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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

Event Series Native Plants of Spring

Native Plants of Spring

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 for spring. 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 include walking over

$249

Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail Run

Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States

Join Us for the Tyler Arboretum 10k Trail Run – A Spring Tradition! Ready to challenge yourself while taking in the stunning natural beauty of Tyler Arboretum? We invite you to be part of our 10k Trail Run, a must-do race in Delaware County, made even more special by the opportunity to race through the gorgeous, historic grounds of Tyler Arboretum. This unique trail race is a rare off-road event and is the ONLY race held in this beautiful setting. It’s also part of the 2025 USATF Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Grand Prix Series, making it a fantastic opportunity for runners of

$50

SGS: Supporting Backyard Birds with Native Plants

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

Transform your landscape into an oasis for your local birds! Join Leah Brooks as she explores how native plants that add interest and beauty to the home garden also serve as lifelines for our feathered friends. This program takes place at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The Instructor, Leah Brooks is the Public Programs 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

$19

Spring Gardening Package – Saturday

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

Discover how to garden in harmony with nature and select the best native plants for your yard. Spring is a season of beauty and conservation. Join us for the day and attend all four classes or register for individual sessions. Saturday 4/5/25, 10 am – 4 pm | $19 per session or $69 for all four • 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Supporting Backyard Birds with Native Plants Transform your landscape into an oasis for your local birds! Join Leah Brooks as she explores how native plants that add interest and beauty to the home garden also serve as lifelines

$69

SGS: Beneficial Bugs in Your Garden

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

Did you know that less than 1% of insect species are considered pests? That leaves a lot of room for insects that we can learn to love, like the beneficial bugs in your garden! These insects can control pests, reduce (or eliminate) the need for pesticides, and make your garden healthier and more sustainable. Join us as we learn about the benefits of key insect groups, how to identify them, and how you can attract them to your yard. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, April 5, 2025. About the Instructor: Samantha Nestory is the engagement

$19

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 Native Plants of Spring

Native Plants of Spring

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 for spring. 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 include walking over

$249
Event Series Lawns to Meadows: a four part immersive workshop

Lawns to Meadows: a four part immersive workshop

Transform Your Lawn into a Thriving Meadow! You can make a critical difference in fostering the health of our planet. Join us for a four-part immersive course on converting traditional lawns into vibrant, biodiverse meadows. Whether you're a home gardener, professional landscaper, or a budding ecologist -- we can offer you key strategies to support pollinators, build soil health, and create a more resilient landscape wherever you are. Session 1: Wednesday, March 12th, 5-7PM - The Why & How of Meadow Making at Houston Meadow Session 2: Wednesday, March 26th, 5-7PM - Converting the Suburban Plot, site preparation and native

$100

Weeds 101: Spring Section

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

Think of what gardening would be like without the world of weeds. Learn how to identify the most common annual and perennial lawn and garden weeds using leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds. Ecologically friendly methods of managing weed infestations are discussed. Join the instructor on a walk through the gardens. Class is rain or shine. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, April 11, 2025. About the Instructor: Lucy Dinsmore is a horticulturist and certified arborist who loves learning and teaching about all things growing. She worked in public gardens for ten years and now

$29

Stoneleigh Native Plant Sale

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, 19085, United States

Shop online during the month of April, then pick out your pre-purchased plants on April 26 or April 27 at Stoneleigh. While you are at the garden picking up your plant order, browse a selection of surplus plants, connect with fellow plant lovers, seek gardening advice from our experts, or simply enjoy a beautiful spring day at Stoneleigh. With more than 280 varieties of our favorite native plants—including more than 100 new offerings—this year’s selection is our most diverse yet. From classic favorites to unique and hard-to-find selections, you’re bound to find the perfect plant to add beauty and biodiversity

$8 – $90
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

Trillium Treasure Land: Field Trip to Shenks Ferry

Shenk's Ferry Wildflower Preserve Green Hill Rd, Pequea, P, United States

Experience the beauty of thousands of trilliums surrounded by Virginia bluebells, Dutchman’s breeches, columbines, and other spring ephemerals at Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve. Learn the ecology and geology of the area and how this unique wildflower treasure came to be. Bring your lunch and be prepared to hike uneven terrain. You must provide your own transportation, directions provided upon registration. This program takes place in person (field trip) Saturday, April 12, 2025 (Rain Date: Saturday, April 19). About the Instructor: Chris Hoess teaches biology and biochemistry at Delaware Technical Community College and is Chair of the Friends of the State

