Celebrate the Arrival of Spring with a Day of Community at Viles Arboretum!

Enjoy nature-inspired activities for all ages, lend a hand with an Earth Day project, explore our vernal pool, and snap a photo with a floppy eared friend! This event is the perfect way to kick off spring with joy and purpose!

The Spring Celebration is FREE for everyone to attend but some activities may require a fee to participate and/or advance registration.

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• Meet the Easter Bunny ($)
• Vernal Pool Exploration
• EcoCraft: Upcycled Seed Starting
• Native Egg Hunt: Discover the Birds of the Northeast
• Spring Magnified: View Nature Under a Microscope
• Soil Sensory Bin
• Earth Day Volunteer Opportunities
• Shakedown Treats & Sweets food truck
• Of Maine Origin food truck

During registration, you'll be asked to provide some optional demographic information. Your responses are confidential and will not be shared with anyone. This information helps the Arboretum better understand our community, improve our programs, ensure we are offering inclusive and accessible experiences for all, and helps with securing funding opportunities to enhance our work.