Planting for a Changing World: New Climate Focused Research at Viles Arboretum

  • Sat, Sep 10, 2022 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Viles Arboretum

    153 Hospital Street
    Augusta, Maine 04330
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Description

Join us to learn more about an exciting new research planting coming to Viles Arboretum!

This unique planting focuses on tree and shrub cultivation in a rapidly changing climate. Today's forests are facing many challenges; pressures from invasive species, introduced pests, warming climates and lengthened growing season. By selecting tree species based on climate forecasts, instead of what has historically grown in an area, we may be able to off-set some of the impacts to our forests are currently facing. Meet project manager Aleta McKeage from Waldo County Soil and Water District to learn more about this ground-breaking project and how you can help!

Date & Time

Sat, Sep 10, 2022 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Venue Details

Viles Arboretum

153 Hospital Street
Augusta, Maine 04330 Viles Arboretum
Viles Arboretum

Viles Arboretum is a free, easily accessible, botanical garden that is open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week. The space include six miles of trails, 20 botanical collections, and local stone art works (all marked and signed), on 224 acres.