QueerlyME Gardens Meetup

Together with our friends from QueerlyME, we’re hosting a gathering at the Gardens! Celebrate community and connection with this event designed for the queer community to come together and enjoy the magic of the winter season. Please note that this event is a designed affinity space for LGBTQIA+ community members across Maine.

Wander the lit paths surrounded by nature, join a guided tour, or gather in the Café for hot cocoa (on us!) and mingling. Other drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Our central garden areas are designed to be ADA-compliant, offering accessible pathways for all. Electric scooters and wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis to help ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience, free of charge.

Schedule:

Winter Wetlands Tour @ 2:15 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Let’s Talk Biodiversity Tour @ 2:15 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
Trail Mixer @ 4:30 p.m.

Please note: tours are drop-in and first-come, first-served. The Trail Mixer is a drop-in gathering.

Admission is offered on a sliding scale, with half of the proceeds supporting QueerlyME’s mission of creating and increasing LGBTQIA+ visibility, resource accessibility, and Queer centered outdoor programming in Maine. This is a chance to meet new friends, explore the Gardens’ winter beauty, and share a warm, welcoming space. Don’t miss this cozy opportunity to connect and celebrate with QueerlyME and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens!

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is a nonprofit botanical garden with the mission to inspire meaningful connections between people and nature and promote plant conservation through horticulture, education, and plant science.