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3120 Barley Mill Rd
Hockessin, DE 19707 United States Get Directions
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Designing with Native Mosses

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

Join Alice Waegel,PhD and Beth Castelletti as they presents examples from regional gardens to show how to mingle native perennials with mosses. The instructors will discuss how to select the best moss species for beauty, color, texture, and ease of maintenance. Visit Mt. Cuba’s moss bank, a luxurious carpet of soft green moss and unique plant community with the instructors. Enjoy a moss companion plant to take home. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. About the Instructor: Alice Waegel,PhD first became a moss enthusiast when she completed a sabbatical semester at

$44

Weeds 101: Fall Section

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

Learn to identify the most common annual and perennial lawn and garden weeds using leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds. In person at Mt. Cuba

$29

Eco-Printed Silk Scarves: Beginner

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

Create stunning silk scarves using leaves and other natural materials in this one-day workshop. Learn how to bundle and wrap fabric and plant materials so that prints come out clearly and with maximum color. Discover how color-shifting occurs in the dye bath, how mordants assist the dye process, and how different fabrics and techniques affect the resulting color. Students will complete two full-length silk scarves. Bring your lunch. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday, October 4, 2024. About the Instructor: Sara Setzer is a fiber artist who specializes in the art of felt work.

$95

The Biodiversity of Beetles

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

Beetles are the most diverse group of living things on the planet, making up nearly one quarter of all described species! Such diversity means that beetles provide a wide range of services for humans and our ecosystems, from nature’s clean-up crew to pollination to pest control and everything in between. Join us as we learn about the beauty, benefits, and biodiversity of our spectacular native beetles. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, October 5, 2024. About the Instructor: Samantha Nestory is the engagement manager at Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden in Villanova, PA. She holds

$29

Felted Art: Moths, Bees, and Butterflies

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

Capture the essence of nature while learning the beginning steps of three-dimensional needle felting. Local textile artist Sara Setzer demonstrates how to create beautiful designs of moths, butterflies, and bees using wool and other natural fibers in this relaxed crafting session. Leave with your own hoop framed piece of original art, ready to hang and admire. No experience needed. Bring your lunch. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sunday, October 6, 2024. About the Instructor: Sara Setzer is a fiber artist who specializes in the art of felt work. Inspired by nature, she creates eco-dyed

$49

Seed Collecting

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

Harvesting seeds is a cost-efficient and exciting way to increase the number of plants in your garden. Learn the best techniques for collecting and storing seeds produced by our native trees, shrubs, and perennials. Following a brief lecture, participants will head out to the gardens for hands-on seed collecting. Take home a diverse array of samples from Mt. Cuba’s gardens. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Thursday, October 10, 2024 (Rain Date: Thursday, October 17). About the Instructor: Claire Zuidervliet is the Conservation Propagator at Mt. Cuba Center, where she propagates a variety of native

$49
Event Series Garden Enthusiast Tour at Mt. Cuba Center

Garden Enthusiast Tour at Mt. Cuba Center

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

Take an in-depth look at the gardens and discover how to apply sustainable gardening practices. Learn about environmental topics such as climate change, systems-thinking, and consciously sourcing native plants for your region. This tour expands on concepts covered in the introductory Welcome Walk. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Two hours, $7 in addition to admission, free for members. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, May 11, 2024, and every 2nd Saturday.

$7

Event Series Garden Enthusiast Tour at Mt. Cuba Center

Garden Enthusiast Tour at Mt. Cuba Center

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

Take an in-depth look at the gardens and discover how to apply sustainable gardening practices. Learn about environmental topics such as climate change, systems-thinking, and consciously sourcing native plants for your region. This tour expands on concepts covered in the introductory Welcome Walk. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Two hours, $7 in addition to admission, free for members. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, May 11, 2024, and every 2nd Saturday.

$7