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SUMMARY:Gardening for Watershed Conservation: Section A
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to implement various sustainable gardening and landscaping techniques that manage and conserve water. Reduce the demands of water management infrastructure by capturing rain and keeping it onsite. Discover the changes you can make to help build a resilient garden in a changing climate while improving the water quality in the local watershed.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Two Thursdays 3/6 and 3/13 (Rain Date: Thursday\, March 20).\nAbout the Instructors:\nLucy 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 runs Plant Lady Lucy\, a garden design and consulting business in Kennett Square. She earned her MS in Horticulture from the University of Minnesota.\nEileen Hazard\, community outreach coordinator at Mt. Cuba Center\, enjoys connecting people to nature through gardening and science. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Lafayette College and an MS in Water Resources from the University of Vermont. She has supplemented her degrees with plant-focused biology classes at West Chester University\, a PA Master Naturalist certification\, and an Ecological Gardening Certificate. Prior to joining Mt. Cuba Center in 2014\, Eileen worked in environmental consulting and education.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/gardening-for-watershed-conservation-section-a/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Classes and Workshops,Gardening,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Online,Watershed
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T090000
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SUMMARY:Fitness Walks in Nature: Section C
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the natural beauty of Mt. Cuba’s forests and meadows this fall and winter as you experience the change of seasons – from autumn’s foliage to winter’s serenity. Become familiar with our native flora as you improve your health and explore the extensive walking trails in our natural lands.\nEach walk will be different and will cover approximately 2.5 to 3 miles. Dress for the weather\, bring a water bottle\, and be prepared for hilly (sometimes steep) and uneven terrain.\nThis program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Three Thursdays: 2/13\, 2/20\, & 2/27 (Rain Date: Thursday\, March 6).\nAbout the Instructor:\nEileen Hazard\, community outreach coordinator at Mt. Cuba Center\, enjoys connecting people to nature through gardening and science. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Lafayette College and an MS in Water Resources from the University of Vermont. She has supplemented her degrees with plant-focused biology classes at West Chester University\, a PA Master Naturalist certification\, and an Ecological Gardening Certificate. Prior to joining Mt. Cuba Center in 2014\, Eileen worked in environmental consulting and education.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fitness-walks-in-nature-section-c/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Native Plants,Nature Walks,Outdoor Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241227T163817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T195254Z
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SUMMARY:The Future is Nuts! (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Is the future nuts? According to edible landscape and permaculture designer Michael Judd\, it is\, but in a good way! In this fun and informative presentation\, the question of what nuts grow well in the mid-Atlantic region and beyond is cracked\, while exploring how nuts help stabilize ecosystems and provide much-needed wildlife habitat.\nThis program takes place online on Saturday\, February 22\, 2025.\nAbout the Instructor:\nWith personality and humor\, permaculture designer and master grower and author of Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist\, Michael Judd translates the complexities of permaculture design into simple self-build projects\, providing details on the evolving design process\, materials identification\, and costs.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-future-is-nuts-online/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241227T160837Z
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SUMMARY:Residential Landscape Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn new gardening skills with professional landscape designer Lee Armillei. Analyze a site\, create a basic plan\, apply design principles to layout paths\, planting beds\, and other features in your garden. You’ll explore various design options\, evaluate landscape materials\, and develop a practical planning document for your specific landscape project. Bring lunch. A list of required materials is provided upon registration.\nAll are welcome. Class is designed for the practicing professional.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Two Fridays: 2/14 & 2/21 (Rain Date: Friday\, February 28).\nAbout the Instructor:\nLee Armillei\, APLD\, is the principal landscape designer with Athyrium Design and has 10+ years of design-build-maintenance experience. She holds a BS in Ornamental Horticulture and Environmental Design from Delaware Valley University and designs carefully curated residential landscapes steeped in environmentally friendly practices.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/residential-landscape-design-workshop-2/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Gardening,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241203T175008Z
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SUMMARY:Fitness Walks in Nature: Section C
