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Every other Thursday. Last day Oct 9
Join fellow members for two glorious hours of morning light before the gates open to the general public. Held every other Thursday from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., we meet in the Cafe and venture out to capture flora and fauna. Every year, we exhibit the fruits of the group's artistic labor with a display on campus. This opportunity is exclusively available to Coastal Maine Botanical members.
Treat your mom to flowers at the Gardens! We’re offering free admission for all mothers. No need to purchase a ticket for her; just purchase your own and bring Mom along.
If you're a mom planning to visit on your own, just stop by—no ticket required.
Join us for a special afternoon at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in partnership with Queers & Beers! Come explore, connect, and unwind with friends—old and new—surrounded by natural beauty. Drop in for guided tours that explore the Trolls, the biodiversity of our landscape, and the story of how the Gardens came to be. Enjoy happy hour specials on food and drinks in the Café, with hot offerings available until 3 p.m. and grab-and-go options through 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 22; Thursday, June 12; Thursday, June 26; Saturday, July 12; Thursday, July 24; Thursday, August 14; Thursday, August 28; 5-7:30 pm
Make plans to join us for special Member Evenings this coming summer! On these select dates, the Gardens stays open late just for you. Enjoy the summer evenings in the gardens from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner!
Join us for a tour of the Giles Rhododendron and Perennial Garden, our oldest garden here at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. Catherine Kaczor will lead you down to the garden along our back paths while relaying her knowledge of the area and plants. This tour involves some light hiking along our back trails with inclines. Appropriate footwear is recommended. Please contact us for any mobility concerns, and we would be happy to help!
Friday, May 30–Sunday, June 1 | FREE for Maine Residents
Each year during Maine Days, we invite our fellow Maine residents to visit the Gardens at no cost—simply get your tickets ahead of time, and bring your Maine State ID or driver's license. Long a family tradition for many, this year’s event takes place Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1. We can’t wait to see you at the Gardens.
Please note that, while it is free for Mainers, advance registration is required for this event. Tickets go on sale May 12.
Thursday - Sunday, June 12 - 15 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Our four day annual FREE Plein Air Days is back! Artists, pack your easels, paints, brushes and pencils and make art in a beautiful garden setting. Pre-registration is requested, and we ask that on your visit you do not block our walkways or enter flower beds. We can't wait to see your beautiful creations!
Celebrate Dad with a day out! On Father’s Day, we’re offering free admission for all fathers throughout the day. No need to purchase a ticket for him; just purchase your own and bring Dad along. If you're a dad planning to visit on your own, just stop by—no ticket needed
Ferns bring lush, vibrant life to shade gardens with their elegant fronds and incredible diversity, thriving in cool, moist environments where many plants can't keep up. Did you know there are thousands of fern species? Join horticulturist and conservation specialist Lon Ames for a tour to explore the fern collection at the Gardens, where you'll learn about their ecology, genera, species, and unique cultivars.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens will be closed to the public on June 17 and 18.
Bugs are more than just pests! They help keep our soils healthy, break down dead material, and so much more. Join Zac Smith-Hess on this tour as we travel around the Gardens, exploring the life of our beneficial bugs. Along the walk, Zac will share his expert knowledge of the perils facing our tiny friends.
Join Dylan Dubay on a tour across the Gardens as he shares his passion for rare and unique plants. Along the way, Dylan will highlight a selection of specimens, each with distinctive features that make them unique. Learn what differentiates these plants and how they contribute to their local landscapes.
The mission of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is to inspire meaningful connections between people and nature and promote plant conservation through horticulture, education, and plant science.
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