in this two-day workshop led…

Jun 22, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 22, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, June 23 2026

Jun 23, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 23, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Jun 23, 2026 - 1:00pm

Member Insider Tour: Indigo Arts Sculpture Tour

Members Only The Gardens All Levels

Join Sarah Callan, our Interpretation and Exhibits Program Manager, for a guided tour of the four art installations commissioned in…

Wednesday, June 24 2026

Jun 24, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 24, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Jun 24, 2026 - 1:30pm

Pond Investigations

Youth and Family Alfond Children Garden

The pond in our Children’s Garden is teeming with life during the summer months. Drop in and discover which creatures…

Thursday, June 25 2026

Jun 25, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 25, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Jun 25, 2026 - 5:00pm

Member Evening

Members Only The Gardens

Make plans to join us for Member Evenings this summer! On select dates in June, July, and August, we stay…

Friday, June 26 2026

Jun 26, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 26, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, June 27 2026

Jun 27, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 27, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, June 28 2026

Jun 28, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 28, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, June 29 2026

Jun 29, 2026 - 9:30am

Garden Explorers Camp (Ages 7-9)

3-7 8-13 Summer Camp The Gardens All Levels

Budding gardeners will spend the week digging, planting, watering, and harvesting fruits and vegetables in our learning garden. We'll investigate…

Jun 29, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 29, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, June 30 2026

Jun 30, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jun 30, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, July 1 2026

Jul 1, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 1, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Jul 1, 2026 - 1:30pm

Pond Investigations

Youth and Family Alfond Children Garden

The pond in our Children’s Garden is teeming with life during the summer months. Drop in and discover which creatures…

Thursday, July 2 2026

Jul 2, 2026 - 10:00am

Five Senses Garden Family Tour

Youth and Family Lerner Garden of the Five Senses

Put your senses to work as we wind our way through the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, experiencing this…

Jul 2, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 2, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Jul 2, 2026 - 5:00pm

Sustainable Horticulture Practices

Certificate: Native Plants & Ecological Horticulture Hybrid

In this three-part series, we will guide students in applying ecologically sound gardening methods to their own landscapes. We’ll explore…

Friday, July 3 2026

Jul 3, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 3, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, July 4 2026

Jul 4, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 4, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, July 5 2026

Jul 5, 2026 - 8:00am

Members Mornings

Members Only The Gardens

Experience the Gardens under the gentle morning sun. Opening at 8 a.m., members can enjoy exclusive access and a peaceful…

Jul 5, 2026 - 9:00am

Forest Bathing and Tea (Summer)

Wellness The Gardens All Levels

Deepening your connection to nature through moving meditation offers enormous benefits for personal well-being. In this gentle, sensory-oriented class, students…

Jul 5, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 5, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, July 6 2026

Jul 6, 2026 - 9:30am

Finding Wonder in Nature Camp (Ages 4-6)

3-7 Summer Camp The Gardens All Levels

Creating, exploring, and playing are powerful ways young children learn. When creative opportunities are presented in a natural setting, children’s…

Jul 6, 2026 - 10:00am

Encaustics: Flowers and Wax

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Whatever your relationship to flowers—whether you’re an avid gardener, a giver or receiver of bouquets, or someone with a creative…

Jul 6, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 6, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, July 7 2026

Jul 7, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 7, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Jul 7, 2026 - 7:00pm

Vibrant Landscapes: A Virtual Tour of Native Gardens of Blue Hill

Gardening & Horticulture Online All Levels

Explore a public garden designed entirely with Maine native plants in this immersive virtual presentation led by Rachel Emus, Garden…

Wednesday, July 8 2026

Jul 8, 2026 - 9:30am

Painting the Garden In Wax (Ages 11-15)

14+ 8-13 Summer Camp The Gardens All Levels

Paint as the Ancient Egyptians once did! Explore encaustics with beeswax-based paint that can be sculpted, layered, and developed with…

