Events from July 28, 2022 – July 30, 2022 › Nature Walk › – Grid Magazine

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Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

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

Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite 2-hour garden tours. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Dress for the weather. Classes are rain or shine. Six prerecorded online lectures available Monday 5/26. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Three garden tours Saturday: 6/7, 6/21, & 6/28, Optional Exam 7/12. About the Instructors: Kathy Elliot works as an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has bachelor’s degree in plant science and English

$249

Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

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

Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite 2-hour garden tours. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Dress for the weather. Classes are rain or shine. Six prerecorded online lectures available Monday 5/26. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Three garden tours Saturday: 6/7, 6/21, & 6/28, Optional Exam 7/12. About the Instructors: Kathy Elliot works as an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has bachelor’s degree in plant science and English

$249

Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

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

Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite 2-hour garden tours. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Dress for the weather. Classes are rain or shine. Six prerecorded online lectures available Monday 5/26. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Three garden tours Saturday: 6/7, 6/21, & 6/28, Optional Exam 7/12. About the Instructors: Kathy Elliot works as an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has bachelor’s degree in plant science and English

$249

Nurture with Nature – Aromatic Alchemy: Exploring Native Plant Smokes & Scrubs

Laurel Hill Cemetery West 225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA

Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve overall well-being. Combining eco-mindfulness and creative activities, the Nurture with Nature series invites participants to learn about the uses and roles of specific native plants through the lens of natural cycles. June’s Nurture with Nature session will have participants crafting their own rosemary smoking bundle using beautiful native plants! During this immersive experience, you’ll learn the art of collecting, wrapping, drying, and properly fumigating natural materials. We’ll journey through the fascinating origins of smoking blends, exploring their diverse uses across cultures and

Free

Riverbend Summer Camp at McKaig (Ages 5-10)

mckaig nature education center 889 Croton Road, Wayne, United States

McKaig Nature Education Center offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camp themes this year include: Summer Camp Classics - think campfires, hiking, crafts, and more timeless camp fun! Wild and Well - focused on the freedom and peace of nature, including guided nature walks, exciting outdoor games, and activities that promote physical activity and emotional well-being. Riverbend Animals - get up close and personal with

$450

Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

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

Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite 2-hour garden tours. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Dress for the weather. Classes are rain or shine. Six prerecorded online lectures available Monday 5/26. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Three garden tours Saturday: 6/7, 6/21, & 6/28, Optional Exam 7/12. About the Instructors: Kathy Elliot works as an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has bachelor’s degree in plant science and English

$249

Riverbend Rangers Summer Camp (Ages 4-6)

The Wetherill School 1321 Beaumont Dr, Gladwyne, United States

Riverbend is offering nature camp for 4, 5, and 6-year-olds at The Wetherill School in Gladwyne, located just 10 minutes from Riverbend’s main campus. Each week has a different exciting theme, some of which are new or reinvented for this 2025 summer! This preschool location includes a forest hiking trail, log circle for songs and stories, and outdoor classroom, plus indoor amenities sized just right for young children who have not yet started Kindergarten. Camp will be run by caring and kind Riverbend camp counselors.

$625

Laurel Hill East’s Shade Trees of Summer

Laurel Hill Cemetery East 822 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Take in the beautiful trees and gardens of Laurel Hill East’s certified arboretum on our summer tree tour. Aaron Greenberg, Board Certified Master Arborist and Arboretum Manager, will discuss some of the spectacular shade trees of Laurel Hill East!

Nurture with Nature – Blooms & Brews: Native Bouquet & Herbal Tea

Nature's Sanctuary at Laurel Hill West 340 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, United States

Dive deeper into the “Nurture with Nature” series and join us for a July session where you’ll cultivate beauty and wellness! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover the art of crafting stunning fresh bouquets using professional arranging techniques. We’ll utilize a beautiful mix of native plant materials harvested directly from our garden, combined with specially selected pre-found elements. You’ll learn how to properly prepare and display your floral creations, and even how to dry them for long-lasting decoration! We’ll highlight three incredible native plants, teaching you how to identify and incorporate them into both your home and landscape. Beyond the