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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/2024-05-11/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science
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SUMMARY:Plant Propagation: Section B
DESCRIPTION:Save money and grow your garden through simple 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 asexual plant reproduction; learn when and how to take cuttings; and practice proper techniques for preparing and rooting them. Take samples home. Dress for this hands-on workshop by wearing closed-toe shoes. Please bring hand pruners.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Two Saturdays: May 11th and 18th.\nAbout the Instructors:\nJames Rockwell is the Greenhouse and Nursery Manager at Mt. Cuba Center\, where he oversees plant propagation and production in our conservation research greenhouse. His work focuses on native species of conservation concern\, producing plants for our gardens\, partner organizations and the nursery industry. James earned a BS in Environmental Horticulture from Virginia Tech\, and has spent his career in public horticulture.\nClaire Zuidervliet is the Conservation Propagator at Mt. Cuba Center\, where she propagates a large variety of native plants in the conservation research greenhouse. She enjoys investigating the unique propagation needs for each of the species she works with and finds great joy in the first signs of germination. Before MCC\, Claire worked as a Senior Grower at Longwood Gardens\, where she managed the stock plant collection and specialty Chrysanthemum propagation. She earned her B.S. in Floriculture and Nursery Production from Delaware Valley University.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/plant-propagation-section-b/2024-05-11/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Gardening,Native Plants
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SUMMARY:Native Plants of Spring Hybrid
DESCRIPTION: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 garden tours. Please note – attendance to garden tours and exam are required if you are working towards the Ecological Gardening Certificate. As Earth awakens from its winter slumber\, experience the colors\, fragrances\, and rapid progression of spring-flowering native plants. Through lectures and outdoor labs\, learn to identify 60 beautiful and ecologically valuable trees\, shrubs\, and herbaceous perennials. Examine the identifying characteristics of each plant and its preferred growing conditions\, overall size\, and environmental significance. With this knowledge\, make informed plant selections for your spring garden.\nThis program takes place online with separate in-person tours of Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens. Six prerecorded online lectures will be available starting Monday April 1. Three garden tours Saturdays take place April 13\, 27\, May 11.\nOptional Exam: Saturday May 18.\nAbout the Instructors:\nLiz Allen is an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center and a Delaware Master Naturalist with the University of Delaware. She provides gardening consultations to local homeowners and schools who are looking to diversify and improve their landscape value with native plants. Liz is also the grounds manager for a school\, and has converted the entire property to native plants for children to study and enjoy. She also leads groups in invasive removal efforts\, as well as creating public plantings. Liz is passionate about restoring nature’s balance by actively influencing plant communities.\nJay Kratz is a Mt Cuba Center educator. Before coming to Mt Cuba\, he spent twenty years as a college instructor\, and working with his wife at her family business\, Hill House Herb Gardens in Providence\, RI. In addition to being the luckiest boy in the world to spend his days with guests marveling at Mt Cuba’s gardens\, he shares his enthusiasm for native plants outside Mt Cuba’s gates as the co-horticulturist and Rancocas chapter leader for the Native Plant Society of NJ\, and as a native plant garden designer and landscaper.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/native-plants-of-spring-hybrid/2024-05-11/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center – Copeland House  and Online\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T120000
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SUMMARY:Greenhouse Volunteers
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the world of plants and conservation by becoming a Greenhouse Gardener Volunteer.\nYour hands-on contributions will nurture a vibrant collection of plants in our greenhouse\, preparing them for the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education’s Native Plant Sale. \n\nPlant Care: Nurture plants through potting\, pruning\, and ensuring optimal growing conditions.\nOrder Preparation: Assist in packing orders for the Native Plant Sale.\nLabeling: Properly label plants to facilitate accurate identification.\nWeeding: Maintain the greenhouse’s tidy appearance by managing weed growth.\nWatering: Ensure plants receive appropriate hydration for healthy growth.\n\n\nBy becoming a Greenhouse Gardener Volunteer\, you play a vital role in promoting local biodiversity and conservation efforts. Join us in preparing these plants for a purposeful journey from our greenhouse to gardens across the community. Registration required.\n\n\nPhoto: EM Davis
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/greenhouse-volunteers/
LOCATION:Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education\, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Land Stewardship,Native Plants,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Plant Propagation: Section A
