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WELCOME 70 Years of Plant Conservation Mt. Cuba Center is 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. Over the past 70 years the gardens at Mt. Cuba Center have evolved, transforming fallow cornfields into thriving, ecologically-functional landscapes, thanks to the initiative of Mr. and Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland. With its support of bio-diverse communities, Mt. Cuba Center serves as a model for environmentally beneficial gardening. The gardens at Mt. Cuba Center represent a variety of natural settings that reflect local Piedmont habitats; from upland forests and meadows, to lowland ponds. Mt. Cuba Center also conducts original research on native plants in its Trial Garden and in over 500 acres of natural lands. Mt. Cuba Center offers a range of educational opportunities from introductory classes to in-depth certificate courses. Participate in gardening, conservation, art, or wellness classes. Go home with skills to beautify your landscape in an environmentally-friendly way. Come visit Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens and feel nature’s beauty all around you. Enjoy a picnic lunch, stroll through our renowned nature-inspired garden, and observe a variety of wildlife attracted to our diverse landscapes.
Mt. Cuba Center’s Founding Intention: “I want this to be a place where people will learn to appreciate our native plants and to see how these plants can enrich their lives so that they, in turn, will become conservators of our natural habitats.” - Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland
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Program Index
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Visit Our Gardens
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Featured Programs
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Events
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Certificate Classes
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Gardening Classes
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Conservation Classes
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Art Classes
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Wellness Classes
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Instructor Profiles
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Program Calendar
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Directions and Information
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Registration Form
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Selected Mt. Cuba Center classes are approved for continuing education credits from the following organizations. See class descriptions for details and check with your accrediting agency for additional qualifying classes.
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Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) Delaware Nursery & Landscape Association (DNLA) Delaware Nutrient Management Program Delaware Pest Credits International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA)
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VISIT OUR GARDENS General Admission
Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 am – 4 pm, April through October. $10 Adults $5 Children ages 5 to 15 Children under age 5 are free. Explore the gardens on your own or join one of our Garden Highlights Walks led by a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Available at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm, each walk lasts about 45 minutes. Free with admission; no reservations required.
Season Pass
Visit as often as you like with a Season Pass. Reconnect with nature and become rejuvenated by the serenity of our beautiful and ever changing gardens. Bring friends and family for fun and discovery. Season Passes are available for unlimited admission on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, April – October. Passholders receive complimentary guest passes, a Mt. Cuba Center Selections plant, a 10% discount on Ecological Gardening Certificate courses, and a discount on regularly priced plants at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin, DE. $45 Individual $90 Friends and Family (Admits Passholder and three guests per visit)
Garden Art Pass
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 am – 3 pm, April through October. The Garden Art Pass provides special access to the gardens on days when the general public is not onsite. Bring your tripod or easel and enjoy the tranquility of Mt. Cuba Center as you capture its beauty. $50
Garden Tours
Wednesdays or Thursdays, 10 am – 12 pm, April through October Explore our gardens, learn about notable natives, and receive tips about sustainable gardening practices. Our two-hour tours are led by experienced Docents. Tickets are $10. Reserve a spot online at www.mtcubacenter.org or by phone at 302.239.4244. Walk-ins are accepted on a space-available basis. Have a group of ten or more? Contact groupgardentours@mtcubacenter.org or call 302.239.8895 to arrange a private tour Wednesday through Sunday. Second Saturdays at Mt. Cuba Center Join us for a special program on the second Saturday of every month. Enjoy family-friendly activities, thematic garden walks, and take home your own free native plant. All activities are included with admission. Gift Certificates Share Mt. Cuba Center with someone special by giving the gift of inspiration. Gift Certificates are available in any denomination and may be redeemed for admission, classes, passes, or merchandise. Call 302.239.4244 for information.
Plan Your Visit Comfort and Accessibility Comfortable outdoor walking shoes and weather-appropriate attire are recommended when visiting. Due to our rolling terrain and mulched paths, wheelchair accessibility is limited. Pets are not permitted. Picnicking Guests are invited to enjoy our picnic area, shaded by mature native trees. Plan to bring your picnic, as food and beverage are not sold onsite. Drinking water is available in the Main House. We encourage visitors to bring a reusable water bottle to help minimize waste and support Mt. Cuba Center’s commitment to conservation. Garden Closures For updated information regarding weather-related closures and cancellations, visit www.mtcubacenter.org/visit/cancellations or call 302.239.4244 (option 3).
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FEATURED PROGRAMS Gardening for Beginners Day
Press the easy button on gardening! Let us show you how - one step at a time. Discover eco-friendly strategies and save time and money as you turn your romantic fantasies of a gorgeous yard into an amazing reality. Enjoy one or all three lectures. With Kathy Salisbury and Eileen Boyle Saturday, April 11 Intro to Eco-Gardening 9:30 am – 10:30 am Plant This 10:45 am – 11:45 am Down & Dirty: Soil Basics 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm $15 per session or $35 for all three
GAR 101 Intro to Eco-Gardening
Learn the basics of gardening, the Mt. Cuba Center way! Kathy Salisbury discusses the fundamentals of gardening, emphasizing key concepts for the novice gardener. She directs you to sustainable gardening strategies that save water, time, and money. Find out how to garden in harmony with our natural systems.