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the natural beauty of Mt. Cuba’s forests and meadows this fall and winter as you experience the change of seasons – from autumn’s foliage to winter’s serenity. Become familiar with our native flora as you improve your health and explore the extensive walking trails in our natural lands.\nEach walk will be different and will cover approximately 2.5 to 3 miles. Dress for the weather\, bring a water bottle\, and be prepared for hilly (sometimes steep) and uneven terrain.\nThis program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Three Thursdays: 2/13\, 2/20\, & 2/27 (Rain Date: Thursday\, March 6).\nAbout the Instructor:\nEileen Hazard\, community outreach coordinator at Mt. Cuba Center\, enjoys connecting people to nature through gardening and science. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Lafayette College and an MS in Water Resources from the University of Vermont. She has supplemented her degrees with plant-focused biology classes at West Chester University\, a PA Master Naturalist certification\, and an Ecological Gardening Certificate. Prior to joining Mt. Cuba Center in 2014\, Eileen worked in environmental consulting and education.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fitness-walks-in-nature-section-c/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Native Plants,Nature Walks,Outdoor Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T193000
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SUMMARY:WLS - Mt. Cuba’s Resilient Tree Canopy (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Trees are the backbone of any landscape. With current pest and disease threats and the predicted change in our climate\, we must adapt our practices to protect our trees from these stressors. Please join Mt. Cuba staff as we discuss our strategies for preparing our garden’s tree canopy for a changing climate. We will share the thought process and models used to shape our current strategy\, our ongoing data collection and tree monitoring tactics\, and how we intend to use the information gathered to implement practices that will help nurture a resilient future tree canopy. This program is part of the online Mt. Cuba Lecture Series.\nThis program takes place online Wednesday\, February 19\, 2025.\nAbout the Instructors:\nNicole 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 the University of Delaware. Nicole is an ISA certified arborist. In addition to co-teaching the Ecological Arboriculture course with the rest of the arboriculture team\, she can be found sharing her combined passion for trees and art in pyrography\, or the art of woodburning. One of Nicole’s favorite ecological gardening concepts is to allow trees to decay in place\, when it is safe to do so\, to be utilized by wildlife.\nGeorge Coombs\, Director of Horticulture at Mt. Cuba Center\, leads a team of horticulturists\, arborists\, and grounds maintenance technicians who cultivate and improve formal and naturalistic gardens and play a pivotal role in the implementation of Mt. Cuba Center’s long-range master plan. George produced award winning reports on native plant research as the former Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt Cuba Center and introduced four new Coreopsis cultivars. He holds a degree of Plant Science from the University of Delaware with a focus in landscape horticulture.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wls-mt-cubas-resilient-tree-canopy-online/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Gardening,Land Stewardship,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241209T181355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T181355Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Garden Interest
DESCRIPTION:Winter landscapes offer opportunities to experience structural garden elements and many botanical forms of seasonal interest. Expand your appreciation for aesthetic qualities beyond blooms by exploring the beauty and wonder of seed heads\, exfoliating bark\, evergreen foliage\, and stems with diverse textures\, color\, and character. This class will include a unique opportunity to walk through Mt. Cuba’s gardens in the ‘off-season’ to experience the sights and sounds of our winter landscape.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, February 15\, 2025 (Rain Date: Saturday\, February 22).\nAbout the Instructor:\nIn his role as an educator at Mt. Cuba Center\, Michael Blacketer\, PhD\, draws from a diverse background in environmental planning\, ecological design\, resource interpretation\, horticulture\, and conservation social science. His education includes a bachelor’s degree in Community and Environmental Planning\, a master’s in Ecological Landscape Design\, and a doctorate in Parks\, Recreation\, and Tourism Management. Also\, a Delaware Master Gardener\, Michael’s interests are rooted in the exploration of human-environment transactions across spatial\, temporal\, biological\, and social scales; he enjoys discussing these phenomena with others through mutual interests in organic gardening\, restoration ecology\, outdoor recreation\, and scientific research.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/winter-garden-interest-2/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Gardening,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241227T160837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T160837Z
