Rising 3rd grade families, get ready for a summer of adventure at the Gardens!
Children playing in the Alfond Children's Garden. Courtesy of CMBG
Children playing in the Alfond Children's Garden. Courtesy of CMBGNow an annual tradition, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is once again providing a free family membership to any peninsula family with a child entering 3rd grade this fall. Family memberships include two named adults, plus any of their children and grandchildren under 18. The offer is valid for families living year-round in Edgecomb, Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, and Southport, and can be redeemed any time between now and the end of June 2026. Membership is valid for 12 months from the time of redemption. To secure a membership, email bhills@mainegardens.org or complete this form.
Family members can take advantage of all free drop-in activities hosted at the Gardens. In addition to regular daily activities in the Alfond Children’s Garden, some special highlights this year include:
Chewonki Traveling Natural History Program
A hands-on naturalist program to encounter critters of all kinds.
6/25, 7/16, 8/13 and 8/20
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Firefly at the Gardens
Firefly of the Penobscot Nation brings music to the Gardens.
6/14 and 7/12
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
The Caterpillar Lab
Experience up-close exploration of native caterpillars.
7/30 - 8/3
10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
For a full listing of member benefits and events, head to MaineGardens.org