Jul 8, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 8, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Jul 8, 2026 - 1:30pm

Pond Investigations

Youth and Family Alfond Children Garden

The pond in our Children’s Garden is teeming with life during the summer months. Drop in and discover which creatures…

Jul 8, 2026 - 5:00pm

Member Evening

Members Only The Gardens

Make plans to join us for Member Evenings this summer! On select dates in June, July, and August, we stay…

Thursday, July 9 2026

Jul 9, 2026 - 10:00am

Five Senses Garden Family Tour

Youth and Family Lerner Garden of the Five Senses

Put your senses to work as we wind our way through the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, experiencing this…

Jul 9, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 9, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Friday, July 10 2026

Jul 10, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 10, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, July 11 2026

Jul 11, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 11, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, July 12 2026

Jul 12, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 12, 2026 - 12:00pm

Nature Journaling Your Garden (and its Wild Guests)

Gardening & Horticulture The Gardens All Levels

A garden is both a treasured space for us and a critical habitat for wild visitors. Join Maine Master Naturalist,…

Jul 12, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, July 13 2026

Jul 13, 2026 - 9:30am

STEAM in the Garden Camp (Ages 9-13)

8-13 Summer Camp The Gardens All Levels

Calling all young Scientists, Techies, Engineers, Artists, and Mathematicians to experience S.T.E.A.M in the garden! Each day of this summer…

Jul 13, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 13, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, July 14 2026

Jul 14, 2026 - 10:00am

Member Insider Tour: Insect Walk and Talk

Members Only The Gardens All Levels

Insects are more than just pests—they play vital roles in healthy ecosystems. They help keep our soils healthy, break down…

Jul 14, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 14, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, July 15 2026

Jul 15, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 15, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Jul 15, 2026 - 1:30pm

Pond Investigations

Youth and Family Alfond Children Garden

The pond in our Children’s Garden is teeming with life during the summer months. Drop in and discover which creatures…

Thursday, July 16 2026

Jul 16, 2026 - 10:00am

Five Senses Garden Family Tour

Youth and Family Lerner Garden of the Five Senses

Put your senses to work as we wind our way through the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, experiencing this…

Jul 16, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 16, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Friday, July 17 2026

Jul 17, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 17, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, July 18 2026

Jul 18, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 18, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, July 19 2026

Jul 19, 2026 - 8:00am

Members Mornings

Members Only The Gardens

Experience the Gardens under the gentle morning sun. Opening at 8 a.m., members can enjoy exclusive access and a peaceful…

Jul 19, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 19, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Jul 19, 2026 - 2:00pm

Garden to Glass Cocktails & Herbal Tonic Elixirs

Wellness The Gardens All Levels

Join us under the Timberframe at the Gardens to explore the art of crafting seasonally inspired botanical drinks. Learn how…

Monday, July 20 2026

Jul 20, 2026 - 9:30am

STEAM in the Garden Camp (Ages 7-9)

3-7 8-13 Summer Camp The Gardens All Levels

Experience S.T.E.A.M in the garden! Each day of this summer camp will focus on one of these exciting fields through…

Jul 20, 2026 - 10:00am

Make a Mosaic Memory Vessel

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Create an original, personalized mosaic vessel in this two-day workshop with Caroline Clare Davis. Students will learn to use mosaic…

Jul 20, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 20, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, July 21 2026

Jul 21, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 21, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, July 22 2026

Jul 22, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 22, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Jul 22, 2026 - 1:30pm

Pond Investigations

Youth and Family Alfond Children Garden

The pond in our Children’s Garden is teeming with life during the summer months. Drop in and discover which creatures…

Thursday, July 23 2026

Jul 23, 2026 - 10:00am

Five Senses Garden Family Tour

Youth and Family Lerner Garden of the Five Senses

Put your senses to work as we wind our way through the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, experiencing this…

Jul 23, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 23, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Friday, July 24 2026

Jul 24, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 24, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, July 25 2026

