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

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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

Elegant Winter Container Workshop: Section A

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

Give entryways an elegant look from now until the new year with a classic outdoor urn arrangement. This hands-on class includes an introduction to design principles and all the elements needed to create a long-lasting display of native winterberry, magnolia, and evergreen branches. Bring hand pruners and a large box to transport finished container home. This program takes place at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, December 6, 2024. The instructor, Susan Dixon. is the perennial plant buyer and department manager at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin, DE. She has studied ornamental horticulture at New York Botanical Garden and is currently

$79

Wreath-Making Workshop: Section B

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

Enhance your home’s holiday spirit with a festive, long lasting evergreen wreath. Combine assortments of fresh evergreen cedar, fragrant pine, and sturdy magnolia boughs, adorn it with foraged cones and berries, and add a bow for eye-catching seasonal flair. Bring hand pruners and a large box to transport your finished wreath home. This program takes place at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, December 7, 2024, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. The instructor, Susan Dixon, is the perennial plant buyer and department manager at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin, DE. She has studied ornamental horticulture at New York Botanical Garden and is currently

$79
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Pyrography: Holiday Ornament Workshop

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

Create your own beautiful wood-burned artwork in this one-of-a-kind workshop. Discover different woodburning techniques, compare how different types of wood burn, and explore your artistic side by creating various textures, shapes, and designs with a simple to use wood burning pen! Leave this workshop with unique ornaments that will make the perfect holiday gift or addition to your tree. Woodburning supplies, gift wrapping materials, and festive holiday snacks are provided! This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday, December 13, 2024. About the Instructor: Nicole DeLizzio is the Arborist Assistant at the Mt. Cuba Center. She holds

$79

WLS – Sustainable Gardens in a Changing Climate

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

With a focus on the intersection of climate change and gardening, Angelica Patterson, PhD will explore how shifting climate patterns affect plant growth and what steps can be taken to manage gardens and cultivated land sustainably. Angelica will share practical strategies for mitigating climate-related risks and promoting eco-restoration in gardening practices. Leave with actionable insights to cultivate resilient, thriving gardens in the face of environmental change. This program takes place online Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. About the Instructor: Dr. Angelica Patterson is the Curator of Education and Outreach for the Miller Worley Center for

$25