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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…
Big Benefits of Small Trees
Small trees can do big work in your landscape. Designed for gardeners of all levels, this class shows you how to use smaller native trees to bring structure,…
Fungal Foray
Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore Mt. Cuba’s stunning landscapes under the cover of the forest canopy to uncover the hidden world of mushrooms. Equipped with…
Creating Winter Wildlife Habitat (Online)
Your winter garden can be both beautiful and biologically essential. Join instructor Leah Brooks to discover how natural garden features like seed heads,…
Creating Winter Wildlife Habitat
Your winter garden can be both beautiful and biologically essential. Join instructor Leah Brooks to discover how natural garden features like seed heads,…
Members-Only Greenhouse Tour
Get an exclusive tour of our state-of-the-art greenhouse facility and learn how the day-to-day operations contribute to our conservation efforts with James…
Venison, A Field to Fork Dining Experience
Experience an unforgettable evening on the Mt. Cuba main terrace, where sweeping views of rolling hills set the stage for an exclusive after‑hours learning and…
Lesser-Known Native Shrubs for Your Garden
Bring your landscape to life with native shrubs that do more than fill space. Designed for gardeners of all levels, this class highlights underused native…
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…