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SUMMARY:Residential Landscape Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn new gardening skills with professional landscape designer Lee Armillei. Analyze a site\, create a basic plan\, apply design principles to layout paths\, planting beds\, and other features in your garden. You’ll explore various design options\, evaluate landscape materials\, and develop a practical planning document for your specific landscape project. Bring lunch. A list of required materials is provided upon registration.\nAll are welcome. Class is designed for the practicing professional.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Two Fridays: 2/14 & 2/21 (Rain Date: Friday\, February 28).\nAbout the Instructor:\nLee Armillei\, APLD\, is the principal landscape designer with Athyrium Design and has 10+ years of design-build-maintenance experience. She holds a BS in Ornamental Horticulture and Environmental Design from Delaware Valley University and designs carefully curated residential landscapes steeped in environmentally friendly practices.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/residential-landscape-design-workshop-2/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Gardening,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241203T174030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T174030Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening with Your Vegetables in Mind
DESCRIPTION:There are many ecological benefits to integrating vegetables into your native landscape. Whether you are new to vegetable growing or looking for ways to add edible plants to your ornamental landscape\, this workshop will explain the essentials for success: site selection and preparation\, planting\, maintenance\, and harvesting. Instructor Rob Medicus will also identify several great vegetables to incorporate into flower beds and borders for both an edible and ornamental reward.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Thursday\, February 13\, 2025.\nAbout the Instructor:\nRob Medicus has served as a Delaware Master Gardener since 1994. He loves creating and delivering horticultural workshops. Venues have ranged from UD Cooperative Extension to Osher Academy\, Friends of White Clay Creek\, lots of gardening clubs and more. In addition\, Rob has headed the MG Vegetable And Fruit Demonstration Garden (2012-2014) and the Workshops and Speakers Bureau Committee (2016-2018). Rob gardens on 1/2 acre in Newark.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/gardening-with-your-vegetables-in-mind/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T103000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241203T175008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T175008Z
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SUMMARY:Fitness Walks in Nature: Section C
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the natural beauty of Mt. Cuba’s forests and meadows this fall and winter as you experience the change of seasons – from autumn’s foliage to winter’s serenity. Become familiar with our native flora as you improve your health and explore the extensive walking trails in our natural lands.\nEach walk will be different and will cover approximately 2.5 to 3 miles. Dress for the weather\, bring a water bottle\, and be prepared for hilly (sometimes steep) and uneven terrain.\nThis program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Three Thursdays: 2/13\, 2/20\, & 2/27 (Rain Date: Thursday\, March 6).\nAbout the Instructor:\nEileen Hazard\, community outreach coordinator at Mt. Cuba Center\, enjoys connecting people to nature through gardening and science. She earned a BS in Civil Engineering from Lafayette College and an MS in Water Resources from the University of Vermont. She has supplemented her degrees with plant-focused biology classes at West Chester University\, a PA Master Naturalist certification\, and an Ecological Gardening Certificate. Prior to joining Mt. Cuba Center in 2014\, Eileen worked in environmental consulting and education.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fitness-walks-in-nature-section-c/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hike,Native Plants,Nature Walks,Outdoor Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241203T173919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T173919Z
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SUMMARY:Botany of Design (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Using his book Understanding Perennials as a starting point\, Bill Cullina tackles the thorny subject of garden design in an innovative way. In this fun and informative talk\, he explores such things as the reasons for big leaves\, variegation\, red foliage and flowers and ways to create more satisfying designs without breaking the budget. He looks at life beyond the color wheel\, and the importance of healthy soil and reveals some of his best horticultural secrets while weaving together aesthetics\, psychology\, botany\, and ecology. Both beginning gardeners and seasoned pros will be able to learn from and enjoy this talk.\nThis program takes place online on Wednesday\, February 5\, 2025.\nAbout the Instructor:\nBill Cullina is the F. Otto Haas Executive Director of the Morris Arboretum. He is a well-known author\, lecturer\, and authority on North American native plants. His books include Wildflowers; Native Trees\, Shrubs\, and Vines; Native Ferns\, Mosses\, and Grasses; and Understanding Perennials.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/botany-of-design-online/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Native Plants,Plantings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241203T173711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T173711Z
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SUMMARY:Owl Howl: Section C