GAR 102 Plant This
Knowing which trees, shrubs, and flowers to buy can be challenging. Eileen Boyle highlights favorite resilient plants that survive almost anywhere. Go home with several options for your home garden. Wet or dry, sun or shade – placing the right plant in the right place is key for a low-maintenance, beautiful garden.
GAR 103 Down & Dirty: Soil Basics
Soil is not dirt. Healthy soil is alive with microorganisms and contains the food your plants need. Join Eileen Boyle as she explains why the amazing world beneath your feet is the most essential part of your garden. Improve your soil by adding compost created from yard waste. It’s easy - we show you how.
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FEATURED PROGRAMS
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FEATURED PROGRAMS GAR 814 Explore Native Orchids With Tom Mirenda Saturday, May 30 1 pm – 3 pm $35 Discover what makes native orchids so special. Join Smithsonian’s orchid expert Tom Mirenda as he explains the unique biology of orchids, why they are higher on the evolutionary tree, and their synergistic associations with pollinators. Find out why conservation measures are needed to save these American treasures and what you can do. Then take a garden tour enjoying orchids as part of the landscape.
CON 185 Native Orchid Field Trip With Bob Sprague Sunday, August 2 8 am – 3:30 pm $75 The Pine Barrens are not so barren after all! Join Bob Sprague for an extraordinary, close-up look at native orchids in their natural habitat. Visit special sites in the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve to see these gems as well as interesting insectivorous plants that often accompany them. Register early as class size is limited. Limited busing and carpooling opportunities are available at education@mtcubacenter.org or call 302.239.8807. For those preferring to meet at the site, driving instructions are provided upon registration. Tour starts at 9:30 am. Be prepared for the weather and hiking rugged terrain, and bring a lunch.
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Compost Workshop
With Peter Schmidt, Eileen Boyle, David Korbonits, and Peter Shotzberger Thursday, August 20 8:30 am – 5 pm $120 (This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 4 APLD, 7 Delaware Nutrient Management, 1 DNLA, ISA, 4 NOFA.)
Turn yard waste into a valuable asset! Initiating your own composting program can save time and money, resulting in more productive, chemical-free landscapes and reduced disposal costs. Discover a simple, easy way to use compost as a nutrient management tool and reduce, or eliminate, fertilizer and pesticide inputs. Learn composting techniques and visit Mt. Cuba Center’s composting operation with our staff. Peter Schmidt, arborist and co-founder of Compostwerks, transitioned his chemically-based soil practices to 100% organic. He shows how to make actively aerated compost tea, demonstrates application techniques, and discusses the applicable soil biology behind organic soils management. See the equipment used in composting, compost tea production, and application. This intensive one-day workshop is geared towards green professionals including arborists, landscape contractors, growers, ground maintenance professionals, and all interested in organic land management. Bring your lunch and be prepared to walk outdoors.
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EVENTS Annual Wildflower Celebration Sunday, April 26 (Rain or Shine) 10 am – 4 pm Free!
Enjoy a stunning display of spring ephemerals at our annual celebration of the season! Stroll through our native plant gardens at the peak of their glory; enjoy live music, gardening demonstrations, family programming, and more. A variety of food selections are available for purchase and the first 1,000 families receive a free plant. For a full schedule, visit our website, www.mtcubacenter.org. Free parking for this event is at the Red Clay Reservation on Old Wilmington Road, just east of Brackenville Road. From the parking area, shuttle buses and a walking path provide access to the garden. Due to the rolling terrain and mulched paths at Mt. Cuba Center, the use of wheelchairs is limited. Pets are not permitted.
Community Read – Read. Think. Engage. Join Community Read – a program designed to inspire reading and conversation. This year the connection between people and the natural world is further examined with Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teaching of Plants. Kimmerer explores the relationship between people and plants from her perspective both as a SUNY biology professor and a member of the Potawatomi Nation. For more information, visit longwoodgardens.org/community-read. As part of this partnership with Longwood Gardens, Mt. Cuba Center presents the following program.
Medicinal Plants of Delaware: Past and Present With Susan Bara Main House, Mt. Cuba Center Friday, April 17 1 pm – 3 pm $30 Throughout human history, people have relied upon plants for healing. Explore the wisdom and culture of our local Native Americans, the LenniLenape Tribal Nation. Find out how plants were used to treat a cold, ease a stomachache, or aid in childbirth. Discover multiple uses for the flowers, trees and shrubs found in the woods behind your home and develop a deeper understanding of the connections between people and the natural world. Be prepared to walk outdoors. This class is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice.