Jul 25, 2026 - 9:00am

Maine Mosses

Botany & Ecology The Gardens Beginner—Intermediate

Maine's cool, humid climate is ideal for the over 700 species of mosses and liverworts that live in our ecosystems.…

Jul 25, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 25, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Jul 25, 2026 - 5:00pm

Member Evening

Members Only The Gardens

Make plans to join us for Member Evenings this summer! On select dates in June, July, and August, we stay…

Sunday, July 26 2026

Jul 26, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 26, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, July 27 2026

Jul 27, 2026 - 9:30am

Nature Crafting Workshop (Ages 6-10)

3-7 8-13 Summer Camp The Gardens All Levels

Do you have a crafty kid who loves spending time in nature? This three-day workshop provides young artists with guidance…

Jul 27, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 27, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, July 28 2026

Jul 28, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 28, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, July 29 2026

Jul 29, 2026 - 10:00am

The Caterpillar Lab

Special Event The Gardens

The Caterpillar Lab, sets up its functioning caterpillar rearing, researching, photographing, filming, and educating facility in our Education Center. No…

Jul 29, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 29, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Jul 29, 2026 - 1:30pm

Pond Investigations

Youth and Family Alfond Children Garden

The pond in our Children’s Garden is teeming with life during the summer months. Drop in and discover which creatures…

Thursday, July 30 2026

Jul 30, 2026 - 10:00am

The Caterpillar Lab

Special Event The Gardens

The Caterpillar Lab, sets up its functioning caterpillar rearing, researching, photographing, filming, and educating facility in our Education Center. No…

Jul 30, 2026 - 10:00am

Five Senses Garden Family Tour

Youth and Family Lerner Garden of the Five Senses

Put your senses to work as we wind our way through the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, experiencing this…

Jul 30, 2026 - 10:00am

Member Insider Tour: Ledge and Meadow Garden Refresh

Members Only Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Our Ledge and Meadows Garden, formerly known as the Great Lawn, is one of the latest spaces to receive a…

Jul 30, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 30, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Friday, July 31 2026

Jul 31, 2026 - 10:00am

The Caterpillar Lab

Special Event The Gardens

The Caterpillar Lab, sets up its functioning caterpillar rearing, researching, photographing, filming, and educating facility in our Education Center. No…

Jul 31, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Jul 31, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, August 1 2026

Aug 1, 2026 - 9:00am

Forest Bathing and Tea (Late Summer)

Wellness All Levels

Deepening your connection to nature through moving meditation offers enormous benefits for personal well-being. In this gentle, sensory-oriented class, students…

Aug 1, 2026 - 10:00am

The Caterpillar Lab

Special Event The Gardens

The Caterpillar Lab, sets up its functioning caterpillar rearing, researching, photographing, filming, and educating facility in our Education Center. No…

Aug 1, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 1, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, August 2 2026

Aug 2, 2026 - 8:00am

Members Mornings

Members Only The Gardens

Experience the Gardens under the gentle morning sun. Opening at 8 a.m., members can enjoy exclusive access and a peaceful…

Aug 2, 2026 - 10:00am

The Caterpillar Lab

Special Event The Gardens

The Caterpillar Lab, sets up its functioning caterpillar rearing, researching, photographing, filming, and educating facility in our Education Center. No…

Aug 2, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 2, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, August 3 2026

Aug 3, 2026 - 9:30am

Growing Agents of Change Camp (Ages 9-13)

8-13 Summer Camp The Gardens All Levels

A young Malala Yousafzai once said, “It is you who can change the world.†We invite your young Change Agent…

Aug 3, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 3, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, August 4 2026

Aug 4, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 4, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, August 5 2026

Aug 5, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 5, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Aug 5, 2026 - 1:30pm

Pond Investigations

Youth and Family Alfond Children Garden

The pond in our Children’s Garden is teeming with life during the summer months. Drop in and discover which creatures…

