CONSERVATION MEMBERSHIP Calendar News Action Tickets Native Plant Finder Employment Student Login Member Login MENU Mt. Cuba Center was founded with a visionary approach to conservation. IN THIS SECTION About Vision and Mission Our History Construction Updates Plant Collections Our Vision and Mission Mr. and Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland were visionary in their approach to conservation, and in their vision for Mt. Cuba Center. Mrs. Copeland summed up their ambition for Mt. Cuba Center in what has become our founding intention: “I want this to be a place where people will learn to appreciate our native plants and to see how these plants can enrich their lives so that they, in turn, will become conservators of our natural habitats.” Beyond the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center runs a deep river of purpose. We understand the importance of native plants and natural lands, and hope to impart that understanding to everyone who walks through our gates. It is not enough simply to observe beauty now. We must also protect it for future generations. Our mission is to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the habitats that sustain them. JOIN OUR TEAM TRIAL GARDEN RESEARCH See the Top Performing Native Plants VIEW RESULTS EXPERIENCE MT. CUBA CENTER Plan Your Visit LEARN MORE SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER GARDENS OPEN FOR GENERAL ADMISSION APRIL–NOVEMBER. CLASSES OFFERED YEAR-ROUND. 3120 BARLEY MILL RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707 302.239.4244 LIKE MT CUBA CENTER ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW @MTCUBACENTER ON TWITTER FOLLOW @MTCUBACENTER ON INSTAGRAM SUBSCRIBE TO MT CUBA CENTER ON YOUTUBE CHECK OUT MT CUBA CENTER ON PINTEREST COPYRIGHT 2021 MT. CUBA CENTER This site uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. By using Mt. Cuba Center's website, you accept our use of cookies. OkPrivacy policy