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Preserving Mount Auburn
Pre serving Mount Auburn is ce ntral to our mission
and enduring commitment to maintain this place of natural beauty
for the commemoration of the dead and inspiration of the living.
Our integrated landscape of magnificent horticulture and historic
structures presents a complex challenge that we meet daily with
an array of talent including curatorial expertise in historic collections
and horticulture, professional conservation and maintenance, methodical
planning, and advocacy through education and outreach. Our resources
are limited, but our staff is passionate, dedicated, and guided by a clear
set of priorities focused on maintaining the quality of our work. We
seek sustainable practices which maximize longevity for modest renewable
effort over time. While we are not shy about contemporary technologies,
we often find our successes rooted in traditional techniques. Sharing
what we learn with others outside our gates provides invaluable support
to institutions grappling with similar issues. Through public programs,
we share our passion to increase awareness, build financial support, and
hopefully capture the interest of the next generation.