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EVENTS Delaware Nature Society Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 2 10 am – 4 pm Sunday, May 3 11 am – 4 pm
Location: Coverdale Farm, 543 Way Road, Greenville, DE 19807 Information: Call 302.239.2334 or visit delawarenaturesociety.org The Delaware Nature Society Native Plant Sale features over 300 rare, unusual and favorite varieties of woody, herbaceous, and aquatic native plants for all growing conditions. This year’s theme, Blooms with Impact: Plants for People and Pollinators, is sure to please. Purchase plants introduced by Mt. Cuba Center at the sale.
National Public Gardens Day Friday, May 8 10 am – 4 pm Free!
Commemorate America’s public garden heritage with a complimentary visit to Mt. Cuba Center! Relax in our gardens, eat a picnic lunch, or take a leisurely stroll observing nature. Participate in family programs or guided walks and take home a free native plant.
Spring Art-In
All artists welcome Friday, May 15 (Rain Date: Friday, May 22) 10 am – 4 pm Free! Let your creativity bloom while you draw, paint, or photograph Mt. Cuba Center’s naturalistic gardens. Meet other participating artists and enjoy a lovely day of art and inspiration. Although this is a free event for participating artists, registration is required. Call Mt. Cuba Center at 302.239.8891, visit our website www.mtcubacenter.org, or register onsite. Since parking is limited, early registration is strongly encouraged. Please note that Mt. Cuba Center is a carry-in, carry-out facility. For complete information please review the guidelines on our website. Join us for a day of art in Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens!
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Millersville Conference: Native Plants in the Landscape Wednesday – Saturday, June 3 to June 6
Location: Millersville University, Millersville, PA Registration: Visit millersvillenativeplants.org Native plants rock! Discover why. Join both novice native plant lovers and professional experts during this exciting conference on the campus of Millersville University in scenic Lancaster County. Intriguing native plant information, engaging speakers, and fun networking opportunities await you. This is a conference you don’t want to miss.
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ECOLOGICAL GARDENING CERTIFICATE Ecological Gardening Certificate Whether you’re a backyard gardener, landscape professional, or just interested in native plants and their wildlife interactions, this certificate program offers a comprehensive approach to gardening in harmony with nature using ecologically sound practices. Mt. Cuba Center’s Ecological Gardening Certificate program explores the concept of gardening in the context of an ecosystem. Subjects include the importance of life in the soil, identifying and growing native plants, and the fundamentals of eco-friendly horticulture practices. Learn how to attract beneficial wildlife like birds, bees, and butterflies into your garden by creating an inviting ecological design. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to: • Design ecologically sound gardens by imitating nature’s patterns and systems • Create beautiful landscapes with high ecological function • Be proficient in native plant identification and landscape use • Use organic landscape practices to create resilient environments • Understand plant health issues and how to manage them sustainably • Gain tools to become a conservator of our natural habitats
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GAR 301
Fundamentals of Ecological Gardening
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GAR 302
Sustainable Landscape Techniques
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GAR 303
Botany for Gardeners
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GAR 304
Enhancing Life in the Soil
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GAR 305
Ecosystems and Plant Communities
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GAR 310
Plant Propagation
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GAR 312
Inviting Wildlife into the Garden
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GAR 321
Native Plants of Spring
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GAR 322
Native Plants of Summer
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GAR 323
Native Plants of Fall
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GAR 341
Integrated Pest Management
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GAR 342
Plant Disease Management
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GAR 343
Invasive Plants
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GAR 361
Environmental Landscape Design
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Total Hours for Certificate Completion
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Certificate classes are open to everyone, from beginners to experts. Complete all classes to earn a certificate, or take only the classes that interest you. Begin with any class - there are no prerequisites. However, students seeking certification must pass an evaluation (pass/fail quiz, exam, etc.) after each class. Offered in Spring 2015 are: Enhancing Life in the Soil, Native Plants of Spring, Sustainable Landscape Techniques, Plant Propagation, Integrated Pest Management, Ecosystems and Plant Communities, and Native Plants of Summer. Look for additional classes in our Fall/Winter 2015 Program Guide. For more information visit our website www.mtcubacenter.org, call 302.239.8807, or email education@mtcubacenter.org.
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CERTIFICATE CLASSES GAR 304 Enhancing Life in the Soil With Elaine Ingham Saturday and Sunday, March 28 & 29 8:30 am – 5 pm $240
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 8 APLD, 15 Delaware Nutrient Management, 1 DNLA, ISA, 4 NOFA.)
Soil is alive! Balanced soils contain a wide assortment of organisms that support healthier plants. Soil is often the least understood and most overlooked component of sustainable gardening. Join Elaine Ingham, a widely acclaimed expert and a pioneer in the subject of life in the soil, to learn about soil structure, the biodiversity of soil organisms, good composting practices, how to make compost tea, and why this all matters. Go home with a greater understanding of the life in your soil and a commitment to make your garden more eco-friendly. Bring your lunch.
