Viles Arboretum

06/22/2026

Join us this Sunday to explore the bugs of Viles Arboretum and get a glimpse at the work from our first annual Bioblitz!

https://events.humanitix.com/community-bug-day-at-viles-arboretum

06/22/2026

🐝 Pollinator Week Challenge!

Next time you’re at Viles Arboretum, slow down and spend 60 seconds watching a flower.

How many visitors can you spot?

🐝 Bees
🦋 Butterflies
🐞 Beetles
🪰 Flies
🐦 Hummingbirds

These small creatures keep our ecosystems thriving and our gardens blooming.

Drop your pollinator sightings in the comments below! 👇

06/20/2026

Today’s salamander survey is more than counting amphibians, it’s collecting valuable data that helps us track ecosystem health over time. Salamanders are sensitive to changes in moisture, temperature, and habitat quality, making them excellent environmental indicators. 🌱🦎

06/17/2026

🦆 a mother and her ducklings

06/16/2026

OUT in the Park is back for 2026! On Thursday, June 25th, Join OUT Maine and Viles Arboretum for the first event of the summer. We will be learning about plants and animals, and then bringing that knowledge together to create animal/plant hybrid art. This event is all ages, so bring the whole family! And remember, OUT in the Park events are always free and family friendly. Exact location and time will be sent upon vetted registration. Please email [email protected] with any questions. Register here: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/outmaine/shop/activities/7035088

06/12/2026

Ohio spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis) is a native perennial that blooms in late spring and again in the fall if cut back

06/12/2026

Common ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a native shrub named for its numerous layers of bark that peel like birch

06/10/2026

06/06/2026

Visiting today? Parking is available on Piggery Toad I. The park and ride. Our lot is full!!