Earth Day at Viles Arboretum
Description
Celebrate Earth Day at Viles Arboretum!
Children's Activities
Educational Opportunities
Conservation Projects
And More!
Sign up for a free tree!
We're excited to share our participation in the Neighborhood Forest Annual Free Tree Program as part of our Earth Day celebration this year!
Ways to Participate
Register your child to receive a free tree to plant at home
Purchase trees to plant this spring if you don’t have a child participating (Buy One, Fund One!)
Donate to fund trees in our community — $5 helps place a tree in the hands of a child
Registration is open now through March 15th. Trees will arrive around Earth Day (specific details will be emailed to you closer to the date).
Schedule
- All day
Nature Activities
Stop into the visitor center for nature inspired crafts and activities
- All day
Garden Landscaping
Help us lay mulch in the gardens in front of the visitor center. Rakes and shovels will be provided.
- All day
Trash Clean Up
Help remove litter from around the Arboretum. Stop into the visitor center to grab a trash bag, gloves, and grabber. We are focusing on the area around the visitor center, along the road, and the trail to the park-and-ride.
- All day
Brush Clean Up
Help us clear brush from areas around the Arboretum. We'll be working in the Apple Orchard, on the trail,
- All day
Woodchip Clean Up
Help load woodchips into the ATV to be moved to a central location. Shovels provided.
Community Organizations
ScrapDogs Community Compost
ScrapDogs Community Compost is a growing composting operation, founded with the goal of minimizing waste sent to landfill and closing the loop of production and consumption in midcoast Maine. Stop by their table to learn more!
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