DESCRIPTION:Save money and grow your garden through simple 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 asexual plant reproduction; learn when and how to take cuttings; and practice proper techniques for preparing and rooting them. Take samples home. Dress for this hands-on workshop by wearing closed-toe shoes. Please bring hand pruners.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Two Fridays: May 10th and 17th.\nAbout the Instructors:\nJames Rockwell is the Greenhouse and Nursery Manager at Mt. Cuba Center\, where he oversees plant propagation and production in our conservation research greenhouse. His work focuses on native species of conservation concern\, producing plants for our gardens\, partner organizations and the nursery industry. James earned a BS in Environmental Horticulture from Virginia Tech\, and has spent his career in public horticulture.\nClaire Zuidervliet is the Conservation Propagator at Mt. Cuba Center\, where she propagates a large variety of native plants in the conservation research greenhouse. She enjoys investigating the unique propagation needs for each of the species she works with and finds great joy in the first signs of germination. Before MCC\, Claire worked as a Senior Grower at Longwood Gardens\, where she managed the stock plant collection and specialty Chrysanthemum propagation. She earned her B.S. in Floriculture and Nursery Production from Delaware Valley University.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/plant-propagation-section-a/2024-05-10/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Gardening,Native Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T154939Z
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SUMMARY:Hike the Mt. Cuba Natural Lands Loop
DESCRIPTION:Reconnect with nature in this exceptional behind-the-scenes trek through Mt. Cuba’s natural areas with our Natural Lands Team and Joe Sebastiani\, director of adult engagement at Ashland Nature Center. Along the way\, scout for birds\, discover native spring ephemerals\, explore old-field meadows\, and learn about several of Mt. Cuba’s restoration projects and experiments. Be prepared for a four-mile hike through hilly\, uneven\, and occasionally steep terrain. Dress for the weather; bring binoculars\, a water bottle\, and lunch.\nThis program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Friday\, May 10\, 2024 (Rain Date: Friday\, May 17).\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.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/hike-the-mt-cuba-natural-lands-loop/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Birding,Celebrations & Networking,Event,Free,Gardening,Hike,History,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Outdoor Event,Social,Yoga & Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T185142Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Botanical Art Series: Wildflowers in Color
DESCRIPTION:Bring yourself to the next level with drawing native wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s unique collections. Continue to learn basic botanical drawing skills\, such as composition\, scale\, and perspective\, while introducing simple color techniques that add another dimension to your work. A series of step-by-step exercises\, instructor demonstrations\, and one-on-one feedback sessions provide a strong foundation in botanical drawing. Students may work in watercolor or colored pencil.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: May 2nd through 23rd.\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/spring-botanical-art-series-wildflowers-in-color/2024-05-09/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Workshop Series,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220851
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T165110Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening with Your Vegetables in Mind: Warm Season Vegetables
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 Wednesday\, May 8\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nRob has served as a Delaware Master Gardener since 1994. He loves creating and delivering horticultural workshops. Venues have ranged from the 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-warm-season-vegetables/
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:20240505T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240505T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220851
CREATED:20240410T191426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T191426Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Beauty Container
DESCRIPTION:Practice conservation by addition carried out through creating a different native container throughout the seasons with a colorful selection of native plants in these make-and-take classes. Celebrate the beginning of gardening season. Learn what spills\, thrills\, and fills with a colorful selection of shade-loving native plants. Bring your preferred pair of gardening gloves and a box for transporting the finished container. Plants and container included.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sunday\, May 5\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nSusan Dixon is the perennial plant buyer and department manager at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin\, DE. She has attended classes in ornamental horticulture at New York Botanical Garden and is currently earning her certificate of merit at Longwood. She has a passion for wildlife and the native plants that support them.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/spring-beauty-container/
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:20240504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220851
CREATED:20240401T131742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T131742Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Trails Hike at Mt. Cuba