GAR 321 Native Plants of Spring With Jeanne Frett and Eileen Boyle Six Wednesdays: April 8 to May 13 Optional exam: May 20 9 am – 11 am $180
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 6 APLD, 1 DNLA, ISA, 4 NOFA.)
As the earth wakens from her winter slumber, experience the color and fragrances of spring. Learn to identify 60 beautiful and ecologically functional native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials that are noteworthy in spring. Through lectures and outdoor labs, examine the identifying characteristics of each plant, their preferred site conditions, and their environmental value. With this knowledge, make informed plant selections for your spring garden. Be prepared to walk outdoors.
GAR 302 Sustainable Landscape Techniques With Claudia West and Susan Barton Two Half Days - Saturdays: May 9 & 16 9:30 am – 2 pm $120
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 6 APLD, 7.5 Delaware Nutrient Management, 1 DNLA, ISA, 4 NOFA.)
Increase your landscape’s appeal and make it healthier! Discover sustainable gardening and landscaping strategies. Find out how to manage and conserve water in your landscape using rain gardens, bio-swales, and rain barrels. Reduce the demands of lawn care by adding meadow areas and increase your energy savings with strategically placed plantings. Bring your lunch and be prepared for the weather.
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GAR 322 Native Plants of Summer With Eileen Boyle and David Korbonits Six Thursdays: June 11 to July 23. (No class on July 2) Optional exam: Thursday, July 30 9:30 am – 11:30 am $180
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 9 APLD, 1 DNLA, ISA, 4 NOFA.)
When the exuberant spring wildflower display is over, summer challenges us to find eye-catching plants that support wildlife and contribute to a healthy environment. Learn to identify 60 beautiful and functional native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials chosen by our experienced gardening staff. Through lectures and outdoor labs, examine the key identifying characteristics of each plant, their preferred site conditions, and environmental value. Use this information and expertise when selecting plants for the summer garden. Be prepared to walk outdoors.
GAR 310 Plant Propagation With Phil Oyerly and Shelby French Two Half Days - Saturdays: June 20 & 27 9 am – 1 pm $120
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 1 DNLA, 4 NOFA.)
Increase your garden’s splendor with plant propagation. Find out how to multiply your native plants by seed and through cuttings and division. Discover the basics of seed biology and germination. Review the ethics of wild collected seed, study seed scarification and stratification techniques, and become familiar with seed storage practices. Study the proper techniques to prepare cuttings for the rooting process. Learn the basics of asexual reproduction, determine when to divide plants, and take samples home. Dress for this hands-on workshop and wear closed-toe shoes. Bring hand pruners/scissors.
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CERTIFICATE CLASSES GAR 341 Integrated Pest Management With Mike Leventry
Two Saturdays: July 18 & 25 8:30 am – 5 pm $240
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 10 APLD, 4 Delaware Pest Credits, 1 DNLA, ISA.)
Every garden is home to a host of life. Unfortunately, some of these six and eight-legged arthropod inhabitants are detrimental to the health and survival of plants. Learn how to manage insect pests in your garden using a sustainable “toolbox” approach. Focus on integrated pest management techniques as well as the identification of both detrimental and beneficial organisms. Go home powered with the knowledge to control pests in your garden using wildlifefriendly practices. Bring a lunch and be prepared to walk outdoors.
GAR 305 Ecosystems and Plant Communities With Robert Coxe and William McAvoy Two Saturdays: August 22 & 29 8:30 am – 5 pm $240
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 10 APLD, 1 DNLA, 7 Delaware Nutrient Management, ISA, 4 NOFA.)
Discover the varied and diverse plant communities present in our area. Explore the ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals - all components of our diverse ecosystems - through classroom study and field trips. Understand the implications of climate change on these communities and how to replicate similar plant associations in your home landscape. Enrich your learning with state online resources including the Flora of Delaware and A Guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. Bring your lunch and be prepared to walk outdoors.
GAR 323 Native Plants of Fall With David Korbonits and Renée Kemmerer Six Thursdays: September 10 to October 15 Optional exam: October 22 9:30 am – 11:30 am $180
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 9 APLD, 1 DNLA, ISA, 4 NOFA.)
As the days get cooler and nights grow longer, attractive fall plants offer captivating flowers, enticing fruit, and stunning leaf color. They also provide much needed food for migrating birds and other wildlife. Learn to identify 60 beautiful and functional native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials that augment your garden and ecosystem. Through lecture and outdoor labs, examine the identifying characteristics, preferred site conditions, and the environmental significance of each plant. Make your autumn garden a haven for songbirds and their friends. Be prepared to walk outdoors.
