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Gardening with Pets in Mind (Online)

Many backyard plants are listed as “toxic” to cats and dogs, but toxicity can range from simple stomach irritation to life-threatening illness. Learn how to identify the most common garden plant offenders and which ones are cause for real concern in this talk. Basic at-home care will be discussed, as well as when, and how, to seek appropriate emergency veterinary care for a potential toxic plant exposure. Dr. Danielle Downs also shares her practical approach to native garden design with pets in mind. This program takes place online Tuesday, October 4, 2022 About the Instructor: Dr. Danielle Downs is a

$19

Bark Before Dark

Calling all dog and nature lovers for this exclusive opportunity to enjoy Mt. Cuba’s trails with your pup! Take in the scenery and enjoy the “golden hours” before sunset while beating the daytime heat. Parking for this event is at 1001 Old Wilmington Road. Guests must remain on trails and dogs must be leashed at all times.$5 per person, Members and children under 5 are free. Advance registration is not required. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Buy Tickets Member Tickets COVID-19 Safety Please click here to view our safety

$5

Twilight on the Terrace

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

Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music on the terrace and evening access to the gardens. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. For more details, visit mtcubacenter.org/twilight. Music: Ty Mathis Experience Food Trucks: The Box Lunch & Bivouac Pizza This program takes place in person (at Mt. Cuba Center) on Friday, May 19, 2023 (Rain Date: Thursday, May 25). Event is included with garden admission. Adults $15, Children 6-17 $8, Children 5 & Under and Members are free. Buy Tickets COVID-19 Safety Please click here to view our safety measures and

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Twilight on the Terrace: Rescheduled

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

Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music on the terrace and evening access to the gardens. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. For more details, visit mtcubacenter.org/twilight. Music: Nic Snow (Pop, R&B) Food Trucks: The Box Lunch & Bucky’s BBQ This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, July 28, 2023. *Note that this event has been rescheduled from Friday, June 16, due to weather concerns. Event is included with garden admission. Adults $15, Children 6-17 $8, Children 5 & Under and Members are free. Buy Tickets

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Bark Before Dark

Calling all dog and nature lovers for this exclusive opportunity to enjoy Mt. Cuba’s trails with your pup! Take in the scenery and enjoy the “golden hours” before sunset while beating the daytime heat. Parking for this event is at 1001 Old Wilmington Road. Guests must remain on trails and dogs must be leashed at all times.$5 per person, Members and children under 5 are free. Advance registration is not required. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Buy Tickets Member Tickets COVID-19 Safety Please click here to view our safety

$5

Painting with Pokeweed

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

Take the morning to celebrate native plants through a hands-on, ethnobotanical, foraging, and artistic experience. After a hayride through our natural lands, learn about the relationships Indigenous communities have with pokeweed, find out how to mindfully forage and gather pokeweed, make pèkòn (Lenape for red dye) with the berries, and create watercolor paintings with your homemade pèkòn.  Painting with Pokeweed is a partnership between Mt. Cuba and Native Roots Farm Foundation (NRFF), and part of NRFF’s summer series, “The Beauty Around Us.”  This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba on Saturday, August 19, 2023 (rain date: Sunday, August 20,

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Twilight on the Terrace

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

Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music on the terrace and evening access to the gardens. Food, beer, and wine will be available for purchase. For more details, visit mtcubacenter.org/twilight. Music: Nihkee Bleu (Soul, R&B) Food Trucks: The Box Lunch & Bucky’s BBQ This program takes place in person (at Mt. Cuba Center) Friday, September 1, 2023. (Rain Date: Thursday, September 7) Event is included with garden admission. Adults $15, Children 6-17 $8, Children 5 & Under and Members are free. Buy Tickets COVID-19 Safety Please click here to view our safety measures and

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Deer-resistant Native Plants (Online)

Deer, oh deer. Join us online with horticulturist Gregg Tepper for an entertaining and informative lecture inspired by Gregg’s recently co-authored book, Deer-Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast. Gregg will share his experiences with what he’s found to be the best native deer-resistant plants and how to create a strategy for rebuffing deer with effective and safe natural deer repellent products. This program takes place online Wednesday, January 24, 2024. About the Instructor: Gregg Tepper is a professional horticulturist, lecturer, consultant, and life-long native plant enthusiast. He has been in the public horticulture industry for over 30 years and has

$19

A World of Discovery with Science and Heart (Online)

Much has been written about gardening for human senses, but how do plants and animals perceive the world around them? What do we miss when we landscape for human visual appeal but neglect the sensory experiences of our wild neighbors? Noise, light and odor pollution can have many unintended consequences. Through science, heart, and our powers of observation, we can learn to mitigate these disruptions and create sensory refuges in an increasingly noisy world. This program is part of the Mt. Cuba Lecture Series. This program takes place online Saturday, March 23rd, 2024. About the Instructor: Nancy Lawson is the

$25

Gardening with Nature in Mind

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

Eco-friendly gardening works with nature, not against it. Learn how to simplify your gardening tasks, maximize your soil’s potential, and reduce water usage while supporting pollinators and local wildlife. Save time, energy, and resources using native plants to create beautiful, environmentally sound landscaping. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, April 6, 2024. About the Instructor: Liz Allen is a Horticulturist and Volunteer Coordinator at Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar 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

$19

Fall Gardening Saturday 2024

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

Fall is an enriching time to take on new projects or make observations of how wildlife is utilizing the plants in your garden. Enjoy the whole day and take away a wealth of tips for gardening this season. Register for the entire day or for individual sessions. Saturday 10/26/24, 10 am – 4 pm | $19 per session or $69 for all four 10:00 am – 11:00 am: Backyard Nursery: Growing Native Trees 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Helping Wildlife Through the Winter 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Bulbs of Eastern North America 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Making Your Backyard Habitat Bird-Friendly Register Now Member Registration

$69