Thursday, August 20 2026

Aug 20, 2026 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Aug 20, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Aug 20, 2026 - 10:00am

Five Senses Garden Family Tour

Youth and Family The Gardens

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

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Aug 21, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Aug 21, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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

Botany & Ecology 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Aug 22, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Aug 22, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On “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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Aug 23, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Aug 23, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On “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…

Aug 23, 2026 - 5:30pm

Between Root and Sky: Dance Performance

Special Event The Gardens

Set amidst the natural beauty of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, this original contemporary performance experience brings together the artists of…

Monday, August 24 2026

Aug 24, 2026 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Aug 24, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Aug 24, 2026 - 9:30am

Creating Paper Flowers Workshop (Ages 9-13)

8-13 Summer Camp Youth and Family 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 Certificate: Botanical Arts 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

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Aug 25, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

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

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Aug 26, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Aug 26, 2026 - 9:30am

Painting the Garden in Pastel (Ages 9-13)

8-13 Summer Camp Youth and Family 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

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On 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 The Gardens

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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Aug 27, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Aug 27, 2026 - 10:00am

Five Senses Garden Family Tour

Youth and Family The Gardens

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

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Aug 28, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Aug 28, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Aug 29, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Aug 29, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On “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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Aug 30, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Aug 30, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On “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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Aug 31, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Aug 31, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 1, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 1, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 2, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 2, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 3, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 3, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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

Botanical Arts & Photography 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 4, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 4, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 5, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 5, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On “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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 6, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 6, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On “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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 7, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 7, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 8, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 8, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 9, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 9, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 10, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 10, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 11, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 11, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 12, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 12, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On “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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 13, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 13, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On “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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 14, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 14, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 15, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 15, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 16, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 16, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 17, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 17, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 18, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 18, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 19, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 19, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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 - 11:30am

Cider Saturdays

The Gardens

Nothing says autumn like a sweet apple cider treat. Learn the basics of making this delicious drink and enjoy the…

Sep 19, 2026 - 1:00pm

Add-On “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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 20, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 20, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On “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…

Sep 20, 2026 - 1:00pm

Equinox Dye Bath: Natural Dye and Eco-Printing for Honoring Seasonal Transitions

Garden Crafts Wellness The Gardens All Levels

The autumn equinox is a time when the natural world starts to die back and shift into a slower season,…

Monday, September 21 2026

Sep 21, 2026 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 21, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 21, 2026 - 10:00am

Farmers Market Art Week: Bees, Banners & Harvest Botanicals

Botanical Arts & Photography Certificate: Botanical Arts 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 Certificate: Botanical Arts 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

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 22, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 22, 2026 - 10:00am

Farmers Market Art, Day 2: Local Heirloom Harvest

Botanical Arts & Photography Certificate: Botanical Arts 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

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 23, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 23, 2026 - 10:00am

Farmers Market Art, Day 3: Handlettered Banners & Accents

Botanical Arts & Photography Certificate: Botanical Arts 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 - 10:30am

Homeschool Days: Mindful Gardening (Ages 5-12)

3-7 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

This interactive, plant-based session led by Gardens horticultural therapist Garron Dorr will help strengthen interpersonal skills, hand-eye coordination, math and…

Sep 23, 2026 - 10:30am

Homeschool Days: Nature Games (Ages 4-8)

3-7 Youth and Family The Gardens

Let's pique your child's sense of wonder by playing games in nature. Your child will participate in a variety of…

Sep 23, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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 - 12:30pm

Homeschool Days: Fall Wildflowers – Pressing & Preserving (Ages 8-18)

14+ 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Learn beginner botany skills and put them to use as we learn to identify our native asters on a walk…

Sep 23, 2026 - 12:30pm

Homeschool Days: Sensational Seeds (Ages 4-10)

3-7 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

What are plants up to in the fall? Let's find out together! We'll look for interesting seeds and seedpods (including…

Sep 23, 2026 - 1:00pm

Add-On 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…

Sep 23, 2026 - 2:30pm

Homeschool Days: Life of a Butterfly (Ages 5-12)

3-7 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Come and explore the Native Butterfly House at the Gardens! Students will be introduced to butterflies in all stages of…

Sep 23, 2026 - 2:30pm

Homeschool Days: Plants for Health & Wellness (Ages 9-18)