Thursday, August 6 2026

Aug 6, 2026 - 10:00am

Five Senses Garden Family Tour

Youth and Family Lerner Garden of the Five Senses

Put your senses to work as we wind our way through the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, experiencing this…

Aug 6, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 6, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Aug 6, 2026 - 5:00pm

Member Evening

Members Only The Gardens

Make plans to join us for Member Evenings this summer! On select dates in June, July, and August, we stay…

Friday, August 7 2026

Aug 7, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 7, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, August 8 2026

Aug 8, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 8, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, August 9 2026

Aug 9, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 9, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, August 10 2026

Aug 10, 2026 - 9:30am

Garden Explorers Camp (Ages 4-6)

3-7 Summer Camp The Gardens All Levels

Budding gardeners will spend the week digging, planting, watering, and harvesting fruits and vegetables in our learning garden. We'll investigate…

Aug 10, 2026 - 10:00am

Block Printing: Reduction Techniques

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Discover the magic of reduction block printing in this hands-on two day workshop led by artist and printmaker Jordan Kendall…

Aug 10, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 10, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, August 11 2026

Aug 11, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 11, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, August 12 2026

Aug 12, 2026 - 9:30am

Introduction to Native Flora of Maine

Certificate: Native Plants & Ecological Horticulture The Gardens

The first step to gardening with Maine’s native plants is meeting them in their wild habitats. Over this three-day in-person…

Aug 12, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 12, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Aug 12, 2026 - 1:00pm

Member Insider Tour: 3 Sisters Garden Tour

Members Only Three Sisters Garden All Levels

Developed in collaboration with Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness, the Three Sisters Garden is one of the Gardens’ newest spaces.…

Aug 12, 2026 - 1:30pm

Pond Investigations

Youth and Family Alfond Children Garden

The pond in our Children’s Garden is teeming with life during the summer months. Drop in and discover which creatures…

Thursday, August 13 2026

Aug 13, 2026 - 10:00am

Five Senses Garden Family Tour

Youth and Family Lerner Garden of the Five Senses

Put your senses to work as we wind our way through the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, experiencing this…

Aug 13, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 13, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Friday, August 14 2026

Aug 14, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 14, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, August 15 2026

Aug 15, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 15, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, August 16 2026

Aug 16, 2026 - 8:00am

Members Mornings

Members Only The Gardens

Experience the Gardens under the gentle morning sun. Opening at 8 a.m., members can enjoy exclusive access and a peaceful…

Aug 16, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 16, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, August 17 2026

Aug 17, 2026 - 9:30am

Nature Adventure Camp (Ages 7-9)

3-7 8-13 Summer Camp The Gardens All Levels

It's time for your child to pull on their hiking shoes to explore the farthest reaches of the Gardens! Each day…

Aug 17, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 17, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, August 18 2026

Aug 18, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 18, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, August 19 2026

Aug 19, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 19, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Aug 19, 2026 - 1:30pm

Pond Investigations

Youth and Family Alfond Children Garden

The pond in our Children’s Garden is teeming with life during the summer months. Drop in and discover which creatures…

Thursday, August 20 2026

Aug 20, 2026 - 10:00am

Five Senses Garden Family Tour

Youth and Family Lerner Garden of the Five Senses

Put your senses to work as we wind our way through the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, experiencing this…

Aug 20, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 20, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Aug 20, 2026 - 5:00pm

Member Evening

Members Only The Gardens

Make plans to join us for Member Evenings this summer! On select dates in June, July, and August, we stay…

Friday, August 21 2026

Aug 21, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 21, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Aug 21, 2026 - 5:00pm

Selecting Native Woody Plants

Certificate: Native Plants & Ecological Horticulture Hybrid

In this three-part hybrid class, learn about native woody plants that contribute so much to our landscapes and local biodiversity.…

Saturday, August 22 2026

Aug 22, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 22, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, August 23 2026

Aug 23, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 23, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, August 24 2026

