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SUMMARY:Spring Groundcovers
DESCRIPTION:Kick mulch to the curb and plant a tapestry of hardy native plants for a more visually appealing and ecologically valuable landscape. Discover ten attractive\, tough\, and versatile species to use as groundcovers for spring and early summer appeal.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, May 4\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nDuncan Himmelman\, PhD\, is the former Education Manager at Mt. Cuba Center. He earned his doctorate in Ornamental Horticulture at Cornell University\, taught college for 24 years\, and has contributed to a number of horticultural publications.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/spring-groundcovers/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Native Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T170000
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SUMMARY:Sip and Stroll: Greenhouse Tour
DESCRIPTION:With a signature cocktail in hand\, tour our newly constructed conservation research greenhouse with James Rockwell. This facility is designed to be net-zero energy\, utilizing solar and geothermal applications. This evening tour will showcase technology and design features as well as highlight current conservation propagation projects. Sample signature cocktails prepared by mixologist Diane Keesee\, who uses ingredients foraged from common local plants for a new twist in mixology. (Ages 21 and over)\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday\, May 3\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructors:\nJames Rockwell is the Greenhouse & Nursery Manager at Mt. Cuba Center. He earned a BS in Environmental Horticulture and Agribusiness Management from Virginia Tech. James oversees our conservation research greenhouse where he facilitates propagation work for our gardens\, external collaborators\, and industry partners. Prior to joining Mt. Cuba Center in 2017\, James gained experience at Longwood Gardens. His favorite aspect of working in the greenhouse is observing plants in all life stages\, from seed to mature plants.\nDiane Keesee has a passion for creating interesting signature cocktails\, spirit infusions\, shrubs\, and bitters\, using unique seasonal ingredients. She has been involved in hospitality management and the beverage industry for more than 20 years\, including having worked for Greenville Country Club and Vicmead Hunt Club.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sip-and-stroll-greenhouse-tour/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink,Native Plants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T130000
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SUMMARY:Small Trees for Small Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Let’s face it\, most gardeners aren’t working with an endless amount of space\, which makes plant selection a challenge\, especially trees. Discover a variety of small\, locally adapted trees that can provide multi-season interest\, tolerate shade or sun\, and not overtake your yard!\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday\, May 3\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nDuncan Himmelman\, PhD\, is the former Education Manager at Mt. Cuba Center. He earned his doctorate in Ornamental Horticulture at Cornell University\, taught college for 24 years\, and has contributed to a number of horticultural publications.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/small-trees-for-small-spaces/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T190000
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CREATED:20240401T130650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T130650Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga (Day 4)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy after-hours access to Mt. Cuba’s serene gardens. Increase range of motion\, core body strength\, and flexibility through the practice of yoga in a lovely setting. Focus on stretching techniques that safely promote proper spinal position\, balance\, and joint health. No experience is necessary. Bring a yoga mat\, and towel\, and wear comfortable clothing. (Teen friendly; minors must be accompanied by an enrolled adult.)\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center at 6 PM on Wednesday\, May 1\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nMelissa Stanley has been a yoga instructor for children and adults since 2015. Melissa teaches a variety of styles\, levels and ages.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/yoga-day-4/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Health in Nature,Native Plants,Outdoor Event,Yoga & Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T130000
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CREATED:20240125T173915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T173915Z
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SUMMARY:Ornitherapy: For Your Mind\, Body\, and Soul
DESCRIPTION:Finding balance in our busy and pressured lives can be challenging\, but if we allow an appreciation of birds and nature to slow us down we improve our overall well-being. Research shows that exposure to nature actively reduces stress\, depression\, and anxiety\, while helping build a stronger heart and immune system. Birds are gateways into deeper experiences with nature\, magnifying these benefits. Through the mindful observations of birds and their habitats\, we learn not only about them\, but about ourselves.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, April 27\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nHolly is an avid birder\, educator\, writer\, and lecturer\, who has a passion for bird conservation. She is an instructor for National Audubon and the American Birding Association and is the lead data reviewer for eBird in Pennsylvania. Holly believes in the powerful benefits nature holds for our wellbeing and is lead author on a book on the subject\, aptly called Ornitherapy: For Your Mind\, Body\, and Soul\, guiding readers into deeper connections to the birds around them.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/ornitherapy-for-your-mind-body-and-soul/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Native Plants,Nature & Community Science,Nature Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T110000
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CREATED:20240401T131121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T131121Z
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SUMMARY:Health & Well-Being Tour: The Benefits of Experiences in Nature
