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Welcome
to the Pine Tree State Arboretum
Maine's
"Living Museum of Trees"
153 Hospital Street, PO Box 344
Augusta, ME 04332
(207)621-0031
website www.pinetreestatearboretum.org
e-mail ptsaso@adelphia.net
Need Directions to the Arboretum? (click here for map)
The Mission of the Pine Tree State Arboretum is to promote the knowledge and appreciation of trees, shrubs, and other plants for enjoyment, inspiration, and recreation; for scientific research; and for educational and aesthetic purposes. The Pine Tree State Arboretum is an independent non profit corporation 501 c(3)
Education
The Johnson Outdoor Education Center has eleven outdoor classrooms. School
and community groups can schedule environmental education programs. (click
here for more information)
Recreation
The Arboretum is open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week, free of charge.
The five-mile, year round trail system is open to hiking, jogging, bird watching,
non-motorized biking horseback riding, and cross-country skiing on groomed
winter trails. Enjoy a picnic, take some photos, look for birds (over 150
species have been spotted). Pets are permitted on a leash. (click here
for a trail map)
Plant
Collection
The plant collection contains over 300 species or varieties of trees and shrubs.
The forested portion of the Arboretum is a certified Tree Farm Demonstration
Area containing many of Maine's native trees.
Volunteers
Volunteers are essential to the Arboretum's mission. Volunteers are needed
for landscaping, garden care, trail work, and educational programs. All are
welcome and training is provided. Community service projects are available
for school and community groups. Call 621-0031 for information on how you
can become a volunteer!