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Mt. Cuba’s approach to land management and the events that shape our past\, current\, and future landscapes. Become empowered to take ecologically beneficial actions to support native wildlife and habitats with the effects of climate change in mind. Bring water and be prepared to hike steep paths and uneven terrain throughout our natural lands. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Two hours\, $7 per person in addition to garden admission\, free for members.\nThis program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands on Saturdays & Sundays\, May – June & September – November.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/guided-trails-hike-at-mt-cuba/
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:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220851
CREATED:20240409T172123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T172123Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Groundcovers
DESCRIPTION:Kick mulch to the curb and plant a tapestry of hardy native plants for a more visually appealing and ecologically valuable landscape. Discover ten attractive\, tough\, and versatile species to use as groundcovers for spring and early summer appeal.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, May 4\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nDuncan Himmelman\, PhD\, is the former Education Manager at Mt. Cuba Center. He earned his doctorate in Ornamental Horticulture at Cornell University\, taught college for 24 years\, and has contributed to a number of horticultural publications.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/spring-groundcovers/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Native Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220851
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T214324Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plants of Spring Hybrid
DESCRIPTION: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 garden tours. Please note – attendance to garden tours and exam are required if you are working towards the Ecological Gardening Certificate. As Earth awakens from its winter slumber\, experience the colors\, fragrances\, and rapid progression of spring-flowering native plants. Through lectures and outdoor labs\, learn to identify 60 beautiful and ecologically valuable trees\, shrubs\, and herbaceous perennials. Examine the identifying characteristics of each plant and its preferred growing conditions\, overall size\, and environmental significance. With this knowledge\, make informed plant selections for your spring garden.\nThis program takes place online with separate in-person tours of Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens. Six prerecorded online lectures will be available starting Monday April 1. Three garden tours Saturdays take place April 13\, 27\, May 11.\nOptional Exam: Saturday May 18.\nAbout the Instructors:\nLiz Allen is an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center and a Delaware Master Naturalist with the University of Delaware. She provides gardening consultations to local homeowners and schools who are looking to diversify and improve their landscape value with native plants. Liz is also the grounds manager for a school\, and has converted the entire property to native plants for children to study and enjoy. She also leads groups in invasive removal efforts\, as well as creating public plantings. Liz is passionate about restoring nature’s balance by actively influencing plant communities.\nJay Kratz is a Mt Cuba Center educator. Before coming to Mt Cuba\, he spent twenty years as a college instructor\, and working with his wife at her family business\, Hill House Herb Gardens in Providence\, RI. In addition to being the luckiest boy in the world to spend his days with guests marveling at Mt Cuba’s gardens\, he shares his enthusiasm for native plants outside Mt Cuba’s gates as the co-horticulturist and Rancocas chapter leader for the Native Plant Society of NJ\, and as a native plant garden designer and landscaper.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/native-plants-of-spring-hybrid/2024-05-04/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center – Copeland House  and Online\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,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:20240503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220851
CREATED:20240401T131645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T131645Z
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SUMMARY:Sip and Stroll: Greenhouse Tour
DESCRIPTION:With a signature cocktail in hand\, tour our newly constructed conservation research greenhouse with James Rockwell. This facility is designed to be net-zero energy\, utilizing solar and geothermal applications. This evening tour will showcase technology and design features as well as highlight current conservation propagation projects. Sample signature cocktails prepared by mixologist Diane Keesee\, who uses ingredients foraged from common local plants for a new twist in mixology. (Ages 21 and over)\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday\, May 3\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructors:\nJames Rockwell is the Greenhouse & Nursery Manager at Mt. Cuba Center. He earned a BS in Environmental Horticulture and Agribusiness Management from Virginia Tech. James oversees our conservation research greenhouse where he facilitates propagation work for our gardens\, external collaborators\, and industry partners. Prior to joining Mt. Cuba Center in 2017\, James gained experience at Longwood Gardens. His favorite aspect of working in the greenhouse is observing plants in all life stages\, from seed to mature plants.\nDiane Keesee has a passion for creating interesting signature cocktails\, spirit infusions\, shrubs\, and bitters\, using unique seasonal ingredients. She has been involved in hospitality management and the beverage industry for more than 20 years\, including having worked for Greenville Country Club and Vicmead Hunt Club.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sip-and-stroll-greenhouse-tour/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240409T164646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T164646Z
