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Offsite: Create Ready-to-Plant Native Gardens
This class takes place offsite at: Heritage A Native Plant Nursery 25141 Lewes Georgetown Hwy Georgetown, DE 19947 Ready to turn your ecological knowledge into…
Managing Invasive Plants
Is your landscape being overtaken by overly aggressive plants? Do you wonder which species are truly invasive and how to manage them effectively? This class…
Grow More, Mow Less. Native Plant Alternatives to Turfgrass
Transform underused lawn into vibrant, functional habitat. A smaller lawn can mean less maintenance, more beauty, and a healthier ecosystem. Designed for…
Designing and Planting Native Containers: Fall Section
Join Kathleen Elliot and other Mt. Cuba experts as they share design ideas and techniques behind our signature native plant displays. Discover how stunning…
Native Plants of Fall: Hybrid
Discover the garden appeal of native plants of the Eastern Temperate Forest, which are not only beautiful and inspiring, but also critically important for…
Woodlore, Cultural and Historical Uses of Trees
Every tree has a story. Join expert tree educator, Levi O’Brien for a captivating exploration of the ways trees have shaped human culture, technology,…
Sound Bath Meditation: Fall Section
With early access to Mt. Cuba’s tranquil setting, immerse yourself in a restorative sound bath that gently harmonizes mind, body, and environment. While…
Botanical Sun Printing: Section B
Cyanotype, also known as sun prints, is a camera-less photographic process that uses light, chemistry, and nature to create striking blue-and-white images. In…
Darkness is the New Green (Online)
Artificial light at night (ALAN) is one of the fastest-growing forms of environmental change, yet it is underrepresented in conversations about conservation.…
Eco-Printed Silk Scarves: Section A
Create beautifully patterned silk scarves inspired by Mt. Cuba’s landscape, in this immersive, one-day workshop. Using leaves and other natural materials,…
An Introduction to Nature-Friendly Gardening (Online)
Curious about gardening but not sure where to start? Designed for new gardeners and anyone ready to grow successfully, this beginner-friendly class will help…
Sip and Stroll Trial Garden Highlights – Pycnanthemum (mountain-mint)
Enjoy a stroll through the trial gardens of Mt. Cuba with a signature Pycnanthemum cocktail in hand and Manager of Horticultural Research, Sam Hoadley, by your…
Eco-Printed Silk Scarves: Section B
Create beautifully patterned silk scarves inspired by Mt. Cuba’s landscape, in this immersive, one-day workshop. Using leaves and other natural materials,…
Gardening for Ecological Resilience Tour
Take an in-depth look at the gardens, discover how to create sustainable landscapes with native plants, and learn effective techniques for gardening for…
Shakespeare in the Gardens
Celebrate the end of summer with an afternoon of wit, wonder, and garden discovery as Delaware Shakespeare presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare…
Creating Felted Art: Bees, Butterflies, and Moths
Capture the essence of Mt. Cuba’s vibrant pollinator life while learning the foundational techniques of three dimensional needle felting. Local textile artist…
Pawpaw A Taste of the Susquehanna Banana
The pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is more than just a tree; it’s a living link to our continent’s past. While it produces the largest native edible fruit in the…
Managing Invasives in a Home Garden
Non-native invasive plants, like multiflora rose and Asiatic bittersweet, damage our environment by invading natural areas and outcompeting native plants. Join…
The Mushroom Forager’s Sketchbook
September is the moment — the woodland floor at its most generous, brackets and boletes and chicken-of-the-woods each a small architectural event. This…
Great Native Plants for Difficult Sites
What plants can tolerate constantly wet areas, or clay soil, or relentless sun, or deep shade? Turn problem areas into thriving garden spaces. Designed for…
Designing Layered Landscapes
Are you seeking a design process to build a resilient native garden that wildlife loves and weeds struggle to take root? Inspiration from nature is our best…
Ecological Arboriculture
Learn the practices Mt. Cuba’s arborists use to integrate ecological thinking into every aspect of tree care, from planting and maintenance to risk assessment…
Grow a Living Bird Feeder
Growing a living bird feeder is an excellent way to attract birds and enjoy them right in your own yard. Discover how to create a vibrant, landscaped habitat…
Gardening for Ecological Resilience Tour
Take an in-depth look at the gardens, discover how to create sustainable landscapes with native plants, and learn effective techniques for gardening for…