Merryspring Nature Center In Maine Is So Hidden Most Locals Don't Even Know About It
By Michelle|Published August 26, 2020
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Michelle's life is a colorful map of exploration and adventure. From the iconic streets of New York to the sunny shores of Florida, the jagged coast of Maine to the rugged terrain of Montana, she's been fortunate to call some of America's most beautiful states home. Beyond the U.S., Michelle's wanderlust has taken her on a motorcycle journey through India, led her to teach English in Hanoi, and saw her studying Spanish in Guatemala. Michelle graduated with a communications degree from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and in addition to a career in advertising has worked with OnlyInYourState since 2016, where her love for travel and storytelling converges. Alongside writing and exploring, Michelle finds joy in photography, staying active, and time with her family.
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If you being outside there’s no shortage of places to do it than in Maine. From coastal hikes to mountain top summits you can enjoy any number of activities that range from simple to much more challenging. We appreciate them all, but sometimes it’s nice to simply meander around checking out the beauty that surrounds us. One great way to do it is by visiting this special nature center that many tourists just don’t prioritize. You’re likely to find it pleasantly peaceful!
To get up-close to Maine’s ecology and nature you’ll want to visit Merryspring Nature Center in Camden. Their mission is to teach visitors about the ecology of Maine while advocating for its preservation and care.
The gardens here are beautiful and worth a visit if you simply love to be surrounded by plants and flowers. But it’s also one of the only places you can visit in the state that offers activities for outdoor lovers.
The nature center is about 66 acres and offers large fields, a number of hiking trails, an arboretum, and even cross-country skiing trails in the winter.
During normal years there are a number of workshops you can attend. While 2020 has been a bit different, there’s still a lot to experience and we expect that things will get back to normal.
While many outdoor centers in Maine offer activities during the warmer months, we love that Merryspring thrives even in the winter. You can enjoy the grounds and when it’s time, we love the Winter Ecology Festival.
This place just keeps getting better. And over the years, it’s evolved to become a one-stop-shop for just about anything related to nature.
New hiking trails were added throughout the 1970s. The Kitty Todd Arboretum came to be in 1980. In 1984, the Herb Garden was begun, followed by the Rose Garden and Rose Cottage in 1987 and the Perennial Border in 1992.
Today, more than 500 members and volunteers continually work to add to the garden's beauty. We’re thankful for them and know you’ll feel the same way when you visit!
Merryspring Nature Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 8 a.m.to7p.m. You can learn more about them by checking out their website. Or, you can visit them on Facebook. They can be reached on 207-236-2239.
