Our People

Board of Directors

Tracy Webber, President
Ted Haskell, Vice President
Philip Fishman, Treasurer
Deb Doten, Secretary

Maddy Bruno, Derrick Grant, Peter King, Alfred Lund,
Sammee Quong, Jason Simcock, Chris York

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David Greenham, Executive Director

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Lauren Kircheis, Land Manager

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Bethany Drouin, Office Manager

Our Partners

Partnerships are crucial for the success of Viles Arboretum. By collaborating with like-minded organizations, we can combine resources, expertise, and networks to amplify our impact and reach. Our partners enable us to tackle complex challenges more effectively and create sustainable change in the communities we serve.

Strategic Partners

Organizations aligned with Viles Arboretum's mission, forming formal collaborations to achieve shared objectives and enhance programs, resources, and impact.

Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce

Maine Association of Nonprofits

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry

Maine Tourism Association

Programmatic Partners

Collaborative organizations working with Viles Arboretum on specific programs, events, initiatives, or grants; hosting activities, providing expertise, resources, and support to enhance specific program quality and effectiveness.

FedCo Seeds

ReWild Maine

Wild Seed Project

North Spore

Kennebec Beekeepers Association  

Maine Capitol Area New Mainers

Maine Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation

The Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine

Health Communities of the Capitol Area

Waldo County Soil and Water Conservation District

Woodthrush Wilderness

Maine Primitive Skills School

First Light Wildlife Habitats

Worth It Nature and Forest Therapy Connections

Natural Resource Conservation Service

Major Contributors

Individuals, corporations, or foundations providing significant financial support to sustain Viles Arboretum's mission, programs, and operations.

Elise and William Viles Foundation

Maine Community Foundation

Kennebec Savings Bank

Maine Initiatives

Lewis J Schafer Community Trust 

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Companies actively supporting Viles Arboretum through membership or sponsorship programs, contributing to the organization's sustainability, visibility, and community impact.

Augusta Adult and Community Education

Companion Animal Clinic

E.D. Bessey & Sons

Fedco Seeds, Inc.

Forest Stewars Guild

G&E Roofing Company

Harvest Time, Inc

Health Fitness

Kennebec Beekeepers Association

Kim Patnode Counseling

Legal Services for Maine Elders

Maine Archaeological Society

Maine Arts Academy

Maine Equal Justice

Maine Stream Therapy

McKee Morgan, LLC, PA

One Heart Massage Therapy

OUT Maine

Pine Tree Legal Services

Johnson's Arboriculture

UMA Senior College