Learn how you can turn just about anything that holds water into a low-maintenance water garden.
MoreDragonflies have been around for 300 million years, with several extinct species having wingspans of over two feet. Inhabiting sites around lakes, ponds, streams, and wetlands, they are excellent predators, eating mosquitoes and other small insects. Examine the habitats that support dragonflies, as well as their lifecycles, foraging behaviors, and reproductive strategies. This program takes
MoreJourneywork is excited to welcome Jenny Rose Carey as the speaker for our inaugural Summer Solstice Lecture. She will be sharing stories of her experiences gardening with nature. Jenny is the author of Glorious Shade and The Ultimate Flower Gardener’s Guide. She and her home gardens have been featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Wall
MoreVisit the garden at historic Hope Lodge at 553 S Bethlehem Pike, which was a recipient of a grant from Weavers Way Coop’s Environment Committee. We’ll also discuss the challenges and success of your garden. The suggested contribution of $15 is to support future grants.
MoreOur highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite 2-hour garden tours. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Dress for the weather. Classes are rain or shine. Six prerecorded online lectures
MoreLearn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions by exploring the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora
MoreLearn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions by exploring the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora
MoreLearn how to choose the right plant for the right place based on environmental conditions, available space, and desired outcome.
MoreThese little flying mammals are great hunters of insects, eating more than 600 mosquitoes per hour! Learn about the eight species of bats native to Delaware, where they live, and how to include suitable shelters and landscape elements for bats in your yard. Then walk Mt. Cuba’s property to scout locations where bats are likely
MoreNative plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest are beautiful, inspiring, and critically important for healthy landscapes. From the subdued colors and fragrances of spring wildflowers to the exuberance of summer perennials and the captivating hues of fall foliage, discover a wealth of plants to satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba’s stunning
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