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Maine Audubon opens native plant education center
- The Ann and Jim Hancock Native Plants Education Center opened at Maine Audubon’s Gilsland Farm in Falmouth, centering native plants in education and habitat work.
- Gov. Janet Mills attended the ribbon-cutting, highlighting support for Maine Audubon’s mission.
- The hike to plant distribution aims to reach homeowners statewide, expanding the native plant program.
- The center, including a large event space, was funded with major donations and community support.
- A Native Plant Festival and Sale is scheduled for June 6 to support the program’s growth.
- The building project included an annex for equipment storage and a renovated farmhouse for staff meetings.
- The Hancock gift originated from local donors who support the center’s mission to enhance ecosystems.
- Maine Audubon welcomes around 100,000 visitors annually to Gilsland Farm, highlighting its outreach.
- The center is seen as a statewide hub for education and habitat restoration activities.
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