To improve the quality of life of our diverse population and visitors by providing an opportunity to learn about and appreciate our natural environment.

Dahlem Nature Center is dedicated to environmental education, outdoor recreation, and land preservation in south central Michigan.

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, is the primary outreach organization for the land-grant mission of Alabama A&M University and Auburn University.

To build a maintain a public venue that promotes the art, enjoyment and knowledge of horticulture, while providing opportunities for education and research

To protect, preserve, and enhance our natural resources by providing opportunities to improve the public’s quality of life through environmental education, ecosystem management, outdoor recreation, and historic preservation.

Dallas Public Library strengthens communities by connecting people, inspiring curiosity, advancing lives and working for racial equity.

The basic aim of the Montessori philosophy is to cultivate the natural curiosity and love of learning that is present in all children. Hands on learning is done at a child's own pace to create life long learners who value knowledge, imagination, creativity, and innovative problem-solving. Along with a deep, rich, academic curriculum, we value teamwork, collaboration, effective conflict resolution, cultural awareness, and teaching respect for each other and the environment. We use our beautiful outdoor campus as an extension of our indoor classrooms for learning, exploration, gardening, community service, and play. Damariscotta Montessori School provides mobility, learning disability, visual, and auditory accommodations.

Our Mission: The Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) protects and promotes the Dan River Basin through recreation, education and stewardship.

MISSION
As the University of Maine’s marine laboratory, our mission is to connect people to the ocean by generating and sharing knowledge of coastal and marine ecosystems and the human communities that are part of them.

RESEARCH
The Darling Marine Center provides facilities and access to coastal and ocean ecosystems to enable cutting-edge research by faculty and students from UMaine and beyond.

EDUCATION
The Darling Marine Center plays a leading role in training the next generation of marine researchers, industry professionals and decision makers, providing hands-on education in marine sciences for learners of all ages.

ENGAGEMENT
The Darling Marine Center collaborates with research, government and community partners to help sustain coastal communities and marine ecosystems in Maine and beyond.