DESCRIPTION:Many people have heard an owl\, but few have ever seen one. Mt. Cuba’s varied landscapes and topography provide the ideal habitats for three of Delaware’s native owl species – the barred\, great horned\, and Eastern screech – and winter is the best time to spot them roosting in our trees. Owls are nocturnal so join us as we search for them just after dusk. Following a brief introductory lecture\, we’ll head into the garden and listen for their unique calls. Dress for the weather.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Wednesday\, February 5\, 2025 (Rain Date: Wednesday\, February 12).\nAbout the Instructors:\nJoe Sebastiani is the Director of Adult Engagement for the Delaware Nature Society. He is passionate about birds and wildlife\, founded the Ashland Hawk Watch\, and edits Delaware eBird\, an online checklist program\, for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.\nIan Stewart\, PhD\, was raised in Newcastle\, England and received a doctorate in ornithology from the University of Leicester. He has conducted research on tree swallows and bluebirds and how local land management activities are affecting bird numbers and diversity throughout the year. Ian works for the Delaware Nature Society where he is studying the effects of non-native plants on birds.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/owl-howl-section-c/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birding,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Outdoor Event,Wildlife Clinic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241125T175008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T175008Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Designing for Homeowners
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re planning a complete garden overhaul or a new planting area\, Olivia Kirkpatrick\, a seasoned landscape designer\, will help you navigate critical design principles that align with ecological gardening goals. By taking cues from local plant communities and environments\, as well as considering the impact of garden inputs and maintenance\, these principles aim to minimize common pitfalls associated with garden upkeep. This course is focused primarily on planting design\, including assessing site conditions\, bed layout\, and plant selection. A list of required materials is provided upon registration.\nAll are welcome. Class is designed for the seasoned home gardener.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, January 25\, 2025 (Rain Date: Saturday\, February 1).\nAbout the Instructor:\nOlivia 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\, taking cues from native plant communities and environments. They hold a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Delaware.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/garden-designing-for-homeowners/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Native Plants,Workshops & Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241031T163855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T163855Z
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SUMMARY:WLS - Sustainable Gardens in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:With a focus on the intersection of climate change and gardening\, Angelica Patterson\, PhD will explore how shifting climate patterns affect plant growth and what steps can be taken to manage gardens and cultivated land sustainably. Angelica will share practical strategies for mitigating climate-related risks and promoting eco-restoration in gardening practices. Leave with actionable insights to cultivate resilient\, thriving gardens in the face of environmental change.\nThis program takes place online Saturday\, January 11\, 2025\, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM.\nAbout the Instructor:\nDr. Angelica Patterson is the Curator of Education and Outreach for the Miller Worley Center for the Environment at Mount Holyoke College. Angelica received her bachelor’s in natural resources from Cornell University and her master and doctorate degrees from Columbia University in plant ecophysiology. She is a strong advocate for diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in the environmental sciences. When asked to name her favorite native plant\, Angelica is quick to share her love for the northern red oak.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wls-sustainable-gardens-in-a-changing-climate/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241202T152610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T152610Z
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SUMMARY:Young Friends of HSP Open House: History of the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Join the Young Friends of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania for a festive evening mixer at HSP! Enjoy cocktails\, music\, light hors d’oeuvres\, and a special document display featuring Mummers\, Wanamaker’s iconic Christmas light show\, holiday celebrations in early America\, and other festive treasures from HSP’s collection.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/young-friends-of-hsp-open-house-history-of-the-holidays/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, 1300 Locust Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Food & Drink,Gardening,Native Plants,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241203T173620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T173620Z
UID:10015870-1733331600-1733338800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Emerging Art Collectors Preview for The Print Center’s Benefit Auction
DESCRIPTION:Join The Print Center for a special free evening where guests can preview the artwork up for bid in our 2024 Benefit Auction and hear about the works from some of the artists who created them. Guests can also ask questions about buying and caring for artworks\, and learn about approaches to collecting. \nThe Print Center’s 2024 Benefit Auction is our major fundraising event of the year! Proceeds support a full year of excellent and compelling exhibitions\, public programs\, educational activities and publications. This year’s Benefit will honor two outstanding contributors to our city’s cultural life: Sarah McEneaney\, artist and activist\, and David Suro-Piñera\, James Beard Award winner\, philanthropist and photographer. The silent auction is live online from Saturday\, November 23 through Saturday\, December 7\, 2024. \nLearn more about the Benefit\, the Auction Preview opportunities\, our celebratory Closing Party and more: printcenter.org/benefit