DESCRIPTION:This tour introduces concepts surrounding the value of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Explore the gardens and discuss the evolutionary and environmental phenomena behind concepts like forest bathing\, mindfulness\, stress recovery\, and the biophilia hypothesis. Learn how elements of landscape design shape our emotional and behavioral experiences in nature. One hour\, $7 in addition to admission\, free for members.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, April 27\, 2024.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/health-well-being-tour-the-benefits-of-experiences-in-nature/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Health in Nature,Native Plants,Nature Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T190000
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CREATED:20240401T131810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T131810Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga (Day 3)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy after-hours access to Mt. Cuba’s serene gardens. Increase range of motion\, core body strength\, and flexibility through the practice of yoga in a lovely setting. Focus on stretching techniques that safely promote proper spinal position\, balance\, and joint health. No experience is necessary. Bring a yoga mat\, and towel\, and wear comfortable clothing. (Teen friendly; minors must be accompanied by an enrolled adult.)\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center at 6 PM on Wednesday\, April 24\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nMelissa Stanley has been a yoga instructor for children and adults since 2015. Melissa teaches a variety of styles\, levels and ages.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/yoga-day-3/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Health & Wellness,Native Plants,Outdoor Event,Yoga & Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240424T150000
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CREATED:20240401T130934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T130934Z
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SUMMARY:Shade Loving Spring Perennials
DESCRIPTION:Become a successful shade gardener using versatile\, easy to grow\, spring flowering perennials. From foamflower and heucheras to hydrangeas and ferns\, the unique colors and textures of shade loving plants create exciting new effects and beautifully accent existing specimens. A guided tour of the garden to highlight the shade loving beauties included.\nThis program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Wednesday\, April 24\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nNancy Bell is the Education and Garden Coach Coordinator at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin. She has Certificates of Merit in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design from Longwood Gardens.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/shade-loving-spring-perennials/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T125515
CREATED:20240401T130554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T130554Z
UID:10012184-1713376800-1713380400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Yoga (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy after-hours access to Mt. Cuba’s serene gardens. Increase range of motion\, core body strength\, and flexibility through the practice of yoga in a lovely setting. Focus on stretching techniques that safely promote proper spinal position\, balance\, and joint health. No experience is necessary. Bring a yoga mat\, and towel\, and wear comfortable clothing. (Teen friendly; minors must be accompanied by an enrolled adult.)\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center at 6 PM on Wednesday\, April 17\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nMelissa Stanley has been a yoga instructor for children and adults since 2015. Melissa teaches a variety of styles\, levels and ages.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/yoga-day-2/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Health & Wellness,Health in Nature,Yoga & Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T150000
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CREATED:20240401T132117Z
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SUMMARY:How to Purchase High-Quality Trees: Spring Section
DESCRIPTION:How do you know if the tree you are about to purchase is going to thrive in the landscape? Learn the traits to look for in a superior tree and the common pitfalls to avoid\, such as improper pruning and buried collars. Kevin Zuidervliet will teach you how to navigate the nursery with confidence. Class will include a demonstration and examination of a containerized root mass.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, April 13\, 2024 at 1:00 PM.\nAbout the Instructor:\nKevin Zuidervliet’s passion for plants has taken him from farms on the Tasmanian shore to Longwood Gardens. He currently works as the Head Propagator at Octoraro Native Plant Nursery where he now focuses on producing the highest quality native trees and shrubs.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/how-to-purchase-high-quality-trees-spring-section/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T125515
CREATED:20240401T132046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T132046Z
UID:10012179-1713013200-1713020400@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Pyrography: Woodburning Art for Beginners: Section B
DESCRIPTION: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. All supplies are provided; just bring your creative spirit!\nThis program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday\, April 13\, 2024\, at 1 PM.\nAbout the Instructors:\nNicole DeLizzio is the Arborist Assistant at the Mt. Cuba Center. She holds a BS in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Delaware. Nicole is an ISA certified arborist. In addition to co-teaching the Ecological Arboriculture course with the rest of the arboriculture team\, she can be found sharing her combined passion for trees and art in pyrography\, or the art of woodburning. One of Nicole’s favorite ecological gardening concepts is to allow trees to decay in place\, when it is safe to do so\, to be utilized by wildlife.\nMaria Phillips is an artist and art therapist from Philadelphia\, PA with a background in woodworking and printmaking. After a hiking trip to Glen Onoko Falls\, she began wood-burning wildflowers and ferns. Using nature as the canvas\, she hopes to encourage others to reflect on their relationship with the environment.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/pyrography-woodburning-art-for-beginners-section-b/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260616T125515
