1/10/22 - Masks are now required in the Visitor Center, regardless of vac. status
Upcoming Programs and Events
Discovery Room
Brown-tail Moth Management and Control
Brown-tail Moth Management and Control
Multiple Times
Wed-Saturday 12:00-5:00
The Children's Discovery Room allows a safe space for your children to explore and play outside your home. Families will have the ability to rent out individual time slots for the Discovery Room for a indoor group play experience. This unique environment allows for fun educational opportunities by allowing children to use their own curiosity and imagination to interact with their environment. $10 per hour. Room capacity is 6 people. Visit: https://vilesarboretum.org/discovery-room for more information.
Brown-tail Moth Management and Control
Brown-tail Moth Management and Control
Brown-tail Moth Management and Control
February 8th, 12:00-1:30
In this workshop Thomas Schmeelk from the Maine Forest Service Insect and Disease Lab will walk you through Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and how it applies to brown-tail moth. With a better understanding of IPM you will be able to make safer, more effective decisions on how to manage pests such as brown-tail moth in your own backyard.
Table Tour
Brown-tail Moth Management and Control
Winter Bird Walks
February 13th, 11:00-3:00
Join us for a four course meal as you travel our trails in a winter landscape. Enjoy good food and good company while supporting the Arboretum in one of our largest fundraising events of the year. An excellent opportunity to dig out your snowshoes and skis if weather permits.
Winter Bird Walks
Maine Maple Celebration
Winter Bird Walks
Multiple Dates, 9:00-10:30
In the winter months, Maine is becomes home to a new variety of bird species. It is hard to believe, but Maine serves as a winter migratory destination for many species that spend their summers in Canada. Winter birding presents new challenges and opportunities for the beginning birder. You can expect to see resident bird species such as Chickadee and Cardinal, as well as migratory winter finches on this walk.
Maine Maple Celebration
Maine Maple Celebration
Maine Maple Celebration
March 26 , 11:00-1:00
Celebrate the Maine tradition of maple syrup production. We will discuss tree identification, proper tapping techniques, syrup collection and processing. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in learning how to make their own syrup.
Diversify your Lawn
Maine Maple Celebration
Maine Maple Celebration
Wild Seed Project.
April 16, 10:00-12:00
Who says lawns need to be monocultures or made only of grasses? We can do better than the default landscape material that covers most of the suburban landscape. Discover how to diversify your lawn, transition it to meadow or convert it to layers of native plants to create a rich, wildlife-friendly tapestry.
Beginner Bird Walks
Pancake Breakfast/40th Anniversary Celebration
Pancake Breakfast/40th Anniversary Celebration
Multiple Dates
If you have ever wanted to get into bird watching, but haven’t known where to start, this is the opportunity for you! Our bird walk programs are hosted by a knowledgeable Arboretum staff member who is capable of pointing out some of Maine’s unique bird species by sight and sound. No experience, binoculars or bird books required to attend.
Pancake Breakfast/40th Anniversary Celebration
Pancake Breakfast/40th Anniversary Celebration
Pancake Breakfast/40th Anniversary Celebration
September 2022
This event is open to all members and volunteers (existing and new!). A delicious pancake breakfast served in the Education Center, followed by our annual meeting, volunteer day events, and 40th anniversary celebration!