Gretchen Ostherr, CEO of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, joins the Maine Famous podcast to share how a lifelong connection to the outdoors shaped her path from Outward Bound to leading one of Maine’s most visited destinations.

In this conversation, she talks about the Gardens’ mission to connect people with nature, the unexpected growth of the Trolls exhibit, and the work happening behind the scenes in plant science and conservation.

It’s a look at a place designed to spark wonder, learning, and a deeper sense of responsibility for the natural world.