Mt. Cuba’s premier collection of native trilliums provides a spectacular floral display each spring. Enjoy an informative overview of our efforts to protect and conserve this iconic genus and their culture and care as garden plants. A tour of our woodland gardens to see these jewels of the forest floor completes the day. A copy of Trilliums of Mt. Cuba Center is included. Class is rain or shine. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Sunday, April 26, 2026. About the Instructor: Élan Alford, Plant Conservation Scientist at Mt. Cuba Center, earned a B.S. in Ecology & Evolution at the University of Pittsburgh and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Ecology at Colorado State University. Élan initially worked in ecological consulting where she conducted rare plant, habitat, and wetland surveys. With survey knowledge she aided clients to achieve their projects in a regulatory-compliant manner. After seeing many remarkable sites during her private-sector career, Élan transitioned from finding practical and responsible environmental solutions in development to a conservation-centered approach. Now Elan focuses on using survey and data to tell native plant stories. REGISTER NOW: General Public Individual+ & Dual+ Members Supporter, Advocate & Conservator Members
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.
