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Medicinal Invasive Plants & Responsible Wildcrafting

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

Learn the medicinal uses of common garden invaders, and how they can be part of a more responsible approach to harvesting medicinal plants in the wild. Rachelan Griffin discusses endangered and threatened native medicinal plants, responsible wildcrafting practices, and the cultivation of these important but rapidly disappearing herbal powerhouses. The lecture will be followed by a walk in the gardens. This class is rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sunday, October 20, 2024 (Rain Date: Sunday, October 27). About the Instructor: Rachelan Griffin is a trained Herbalist

$29

Mapping MWEEs in Pennsylvania’s STEELS Standards

Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Rd, Avondale, PA, United States

When: Monday, October 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Stroud Water Research Center, 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA 19311. Cost: Free, including lunch. Credits: Six Act 48 continuing education hours will be provided for Pa. Certified Teachers.Dress comfortably and for the weather. The event is rain or shine. Register NowJoin us at Stroud Water Research Center, where we will examine the Pennsylvania Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy, and Sustainability (STEELS) K–12 Standards, with a focus on the environmental literacy and sustainability standards. We’ll explore identifying natural phenomena, shifts in practices, and cross-cutting concepts specific to STEELS. Participants

Late Season Perennials for Wildlife

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

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. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, November 23, 2024. About the Instructor: Leah Brooks is the Public Programs Coordinator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of Delaware in Environmental Science and Wildlife Ecology. She is a Delaware Master Naturalist

$29