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SUMMARY:Small Trees for Small Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Let’s face it\, most gardeners aren’t working with an endless amount of space\, which makes plant selection a challenge\, especially trees. Discover a variety of small\, locally adapted trees that can provide multi-season interest\, tolerate shade or sun\, and not overtake your yard!\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday\, May 3\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nDuncan Himmelman\, PhD\, is the former Education Manager at Mt. Cuba Center. He earned his doctorate in Ornamental Horticulture at Cornell University\, taught college for 24 years\, and has contributed to a number of horticultural publications.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/small-trees-for-small-spaces/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20240502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240129T185142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T185142Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Botanical Art Series: Wildflowers in Color
DESCRIPTION:Bring yourself to the next level with drawing native wildflowers from Mt. Cuba’s unique collections. Continue to learn basic botanical drawing skills\, such as composition\, scale\, and perspective\, while introducing simple color techniques that add another dimension to your work. A series of step-by-step exercises\, instructor demonstrations\, and one-on-one feedback sessions provide a strong foundation in botanical drawing. Students may work in watercolor or colored pencil.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Four Thursdays: May 2nd through 23rd.\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/spring-botanical-art-series-wildflowers-in-color/2024-05-02/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artists' Workshop Series,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240401T130650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T130650Z
UID:10012186-1714586400-1714590000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Yoga (Day 4)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy after-hours access to Mt. Cuba’s serene gardens. Increase range of motion\, core body strength\, and flexibility through the practice of yoga in a lovely setting. Focus on stretching techniques that safely promote proper spinal position\, balance\, and joint health. No experience is necessary. Bring a yoga mat\, and towel\, and wear comfortable clothing. (Teen friendly; minors must be accompanied by an enrolled adult.)\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center at 6 PM on Wednesday\, May 1\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nMelissa Stanley has been a yoga instructor for children and adults since 2015. Melissa teaches a variety of styles\, levels and ages.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/yoga-day-4/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Health in Nature,Native Plants,Outdoor Event,Yoga & Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240129T185212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T185212Z
UID:10010706-1714309200-1714309200@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Discover the Hidden Life of Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Learn why flowers look and behave the way they do\, why certain plants are placed in certain families\, how flowers attract pollinators\, and how pollination works. Teri Dunn Chase regales with amazing and entertaining stories from the era of plant hunters. Savor breathtaking photographs by Robert Llewellyn as Teri explains his “image-stacking” technique.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sunday\, April 28\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nTeri has over 35 books in publication. She has also written and edited for major consumer gardening and outdoor-living publications including Horticulture\, North American Gardener\, Backyard Living\, and Birds and Blooms. Presently\, Teri is the garden-and-nature columnist for the award-winning “Bottom Line Personal” newsletter. With a broad range of expertise and interests\, Teri has a taste for exploration and a talent for bringing back stories and information that resonate with insight and wonder – whether she’s examining flowers\, pie\, or small-town life. A short reception and book signing will follow in the conservatory. Books will be available for purchase\, or you may bring your own copy.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/discover-the-hidden-life-of-flowers/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20240428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240304T173704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T173704Z
UID:10011782-1714298400-1714312800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Penn State Master Gardeners of Philadelphia County Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, April 28 from 10am – 2pm for our annual Garden Day & Plant Sale! We will be selling a variety of affordable seedlings and native plants with beautiful blooms. Prices range from $4.00 for 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. \nPhiladelphia Master Gardeners will also host garden tours and gardening workshops & demonstrations throughout the day–there’s something for everyone. This is an outdoor event and will be held rain or shine!
