Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Boothbay, Maine

Botanical Garden

About

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, located in Boothbay, Maine, inspires meaningful connections between people and nature while promoting plant conservation through horticulture, education, and plant science. The organization operates beautiful native, natural wooded gardens across multiple acres, offering visitors immersive experiences with native plant collections and ecological landscapes. Through comprehensive educational programs ranging from youth camps to advanced professional horticulture studies, the Gardens cultivates knowledge about native plants and ecological stewardship. The organization maintains a herbarium and plant science collections, supports plant conservation initiatives, and provides horticultural therapy programs. With a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens welcomes visitors, students, and volunteers to discover the beauty and importance of native plants while building lasting connections to the natural world.

Programs

Youth Education Stewards (Y.E.S.)
Family Activities and Camps
Adult Classes
Certificate Programs in Native Plants & Ecological Horticulture
Advanced Studies in Professional Horticulture
Field Trips
Guided Tours & Hikes
Horticultural Therapy
Plant Science & Conservation programs
Gardens Aglow seasonal experience
Art Exhibits
Garden Explorer program

Focus Areas

Native PlantsMaine FloraCoastal PlantsEducation