Mt. Cuba Center

Mt. Cuba Center exists thanks to Pamela and Lammot du Pont Copeland’s visionary approach to conservation. The quote below is 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.” -Pamela Copeland Beyond the beauty of Mt. Cuba runs a deep river of purpose. We understand the importance of native plants and open space preservation and impart this understanding with everyone who walks through our gates. **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.** Mt. Cuba’s core values inform how we do our work, how we interact and communicate with each other, and what we value as a community. They articulate what we stand for and expect of the organization and each other. - **Mission Above Self** We exist as an organization for the sole purpose of fulfilling our mission. - **Collaboration** No one person can advance our mission alone, so we rely on collaboration in order to efficiently work towards our common purpose. - **Remarkable Experiences** We deliver remarkable experiences to our community and guests at every available opportunity. - **Respect for the Individual** We welcome diversity in thought and outlook and encourage everyone affiliated with Mt. Cuba to express their unique views. - **Curiosity & Creative License** To change the world we ask questions, challenge convention, and cultivate innovative solutions to realize our mission. - **Responsible Stewardship** Every staff, board, and committee member is entrusted to be a mindful steward of Mt. Cuba’s human, physical, and fiscal resources.