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/penn-state-master-gardeners-of-philadelphia-county-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Fairmount Park Horticultural Center\, 100 N. Horticultural Drive\, Philadelphia\, 19131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Native Plant Sale,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State Master Gardeners of Philadelphia County":MAILTO:PhiladelphiaMG@psu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240125T173822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T173822Z
UID:10010657-1714230000-1714230000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Trillium and Wine: Complementary Pairings
DESCRIPTION:Great wine and food pairings either emphasize the similarities or highlight the differences between the two. Dr. Raguso studies the floral scents of native plant species\, including trilliums\, a core collection at Mt. Cuba. Trilliums are noteworthy for not smelling like conventional flowers\, with fragrances that evoke wine\, cheese\, fruit\, and spices. He has assembled a “flight” of Mt. Cuba trilliums and several wines that complement their woodsy aroma. Explore the chemistry and ecological value of various trillium scents and take note of the pairings you like. (Ages 21 and over)\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, April 27\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nRobert Raguso\, PhD\, is a professor of Chemical Ecology at Cornell University. His research interests run the spectrum of insect-plant interactions mediated by chemistry\, especially the role of fragrance in pollination ecology and animal behavior. He has promoted his research by organizing symposia\, short courses\, and workshops world-wide.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/trillium-and-wine-complementary-pairings/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Gardening,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240125T173915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T173915Z
UID:10010658-1714222800-1714222800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Ornitherapy: For Your Mind\, Body\, and Soul
DESCRIPTION:Finding balance in our busy and pressured lives can be challenging\, but if we allow an appreciation of birds and nature to slow us down we improve our overall well-being. Research shows that exposure to nature actively reduces stress\, depression\, and anxiety\, while helping build a stronger heart and immune system. Birds are gateways into deeper experiences with nature\, magnifying these benefits. Through the mindful observations of birds and their habitats\, we learn not only about them\, but about ourselves.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, April 27\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nHolly is an avid birder\, educator\, writer\, and lecturer\, who has a passion for bird conservation. She is an instructor for National Audubon and the American Birding Association and is the lead data reviewer for eBird in Pennsylvania. Holly believes in the powerful benefits nature holds for our wellbeing and is lead author on a book on the subject\, aptly called Ornitherapy: For Your Mind\, Body\, and Soul\, guiding readers into deeper connections to the birds around them.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ornitherapy-for-your-mind-body-and-soul/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,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:20240427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240401T131121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T131121Z
UID:10012194-1714215600-1714219200@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Health & Well-Being Tour: The Benefits of Experiences in Nature
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, April 27\, 2024.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/health-well-being-tour-the-benefits-of-experiences-in-nature/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Health in Nature,Native Plants,Nature Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240121T174420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T174420Z
UID:10010610-1714212000-1714212000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:The Secret Lives of Spring Wildflowers: Section B
DESCRIPTION: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 cycle 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.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, April 27\, 2024 (Rain Date: Sunday\, April 28).\nAbout the Instructor:\nEllen Lake\, PhD\, is the Director of Conservation and Research at Mt. Cuba Center. She taught environmental education and was the Education Director at the Brandywine and Red Clay Valley Associations. Ellen has a master’s degree in Entomology and Ph.D. in Entomology and Wildlife Ecology from the University of Delaware\, where she researched biological control of mile-a-minute weed and how to integrate weed management techniques to restore plant communities. Ellen has extensive experience researching insect-plant interactions\, including work for the USDA in the Greater Everglades ecosystem.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-secret-lives-of-spring-wildflowers-section-b/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,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:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240115T214324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T214324Z
UID:10010573-1714212000-1714212000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Native Plants of Spring Hybrid
