On a sunny and warm Saturday in July, the Friends of Fort Williams Park hosted their Cape Elizabeth Garden Tour during which eight homeowners graciously opened their private gardens for guests to explore. Each garden on the tour boasted unique characteristics, with one garden showcasing over 270 species of plants and others featuring handcrafted sculptures and wooden carvings. The garden tour is the park’s largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds benefit the organization’s Ecology Project, which aims to cultivate and nurture various types of horticulture at Fort Williams Park, while allowing the community to benefit from the use of the land. Thanks to the Friends of Fort Williams Park and local homeowners, the day was filled with beautiful flowers, unique architecture, and warm hospitality.

“The 2025 Cape Elizabeth Garden Tour was a chance to explore a variety of awe-inspiring gardens, thanks to the generosity of local homeowners. With strong support from the community, the event helps fund important ecological work at Fort Williams Park. It was truly
a perfect Maine day.”

—Jennifer Scarpitti-Nelson, executive director,
Friends of Fort Williams Park