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......To practice, teach and advocate sound principles of ecology,
.conservation and horticulture in order to protect our natural
.environment; and to provide natural landscapes and cultivated
areas for public enjoyment..


...Welcome to Merryspring, a non-profit, privately-owned 66-acre park and education center in Camden and Rockport, Maine, with nature trails and gardens open to the public every day free of charge. This member-supported organization offers talks, classes and workshops throughout the year.

Merryspring * P.O. Box 893 * Camden, Maine 04843 * (207) 236-2239
Email: mersprng@gwi.net

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BUSINESS PARTNERS:
EBS Style Solutions
FEDCO
BUSINESS CONSERVATORS:
Plants Unlimited
Scholz & Barclay Architects
The First

BUSINESS STEWARDS:
Long's Landscaping
BUSINESS DONORS:
Aqua Maine, Inc.
Arf ! and Running
Brimstone Consulting Group

Data Pro North East, Inc.
Fernwood Nursery & Gardens
Goodridge-Lermond Tree Service
Marriner's, Inc.
Pen Bay Veterinary Associates
Rankin's Inc.
BUSINESS FRIENDS:
Ace Aviation
A. E. Sampson & Son
All Creatures Veterinary Hospital
Beckstrom Architecture & Planning
Bernhard & Priestley Architecture
Cedar Crest
Country Inn
Dominic Paul Mercadadant
Dream Kitchen Studios by
Mathews Brothers

Freshwater Stone
Green Thumb
Landmark Construction
Maine Coast Construction
Moose Crossing Garden Center
Morningstar Marble & Granite
New View Interiors
Optimum Performance
PHI Home Designs
Treekeepers LLC
Wheelwright Real Estate
Yankee Clipper Pet Grooming
BUSINESS SUPPORTERS:
17-90 Lighting Showroom
Agren Appliance & Television
Allen Agency
A.M. Plumbing & Heating
Bench Dogs, Inc.
Blake Veterinary Hospital, Inc.
Brown's Appliance & Mattress, Inc.
Camden National Bank
Cold Mountain Builders
Crestwood Kitchens
Dan Eaton's Landscape Services
David Powell Woodworking
Endless Summer Flower Farm
Fabrics de France

Francine Bistro
Gediman's
Gregory Moore Restorations
John Gillespie, Architect
Handle It!
Hartstone Inn
Hawthorn Inn
Hutton Handwovens
Kelsey's Appliance Village
Laurel Wood Floors
Liberty East Electrical
Liberty Cabinet & Design
Lincolnville Family Dentistry
Longfellow's Greenhouses
Lord Camden Inn
Lorraine Construction
Maine Soapstone
Midcoast Marble & Granite
John Morris Architects
Northport Bath
Nostalgia Lighting
Once a Tree
Party Fundamentals
Penobscot Flooring & Lighting
Peter Gross Architects, P.A.
Pro Source Installations, Inc.
Rockers, Inc.
John Silverio, Architect
Stephen G. Smith, Architects
Stonewall Kitchen
Surroundings
Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery
Taylor-Made Builders
The Good Table
The Granite Shop, Inc.
The Store
Viking Lumber, Inc.
Windsor Chairmakers


.....Merryspring Nature Center is announcing its 2008 Membership Drive and Annual Appeal. Merryspring's president, Meg Barclay, notes that Merryspring is a privately held nature and education center with 66 acres of formal gardens, meadows and woodlands which has been open without charge to the public for 35 years.

....The free invitation to enjoy this jewel of nature is made possible by the many members, generous supporters and businesses who share the idea of preserving the land and providing natural history and horticultural education to the midcoast area and beyond. Merryspring is an exciting and beautiful spot to hike, have a garden party or wedding, hear an interesting lecture, walk a dog, cross country ski and enjoy othe wonders of nature very close to home.

....Members not only have the satisfaction of helping to maintain this Camden/Rockport treasure, they enjoy many additional benefits including free admission to the summer and winter lecture series, newsletters, discounts on classes and workshops, e-mail updates, early admission to plant and holiday sales, library privileges, and benefits at over 200 reciprocating gardens nationwide. They also share in the stewardship and development of Merryspring.

....You, too, can join in sustaining this natural wonder in the community. For as little as $35 you can become a member of Merryspring. You can do this with a credit card by calling (207) 236-2239, or by mailing a check with your name, address and phone number to:

.................................Merryspring, Inc.
.................................P.O.Box 893
.................................Camden, ME 04843

.....Every donation helps to maintain and improve this wonderful, accessible nature park and education center.


.................................Thank you for your support!