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Workshop: Tool-Sharpening Techniques: Section B

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Sharp, well-maintained gardening tools help you get more work done in less time and with less effort. Charlie Reidinger, a Mt. Cuba Grounds Maintenance Technician, discusses and demonstrates professional-grade techniques for cleaning and safely sharpening pruning shears, loppers, shovels, spades, and trowels. Get a jump-start on spring now! Bring what you need sharpened and a pair of work gloves. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, March 14, 2025 (Rain Date: Friday, March 21). About the Instructor: Charlie Reidinger is a Grounds Maintenance Technician at Mt. Cuba Center since 2019. Before joining the Mt. Cuba

$49

Bring Bluebirds and Others to Your Garden: Section B

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Bluebirds are a delightful native thrush that would be a welcome addition to anyone’s garden. Learn all about the biology of bluebirds and the best ways to install nest boxes so you can attract these colorful birds to your yard. Creating a landscape with native plants will provide food for the young bluebirds and may even persuade them to stay year-round. Learn which shrubs and trees you can plant to provide nest sites for several other common birds. Your garden will become a home for a multitude of beautiful birds! This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center

$29

Outdoors Online: Composting 101

Online

Join us for a virtual workshop to learn all about composting with Gwenn Nolan, founder of Mother Compost. Whether you are brand new to the practice or have been making gardening gold for a while, this workshop will help you become a more successful home composter. Packed with helpful information, this one-hour workshop will include time at the end for questions. About the instructor: Mother Compost was founded in 2018 by Gwenn Nolan with a goal of making composting simple and easy for her fellow Main Line residents. Being a mother herself, she was frequently frustrated by the amount of

Free
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Discover the fascinating details of spring wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s gardens in this relaxed, beginner level class. Develop basic drawing skills through observing and sketching a variety of flowers, leaves, and branches. Explore line, shape, and form, and follow up with instructor demonstrations. Plenty of exercises will build confidence in drawing native spring flowers. No previous art experience needed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: March 20th through April 10th. See the whole Spring Botanical Art Series here. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned

$155
Event Series Gardening for Watershed Conservation: Section B

Introduction to Bonsai Using Native Trees

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

The art of Bonsai has a long and rich history in Japan and other Eastern Asian countries – one that can translate easily to our region using native trees and proper techniques. Join members of the Pennsylvania Bonsai Association to explore the history and fundamental elements and styles of this ancient art. Students will learn how to choose, plant, train, and provide long-term care to a young specimen tree. Go home with a new Bonsai tree of your own. Please bring sharp pruners/scissors, gardening gloves, and a flat box to transport your tree home. This program takes place in person

$85

Harlem Samba | Philly Salsa

Esperanza Arts Center - Parking Lot 4261 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Esperanza Arts Center presents Harlem Samba | Philly Salsa featuring Edmar Castañeda & Curtis Stewart Saturday, March 22, 2025 3:00pm TEATRO ESPERANZA General Admission: $20, Adults Children & Seniors (60+) FREE Hosted and curated by Grammy-nominated artists Edmar Castañeda and Curtis Stewart, Harlem Samba/Philly Salsa spotlights two Latino dance and music traditions that blossomed to two separate cities in the 20th century: Samba in New York City and Salsa in Philadelphia, and celebrates the cultural legacy of the Brazilian and Puerto Rican residents responsible for cultivating and sustaining these traditions. Featuring performances by Harlem Samba and Siempre Salsa Philly. This

Free with RSVP
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Discover the fascinating details of spring wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s gardens in this relaxed, beginner level class. Develop basic drawing skills through observing and sketching a variety of flowers, leaves, and branches. Explore line, shape, and form, and follow up with instructor demonstrations. Plenty of exercises will build confidence in drawing native spring flowers. No previous art experience needed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: March 20th through April 10th. See the whole Spring Botanical Art Series here. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned

$155

Craft a Colorful Tote

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Create a one-of-a-kind, no-knit, durable tote bag, ideal for carrying a bottle of wine and more! Using merino wool and other fun fiber accents, Sara Setzer walks you through the ancient craft of wet felting, from selecting and arranging your wood fibers to the finished product. Expand your knowledge of fiber arts and go home with a truly unique hand-crafted tote. Please bring your lunch. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, March 29, 2025 (Rain Date: Saturday, April 5). About the Instructor: Sara Setzer is a fiber artist who specializes in the art of

