A botanical garden that inspires an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the habitats that sustain them.
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Bats and Your Backyard Habitat
As the sun goes down, the gardens truly come alive. You will get a rare opportunity to explore Mt. Cuba’s stunning landscapes under the cover of twilight and…
The Craft of Gourding: Seasonal Pumpkin Design
Turn a gift from nature into a striking piece of seasonal art. This workshop introduces students to the distinct and rewarding medium of gourd crafting through…
Gardening for Ecological Resilience Tour
Harvesting seeds is one of the most cost-efficient and rewarding ways to expand your garden. In this hands-on workshop, you will master the best techniques for…
Designing with Native Grasses
Beautiful, versatile, and important for wildlife, native grasses are pillars of the naturalistic garden. Designed for gardeners of all levels, this class will…
A Taste of First State Ciders
Join award-winning cidermaker “Doc” Cheskin in a discussion of the rich history of apples, cider, and hard cider in this region and the art and science of…
Grow Your Garden for Less with Seed Collecting
Harvesting seeds is one of the most cost-efficient and rewarding ways to expand your garden. In this hands-on workshop, you will master the best techniques for…
Botanical Workshop: Lichens and Moss
Beyond being the sole subject of your paintings and drawings, mosses, lichens, and liverworts can also add vital context to your representations of native…
Gardening for Ecological Resilience Tour
Harvesting seeds is one of the most cost-efficient and rewarding ways to expand your garden. In this hands-on workshop, you will master the best techniques for…
Succession Planting
Even in small garden spaces, you can boost diversity and seasonal interest through succession planting. Succession planting is the practice of designing a…
Appreciating Natural Night (Online)
Gardening often focuses on sunlight as essential for growth, but darkness is also required for gardens (and gardeners) to truly thrive. In this talk, Leigh Ann…
Oil Painting in the Gardens
In this class, participants will discuss various techniques for effectively painting a landscape, inspired by the beautiful Mt. Cuba gardens, while the…
Wild Game Over the Flame
Join us around the campfire to learn how managing wild game is essential to protecting Mt. Cuba’s native plants and lush landscapes. We’ll be grilling up…
Owl Howl
Many people have heard the haunting call of an owl, but few have ever been lucky enough to spot one in the wild. Mt. Cuba’s diverse landscapes, mature trees,…
Owl Howl
Many people have heard the haunting call of an owl, but few have ever been lucky enough to spot one in the wild. Mt. Cuba’s diverse landscapes, mature trees,…
Gardening for Ecological Resilience Tour
Harvesting seeds is one of the most cost-efficient and rewarding ways to expand your garden. In this hands-on workshop, you will master the best techniques for…
Garden Share Guest Pass Day
Share the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center! Experience the gardens with a friend during our special Garden Share Guest Pass Days when you can enjoy two-for-one…
Elegant Winter Container Workshop
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…
Elegant Winter Container Workshop
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…
Wreath-Making Workshop
Craft a classic, lush evergreen wreath that serves as the ultimate statement piece for your home. This is your invitation to embrace the joyful, over-the-top…
Yule Log: A Luminary Arrangement
Craft your own festive Yule log inspired luminary centerpiece in this hands-on workshop. You will learn to prepare a natural wooden log, secure candles safely,…
Holiday Arrangement
Celebrate the seasonal beauty of our native landscapes. In this creative workshop, we will use plants with striking winter interest to design a luminous,…
Winter Solstice Wreath-Making Workshop
Embrace the quiet beauty of the season and celebrate the return of the light. In this workshop, you will craft a minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired Solstice…
Ecological Landscape Design
Ecologically sound landscape design integrates human action with natural processes and communicates a sense of place. This course introduces you to the…
Owl Howl
Many people have heard the haunting call of an owl, but few have ever been lucky enough to spot one in the wild. Mt. Cuba’s diverse landscapes, mature trees,…