Aug 24, 2026 - 9:30am

Creating Paper Flowers Workshop (Ages 9-13)

8-13 Summer Camp The Gardens All Levels

In this botanical art workshop, paper flower artist Amity Libby will guide students on garden explorations as they learn to…

Aug 24, 2026 - 10:00am

Drawing From the Herbarium

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Combining botany, illustration, and design, students will draw directly from our herbarium during this two-day workshop. Participants will learn valuable…

Aug 24, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 24, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, August 25 2026

Aug 25, 2026 - 10:00am

Member Insider Tour: Rare and Interesting Plants – Summer Edition

Members Only The Gardens All Levels

Join Dylan Dubay on a tour across the Gardens this summer as he shares his passion for rare and interesting…

Aug 25, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 25, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, August 26 2026

Aug 26, 2026 - 9:30am

Painting the Garden in Pastel (Ages 9-13)

8-13 Summer Camp The Gardens All Levels

Young artists will create colorful pastel paintings inspired by guided journaling outdoors. Time spent sketching in nature encourages careful observation…

Aug 26, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 26, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Aug 26, 2026 - 1:30pm

Pond Investigations

Youth and Family Alfond Children Garden

The pond in our Children’s Garden is teeming with life during the summer months. Drop in and discover which creatures…

Thursday, August 27 2026

Aug 27, 2026 - 10:00am

Five Senses Garden Family Tour

Youth and Family Lerner Garden of the Five Senses

Put your senses to work as we wind our way through the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, experiencing this…

Aug 27, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 27, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Friday, August 28 2026

Aug 28, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 28, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, August 29 2026

Aug 29, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 29, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, August 30 2026

Aug 30, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 30, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, August 31 2026

Aug 31, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Aug 31, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, September 1 2026

Sep 1, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 1, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, September 2 2026

Sep 2, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 2, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Thursday, September 3 2026

Sep 3, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 3, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Sep 3, 2026 - 4:30pm

Annual Heafitz Lecture Series: Nature as a Clock: Using the Garden as a Source of Daily Inspiration

Special Event The Gardens

Internationally acclaimed photographer and writer Cig Harvey joins the 16th Annual Ina & Lewis Heafitz Endowed Lecture Series to explore…

Sep 3, 2026 - 5:30pm

Plant ID & Ecology: Goldenrods & Asters

Botany & Ecology Hybrid Intermediate—Advanced

Asters and goldenrods adorn our New England landscapes in late summer and early fall in shades of white, yellow, pink,…

Friday, September 4 2026

Sep 4, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 4, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, September 5 2026

Sep 5, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 5, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, September 6 2026

Sep 6, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 6, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, September 7 2026

Sep 7, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 7, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, September 8 2026

Sep 8, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 8, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, September 9 2026

Sep 9, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 9, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Thursday, September 10 2026

Sep 10, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 10, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Friday, September 11 2026

Sep 11, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 11, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, September 12 2026

Sep 12, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 12, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, September 13 2026

Sep 13, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 13, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, September 14 2026

Sep 14, 2026 - 8:00am

The Art of Flower Portraiture

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Take advantage of the morning light in this informative and much-loved flower photography workshop with Kathleen Clemons. Students will explore…

Sep 14, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 14, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, September 15 2026

Sep 15, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 15, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, September 16 2026

Sep 16, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 16, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Thursday, September 17 2026

Sep 17, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 17, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Friday, September 18 2026

Sep 18, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 18, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, September 19 2026

Sep 19, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 19, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, September 20 2026

Sep 20, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 20, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, September 21 2026

Sep 21, 2026 - 10:00am

Farmers Market Art Week: Bees, Banners & Harvest Botanicals

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Join Mindy Lighthipe for a flexible, creativity-filled celebration of Maine’s autumn harvest using watercolor, gouache, and colored pencils. Each day…

Sep 21, 2026 - 10:00am

Farmers Market Art, Day 1: Pollinator Portraits

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Learn about the essential role bees play in fruit and vegetable production while developing detailed illustrations. Maine is home to…