$59

Felted Flower Art

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Capture the essence of nature while learning the beginning steps of 3-dimensional needle felting. Local textile artist Sara Setzer shows you how to create beautiful floral designs using wool and other natural fibers in this relaxed session of crafting. Leave with your own hoop-framed piece of original art, ready to hang and admire. No experience needed! Bring your lunch. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sunday, March 30, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday, April 6). About the Instructor: Sara Setzer is a fiber artist who specializes in the art of felt work. Inspired by nature, she

$49

Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Discover the fascinating details of spring wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s gardens in this relaxed, beginner level class. Develop basic drawing skills through observing and sketching a variety of flowers, leaves, and branches. Explore line, shape, and form, and follow up with instructor demonstrations. Plenty of exercises will build confidence in drawing native spring flowers. No previous art experience needed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: March 20th through April 10th. See the whole Spring Botanical Art Series here. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned

$155

SGS: Decaying Wood is Good

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Trees provide many benefits from seed to stump, over the course of their lives and even in their deaths. Leaving stumps or snags, when possible, can provide habitats for many living organisms, recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem, and assist in erosion control in addition to providing many other benefits. Learn about the management techniques the arboriculture team at Mt. Cuba use to convert declining trees into habitat for wildlife in a garden setting and discover what wildlife we have found occupying these spaces.?? This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, April 5, 2025. About the Instructor:

$19

SGS: Lawn-less Yards

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Reducing the American lawn is good for everyone. We can add more native plants, reduce flooding in our watersheds, attract pollinators, and bring balance to our ecosystems. Dive into some example projects where lawns have been replaced by native plant solutions. With a focus on a variety of site conditions such as sunny slopes, low wet spots, and wooded areas, view before/during/after images and learn the plant lists that made them successful. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, April 5, 2025. About the Instructor: Lucy Dinsmore is a horticulturist and certified arborist who loves

$19
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

Spring Botanical Art: Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Discover the fascinating details of spring wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s gardens in this relaxed, beginner level class. Develop basic drawing skills through observing and sketching a variety of flowers, leaves, and branches. Explore line, shape, and form, and follow up with instructor demonstrations. Plenty of exercises will build confidence in drawing native spring flowers. No previous art experience needed. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: March 20th through April 10th. See the whole Spring Botanical Art Series here. About the Instructor: Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned

$155

Pyrography: Spring Wildflowers: Section A

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Create your own beautiful wood-burned artwork in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Discover different woodburning techniques, compare how different types of wood burn, and explore your artistic side by creating various textures, shapes, and designs with a simple to use wood burning pen! Leave this workshop with a wildflower-themed take home project. Woodburning supplies are provided. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday, April 11, 2025. About the Instructors: Nicole DeLizzio is the Arborist Assistant at the Mt. Cuba Center. She holds a BS in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from

$49
Event Series Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Our 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. Native 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 that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials for

$249

Pyrography: Spring Wildflowers: Section B

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Create your own beautiful wood-burned artwork in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Discover different woodburning techniques, compare how different types of wood burn, and explore your artistic side by creating various textures, shapes, and designs with a simple to use wood burning pen! Leave this workshop with a wildflower-themed take home project. Woodburning supplies are provided. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, April 12, 2025. About the Instructors: Nicole DeLizzio is the Arborist Assistant at the Mt. Cuba Center. She holds a BS in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from

$49
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Our 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. Native 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 that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials for

$249

The Secret Lives of Spring Wildflowers

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Skunk cabbage, bloodroot, and trout lilies are among the first signs of spring and warmer weather ahead. Spring ephemerals and wildflowers must complete part of their life cycles before the tree canopy leafs out, reducing light levels at the forest floor. These plants face many challenges including unpredictable weather and pollinator availability. Spring wildflowers have special adaptations to overcome these challenges and intricate relationships with pollinators and seed dispersers. Learn more about these wildflowers, their life histories, and plant-insect interactions, and look for them during a guided walk in the gardens. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba

$29
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Our 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. Native 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 that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials for

$249

Early Season Garden Care

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Gardens can quickly get away from us in the summertime, with elevated temperatures and rainfall causing many plants to grow in leaps and bounds. Learn and discuss approaches to early-summer maintenance to help you stay ahead of challenges experienced in the throes of the growing season, from simple techniques, like managing the size of those oft-flopping tall perennials with a simple “Chelsea Chop,” to more complex management strategies. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sunday, April 27, 2025. About the Instructor: Olivia is a designer at GreenWeaver Landscapes, a design-build company providing ecological landscape design,

