Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
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Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Saturdays and Sundays, May 3-October 19, 1-2:30 p.m. Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us...
9 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
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Painting the Garden with Collage (Ages 9-14)
Painting the Garden with Collage (Ages 9-14)
Bosarge Family Education Center
In this lively workshop, we'll play with color and patterns to represent symbiosis in the natural world. Students will tell a visual story of the interrelationships between plants, animals and their environment through the layering of materials, both handmade and found, combined with paint and pastels. Students will learn how to create botanical prints, an accordion book, and will be encouraged to make daily observations of the Gardens in a sketchbook. Scholarships are available for families with financial need.
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
8 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
10 events,
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Lerner Visitor Center
Wednesdays, May 7-October 15, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30 p.m. Our ninety-minute...
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Lerner Visitor Center
Wednesdays, May 7-October 15, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30 p.m. Our ninety-minute...
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Member’s Insider: The Children’s Garden Story
Member’s Insider: The Children’s Garden Story
Alfond Children’s Garden
Our beloved Harold and Bibby Alfond Children's Garden has long been one of our most popular gardens. Inspired by well-known...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
8 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
8 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
2 events,
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Saturdays and Sundays, May 3-October 19, 1-2:30 p.m. Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us...
2 events,
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Saturdays and Sundays, May 3-October 19, 1-2:30 p.m. Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us...
9 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
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Garden Explorers Camp (Ages 4-6)
Garden Explorers Camp (Ages 4-6)
Bosarge Family Education Center
Budding gardeners will spend the week digging, planting, watering, and harvesting fruits and vegetables in our learning garden. We'll investigate the inner workings of the garden from the ground up and get the real "dirt" on plants, life cycles, composting, garden critters, and more! Sign your campers up for a week filled with games, explorations, garden snack-making, and take-home garden projects. Extended Explorations aftercare is available as an add-on. Scholarships are available for families with a financial need.
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
9 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
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A Second Life: Recycled Sculptures (Ages 7-11)
A Second Life: Recycled Sculptures (Ages 7-11)
Bosarge Family Education Center
Let’s dig into recycling and discover the artistic potential of discarded cardboard, egg crates, paper, and plastic containers. Students will explore, design, and construct imaginative critters inspired by the woods, ocean, and beyond. This hands-on workshop is perfect for young artists with abundant energy and imagination. Students will learn how to take unwanted items and turn them into exciting creations through ideation, sketching, construction, and painting. Scholarships are available for families with a financial need.
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
9 events,
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Lerner Visitor Center
Wednesdays, May 7-October 15, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30 p.m. Our ninety-minute...
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Lerner Visitor Center
Wednesdays, May 7-October 15, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30 p.m. Our ninety-minute...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Lerner Visitor Center
Wednesdays, May 7-October 15, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30 p.m. Our ninety-minute...
9 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
9 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
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Landscaping for Wildlife (Sold Out)
Landscaping for Wildlife (Sold Out)
Online & Bosarge Family Education Center
his class is sold out, but please click "Learn More" to join our waitlist. | Habitat loss is the primary cause of declining wildlife populations, and learning how vital native plants are to wildlife and how much our landscape choices matter is one of the most critical steps we can take to divert such loss. We'll begin with a short online lecture followed by an interactive workshop and field study at the Gardens. Students will learn how and what to manage in the landscape and how to incorporate certain native plants to create welcoming habitats that attract wildlife, conserve natural resources, and encourage biodiversity. Class Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
5 events,
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Beginning iPhone Photography
Beginning iPhone Photography
Bosarge Family Education Center
Hone your digital photography skills and learn to take beautiful photos of flowers, plants, and landscapes using your iPhone. In this engaging workshop, we'll explore the Gardens before opening hours and learn ways to avoid blurry images, tips for composing, how best to use your iPhone's features, and much more. Back in the classroom, we'll explore editing options to make your photos stand out and shine. Class level: beginner. Also appropriate for teens.
Firefly at the Gardens
Firefly at the Gardens
Seagull Pavilion
Saturdays, June 14 & July 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Firefly, the hybrid song keeper, vocalist, and composer from the Penobscot...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Saturdays and Sundays, May 3-October 19, 1-2:30 p.m. Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us...
2 events,
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Saturdays and Sundays, May 3-October 19, 1-2:30 p.m. Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us...
10 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
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Nature Adventure Camp (Ages 6-9) (Sold Out)
Nature Adventure Camp (Ages 6-9) (Sold Out)
Bosarge Family Education Center
This class is sold out, but please click "Learn More" to join our waitlist. | Our summer nature camps provide fun and enriching opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. New exploration-filled activities will take us on adventures throughout the Gardens and surrounding forests as we investigate food chains, adaptations, the water cycle, arthropods, pond life, and more. Through observations, games, stories, experiments, and nature-related crafts, campers will be well on their way to becoming young naturalists by the end of the week! Extended Explorations aftercare is available as an add-on. Scholarships are available for families with a financial need.
