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Mt Cuba

Address
3120 Barley Mill Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707 United States Get Directions
Website https://mtcubacenter.org/venue/mt-cuba/

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  • Take Home Hummingbird Garden

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

    Forget the food dye and messy sugar water; invite a bit of magic into your garden, naturally. This class celebrates the wonder of hummingbirds, those bright, winged sparks that stitch color and motion through our summer landscapes. Discover the native plants that nourish them, the quiet perches where they rest, and the subtle habitat features that make your yard the perfect respite for these extraordinary birds. Explore the fantastic selection of native perennials, their shapes, bloom times, and plant communities that help sustain hummingbirds in your backyard. You’ll learn how to design a small sanctuary that supports their nesting requirements

    $79

  • Working with Natural Dyes

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

    Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create a beautiful scarf using dyes extracted from natural sources such as indigo—one of the most historically significant dyes in early American craft. As the nation marks its 250th year, this class offers a unique opportunity to connect with the skills, materials, and traditions that shaped daily life in the 18th and 19th centuries. Instructor Diane Keesee will explore the historic uses of natural dyes in early America, from the role of indigo in colonial trade to the ways communities relied on local plants for color long before synthetic dyes existed. You’ll

    $79

  • Gardening for Ecological Resilience Tour

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

    Take an in-depth look at the gardens, discover how to create sustainable landscapes with native plants, and learn effective techniques for gardening for ecological resilience. This 2-hour tour expands on concepts covered in the introductory Welcome Walk, exploring topics including systems thinking, climate change impacts, drought-resistant landscapes, and invasive species management. Learn Practical Solutions to Modern Challenges Gardening for Ecological Resilience emphasizes practical solutions to modern environmental challenges. Explore how native plants contribute to ecosystem stability, act as carbon sinks, provide food and shelter for wildlife, and enhance soil health. Discover Innovative Research and Techniques This tour also highlights Mt.

    $7