CENTRAL MAINE • January 28, 2025
Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St., is set to hold its annual Winterfest celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1. Visitors can explore the arboretum’s trails by foot, snowshoe, or cross-country skis. Admission is free. Activities include:
• Learning about winter animal tracks.
• Identifying trees during winter.
• Sledding on the arboretum’s scenic hills.
• Discovering Kennebec River ice harvesting history.
• Trying hands-on activities like ice fishing.
• Roasting marshmallows and sipping hot cocoa.