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GARDENING CLASSES GAR 107 Essentials of Pruning With Betsy Gage and Marcie Weigelt Friday, April 10 9 am – 12 pm $45 Pruning is easy once you know how. In this hands-on workshop, work side-byside with professional gardeners as you learn basic principles, proper pruning techniques, and which tools to use. Find out how to manage a range of shrubs during different seasons and how to shape and form your plantings in a more naturalistic, appealing way. Bring your gloves and pruners, and be prepared to work outside.
GAR 110 Adventures in Moss Gardening With Alice Waegel and Marcie Weigelt Saturday, April 11 1 pm – 3:30 pm $35
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 1.25 APLD, 1 DNLA, 2.5 NOFA.)
Add one more tool to your landscape toolbox. Learn about the gardening value of moss and observe how Mt. Cuba Center incorporates moss into the landscape. See 15 different moss species and discover what is involved in the complex world of moss ID. The class ends outside with a demonstration on transplanting and maintaining a moss garden. Take home a sample to start your own moss garden. Be prepared to walk outdoors.
GAR 112 Terrific Trilliums With Renée Kemmerer Thursday, April 30 9:30 am – 11:30 am $30
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 1.5 APLD, 1 DNLA, 2 NOFA.)
Explore the enchanting world of trilliums. Join us for an informative presentation and a magical woodland walk. Discuss elements of the trillium’s life cycle and find out how to care for and add them to your landscape. Tour the garden to see our extraordinary collection of native trilliums and watch a planting demonstration. Register early as class size is limited. Be prepared to walk outdoors. Students may be interested in our field trip to Shenks Ferry on April 25 featured on page 25 of this program guide.
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GAR 181 Container Gardens for Shade-Loving Plants With Donna Wiley and Erin McCormick Thursday, May 14 10:30 am – 12:30 pm $55 (Materials aside from container are included)
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 1.5 APLD, 1 DNLA, 2 NOFA.)
Create your own container garden for a shady site and uncover the secrets of container design and culture. Successfully combine native plants into an environmentally friendly display that lasts throughout the summer. Bring pruners, gardening gloves, and your own container (12 to 14 inches wide and at least 10 inches deep). We supply the rest.
GAR 141 Heuchera: The Perfect Shade Plant With George Coombs Thursday, May 28 1 pm – 3 pm $30
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 1.5 APLD, 1 DNLA, 2 NOFA.)
Discover one of the most popular perennials for shade gardens. Mt. Cuba Center recently completed a three-year evaluation of 83 different selections of Heuchera to determine which perform the best in our region. George Coombs highlights the top performing cultivars and addresses other important issues to consider when gardening with Heuchera. This class includes a garden walk to see how Heuchera can be incorporated into the landscape.
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GARDENING CLASSES GAR 122 Top 10 Wildflowers With Susan Boss Wednesday, June 17 10:30 am – 11:30 am $15 Save time and money by using plants that grow back every year. Instead of buying petunias, marigolds, and impatiens each spring, try some great native perennials. Join Susan Boss for a walk around Mt. Cuba Center to see ten of the most durable and easy-to-grow perennials for your suburban garden. Take home a shopping list of wildflowers that will beautify your home year after year. This is a great class for the beginner gardener. Be prepared to walk outdoors.
GAR 125 How Not to Kill Your Tree With Peg Schofield Saturday, July 11 9 am – 11 am $30
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 2 APLD, 1 DNLA, 2 NOFA.)
Every tree is a masterpiece of form, function, and value. This homeowner-friendly workshop presents the basics of tree care. Starting with proper tree selection and planting procedures, Peg Schofield explains how trees function and points out the missteps homeowners sometimes make. Find out what you can do to optimize the health and longevity of trees in your landscape.
GAR 126 Monarch Butterfly Garden Kit With Eileen Boyle Thursday, August 13 6 pm – 7 pm $30
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 1 APLD, 1 DNLA, 1 NOFA.)
Monarch butterflies are now candidates for the Endangered Species List. Help them rebound by planting a garden that is both attractive and sustains butterflies. Bring home an instant garden with milkweed to feed monarch caterpillars and nectar plants for the butterflies. Our Garden Kit comes complete with a garden design and easy-to-use instructions. Let the monarch’s story inspire you to garden for life.
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CONSERVATION CLASSES Through a Naturalist’s Eye
Join us for a series of three exploratory walks in Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens and natural areas. Each session focuses on a different ecological topic while observing the most interesting seasonal happenings. All sessions are outdoors, so be prepared for the weather. Sign up for one or all three sessions. The Light in the Forest Avian Frenzy Wisdom of the Elders
Saturday, April 18 Thursday, April 23 Saturday, June 13
9:30 - 11:30 am 9:30 - 11:30 am 9:30 - 11:30 am
With Karen Travers $20 per session or $50 for all three.
CON 111 The Light in the Forest April 18
Shafts of sunlight penetrate the bare woodland canopy reawakening bloodroot, spring beauties, and trout lilies. Explore the interplay between light, layers, forest structure and spring blooms as we look for the lovely first wildflowers of spring. Reflect on the deeper meaning of Galileo’s statement, Wine is sunlight held together by water.
