Viles Arboretum
Free to access - 6 miles of trails - dozens of botanical collections - visitor center - events-&more! The Arboretum was begun in the late 1970's by the Maine Forest Service on publicly owned land that had previously been farmed for many years. To ensure that the land would be maintained as an arboretum for all time, the State of Maine leased it to a nonprofit corporation, then known as Pine Tree State Arboretum, in 1982. Since then the now Viles Arboretum has gradually added to its collection of trees and shrubs and expanded its educational and community programs. It now boasts more than 600 trees and plants in 20 majorcollections along 5 miles of trail that are open to the public free of charge for nature study, hiking, cross country skiing and quiet reflection on the natural beauty of the landscape.
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Viles Arboretum, A Free Botanical Garden in Augusta, Maine 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 501c3 nonprofit 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 Maines Capital City the Arboretum is a nofee 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. Our Story LEARN MORE Trail Map LEARN MORE Collections LEARN MORE Donate Now LEARN MORE Recent News Tracking Down the Trees of the Arboretum Ever wondered how the red botanical tags at Viles Arboretum got there.
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🌳✨ Love spending weekends at Viles Arboretum! The trails are so peaceful and the botanical collections are just stunning. If you haven't visited yet, you're missing out! 🌼🍃
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❄️🥾 Just got back from an incredible day of snowshoeing at Viles Arboretum! The views are breathtaking, and knowing it’s all free makes it even better. Can't wait for the next adventure! 🌲❤️
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