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/emerging-art-collectors-preview-for-the-print-centers-benefit-auction/
LOCATION:The Print Center\, 1614 Latimer St\, Philadelphia\, P\, 19103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Classes and Workshops,Free,Gardening,Native Plants,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mikaela Hawk":MAILTO:mhawk@printcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241004T193002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T193002Z
UID:10014874-1732356000-1732363200@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Late Season Perennials for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Take an in-depth look at how plants that add fall and winter interest to the home garden also serve as lifelines for local wildlife. Explore the intricate connections between native plants and the animals that have evolved alongside them. A garden walk to view the plants follows the lecture.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, November 23\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nLeah 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 Native Plant Identification and Exchange group on Facebook. Her passion is sharing the joy of nature and native gardening with others.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/late-season-perennials-for-wildlife/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Native Plants,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241028T162503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T162918Z
UID:10015382-1731153600-1731160800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Native Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Anisa George in gathering seeds from some of the many native plants that can be found in the South Philly Meadows at FDR Park. You can bring home seeds for your own pots and gardens or gather for LandHealth who will cultivate them at our native plant nursery for propagating throughout the city. \nWe will walk a 2 mile loop. All ages are welcome. Please bring your own water bottle and dress for the weather and to protect yourself from poison ivy (also a native plant!) exposure. \nLOCATION\nFDR Park\, Pickle Ball Courts\, Delaware Expy\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19145
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/native-seed-saving-2/
LOCATION:FDR Park\, 1500 Pattison Ave\, Philadelphia\, 19145\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Event,Events,Native Plants,Outdoor Event,Seed Saving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20240508T120116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T120116Z
UID:10012707-1731146400-1731153600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Garden Enthusiast Tour at Mt. Cuba Center
DESCRIPTION:Take an in-depth look at the gardens and discover how to apply sustainable gardening practices. Learn about environmental topics such as climate change\, systems-thinking\, and consciously sourcing native plants for your region. This tour expands on concepts covered in the introductory Welcome Walk. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Two hours\, $7 in addition to admission\, free for members.\nThis program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday\, May 11\, 2024\, and every 2nd Saturday.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/garden-enthusiast-tour-at-mt-cuba-center/2024-11-09/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20240930T154903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T154903Z
UID:10014732-1731060000-1731078000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Developing an Autumn Sketchbook: Section A
DESCRIPTION:Observation of the natural world is the first step in creating a successful sketchbook. Capture the unique shapes and textures of the autumn landscape. Capture the unique shapes and textures while gathering ideas from the field gaining inspiration to add elements of habitat to your sketch. This workshop brings you through Mt. Cuba’s grounds in search of habitats\, and other materials to draw in a sketchbook. Please bring your lunch. A detailed list of required materials is available upon registration.\nThis program takes place at Mt. Cuba Center Friday\, November 8\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nMargaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned a Certificate in Botanical art and Illustration\, with distinction\, from the NYBG.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/developing-an-autumn-sketchbook-section-a/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Workshop Series,Classes and Workshops,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20240930T154754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T154754Z
