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Hay Bales and Brews

This unique hayride experience travels through rolling hills and grassland fields in Mt. Cuba’s gorgeous natural areas. Learn about Mt. Cuba’s land management, conservation efforts, and restoration projects. Arrive at a bonfire for stunning vistas, tasty brews, and fireside snacks. Advance registration required. Space is limited. Participants must be ages 21 and older. Hay Bales and Brews takes place on September 17, 24, October 1 & 8 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Buy Tickets Member Tickets COVID-19 Safety Please click here to view our safety measures and guidelines before visiting Mt. Cuba Center.

$25

Guided Trails Hike

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. Two hours, $3 per person in addition to garden admission. Free for Members. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. This program takes place in-person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Sunday, May 7, 2023 Buy Tickets Member Tickets COVID-19 Safety Please click here to view

Free – $3

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

included-with-admission

Guided Trails Hike

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. Two hours, $3 per person in addition to garden admission. Free for Members. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. This program takes place in-person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Sunday, June 11, 2023 Buy Tickets Member Tickets COVID-19 Safety Please click here to view

Free – $3

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

included-with-admission

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,

included-with-admission

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

included-with-admission

Night Hike

See Mt. Cuba in a new light – no light, that is! Embark on a guided Night Hike to experience the sights and sounds of our natural lands after dark. Listen as the night comes alive with the chatter of owls, frogs, crickets, and maybe even a fox or two. Learn about the nocturnal animals that call our natural areas home and how to spot and listen for them once the sun goes down. Guests should be prepared to hike steep paths and uneven terrain in the dark. Flashlights will be provided. This program takes place in-person in Mt. Cuba

$8 – $15

Guided Trails Hike

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. Two hours, $3 per person in addition to garden admission. Free for Members. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. This program takes place in-person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Saturday, October 28, 2023 Buy Tickets Member Tickets COVID-19 Safety Please click here to view

Free – $3

Guided Trails Hike

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. Two hours, $3 per person in addition to garden admission. Free for Members. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged.This program takes place in-person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Sunday, November 12, 2023 Buy Tickets Member Tickets COVID-19 SafetyPlease click here to view our safety

Free – $3

Winter Lecture Series (Online)

Through inspiring and entertaining storytelling, our winter lecture series showcases the voices of edible native plants and ecological landscaping influencers. Each speaker shares their expertise and connection to the plants, places, and purpose behind conserving native plant communities, soil health, and the wildlife these wildscapes attract. These programs take place online. $25 per lecture or $68 for the series. Wednesday, January 10 from 6-7:30 pm Wild Plant Culture with Jared Rosenbaum Saturday, February 24 from 11 am-12:30 pm Edible Landscaping Using Permaculture with Michael Judd Saturday, March 23 from 11 am-12:30 pm A World of Discovery with Science and Heart

$68

Demystifying Toxic Plants Tour

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

Walking discussion of toxic plant adaptations for plant defense, edibility, propagation, and ecological value for wildlife at Mt. Cuba Center

$7