CREATED:20240319T165217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T165217Z
UID:10012128-1713002400-1713018600@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Sustainable Landscape Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Create more ecologically sound landscapes by implementing a variety of sustainable gardening and landscaping techniques. Learn how to manage and conserve water using rain gardens\, bioswales\, and rain barrels. Reduce the demands of lawn care by adding meadow areas and increase your energy savings with strategically placed layered plantings. Develop your garden to support a diverse population of beneficial wildlife and create healthy\, natural habitats. \nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on 2 Saturdays: April 13 and 27. \n About the Instructor: \nSusan Barton\, PhD\, is an extension specialist and professor in the Plant and Soil Sciences Department at the University of Delaware. She helped develop the Plants for a Livable Delaware program and\, in 2015\, received the Land Ethics Award in the residential category from Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve for her work on a sustainable demonstration project in New Castle County. \nRegister Now \nMember Registration \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/sustainable-landscape-techniques-3/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T120000
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CREATED:20240319T165149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T165149Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plants of Spring Hybrid
DESCRIPTION:Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite garden tours. Please note – attendance to garden tours and exam are required if you are working towards the Ecological Gardening Certificate. As Earth awakens from its winter slumber\, experience the colors\, fragrances\, and rapid progression of spring-flowering native plants. Through lectures and outdoor labs\, learn to identify 60 beautiful and ecologically valuable trees\, shrubs\, and herbaceous perennials. Examine the identifying characteristics of each plant and its preferred growing conditions\, overall size\, and environmental significance. With this knowledge\, make informed plant selections for your spring garden. \nThis program takes place online with separate in-person tours of Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens. Six prerecorded online lectures will be available starting Monday April 1. Three garden tours Saturdays take place April 13\, 27\, May 11.\nOptional Exam: Saturday May 18. \n About the Instructors: \nLiz Allen is an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center 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 improve their landscape value with native plants. Liz is also the grounds manager for a school\, and has converted the entire property to native plants for children to study and enjoy. She also leads groups in invasive removal efforts\, as well as creating public plantings. Liz is passionate about restoring nature’s balance by actively influencing plant communities. \nJay Kratz is a Mt Cuba Center educator. Before coming to Mt Cuba\, he spent twenty years as a college instructor\, and working with his wife at her family business\, Hill House Herb Gardens in Providence\, RI. In addition to being the luckiest boy in the world to spend his days with guests marveling at Mt Cuba’s gardens\, he shares his enthusiasm for native plants outside Mt Cuba’s gates as the co-horticulturist and Rancocas chapter leader for the Native Plant Society of NJ\, and as a native plant garden designer and landscaper. \nRegister Now \nMember Registration \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/native-plants-of-spring-hybrid-2/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T125515
CREATED:20240401T132635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T132635Z
UID:10012176-1712916000-1712923200@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Weeds 101: Spring Section
DESCRIPTION:Think of what gardening would be like without the world of weeds. Learn how to identify the most common annual and perennial lawn and garden weeds using leaves\, flowers\, stems\, and seeds. Ecologically friendly methods of managing weed infestations are discussed. Join the instructor on a walk through the gardens. Class is rain or shine.\nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center from 10 AM to noon on Friday\, April 12\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructor:\nLiz Allen is a Horticulturist and Volunteer Coordinator at the Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar. She has been a Delaware Master Naturalist since 2020\, focusing on involving children in native gardening and restoring local forests through invasive removal. Liz specializes in transforming private and public properties into beautiful wildlife havens through thoughtful plant selection and design. She holds a Master’s degree in TESOL\, a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology\, and is fluent in Spanish. She can be found gazing at a cardinal flower\, waiting for a hummingbird to visit.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/weeds-101-spring-section-3/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,Gardening,Native Plants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T125515
CREATED:20240401T132421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T132421Z
UID:10012175-1712916000-1712923200@gridphilly.com
SUMMARY:Pyrography: Woodburning Art for Beginners
DESCRIPTION: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. All supplies are provided; just bring your creative spirit!\nThis program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday\, April 12\, 2024.\nAbout the Instructors:\nNicole DeLizzio is the Arborist Assistant at the Mt. Cuba Center. She holds a BS in Agriculture and Natural Resources with a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Delaware. Nicole is an ISA certified arborist. In addition to co-teaching the Ecological Arboriculture course with the rest of the arboriculture team\, she can be found sharing her combined passion for trees and art in pyrography\, or the art of woodburning. One of Nicole’s favorite ecological gardening concepts is to allow trees to decay in place\, when it is safe to do so\, to be utilized by wildlife.\nMaria Phillips is an artist and art therapist from Philadelphia\, PA with a background in woodworking and printmaking. After a hiking trip to Glen Onoko Falls\, she began wood-burning wildflowers and ferns. Using nature as the canvas\, she hopes to encourage others to reflect on their relationship with the environment.
