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Hybrid Inviting Wildlife into the Garden
Transform your landscape into a garden that attracts a wealth of wildlife, including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and a wide variety of beneficial insects. Unlock the important connections between pollinators, plants, and habitats they require. Explore the gardens and trails at Mt. Cuba to observe the best native plants for migrating and resident birds. Learn the importance of providing water and shelter in your garden and the value of creating environments that sustain wildlife year-round.
View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace before joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite learning. Outdoor learning includes walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Dress for the weather. Field day is rain or shine. Prerecorded online lectures available Wednesday 8/6.
One onsite field day and 8 hours of online content.
This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
About the Instructor:
Leah Brooks is the Marketing Coordinator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of Delaware in Environmental Science and Wildlife Ecology. She is a Delaware Master Naturalist and Vice Chair of the Delaware Invasive Species Council. She’s an avid contributor to the Delaware Native Plant Identification and Exchange group on Facebook. Her passion is sharing the joy of nature and native gardening with others.
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