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
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Botanical Monoprints
Botanical Monoprints
Bosarge Family Education Center
This two-day workshop will focus on creating monoprints on various papers. Unlike most printmaking techniques, which allow for multiple originals, monoprinting creates a single, unique image at a time. The beauty of this technique lies in its spontaneity and its allowance for combinations of printmaking, painting, and various mark-making methods that can be printed multiple times in various ways. All levels are welcome. Suitable for teens 14+.
8 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
11 events,
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Lerner Visitor Center
Wednesdays, May 7-October 15, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30 p.m. Our ninety-minute...
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Lerner Visitor Center
Wednesdays, May 7-October 15, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30 p.m. Our ninety-minute...
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Chewonki at the Gardens: Mammals of Maine
Chewonki at the Gardens: Mammals of Maine
Seagull Pavilion
Meet mounted mammals in a hands-on exploration of Maine native warm-blooded vertebrates with visiting naturalist Chewonki. Observe characteristics like teeth,...
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Member’s Insider: Tiny Bugs, Big Challenges!
Member’s Insider: Tiny Bugs, Big Challenges!
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
Bugs are more than just pests! They help keep our soils healthy, break down dead material, and so much more....
8 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
10 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
PopUpCycler
PopUpCycler
Seagull Pavilion
Friday-Sunday, July 18-20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The PopUpCycler is coming to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens from July 18 to 20!...
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Plant ID & Ecology: Conifers
Plant ID & Ecology: Conifers
Bosarge Family Education Center
What’s an evergreen, yet not always an evergreen? In this field-study class, Jeff O’Donal, nurseryman and conifer grower, will explore the extensive world of conifers, including native and non-native species, specimen plants, and those great for naturalizing into our native landscapes. We'll explore the diverse shapes and sizes, variations of gold and blue, soft or coarse textures, varieties of needle lengths, deciduous or evergreen, fragrant or neutral—there’s something for every style and landscape. Class level: Beginner-Intermediate.
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
6 events,
PopUpCycler
PopUpCycler
Seagull Pavilion
Friday-Sunday, July 18-20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The PopUpCycler is coming to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens from July 18 to 20!...
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Is It A Weed?
Is It A Weed?
Bosarge Family Education Center
Weeds, by casual definition, are undesired plants found in a specific location. Delaney Pitman, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Horticulturist, leads a combination of field study and lecture discussing the perception of weeds, identification, cultural management, and ecology. You'll leave with a broader understanding of what and why plants are commonly known as "weeds" and whether they might be embraced or removed from a garden or landscape.
Class level: all.
Landscaping for Wildlife
Landscaping for Wildlife
Online & Bosarge Family Education Center
Habitat loss is the primary cause of declining wildlife populations, and learning how vital native plants are to wildlife and how much our landscape choices matter is one of the most critical steps we can take to divert such loss. We'll begin with a short online lecture followed by an interactive workshop and field study at the Gardens. Students will learn how and what to manage in the landscape and how to incorporate certain native plants to create welcoming habitats that attract wildlife, conserve natural resources, and encourage biodiversity. Class Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
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iNature Photography Workshop (Ages 9-14)
iNature Photography Workshop (Ages 9-14)
Bosarge Family Education Center
Advance your digital photography skills using your iPhone or iPad in this exciting and engaging workshop. Join artist and instructor Kimberly Post and her trusty assistant, Professor John, on photographic explorations through the Gardens as you learn to capture nature in creative and unique ways. Back in the classroom, work with a variety of editing apps to enhance your photos and create images as you build your own digital portfolio. The weekend culminates in a gallery-style exhibit for family and friends. Please contact the Gardens if you do not have an iOS device but are interested in taking this workshop. Scholarships are available for families with a financial need.
3 events,
PopUpCycler
PopUpCycler
Seagull Pavilion
Friday-Sunday, July 18-20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The PopUpCycler is coming to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens from July 18 to 20!...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Saturdays and Sundays, May 3-October 19, 1-2:30 p.m. Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us...
9 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
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Nature Adventure Camp (Ages 4-6)
Nature Adventure Camp (Ages 4-6)
Bosarge Family Education Center
Our summer nature camps provide fun and enriching opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. New exploration-filled activities will take us on adventures throughout the Gardens and surrounding forests as we investigate food chains, adaptations, the water cycle, arthropods, pond life, and more. Through observations, games, stories, experiments, and nature-related crafts, campers will be well on their way to becoming young naturalists by the end of the week! Extended Explorations aftercare is available as an add-on. Scholarships are available for families with a financial need.
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
8 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
9 events,
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Lerner Visitor Center
Wednesdays, May 7-October 15, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30 p.m. Our ninety-minute...