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/pyrography-woodburning-art-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Cuba Center":MAILTO:info@mtcubacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T125515
CREATED:20240319T165119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T165119Z
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SUMMARY:Weeds 101: Spring Section
DESCRIPTION:Think of what gardening would be like without the world of weeds. Learn how to identify the most common annual and perennial lawn and garden weeds using leaves\, flowers\, stems\, and seeds. The fall section covers species that should be removed before winter\, making next year’s garden more maintenance free. Ecologically friendly methods of managing weed infestations are discussed. Join the instructor on a walk through the gardens. Class is rain or shine. \nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Friday\, April 12\, 2024. \n About the Instructor: \nLiz Allen is a Horticulturist and Volunteer Coordinator at the Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar. She has been a Delaware Master Naturalist since 2020\, focusing on involving children in native gardening and restoring local forests through invasive removal. Liz specializes in transforming private and public properties into beautiful wildlife havens through thoughtful plant selection and design. She holds a Master’s degree in TESOL\, a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology\, and is fluent in Spanish. She can be found gazing at a cardinal flower\, waiting for a hummingbird to visit. \nRegister Now \nMember Registration \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/weeds-101-spring-section-2/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gardening with Nature in Mind
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, April 6\, 2024. \n About the Instructor: \nLiz 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 improve their landscape value with native plants. Liz is also the grounds manager for a school\, and has converted the entire property to native plants for children to study and enjoy. She also leads groups in invasive removal efforts\, as well as creating public plantings. Liz is passionate about restoring nature’s balance by actively influencing plant communities. \nRegister Now \nMember Registration \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/gardening-with-nature-in-mind-2/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T120000
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CREATED:20240319T164258Z
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Toxic Plants Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join this walking discussion of toxic plant adaptations and how they influence plant defense\, edibility\, propagation\, and ecological value for wildlife. Learn why many of these plants are maligned in horticulture and public perception\, as well as some practical ways they can enhance a home garden. One hour\, $7 in addition to admission\, free for members. \nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday\, April 6\, 2024. \nBuy Tickets \nMember Tickets \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/demystifying-toxic-plants-tour/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T125515
CREATED:20240319T164124Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plants of Spring 2024
DESCRIPTION:As Earth awakens from its winter slumber\, experience the colors\, fragrances\, and rapid progression of spring-flowering native plants. Through lectures and outdoor labs\, learn to identify 60 beautiful and ecologically valuable trees\, shrubs\, and herbaceous perennials. Examine the identifying characteristics of each plant and its preferred growing conditions\, overall size\, and environmental significance. With this knowledge\, make informed plant selections for your spring garden. \nThis program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Six Wednesdays: April 3 through May 8\, 10 am – 12 pm (Optional exam: Wednesday May 15\, 10 am – 12 pm). \n  \nRegister Now \nMember Registration \n 
URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/native-plants-of-spring-2024/
LOCATION:Mt Cuba\, 3120 Barley Mill Rd\, Hockessin\, DE\, 19707\, United States
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