Sep 21, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 21, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, September 22 2026

Sep 22, 2026 - 10:00am

Farmers Market Art, Day 2: Local Heirloom Harvest

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Capture the character of the season’s harvest through careful observation and painting. The classroom will be transformed into a farmers’…

Sep 22, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 22, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, September 23 2026

Sep 23, 2026 - 10:00am

Farmers Market Art, Day 3: Handlettered Banners & Accents

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Explore how illustrated lettering can enhance a botanical composition by creating a farmers’ market–style banner. Demonstrations will cover scroll banners,…

Sep 23, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 23, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Thursday, September 24 2026

Sep 24, 2026 - 10:00am

Farmers Market Art, Day 4: Sunflower Showcase

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Sunflowers take center stage in this day devoted to their dramatic bright yellow petals and intricate patterns. Working from provided…

Sep 24, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 24, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Friday, September 25 2026

Sep 25, 2026 - 10:00am

Farmers Market Art Finale: Still Life Composition

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Using skills learned throughout the week, students will bring it all together in a final, multi-element composition celebrating the fall…

Sep 25, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 25, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, September 26 2026

Sep 26, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 26, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, September 27 2026

Sep 27, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 27, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, September 28 2026

Sep 28, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 28, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, September 29 2026

Sep 29, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 29, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, September 30 2026

Sep 30, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Sep 30, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Thursday, October 1 2026

Oct 1, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 1, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Friday, October 2 2026

Oct 2, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 2, 2026 - 11:00am

Landscaping for Wildlife

Certificate: Native Plants & Ecological Horticulture Hybrid All Levels

Everyday landscaping choices can either create—or destroy—the habitat that wildlife populations so urgently need. In this highly engaging, multi-day class,…

Oct 2, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, October 3 2026

Oct 3, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 3, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, October 4 2026

Oct 4, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 4, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, October 5 2026

Oct 5, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 5, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, October 6 2026

Oct 6, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 6, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, October 7 2026

Oct 7, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 7, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Thursday, October 8 2026

Oct 8, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 8, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Friday, October 9 2026

Oct 9, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 9, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, October 10 2026

Oct 10, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 10, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, October 11 2026

Oct 11, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 11, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Monday, October 12 2026

Oct 12, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 12, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Tuesday, October 13 2026

Oct 13, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 13, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Native Plant Hike

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join our Native Plant Hike for a deeper dive into the world of native plants. We begin the hike down…

Wednesday, October 14 2026

Oct 14, 2026 - 10:00am

Painting with Acrylics: The Gardens in Autumn

Botanical Arts & Photography The Gardens All Levels

Explore the unique autumn landscapes at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and bring them to life through the art of acrylic…

Oct 14, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 14, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Wetlands Hike

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

From ponds and vernal pools to small rivers, on this free hike, we'll explore the Gardens' many wetlands to see…

Thursday, October 15 2026

Oct 15, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 15, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Friday, October 16 2026

Oct 16, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 16, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free Hike the Trolls

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

The Guardians of the Seeds have emerged from the woods and are waiting to be found! On this guided hike,…

Saturday, October 17 2026

Oct 17, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 17, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Sunday, October 18 2026

Oct 18, 2026 - 11:00am

Free Highlights Tour

Tours Ledge and Meadow Garden All Levels

Join us for this hour-long walking tour through the Gardens' central areas. Meet at the Ledge and Meadow Garden before…

Oct 18, 2026 - 1:00pm

Free “Let’s Talk Biodiversity” Tour

Tours Lerner Visitor Center All Levels

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us with everything that makes life on Earth possible—clean…

Friday, October 23 2026

Oct 23, 2026 - 9:30am

Ecological Landscape Design

Certificate: Native Plants & Ecological Horticulture Hybrid

This immersive three-day course introduces the foundational principles of ecological landscape design for home gardeners and emerging professionals. Students will…