14+ 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Wellness is so much more than just eating our five food groups and getting our weekly workouts in. Our children…

Thursday, September 24 2026

Sep 24, 2026 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 24, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 24, 2026 - 10:00am

Farmers Market Art, Day 4: Sunflower Showcase

Botanical Arts & Photography Certificate: Botanical Arts 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

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 25, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 25, 2026 - 10:00am

Farmers Market Art Finale: Still Life Composition

Botanical Arts & Photography Certificate: Botanical Arts 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

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 26, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 26, 2026 - 9:30am

Ornamental Grasses: Habit & Care

Gardening & Horticulture The Gardens Beginner

Join horticulturist Lon Ames for a deep dive into many of the ornamental grasses in the Gardens' collections. Students will…

Sep 26, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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 - 11:30am

Cider Saturdays

The Gardens

Nothing says autumn like a sweet apple cider treat. Learn the basics of making this delicious drink and enjoy the…

Sep 26, 2026 - 1:00pm

Add-On “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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 27, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 27, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On “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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 28, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 28, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 29, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 29, 2026 - 10:30am

Homeschool Days: Butterfly Pinning (Ages 9-18)

14+ 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Step into the fascinating world of entomology with our resident entomologist, Zac Smith-Hess! In this class, participants will learn the…

Sep 29, 2026 - Multiple times available

Homeschool Days: Fur, Feathers & Feet (Ages 3-10)

3-7 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Chewonki brings their traveling natural history program to the Gardens! Discover the differences and similarities between birds and mammals as…

Sep 29, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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 - 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…

Sep 29, 2026 - 1:00pm

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens All Levels

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

Sep 29, 2026 - 2:30pm

Homeschool Days: Nature Games (Ages 4-8)

3-7 Youth and Family The Gardens

Let's pique your child's sense of wonder by playing games in nature. Your child will participate in a variety of…

Sep 29, 2026 - 2:30pm

Homeschool Days: Trees of Maine (Ages 8-18)

14+ 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

On this fall walk, we'll learn handy tricks for remembering Maine’s coniferous and deciduous trees. Participants will gain an understanding…

Wednesday, September 30 2026

Sep 30, 2026 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Sep 30, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Sep 30, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On 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…

Sep 30, 2026 - 4:00pm

Invasive Plants: Identification, Ecology, & Management

Certificate: Native Plants & Ecological Horticulture Hybrid Beginner—Intermediate

Our backyards are not just spaces we use and enjoy—they are also part of the larger landscape that sustains wildlife,…

Thursday, October 1 2026

Oct 1, 2026 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 1, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 1, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 2, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 2, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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 Gardening & 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 3, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 3, 2026 - 10:00am

Painting Dahlias Workshop (Ages 9-15)

14+ 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens Intermediate

Learn how to paint dahlias with artist Caroline Clare Davis! We'll focus on observation techniques, how to scale, mixing and…

Oct 3, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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 - 11:30am

Cider Saturdays

The Gardens

Nothing says autumn like a sweet apple cider treat. Learn the basics of making this delicious drink and enjoy the…

Oct 3, 2026 - 1:00pm

Add-On “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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 4, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 4, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On “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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 5, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 5, 2026 - 10:30am

Homeschool Days: Fall Wildflowers – Pressing & Preserving (Ages 8-18)

14+ 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Learn beginner botany skills and put them to use as we learn to identify our native asters on a walk…

Oct 5, 2026 - Multiple times available

Homeschool Days: Acadia Files Author Visit & Geology Lesson (Ages 8-12)

8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Meet Maine author and educator, Katie Coppens whose chapter book series, 'The Acadia Files' teaches science through the adventures of…

Oct 5, 2026 - Multiple times available

Homeschool Days: Apple Cider Pressing (Ages 4-12)

3-7 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

This sweet session will introduce students to the botanical and cultural history of apples as they make apple cider with…

Oct 5, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens All Levels

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

Oct 5, 2026 - 2:30pm

Homeschool Days: Butterfly Pinning (Ages 9-18)

14+ 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Step into the fascinating world of entomology with our resident entomologist, Zac Smith-Hess! In this class, participants will learn the…

Tuesday, October 6 2026

Oct 6, 2026 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 6, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 6, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 7, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 7, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 8, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 8, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 9, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 9, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 10, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 10, 2026 - 9:30am