CON 136 Avian Frenzy April 23
Find out which native trees and shrubs provide the best habitat for migratory birds. Join us during the height of spring migration in a search for returning birds, breeding amphibians, and other seasonal events. Bring your binoculars.
CON 112 Wisdom of the Elders June 13
Indian turnip, eye medicine, war paint - Native Americans depended on plants for food, clothing, shelter, medicine, and religious ceremony. Discover some traditional uses of native plants by both Native Americans and early colonists as we stroll the garden during the transition of spring into summer.
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CON 184 Trillium Treasureland: Field Trip to Shenks Ferry With Tim Draude Saturday, April 25 7:30 am – 3 pm $75
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 1 DNLA, 3 NOFA.)
See not one, but hundreds of trilliums surrounded by Virginia bluebells, Dutchman’s breeches and other spring ephemerals. Visit Shenks Ferry, a spectacular one-of-kind wildflower preserve. Discover the ecology and geology of the area and understand how this unique wildflower treasure came to be. Although limited van transportation is available from Mt. Cuba Center, carpooling is encouraged since parking at Shenks Ferry is also limited. For more information on travel arrangements, email education@mtcubacenter.org or call 302.239.8807. For those preferring to meet at the site, driving instructions are provided upon registration. Tour starts at 9 am. Bring your lunch and be prepared for a threehour hike on rugged terrain. Sign up today so you won’t miss out on this amazing journey.
CON 135 Explore Our Bluebird Boxes With Nathan Shampine Friday, June 26 9 am – 12 pm $30 Check our Bluebird boxes and the progress of nesting pairs! Join our Natural Lands Manager, Nate Shampine, to assess Bluebird nest boxes and identify different bird species and nest types. Collect important data, count baby chicks, and contribute to a larger study on Bluebirds. Be prepared for walking on rugged terrain and bring your binoculars.
CON 143 Save Our Monarchs With Kelly Gill Sunday, July 12 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm $45
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 2 APLD, 1 DNLA, 3 NOFA.)
Monarch butterfly numbers have declined more than 90% over the past 20 years. Habitat destruction, especially the loss of milkweed, is one of the key factors responsible for this alarming trend. However, each of us can make a difference and help reverse these numbers. Join Kelly Gill of the Xerces Society as she unlocks the fascinating world of monarchs and shows you how to conserve these iconic butterflies. Find out what you can do to preserve this dwindling species. Be prepared to walk outdoors.
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CONSERVATION CLASSES CON 101 Introduction to Invasive Plants With Nathan Shampine Saturday, August 1 9 am – 12 pm $45
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 2 APLD, 1 DNLA, ISA, 3 NOFA.)
A quiet battle is underway in your woodlands. Non-native plants like burning bush and Japanese honeysuckle are taking over our forests. Identify common invasive plants in the landscape and conduct practical control methods. Go home armed with the knowledge of how to combat these invasive foes. Be prepared to walk outdoors.
CON 133 Hummingbirds: Dynamic Aviators With Hank Davis Wednesday, August 12 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm $30
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 1.5 APLD, 2 NOFA.)
Hummingbirds are amazing creatures. Learn how they differ from other birds and how you can create inviting habitats. See hummingbird specimens and an incredible hummingbird nest. Find out which food sources and plants they depend on, what their life cycle is, and how these tiny birds migrate. Then stroll through the garden as we search for hummingbirds seeking their evening meal.
CON 144 Attracting Beneficial Insects With Kim Eierman Friday, August 21 9:30 am – 12:30 pm $45
(This class qualifies for the following professional credits: 2 APLD, 4 Delaware Pest Credits, 1 DNLA, ISA, 3 NOFA.)
Not all bugs are bad! Some, like our native bees, are critical for pollination and others are essential predators who control pests. Discover how to attract the “good” insects that support a healthy landscape. Learn to identify these insects, provide proper habitats, and support them with the plants they need throughout their life cycles. Your landscape will thank you! Be prepared to walk outdoors.
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ART CLASSES ART 122 Botanical Illustration of Spring Wildflowers With Joan Frain Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 1 to May 3 10:30 am – 3:30 pm $100 Create amazing art that lasts a lifetime: capture the beauty of ephemeral spring wildflowers with botanical illustration. Color mixing and paint application techniques are emphasized in this weekend workshop. Through demonstrations, individual instruction, and small class size, both beginners and experts improve their skills. Basic drawing ability is needed. A detailed materials list is available on our website www.mtcubacenter.org. Bring your lunch.
ART 181 Spring Photography Stroll With Chris Starr Saturday, May 16 7 am – 11 am $20
(This class qualifies for ISA professional credits.)