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Lerner Visitor Center
Wednesdays, May 7-October 15, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30 p.m. Our ninety-minute...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Lerner Visitor Center
Wednesdays, May 7-October 15, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30 p.m. Our ninety-minute...
9 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
8 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
2 events,
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Saturdays and Sundays, May 3-October 19, 1-2:30 p.m. Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us...
2 events,
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Saturdays and Sundays, May 3-October 19, 1-2:30 p.m. Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us...
10 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
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Wabanaki Traditions Family Program (All Ages)
Wabanaki Traditions Family Program (All Ages)
Bosarge Family Education Center
Deepen your understanding of Wabanaki values and traditions on this family-friendly walk. Passamaquoddy educator Sandra Bassett will share her personal...
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Botanical Block Printing
Botanical Block Printing
Bosarge Family Education Center
Using the Gardens as inspiration, explore traditional block printing methods with a modern touch. These blocks can be used anywhere, as a printing press is not required. Participants will leave the two-day workshop understanding basic printing techniques and multiple prints of their designs. All levels are welcome. Suitable for teens 14+.
9 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
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Family Medicinal Plant Walk (Ages 8+)
Family Medicinal Plant Walk (Ages 8+)
Bosarge Family Education Center
Ancient Egyptians used willow and myrtle to treat pain and fevers, and Mayans used the papaya tree for many herbal remedies. Plants have been used as medicine since our existence, and have inspired many modern-day medicines. In this session, participants will explore and sample plants in our gardens and surrounding woodlands that can be used for medical treatment for colds, upset stomachs, stress, anxiety, and so much more. The session will end by sampling a few herbal iced teas that participants can recreate at home or be inspired to create their own with their new knowledge. Scholarships are available for families with a financial need.
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
11 events,
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Lerner Visitor Center
Wednesdays, May 7-October 15, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30 p.m. Our ninety-minute...
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Adventure Day at the Gardens (Ages 4-7)
Adventure Day at the Gardens (Ages 4-7)
Bosarge Family Education Center
Come and spend a fun-filled day with us at the Gardens. We’ll spend the day doing hands-on activities, playing games,...
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Accessible Cart Tour (Free Wednesdays)
Lerner Visitor Center
Wednesdays, May 7-October 15, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30 p.m. Our ninety-minute...
The Caterpillar Lab
The Caterpillar Lab
Bosarge Family Education Center
Wednesday-Sunday, July 30-August 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Back by popular demand! Join us from July 30 to August 3 when...
10 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
Adventure Day at the Gardens (Ages 8-11)
Adventure Day at the Gardens (Ages 8-11)
Bosarge Family Education Center
Come and spend a fun-filled day with us at the Gardens. We’ll spend the day doing hands-on activities, playing games,...
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
The Caterpillar Lab
The Caterpillar Lab
Bosarge Family Education Center
Wednesday-Sunday, July 30-August 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Back by popular demand! Join us from July 30 to August 3 when...
10 events,
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
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Rhyme Crimes: Insect Poetry Workshop (Ages 9-14)
Rhyme Crimes: Insect Poetry Workshop (Ages 9-14)
Bosarge Family Education Center
Join us for an immersive insect-themed poetry workshop for ages 9-14 with Wolastoqiyik writer and artist Mihku Paul. Students will get a unique look into the lives of insects and draw inspiration for poetry from a special visit to the Caterpillar Lab living exhibit. Through observations in the garden with our entomologist, participants will document the insects they encounter, collecting ideas and sketches that will become the basis for writing a poem or prose. Examples and templates will be provided to support the work. Participants will also be introduced to the Indigenous perspective on nature and learn some Passamaquoddy vocabulary as part of the instruction. Scholarships are available for families with a financial need.
Accessible Cart Tour
Accessible Cart Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday, May 1- October 19, 9-10:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 2-3:30 p.m., & 3-4:30...
The Caterpillar Lab
The Caterpillar Lab
Bosarge Family Education Center
Wednesday-Sunday, July 30-August 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Back by popular demand! Join us from July 30 to August 3 when...
4 events,
The Caterpillar Lab
The Caterpillar Lab
Bosarge Family Education Center
Wednesday-Sunday, July 30-August 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Back by popular demand! Join us from July 30 to August 3 when...
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Papermaking Workshop with Botanicals
Papermaking Workshop with Botanicals
Timber Frame
Let’s learn and make together! Explore the world of paper-making with artist Ashley Page in this hands-on two day workshop. Participants will learn how to make paper at home or in a studio, leaving with their own paper creations. No previous papermaking experience is required. Suitable for teens 14+.
Highlights Tour
Highlights Tour
Great Lawn
Daily, May 1-October 19, 11 a.m.-noon Join us for this hour-long tour through our central gardens. Meet on the Great...
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour
Lerner Visitor Center
Saturdays and Sundays, May 3-October 19, 1-2:30 p.m. Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It provides us...