UID:10014729-1731002400-1731007800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Cultivating a Native Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Traditional turfgrass lawns provide little benefit to native biodiversity\, are significant sources of air and water pollution\, and require huge investments of time to maintain. In a world grappling with the climate crisis\, every action counts\, and adopting a new lawn paradigm that champions native biodiversity in your own backyard is a powerful way to take control of your environmental impact. Todd Bittner\, plant ecologist\, will discuss a visionary lawn paradigm shift – one where lush\, low-growing native grasses and forbs take center stage. Explore the journey behind Cornell Botanic Gardens’ native lawn\, from its inception to the multitude of benefits it brings\, and the invaluable lessons it has taught us.\nThis program takes place online on Thursday\, November 7\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nTodd Bittner is the Director of Natural Areas for the Cornell Botanic Gardens. The Gardens’ Natural Areas program protects and manages a system of preserves spanning nearly 3\,700 acres across 40 natural areas. The preserves encompass one-third of Cornell’s iconic campus landscape\, including two massive gorges\, scenic Beebe Lake\, and a renowned wildflower garden\, which hosts the Gardens’ “native lawn” that was featured in the New York Times in 2023. Todd leads the protection and stewardship of these lands and the Gardens’ native biodiversity conservation efforts. Todd also directly educates students and the public on natural heritage topics and is a lecturer in the School of Plant Science. Todd is also a conservation scientist with the Center for Plant Conservation\, and in 2020\, was named a “Conservation Champion” by the Center.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/cultivating-a-native-lawn/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center – Online\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health in Nature,Hike,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Online,Outdoor Event,Recreation & Health,Workshops & Seminars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20240930T154259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T154259Z
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SUMMARY:Owl Howl
DESCRIPTION:Many people have heard an owl\, but few have ever seen one. Mt. Cuba’s varied landscapes and topography provide the ideal habitats for three of Delaware’s native owl species – the barred\, great horned\, and Eastern screech – and winter is the best time to spot them roosting in our trees. Owls are nocturnal so join us as we search for them just after dusk. Following a brief introductory lecture\, we’ll head into the garden and listen for their unique calls. Dress for the weather.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Wednesday\, November 6\, 2024 (Rain Date: Wednesday\, November 13).\nAbout the Instructor:\nJoe Sebastiani is the Director of Adult Engagement for the Delaware Nature Society. He is passionate about birds and wildlife\, founded the Ashland Hawk Watch\, and edits Delaware eBird\, an online checklist program\, for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.\nIan Stewart\, PhD\, was raised in Newcastle\, England and received a doctorate in ornithology from the University of Leicester. He has conducted research on tree swallows and bluebirds and how local land management activities are affecting bird numbers and diversity throughout the year. Ian works for the Delaware Nature Society where he is studying the effects of non-native plants on birds.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/owl-howl-4/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Arts & Performance,Bird Walks,Birding,Children,Community Events,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Free,Free Community Events,Kids,Native Plants,Nature Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241015T172203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T172203Z
UID:10014974-1730543400-1730548800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Adopt-a-Tree Tree Planting Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us with your family to adopt and plant trees at Riverbend. \nFall is a wonderful time to plant trees just before it turns colder in the winter months. Planting trees at the preserve helps to provide habitat to local wildlife\, combat climate change and helps to maintain our local water supply as the trees we plant keep runoff from heading to the Schuylkill River watershed. \nRegistration is required as spaces are limited. This event is open to all ages. Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event. \nThis is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event: \nThe true cost to Riverbend to offer this educational event to the public is $35 per family. We recognize that for some families\, this is unaffordable. Therefore\, we invite you to choose the price you wish to pay for this event. In doing so\, you help make environmental education accessible to ALL children\, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/adopt-a-tree-tree-planting-event/
LOCATION:Riverbend Environmental Education Center\, 1950 Spring Mill Road\, Gladwyne\, PA\, 19035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebrations & Networking,Children,Community Events,Event,Events,Family,Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Family-friendly,Festival,Film,Food,Food & Drink,Free,Free Community Events,Gardening,General Events,Kids,Montgomery County,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Outdoor Event,Plantings,Seasonal,Special Event,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20240228T205717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T205717Z