$29

Remarkable Rhododendrons and Their Magnificent Friends

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Almost every landscape in the Eastern US contains at least a few rhododendrons, laurels, or azaleas. Acidic, forested soils and moderate, moist climate make much of the Eastern US perfect for many, many members of the heath family (Ericaceae), and we have one of the most diverse assemblages of species anywhere in North America. In this in-depth talk, Bill Cullina will showcase the eastern species from Arctostaphylos to Zenobia, detailing their ecology, form, cultivation, and landscape uses. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sunday, April 27, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday, May 4). About the Instructor:

$29

Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Managing Invasives: Section A

Managing Invasives: Section A

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Is your landscape being invaded by overly aggressive plants? Examine the problems caused by invasive plants and discover management strategies for controlling them. Learn how to identify common invasive weeds and how to distinguish them from similar-looking native species. See invasive-plant management techniques and restoration strategies in practice in Mt. Cuba’s natural lands. Outdoor learning may include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. These classes are rain or shine. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Three Thursdays: 5/1 through 5/15. About the Instructors: Ellen Lake, PhD, is the Director of Conservation and Research at

$299
Event Series Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Our 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. Native 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 that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials for

$249
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Managing Invasives: Section A

Managing Invasives: Section A

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Is your landscape being invaded by overly aggressive plants? Examine the problems caused by invasive plants and discover management strategies for controlling them. Learn how to identify common invasive weeds and how to distinguish them from similar-looking native species. See invasive-plant management techniques and restoration strategies in practice in Mt. Cuba’s natural lands. Outdoor learning may include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. These classes are rain or shine. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Three Thursdays: 5/1 through 5/15. About the Instructors: Ellen Lake, PhD, is the Director of Conservation and Research at

$299
Event Series Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Our 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. Native 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 that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials for

$249
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Managing Invasives: Section A

Managing Invasives: Section A

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Is your landscape being invaded by overly aggressive plants? Examine the problems caused by invasive plants and discover management strategies for controlling them. Learn how to identify common invasive weeds and how to distinguish them from similar-looking native species. See invasive-plant management techniques and restoration strategies in practice in Mt. Cuba’s natural lands. Outdoor learning may include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. These classes are rain or shine. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Three Thursdays: 5/1 through 5/15. About the Instructors: Ellen Lake, PhD, is the Director of Conservation and Research at

$299
Event Series Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

Hybrid Native Plants of Spring

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Our 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. Native 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 that satisfy your gardening needs throughout the seasons. Using Mt. Cuba Center’s stunning gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials for

$249
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Native Plants of Summer

Native Plants of Summer

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Native 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 gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking the certificate must pass the onsite exam. One hour garden tours follow weekly lectures. Tours

$249
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419

Event Series Native Plants of Summer

Native Plants of Summer

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Native 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 gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking the certificate must pass the onsite exam. One hour garden tours follow weekly lectures. Tours

$249
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Native Plants of Summer

Native Plants of Summer

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Native 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 gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking the certificate must pass the onsite exam. One hour garden tours follow weekly lectures. Tours

$249
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419
Event Series Native Plants of Summer

Native Plants of Summer

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Native 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 gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking the certificate must pass the onsite exam. One hour garden tours follow weekly lectures. Tours

$249
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419

Navigating Non-Chemical Restoration

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Have you struggled to restore an undeveloped part of your property where aggressive, introduced species like lesser celandine pervade? Explore native plant allies that can help outcompete invasive species and bolster biodiversity. This interactive class will equip you with the confidence to confidently tackle tenacious introduced species without chemical sprays. One lucky participant will be gifted a “Native Plant Ally” kit, equipped with native landscape plants to help launch your next restoration project! This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, June 21, 2025. About the Instructor: Elyse Jurgen, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co., rebuilds ecological literacy and

$39
Event Series Native Plants of Summer

Native Plants of Summer

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Native 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 gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking the certificate must pass the onsite exam. One hour garden tours follow weekly lectures. Tours

$249
Event Series Spring Botanical Art Series

Spring Botanical Art Series

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Full Text: Mt. Cuba Center’s unique collections of native plants are a natural fit for the art of botanical drawing. Using specimens from Mt. Cuba’s gardens, learn how to draw flowers, foliage, and stems realistically in this entry-level program. Start with the elements of line, shape, and form, and progress to developing your own personal drawing style. Begin with Learning to Draw Spring Wildflowers or dive into the upper-level courses if you already have the basics. $155 per course or $419 for the series. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 12 Thursdays: 3/20 through 6/26.

$419

Event Series Native Plants of Summer

Native Plants of Summer

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Native 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 gardens, learn to identify 60 trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials in each Native Plants course. Examine their key identifying characteristics, preferred growing conditions, overall size, and ecological significance. Students seeking the certificate must pass the onsite exam. One hour garden tours follow weekly lectures. Tours

$249