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New Canaan Nature Center outlines greenhouse, classrooms and capital needs; seeks town support
Summary
The New Canaan Nature Center presented program metrics and a multi‑year capital plan that includes Education Building renovations, Herb Cottage maintenance and a proposed greenhouse. The nonprofit has a $100,000 grant and estimates the greenhouse cost at $350,000–$400,000; it said it will ask the town to partner on some site and accessibility work in the coming budget cycle.
The New Canaan Nature Center presented an off-cycle update on Nov. 28, outlining program demand and several capital priorities, including renovations to the Education Building, maintenance for Herb Cottage and a proposed greenhouse for native‑seed propagation.
Bill, identified in the meeting as executive director of the New Canaan Nature Center Association, said the organization’s preschool and summer-camp programs draw roughly 85–90% New Canaan families and that last summer’s camp enrollment reached 711. "Our preschool is our biggest program," he said, and noted that…
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