$74
Event Series Native Plants of Spring

Native Plants of Spring

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 for spring. 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 include walking over

$249
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 Native Plants of Spring

Native Plants of Spring

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 for spring. 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 include walking over

$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 Lawns to Meadows: a four part immersive workshop

Lawns to Meadows: a four part immersive workshop

Transform Your Lawn into a Thriving Meadow! You can make a critical difference in fostering the health of our planet. Join us for a four-part immersive course on converting traditional lawns into vibrant, biodiverse meadows. Whether you're a home gardener, professional landscaper, or a budding ecologist -- we can offer you key strategies to support pollinators, build soil health, and create a more resilient landscape wherever you are. Session 1: Wednesday, March 12th, 5-7PM - The Why & How of Meadow Making at Houston Meadow Session 2: Wednesday, March 26th, 5-7PM - Converting the Suburban Plot, site preparation and native

$100
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

Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Philadelphia’s Annual Garden Day & Plant Sale

Fairmount Park Horticultural Center 100 N. Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, United States

The Philadelphia County Penn State Master Gardeners’ annual Garden Day & Plant Sale returns for the 10th year on Sunday, April 27, 2025! This year, we will be selling a variety of affordable seedlings and native plants with beautiful blooms. Prices range from $4.00 for small vegetable starter plants to $30 for well-established, exotic house plants. Choose from 100s of varieties of unique veggies, herbs, native plants, and pollinators for all kinds of light and moisture conditions. All plants have been carefully cultivated by Penn State Master Gardeners and proceeds support our educational programs in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Master Gardeners will

Free

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
Event Series Garden Care Series

Garden Care Series

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

Learn and discuss approaches to ecological gardening maintenance through the growing season, from techniques, like controlling flopping tall perennials with a simple “Chelsea Chop,” to more complex strategies. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sundays 4/27 and 8/24. About the Instructor: Olivia Kirkpatrick is a designer at GreenWeaver Landscapes, a design-build company providing ecological landscape design, construction, and gardening to southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Olivia worked in public gardens for several years before returning to landscape design with a renewed interest in landscape management and sustainability. They are particularly interested in artistic planting design,

$54

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 Native Plants of Spring

Native Plants of Spring

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 for spring. 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 include walking over

$249

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

Tyler Arboretum Plant Sale

Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States

Shop the annual Plant Sale at Tyler Arboretum on Saturday and Sunday, May 3 and 4! Open to the general public between 8 am and 2 pm. Admission to the Plant Sale is free. The Plant Sale takes place outdoors and is a rain-or-shine event. Garden experts are on hand to offer advice on plant selection, planting and care tips, and the best kinds of companion plants. Explore our diverse selection of plants with purpose, carefully chosen to benefit birds, pollinators, and you. The Plant Sale’s large selection of plants offers something to suit all pockets and tastes: from trees,

Free
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

Health & Well-Being Tour: The Benefits of Experiences in Nature

This tour introduces concepts surrounding the value of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Explore the gardens and discuss the evolutionary and environmental phenomena behind concepts like forest bathing, mindfulness, stress recovery, and the biophilia hypothesis. Learn how elements of landscape design shape our emotional and behavioral experiences in nature. One hour, $7 in addition to admission, free for members. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

$749
Event Series Native Plants of Spring

Native Plants of Spring

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 for spring. 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 include walking over

$249
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 Plant Propagation: Section A

Plant Propagation: Section B

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

Grow your garden and save money with practical plant propagation techniques using seeds and cuttings. Review the ethics of wild-collected seed and learn the basics of seed biology, germination, and storage. Study the principles of vegetative plant reproduction, learn when and how to take cuttings, and practice proper techniques for preparing and rooting them. Grow your garden and save money with practical plant propagation techniques using seeds and cuttings. Review the ethics of wild-collected seed and learn the basics of seed biology, germination, and storage. Study the principles of vegetative plant reproduction, learn when and how to take cuttings, and

$249
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

Creating Native Plant Communities

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

Discover how to craft a resilient native plant palette in alignment with the ecological clues of your land. Explore a practical template to guide the process of crafting a community of native plants that will bring ease to the wonkiness of wildlife habitat designing. Leave feeling empowered to take on your next lawn to lushy habitat project. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, May 17, 2025. About the Instructor: Elyse Jurgen, owner of Waxwing EcoWorks Co., rebuilds ecological literacy and biodiversity through hands-on ecological gardening experiences for all ages. She is CBLP Certified, Ecological/Permaculture Certified Designer,

