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section: culture
first_reported: 2026-11-05 23:10 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 23:10 EST
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# Donors and businesses to help fund Discovery Place nature center

Private donors and businesses are set to help cover the nature center's funding gap to Mecklenburg County. A 35-year lease with the museum organization is being worked out.

Section: [Culture & Events](/charlotte/section/life.md) · Entities: [Discovery Place](/charlotte/wiki/discovery-place.md), [Mecklenburg County](/charlotte/wiki/mecklenburg-county.md)

## Coverage

- [Queen City News (WJZY FOX 46)](https://www.qcnews.com/charlotte/private-donors-businesses-to-help-discovery-place-repay-dept-to-mecklenburg-county/), 2026-11-05 23:10 EST: Private donors, businesses to help Discovery Place pay nature center's funding gap to Mecklenburg County

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