DESCRIPTION: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 garden tours. Please note – attendance to garden tours and exam are required if you are working towards the Ecological Gardening Certificate. As Earth awakens from its winter slumber\, experience the colors\, fragrances\, and rapid progression of spring-flowering native plants. Through lectures and outdoor labs\, learn to identify 60 beautiful and ecologically valuable trees\, shrubs\, and herbaceous perennials. Examine the identifying characteristics of each plant and its preferred growing conditions\, overall size\, and environmental significance. With this knowledge\, make informed plant selections for your spring garden.\nThis program takes place online with separate in-person tours of Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens. Six prerecorded online lectures will be available starting Monday April 1. Three garden tours Saturdays take place April 13\, 27\, May 11.\nOptional Exam: Saturday May 18.\nAbout the Instructors:\nLiz Allen is an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center and a Delaware Master Naturalist with the University of Delaware. She provides gardening consultations to local homeowners and schools who are looking to diversify and improve their landscape value with native plants. Liz is also the grounds manager for a school\, and has converted the entire property to native plants for children to study and enjoy. She also leads groups in invasive removal efforts\, as well as creating public plantings. Liz is passionate about restoring nature’s balance by actively influencing plant communities.\nJay Kratz is a Mt Cuba Center educator. Before coming to Mt Cuba\, he spent twenty years as a college instructor\, and working with his wife at her family business\, Hill House Herb Gardens in Providence\, RI. In addition to being the luckiest boy in the world to spend his days with guests marveling at Mt Cuba’s gardens\, he shares his enthusiasm for native plants outside Mt Cuba’s gates as the co-horticulturist and Rancocas chapter leader for the Native Plant Society of NJ\, and as a native plant garden designer and landscaper.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/native-plants-of-spring-hybrid/2024-04-27/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center – Copeland House  and Online\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,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:20240425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240121T174451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T174451Z
UID:10010611-1714050000-1714050000@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:The Secret Lives of Spring Wildflowers: Section A
DESCRIPTION: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 cycle 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.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Thursday\, April 25\, 2024 (Rain Date: Friday\, April 26).\nAbout the Instructor:\nEllen Lake\, PhD\, is the Director of Conservation and Research at Mt. Cuba Center. She taught environmental education and was the Education Director at the Brandywine and Red Clay Valley Associations. Ellen has a master’s degree in Entomology and Ph.D. in Entomology and Wildlife Ecology from the University of Delaware\, where she researched biological control of mile-a-minute weed and how to integrate weed management techniques to restore plant communities. Ellen has extensive experience researching insect-plant interactions\, including work for the USDA in the Greater Everglades ecosystem.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/the-secret-lives-of-spring-wildflowers-section-a/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Hands-On Science,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240401T131810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T131810Z
UID:10012185-1713981600-1713985200@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Yoga (Day 3)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy after-hours access to Mt. Cuba’s serene gardens. Increase range of motion\, core body strength\, and flexibility through the practice of yoga in a lovely setting. Focus on stretching techniques that safely promote proper spinal position\, balance\, and joint health. No experience is necessary. Bring a yoga mat\, and towel\, and wear comfortable clothing. (Teen friendly; minors must be accompanied by an enrolled adult.)\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center at 6 PM on Wednesday\, April 24\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nMelissa Stanley has been a yoga instructor for children and adults since 2015. Melissa teaches a variety of styles\, levels and ages.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/yoga-day-3/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Health & Wellness,Native Plants,Outdoor Event,Yoga & Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240401T130934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T130934Z
UID:10012191-1713963600-1713970800@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Shade Loving Spring Perennials
DESCRIPTION:Become a successful shade gardener using versatile\, easy to grow\, spring flowering perennials. From foamflower and heucheras to hydrangeas and ferns\, the unique colors and textures of shade loving plants create exciting new effects and beautifully accent existing specimens. A guided tour of the garden to highlight the shade loving beauties included.\nThis program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Wednesday\, April 24\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nNancy Bell is the Education and Garden Coach Coordinator at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin. She has Certificates of Merit in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design from Longwood Gardens.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/shade-loving-spring-perennials/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240115T214324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T214324Z