$39
Event Series Managing Invasives: Section B

Managing Invasives: Section B

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, Wednesday 5/21 through 5/23. About the Instructors: Ellen Lake, PhD, is the Director of Conservation and Research at Mt. Cuba

$299
Event Series Managing Invasives: Section B

Managing Invasives: Section B

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, Wednesday 5/21 through 5/23. About the Instructors: Ellen Lake, PhD, is the Director of Conservation and Research at Mt. Cuba

$299
Event Series Managing Invasives: Section B

Managing Invasives: Section B

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, Wednesday 5/21 through 5/23. About the Instructors: Ellen Lake, PhD, is the Director of Conservation and Research at Mt. Cuba

$299
Event Series Garden Care Series

Garden Care Series

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

Learn and discuss approaches to ecological gardening maintenance through the growing season, from techniques, like controlling flopping tall perennials with a simple “Chelsea Chop,” to more complex strategies. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sundays 4/27 and 8/24. About the Instructor: Olivia Kirkpatrick is a designer at GreenWeaver Landscapes, a design-build company providing ecological landscape design, construction, and gardening to southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Olivia worked in public gardens for several years before returning to landscape design with a renewed interest in landscape management and sustainability. They are particularly interested in artistic planting design,

$54
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 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 Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

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. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Dress for the weather. Classes are rain or shine. Six prerecorded online lectures available Monday 5/26. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Three garden tours Saturday: 6/7, 6/21, & 6/28, Optional Exam 7/12. About the Instructors: Kathy Elliot works as an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has bachelor’s degree in plant science and English

$249
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 Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

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. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Dress for the weather. Classes are rain or shine. Six prerecorded online lectures available Monday 5/26. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Three garden tours Saturday: 6/7, 6/21, & 6/28, Optional Exam 7/12. About the Instructors: Kathy Elliot works as an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has bachelor’s degree in plant science and English

$249
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 Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

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. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Dress for the weather. Classes are rain or shine. Six prerecorded online lectures available Monday 5/26. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Three garden tours Saturday: 6/7, 6/21, & 6/28, Optional Exam 7/12. About the Instructors: Kathy Elliot works as an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has bachelor’s degree in plant science and English

$249

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 Garden Care Series

Garden Care Series

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

Learn and discuss approaches to ecological gardening maintenance through the growing season, from techniques, like controlling flopping tall perennials with a simple “Chelsea Chop,” to more complex strategies. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sundays 4/27 and 8/24. About the Instructor: Olivia Kirkpatrick is a designer at GreenWeaver Landscapes, a design-build company providing ecological landscape design, construction, and gardening to southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Olivia worked in public gardens for several years before returning to landscape design with a renewed interest in landscape management and sustainability. They are particularly interested in artistic planting design,

$54
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 Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

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. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Dress for the weather. Classes are rain or shine. Six prerecorded online lectures available Monday 5/26. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Three garden tours Saturday: 6/7, 6/21, & 6/28, Optional Exam 7/12. About the Instructors: Kathy Elliot works as an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has bachelor’s degree in plant science and English

$249

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 Garden Care Series

Garden Care Series

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

Learn and discuss approaches to ecological gardening maintenance through the growing season, from techniques, like controlling flopping tall perennials with a simple “Chelsea Chop,” to more complex strategies. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sundays 4/27 and 8/24. About the Instructor: Olivia Kirkpatrick is a designer at GreenWeaver Landscapes, a design-build company providing ecological landscape design, construction, and gardening to southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Olivia worked in public gardens for several years before returning to landscape design with a renewed interest in landscape management and sustainability. They are particularly interested in artistic planting design,

$54

Event Series Garden Care Series

Garden Care Series

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

Learn and discuss approaches to ecological gardening maintenance through the growing season, from techniques, like controlling flopping tall perennials with a simple “Chelsea Chop,” to more complex strategies. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sundays 4/27 and 8/24. About the Instructor: Olivia Kirkpatrick is a designer at GreenWeaver Landscapes, a design-build company providing ecological landscape design, construction, and gardening to southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware. Olivia worked in public gardens for several years before returning to landscape design with a renewed interest in landscape management and sustainability. They are particularly interested in artistic planting design,

$54