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A Free Botanical Garden In Augusta, ME

6 miles of trails, excellent wildlife watching, skiing & snowshoeing, interpretive signage , 20+ botanical collections, visitor center & gift shop, and much more.

Viles Arboretum is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1982 in conjunction with the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands in order to provide educational, recreational, and inspirational opportunities through the conservation of land and the cultivation of trees and other woody plants from around the world. Located in Maine's Capital City, the Arboretum is a no-fee 224 acre botanical garden which features miles of trails, a rotating suite of programs and events, a full service visitor center, and a variety of habitats home to flora and fauna of Statewide importance.

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Visiting Viles Arboretum

Are you planning your first trip to our Arboretum? Here's what you need to know:

There is no fee for visiting Viles Arboretum. Access to our hiking trails, walking paths, and botanical gardens is free for everyone. We are a private, non-profit corporation supported by membership fees, donations, and gifts. Click here to support Viles Arboretum or become a member.

Leave No Trace

• Stay on marked trails
• Respect all plants and wildlife. Collection, damaging, or harassing plants and wildlife is not permitted
• Carry out all trash and pet waste
• Dogs are welcome and must be on leash at all times. Please pick up after your pet. Dog-waste stations and complimentary bags are available at trail head kiosks
• No climbing trees or art installations
• No smoking, fires, grills, or combustibles of any kind
• No hunting, fishing, trapping
• Individuals or businesses looking to host an event or other function at the Arboretum must obtain prior authorization

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Commercial photographers must obtain a permit to utilize the Arboretum. Click here to purchase .

Recreational Opportunities

Viles Arboretum offers a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors of all ages. Here are some of the recreational activities you can enjoy during your visit:

Hiking and Walking: over six miles of trails that wind through gardens, forests, wetlands, and meadows. These trails offer great opportunities for hiking, walking, and exploring the natural areas of the arboretum.

Bird & Wildlife Watching: The diverse habitats found within Viles Arboretum provide excellent wildlife watching opportunities. Throughout the year you can spot a variety of birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, and fish.

Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing: During the winter months, Viles Arboretum's trails provide excellent opportunities for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Equipment rentals are available in the visitor center.

Picnicking: There are several picnic areas throughout Viles Arboretum that offer scenic views and peaceful settings for enjoying a picnic lunch or snack.

Geocaching: Viles Arboretum is home to several geocaches, which offer a fun and interactive way to explore the arboretum while searching for hidden treasures.

Photography: Viles Arboretum is a beautiful and scenic location for photography. The gardens, trees, and natural areas provide endless opportunities for capturing stunning photos. Commercial photography by permit only.

Host your next event at Viles Arboretum

Located in downtown Augusta, ME, Viles Arboretum is the perfect location for your next  meeting, conference , party,  wedding , or other special event. We offer a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces in a beautiful, yet convenient setting.

Wireless high speed internet access

Full commercial kitchen on site

Newly renovated indoor spaces with tables and seating for up to 100 people

Stunning outdoor spaces perfect for weddings or other events

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Sign up for volunteer shifts for our 2022 Fall Table Tour!

• Click the blue 'Volunteer' button above to see opportunities.
• Click the green 'Ticket' buttons to view opportunities within that time slot.

We will reach out to confirm your selection a few days before the event. If you cannot make your shift, please be sure to let us know in advance. 

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Soup table servers (x2 volunteers needed)
• Maine course table servers (x3 volunteers needed)
• Baked potato table servers (x2 volunteers needed)
• Trailside assistance (x3 volunteers needed)
• Parking (x2 volunteers needed)
• Kitchen assistance (x2 volunteers needed)
• Dishes/cleanup (x2 volunteers needed)

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Viles Arboretum is a free, easily accessible, botanical garden that is open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week. The space include six miles of trails, 20 botanical collections, and local stone art works (all marked and signed), on 224 acres.

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AUGUSTA — The Viles Arboretum, at 153 Hospital St., will host its Table Tour event on Sunday, Feb. 2. Trails open at 11 a.m. and trail food will be served until 1 p.m. Desserts, coffee and other beverages will be served until 2 p.m. at the main building located at the end of the course with music,  according to a news release from the arboretum.

More than 200 participants gather on the Arboretum grounds. They snowshoe, ski and hike on groomed trails.

Mark DesMeules, the arboretums’ executive drector said, “This is the only event of its kind that I know of and it offers a healthy and fun opportunity to meet people, get outdoors, enjoy some terrific food, and support the many new programs and initiatives being developed at the arboretum. The course is even more interesting with dozens of beautiful stone sculptures at various points along the trail and warming fires at every food station,” according to the release.

Tickets cost $25 for adults, $5 for children 10 and younger, free for toddlers, and group rates are available.

Tickets will be available the day of the event from 10 a.m. to noon, these sell out quickly. This will also be the time anyone can pick up previously purchased tickets.

The Viles Arboretum is located in Augusta on 224 acres of fields, forests, wetlands and 20 botanical collections. It offers an ever-changing selection of programs for the general public and for schools. The arboretum’s focus is on interactive, creative and hands-on teaching with a focus on natural history and unlocking everyone’s natural ability to understand the nature of our world through your own eyes and by using your own intellect.

For more information, visit vilesarboretum.org or call 626-7989.

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