Dahlias: Digging, Dividing, Storing, & Propagating

Gardening & Horticulture The Gardens All Levels

Unlock the secrets to successful dahlia propagation in this hands-on class designed for adult gardeners of all levels. Learn when…

Oct 10, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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 - 11:30am

Cider Saturdays

The Gardens

Nothing says autumn like a sweet apple cider treat. Learn the basics of making this delicious drink and enjoy the…

Oct 10, 2026 - 1:00pm

Add-On “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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 11, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 11, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On “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…

Oct 11, 2026 - 1:00pm

Creating Sustainable Plant Combinations

Gardening & Horticulture The Gardens Beginner—Intermediate

Bring new life to your home landscape by learning how plants can grow beautifully together and naturally thrive side by…

Monday, October 12 2026

Oct 12, 2026 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 12, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 12, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 13, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 13, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Native Plant Hike

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 14, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 14, 2026 - 10:00am

Painting with Acrylics: The Gardens in Autumn

Botanical Arts & Photography Certificate: Botanical Arts 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

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 15, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 15, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens 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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 16, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 16, 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…

Oct 16, 2026 - 10:30am

Homeschool Days: Sensational Seeds (Ages 4-10)

3-7 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

What are plants up to in the fall? Let's find out together! We'll look for interesting seeds and seedpods (including…

Oct 16, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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 - 12:30pm

Homeschool Days: Plants for Health & Wellness (Ages 9-18)

14+ 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Wellness is so much more than just eating our five food groups and getting our weekly workouts in. Our children…

Oct 16, 2026 - 1:00pm

Add-On Hike the Trolls

Tours The Gardens All Levels

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

Oct 16, 2026 - 2:30pm

Homeschool Days: Trees of Maine (Ages 8-18)

14+ 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

On this fall walk, we'll learn handy tricks for remembering Maine’s coniferous and deciduous trees. Participants will gain an understanding…

Oct 16, 2026 - 2:30pm

Homeschool Days: Harvest Day (Ages 4-10)

3-7 8-13 Youth and Family The Gardens

Celebrate one of the final days of the season as we take in the harvest and all that fall has…

Saturday, October 17 2026

Oct 17, 2026 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 17, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 17, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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 - 11:30am

Cider Saturdays

The Gardens

Nothing says autumn like a sweet apple cider treat. Learn the basics of making this delicious drink and enjoy the…

Oct 17, 2026 - 1:00pm

Add-On “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 - 9:00am

Plants Over Time: Unlocking Herbarium Collections

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Get a close-up look at a selection of specimens from our Herbarium and art inspired by them in our Education…

Oct 18, 2026 - 9:00am

Garden To Table, Art Exhibit

Art Exhibit The Gardens

Join us in the Café to enjoy a deliciously colorful new art exhibit. Showcasing the work of more than a…

Oct 18, 2026 - 11:00am

Add-On Highlights Tour

Tours The Gardens 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

Add-On “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…

Saturday, November 7 2026

Nov 7, 2026 - 11:00am

Natural Dyes from Food Scraps

Garden Crafts The Gardens All Levels

In this hands-on workshop, explore the art of natural dyes using everyday food scraps. Using common kitchen ingredients such as…

Friday, December 4 2026

Dec 4, 2026 - 10:00am

Make a Winter Wreath – Weekend One

Garden Crafts The Gardens All Levels

Just in time for the holidays, make a wreath from fresh and aromatic evergreen materials, berries, decorative twigs, and fuzzy…

Saturday, December 5 2026

Dec 5, 2026 - 10:00am

Make a Winter Wreath – Weekend One

Garden Crafts The Gardens All Levels

Just in time for the holidays, make a wreath from fresh and aromatic evergreen materials, berries, decorative twigs, and fuzzy…

Friday, December 11 2026

Dec 11, 2026 - 10:00am

Make a Winter Wreath – Weekend Two

Garden Crafts The Gardens All Levels

Just in time for the holidays, make a wreath from fresh and aromatic evergreen materials, berries, decorative twigs, and fuzzy…

Saturday, December 12 2026

Dec 12, 2026 - 10:00am

Make a Winter Wreath – Weekend Two

Garden Crafts The Gardens All Levels

Just in time for the holidays, make a wreath from fresh and aromatic evergreen materials, berries, decorative twigs, and fuzzy…