UID:10011608-1730534400-1730566800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Tour Andalusia Historic House\, Gardens & Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Andalusia Historic House\, Gardens & Arboretum is a natural paradise located on a beautiful stretch of the Delaware River in Bensalem\, PA. Andalusia is a great place to spend a day exploring history and nature.\nThe historic house\, a National Historic Landmark\, is surrounded by 50 acres of lush gardens\, woodlands\, and waterfront. Visitors can tour the mansion and gardens\, or simply relax\, enjoy the scenery\, and have a picnic lunch on the grounds.\nThe historic house is filled with art and personal possessions from the 1790s to the 1970s\, showcasing an unparalleled look into the nation’s past through the eyes of the influential Biddle family that lived there. The gardens and arboretum mix preserved native woodlands with spectacular gardens that evoke the romantic English landscape tradition.\nAndalusia is open to the public April 1-Nov. 8. 2024 on Mondays\, Tuesdays\, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, and select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 pm. Group tours are also available by advanced reservation.\nAdmission to the gardens is $15 per person. Guided tours of the historic house are $30 per person and include garden admission.\nLearn more and book your trip at www.andalusiapa.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/tour-andalusia-historic-house-gardens-arboretum/2024-11-02/
LOCATION:Andalusia Historic House\, Gardens & Arboretum\, 1237 State Road\, Andalusia\, Andalusia\, PA\, 19020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,General Events,History,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Nature Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20240912T174708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T175148Z
UID:10014455-1730309400-1730318400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Mischief Night Portrait Party in the Rose Garden
DESCRIPTION:Pose in costume in the Rose Garden with your friends\, then after sunset come back to the Welcome Center to paint small portraits of each other to take home! For adults only.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/delaware-river-festival-2/
LOCATION:Morris Arboretum & Gardens\, 100 E Northwestern Ave\, Philadelphia\, 19118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boating,Classes and Workshops,Community Events,Family and Kids,Hike,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Nature Walks,Outdoor Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morris Arboretum":MAILTO:education@morrisarboretum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20241011T164636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T164636Z
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SUMMARY:Profs & Pints Philadelphia: A Guide to Witches
DESCRIPTION:Profs and Pints Philadelphia presents: “A Guide to Witches\,” on the figure of the witch in history\, legend\, folklore\, and fairy tales\, with Linda Lee\, lecturer in folklore and literature at the University of Pennsylvania. \nGet ready for something spellbinding: A look at various depictions of witches as reflections of ideas about female sexuality\, independence\, agency\, and power. \nOffering up this pre-Halloween treat will be folklorist Linda Lee\, who previously has given excellent talks at the Black Squirrel Club in Philadelphia’s Fishtown on dark Christmas folklore and the goddess Persephone. \nWe’ll start with an introduction to witches from European folklore\, fairy tales\, and legends. You’ll learn how they’re generally portrayed as powerful\, solitary\, and defiant figures who can be either helpful or harmful. They may appear as mothers\, helpers who aid a hero on a quest\, or monsters to be vanquished. They can represent a threat to the community by snatching children or pilfering cows’ milk. \nIndividual witches who will be conjured up include the child-eating witch from Grimms’ “Hansel and Gretel” and Baba Yaga\, the ambiguous witch of Slavic folklore who lives in a hut on chicken legs and flies around with a mortar and pestle. \nLee will then contrast such fictional depictions with the ideas about witches and witchcraft espoused by Christian demonological thought. \nYou’ll learn how witches are described by early modern sources like Malleus Maleficarum\, the 15th-century treatise on witchcraft which also served as a witch hunters’ manual. Such texts present witches as entirely malevolent figures who gain magical powers through a pact with the Devil (usually signed with menstrual blood). The witches in them are believed to use a special ointment that allowed them to fly to a Witches’ Sabbath\, where they dance and perform demonic rituals. \nYou’ll see how such ideas were visually reinforced through engravings\, woodcuts\, and drawings\, by artists like Albrecht Dürer\, that depicted naked women riding broomsticks and dancing with devils. \nYou’ll come away with a better understanding of why witches are among the most versatile\, notorious\, and enduring figures from fairy tales and legends and remain an iconic part of contemporary Halloween traditions. Feel free to dress witchy if you wish. (Advance tickets: $13.50 plus processing fees. Doors: $17\, or $15 with a student ID. Doors open at 3 pm. Talk starts at 3:30.) \nImage: From “Preparation for the Witches’ Sabbath\,” by 17th Century Flemish artist David Teniers the Younger.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/profs-pints-philadelphia-a-guide-to-witches/
LOCATION:Black Squirrel Club\, 1049 Sarah St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Lecture,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Nature Walks,Seasonal,Workshops,Workshops & Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20240918T190054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T190054Z
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SUMMARY:FGS: Making Your Backyard Habitat Bird-Friendly