Enjoy this early morning opportunity to photograph the gardens of Mt. Cuba Center in their spring glory. Photographers of all experience levels, from novices to experts, receive expertise and guidance on the technical and aesthetic elements of photography. Chris Starr, an experienced photographer, shares advice, techniques, inspiration, and encouragement to all. Take home great shots and a better understanding of your camera. Bring your camera lenses, tripods, and camera manual. Be prepared to walk outdoors.
ART 105 Mt. Cuba Center Plein Air Workshop With Bill Ternay Monday – Friday, June 8 to June 12 9:30 am – 3:30 pm $180 Appreciate the intricacies of painting outdoors as you interpret the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center’s exquisite garden. In this fun workshop, art instructor Bill Ternay shares his knowledge and expertise with both oils and watercolors. Through oneon-one instruction and demonstrations, students of all levels acquire technical skills and explore aesthetic concerns. Enjoy a week in a peaceful garden with a great instructor creating inspiring art. Please bring all the materials necessary for painting outdoors in oil or watercolor. A detailed materials list is available at www.mtcubacenter.org. Bring your lunch and be prepared to walk outdoors.
ART 143 Capture Summer in Clay Tiles With Center for the Creative Arts Instructor and Mt. Cuba Center Staff Friday, June 19 11 am – 4 pm $60 (Materials included) Create a set of four beautiful clay tiles using flowers, leaves, and stems as design elements. In this collaboration between the Center for the Creative Arts (CCA) and Mt. Cuba Center, explore our delightful native plant garden, collect materials, and enjoy your picnic lunch in a shaded woodland. Bring collected plant material to the CCA to make tiles from clay using a slab roller. Incorporate collected plant material into your design. Your handmade tiles become lasting reminders of summer’s beauty. Pick up your fired tiles from the CCA one week later. Bring your lunch and be prepared to walk outdoors.
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ART CLASSES Garden Crafts Uncorked! (Ages 18 and over) Enjoy a night out with friends at Mt. Cuba Center! Unwind as you sip wine and create garden masterpieces to take home. Bring your friends and favorite wine to enjoy - Mt. Cuba Center provides the rest! With Mt. Cuba Center Staff Fridays June 12, July 10, August 7, and September 11 Wildflower Candle Holder Leaf Casting Workshop Mosaic Therapy Nature’s Keepsake
June 12 July 10 August 7 September 11
6 pm – 7 pm 6 pm – 8 pm 6 pm – 8 pm 6 pm – 7 pm
$20 $25 $25 $20
Sign up for one class, or all four for a discounted rate of $80.
ART 145 Wildflower Candle Holder Friday, June 12 6 pm – 7 pm $20 (Materials included)
Use a recycled glass container to create a wonderful candle holder. Express your inner naturalist as you decorate your glass with splendid dried wildflowers pressed by Mt. Cuba Center staff. Enjoy nature inside your home or give as an eco-friendly gift. We provide the materials - you bring the wine and friends.
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Leaf Casting Workshop
Friday, July 10 6 pm – 8 pm $25 (Materials included)
Encapsulate the pure loveliness of nature in a durable piece of art. Make a cement casting of a leaf using real foliage as the mold. The cupped leaf sculpture collects water, attracting birds and other wildlife to your garden! Display as a wall hanging or tuck away in your garden. All craft materials provided. Wear old clothes, and bring a pair of sturdy rubber gloves and your favorite wine.
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Mosaic Therapy
Friday, August 7 6 pm – 8 pm $25 (Materials included)
Repurpose your grandmother’s cracked china! Channel your pent up energy by creating useful garden art. Break an old plate into many small pieces and feel your tension melt away as you transform your broken plate into a small concrete garden stepping stone. Bring an old chipped plate, a hammer, pillow case, and some wine. Take home the know-how to make an entire pathway.
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Nature’s Keepsake
Friday, September 11 6 pm – 7 pm $20 (Materials included)
Create a keepsake box with the charming geometric patterns of ferns. Apply the lacey foliage of dried ferns to transform an ordinary box into a unique memento of your garden. Create a special container for yourself or a loved one. We provide the crafts - you bring the wine and company.
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ART CLASSES ART 102 Awaken Your Inner Artist: Drawing Workshop With Marty Gross Wednesdays, July 8, 15, & 22 9:30 am – 11:30 am $60 Release the artist within you! Enhance your creativity and artistic confidence by turning off your left (analytical) brain and turning on your right (creative) brain. Through a series of exercises and techniques, see flowers, leaves and whole plants with an artist’s perspective. Appreciate the beauty of nature in a new way and utilize this skill to enhance your artwork. Download the materials list from our website, www.mtcubacenter.org.