UID:10010572-1713607200-1713607200@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Native Plants of Spring Hybrid
DESCRIPTION: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 garden tours. Please note – attendance to garden tours and exam are required if you are working towards the Ecological Gardening Certificate. As Earth awakens from its winter slumber\, experience the colors\, fragrances\, and rapid progression of spring-flowering native plants. Through lectures and outdoor labs\, learn to identify 60 beautiful and ecologically valuable trees\, shrubs\, and herbaceous perennials. Examine the identifying characteristics of each plant and its preferred growing conditions\, overall size\, and environmental significance. With this knowledge\, make informed plant selections for your spring garden.\nThis program takes place online with separate in-person tours of Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens. Six prerecorded online lectures will be available starting Monday April 1. Three garden tours Saturdays take place April 13\, 27\, May 11.\nOptional Exam: Saturday May 18.\nAbout the Instructors:\nLiz Allen is an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center and a Delaware Master Naturalist with the University of Delaware. She provides gardening consultations to local homeowners and schools who are looking to diversify and improve their landscape value with native plants. Liz is also the grounds manager for a school\, and has converted the entire property to native plants for children to study and enjoy. She also leads groups in invasive removal efforts\, as well as creating public plantings. Liz is passionate about restoring nature’s balance by actively influencing plant communities.\nJay Kratz is a Mt Cuba Center educator. Before coming to Mt Cuba\, he spent twenty years as a college instructor\, and working with his wife at her family business\, Hill House Herb Gardens in Providence\, RI. In addition to being the luckiest boy in the world to spend his days with guests marveling at Mt Cuba’s gardens\, he shares his enthusiasm for native plants outside Mt Cuba’s gates as the co-horticulturist and Rancocas chapter leader for the Native Plant Society of NJ\, and as a native plant garden designer and landscaper.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/native-plants-of-spring-hybrid/2024-04-20/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center – Copeland House  and Online\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,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:20240420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240228T205717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T205717Z
UID:10011603-1713600000-1713632400@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/2024-04-20/
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:20240419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240421T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240401T132348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T132348Z
UID:10012172-1713520800-1713722400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Wildflower Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Experience a magnificent display of native spring blooms at the peak of their glory! Enjoy three days of live music\, gardening activities\, outdoor family programming\, and more. Food selections and native plants available for purchase\, while supplies last. View the schedule and learn more at mtcubacenter.org/wildflower. Included with garden admission and free for members\, advanced tickets are not required.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday – Sunday 4/19\, 4/20\, 4/21 (Rain or Shine).
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/wildflower-weekend/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activities,Family and Kids,Family Fun,Gardening,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T220852
CREATED:20240121T174534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T174534Z
UID:10010612-1713434400-1713434400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Conserving Delaware’s Rare Flora
DESCRIPTION:Although a small state\, Delaware has a collection of fascinating rare plants in need of conservation. Rare plant conservation is a science that requires a high degree of expertise\, such as botanical identification. Gain a deeper understanding of rare plants and the systems to classify and protect them with Élan Alford\, Mt. Cuba’s plant conservation scientist. Explore the gardens with Élan as she highlights a selection of Delaware’s rare plants.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Thursday\, April 18\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nÉlan Alford\, Ph.D\, is the Plant Conservation Scientist at Mt. Cuba Center. She coordinates volunteer research\, including rare plant monitoring. Prior to joining Mt. Cuba\, Élan worked in environmental consulting and has volunteered as Rare Plant Chair for the California Native Plant Society Santa Clara Valley Chapter.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/conserving-delawares-rare-flora/
LOCATION:Mt. Cuba Center\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd.\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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