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Morton Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline: A Legacy of Conservation and Beauty

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Morton Plant, Founder Of The Connecticut Botanical Society And The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station Morton F Plant And The Connecticut Shoreline: Philanthropy In The Gilded Age

Morton Plant was a wealthy philanthropist and businessman who played a major role in the conservation and development of the Connecticut shoreline. He was the founder of the Connecticut Botanical Society and the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, and he donated land for several parks and nature preserves.

Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline: Philanthropy in the Gilded Age

by Gail B. MacDonald

5 out of 5

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Plant was born in New York City in 1852. He inherited a fortune from his father, Morton Freeman Plant, a railroad magnate. Plant used his wealth to support a variety of causes, including education, healthcare, and the arts. He was also a passionate conservationist, and he believed that the natural beauty of the Connecticut shoreline should be preserved for future generations.

In 1893, Plant founded the Connecticut Botanical Society. The society's mission is to promote the study and conservation of plants. Plant also donated land for the society's first headquarters, which was located in New Haven. The society has since relocated to Hamden, where it operates a 200-acre preserve.

In 1895, Plant founded the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. The station's mission is to conduct research on agriculture and natural resources. Plant donated land for the station's first headquarters, which was located in New Haven. The station has since relocated to Windsor, where it operates a 1,000-acre campus.

In addition to his work with the Connecticut Botanical Society and the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Plant also donated land for several parks and nature preserves. These include the Morton Plant Wildflower Preserve in North Stonington, the Morton Plant Conservatory in Mystic, and the Morton Plant Walk in Old Saybrook.

Plant's legacy of conservation and beauty continues to inspire people today. The Connecticut Botanical Society, the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, and the many parks and nature preserves that Plant donated to the state are all important resources for education, recreation, and environmental protection.

Morton Plant was a visionary leader who had a profound impact on the development of the Connecticut shoreline. His work to conserve the natural beauty of the region has left a lasting legacy that continues to benefit people today. Plant's story is an inspiration to all who believe in the importance of protecting our natural heritage.

Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline: Philanthropy in the Gilded Age

by Gail B. MacDonald

5 out of 5