DESCRIPTION:Most birds brought to rescue centers are due to human causes. Learn some simple steps that you can take to make your backyard habitat bird-friendly\, and what you can do to support native wild birds in your community.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, October 26\, 2024\nAbout the Instructor:\nMarie R. Maiura is the Public Education and Outreach coordinator for Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research\, a federally licensed\, non-profit avian rehabilitation clinic which cares for 3\,000 injured and orphaned native birds annually. Their mission is to provide professional\, compassionate rehabilitation to native injured and orphaned wild birds and contaminated wildlife\, and to promote their stewardship through education and humane research.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fgs-making-your-backyard-habitat-bird-friendly/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20240917T140842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T140842Z
UID:10014690-1729942200-1729945800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:FGS: Helping Wildlife Through the Winter
DESCRIPTION:From fruiting shrubs to seed-bearing wildflowers\, native plants provide essential shelter and forage that sustain our wildlife through the winter. Explore how to easily create an overwintering habitat and learn about the animals that utilize it.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, October 26\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nLeah 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 Native Plant Identification and Exchange group on Facebook. Her passion is sharing the joy of nature and native gardening with others.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/fgs-helping-wildlife-through-the-winter/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Gardening,Hands-On Science,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20240228T205717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T205717Z
UID:10011607-1729929600-1729962000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Tour Andalusia Historic House\, Gardens & Arboretum
DESCRIPTION:Andalusia Historic House\, Gardens & Arboretum is a natural paradise located on a beautiful stretch of the Delaware River in Bensalem\, PA. Andalusia is a great place to spend a day exploring history and nature.\nThe historic house\, a National Historic Landmark\, is surrounded by 50 acres of lush gardens\, woodlands\, and waterfront. Visitors can tour the mansion and gardens\, or simply relax\, enjoy the scenery\, and have a picnic lunch on the grounds.\nThe historic house is filled with art and personal possessions from the 1790s to the 1970s\, showcasing an unparalleled look into the nation’s past through the eyes of the influential Biddle family that lived there. The gardens and arboretum mix preserved native woodlands with spectacular gardens that evoke the romantic English landscape tradition.\nAndalusia is open to the public April 1-Nov. 8. 2024 on Mondays\, Tuesdays\, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.\, and select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 pm. Group tours are also available by advanced reservation.\nAdmission to the gardens is $15 per person. Guided tours of the historic house are $30 per person and include garden admission.\nLearn more and book your trip at www.andalusiapa.org.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/tour-andalusia-historic-house-gardens-arboretum/2024-10-26/
LOCATION:Andalusia Historic House\, Gardens & Arboretum\, 1237 State Road\, Andalusia\, Andalusia\, PA\, 19020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,General Events,History,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Nature Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T204538
CREATED:20240916T181037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T181215Z
UID:10014657-1729792800-1729803600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:12th Annual Live It Up! Charity Gala in Drexel Hill\, PA Oct 24
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, October 24\, 2024\, the 12th annual Live It Up! gala will gather icons and change-makers from Philadelphia and the Main Line to celebrate the Radnor-based nonprofit Help Hope Live’s life-changing impact on families facing catastrophic medical expenses. The evening will include food stations by Best of the Main Line’s John Serock Catering\, an open bar\, a silent auction\, and the signature Help Hope Live Awards. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit’s work and 41-year mission to provide hope and trusted medical fundraising support to families in need\, both locally and across the country. \nAttendees will include Emcee Barrett Brooks\, former Philadelphia Eagle and Super Bowl XL Champion; Gerhard Schmidt & Marilyn Clark accepting the Help Award for Bridge to Mobility; Hope Awardee Lisa Thomas-Laury\, former anchor and chronic illness memoir author; Live Awardee Michael Newmuis\, 2026 Director for the City of Philadelphia; Volunteer of the Year Stephanie P. McAlaine\, Main Line professional and former Help Hope Live Board Member; and Help Hope Live staff\, board members\, clients\, and ambassadors. \nWhether or not you can join us in person\, make a tribute donation or bid on a wide range of silent auction items to support the nonprofit’s mission at: https://e.givesmart.com/events/Dl4/i/ \nWheelchair accessible venue with parking and bathrooms. All are welcome to join us and celebrate hope.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/12th-annual-live-it-up-charity-gala-in-drexel-hill-pa-oct-24-2/
LOCATION:The Drexelbrook\, 4700 Drexelbrook Dr\, PA \, United States\, Drexel Hill\, Philadelphia & The Countryside\, 19026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Event,Activism,Adults,Celebrations & Networking,Children,Community Events,Community Service,Event,Events,Family-friendly,Festival,Food & Drink,Free Community Events,Hands-On Science,Land Stewardship,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Outdoor Event,Professional,Seasonal,Social,Volunteer Opportunities
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