ART 144 Make Paper from Invasive Plants With Monica Giardinelli and Maggie Brock Saturdays, August 8 & 15 9:30 am – 12 pm $50 (Materials included) Transform pesky invasive plants into paper pulp. In this two-part workshop create hand-crafted paper. Collect invasives from Mt. Cuba Center’s Natural Lands, see how to prepare the harvested vegetation and mix materials, then press pulp into screens. Integrate natural elements such as leaves and wildflowers into your pulp to create a more personal style. Go home with do-it-yourself paper-making knowledge, several sheets of authentic handmade paper, and ideas for using your paper in other projects. Bring gloves and apron if desired. Be prepared to walk outdoors.
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WELLNESS CLASSES Ecological gardens nurture healthy communities of plants, animals, and even people. Nurture yourself with wellness classes in our lovely garden. Participants in any exercise program are encouraged to make sure exercise is approved by their doctor. In the event of inclement weather, yoga classes are held indoors.
WEL 105 Fitness Walks With Mt. Cuba Center Staff Session A: Six Wednesdays Session B: Six Wednesdays Session C: Six Wednesdays 8:30 am – 9:30 am $30 for each six-week session
April 22 – May 27 June 10 – July 22 (no walk on 7/1) August 12 – September 16
Turn off the treadmill and forget the gym! Start your day with an invigorating hour-long hike through Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens and natural lands. Enjoy the seasonal succession of flora and fauna as you progress through the series and improve your health. Dress for the weather, bring a water bottle, and be prepared for hilly terrain.
WEL 103 Gentle Yoga (Ages 18 and over) With Debbie Gill Session A: Six Wednesdays Session B: Six Wednesdays 5 pm – 6 pm $60 for each six-week session
May 20 to June 24 July 8 to August 12
Reduce the aches and pains of age by increasing your range of motion through the practice of yoga in a lovely garden setting. This series of therapeutic exercises is designed to safely promote joint and back health and proper alignment. Bring a yoga mat, beach towel, and wear form-fitting clothing. No experience is necessary. Modifications are encouraged and tailored for individual needs.
WEL 104 Hatha Yoga (Ages 18 and over) With Debbie Gill Session A: Six Wednesdays Session B: Six Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm $60 for each six-week session
May 20 to June 24 July 8 to August 12
This series of vigorous exercises is designed to strengthen the body and increase flexibility while synchronizing eyes, breath, and body awareness. Since Hatha yoga is for multiple fitness levels, some yoga experience is required. As you train yourself to be aware of your breath, learn to relax your mind. Please bring your own yoga mat and wear form-fitting clothes.
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INSTRUCTOR PROFILES Susan Bara: Sue is an experienced herbalist with a special interest in native plant use and ethnobotany. She is also a teacher-naturalist and habitat steward with the Delaware Nature Society. Susan Barton, PhD: Sue is an extension specialist and associate professor in the Plant and Soil Sciences Department at the University of Delaware. Along with partners, she developed the Plants for a Livable Delaware program and in 2007 received the Ratledge Award for service from the University of Delaware. Susan Boss: Sue is the Mt. Cuba Center Entrance Landscape Horticulturist responsible for the gardens along the entrance drive. She was previously a gardener at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library for 11 years. Eileen Boyle: Eileen is the Director of Education and Research at Mt. Cuba Center. She loves teaching, especially about plants and their relationships with birds and butterflies. Previously she was the Director of Horticulture at the Philadelphia Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden. Maggie Brock: Maggie is an Education and Research Assistant at Mt. Cuba Center. She earned her master’s degree in museum education and has worked at many non-profits including Grounds For Sculpture. George Coombs: George is the Research Horticulturist at Mt. Cuba Center. His work includes trialing new and old cultivars of native plants to determine their horticultural and ecological value. Robert Coxe: Robert is the State Ecologist for Delaware where he manages vegetation community mapping throughout the state. He also conducts site visits, mapping, and reports for environmental reviews. He authored the Guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities/Land Covers. Hank Davis: Hank is a trained horticulturist and ardent bird photographer. He volunteers at the Delaware Nature Society and is a member of the Delmarva Ornithological Society and the Audubon Society. Tim Draude: Tim is a botanist, ecologist, and environmental restoration consultant. He has extensively studied the lower gorge of the Susquehanna River and its adjacent glens. Kim Eierman: Kim is the founder of EcoBeneficial! a horticulture consulting and communications company. EcoBeneficial! is dedicated to improving our environment by promoting ecological landscaping and the use of native plants. Joan Frain: Joan is a local botanical artist and instructor with experience spanning over 30 years. She received commissions from a number of national and international organizations and many botanical gardens. Shelby French: Shelby is Mt. Cuba Center’s Assistant Greenhouse Manager and Propagator. Previously, Shelby worked for commercial greenhouses and in the tree care industry. She enjoys the challenges of propagating native plants.
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Jeanne Frett: Jeanne is the former Research Horticulturist at Mt. Cuba Center. During her tenure she was responsible for native plant propagation and production research. She wrote Trilliums at Mt. Cuba Center: A Visitor’s Guide. Betsy Gage: Betsy is a former Mt. Cuba Center Dogwood Path Horticulturist and currently volunteers at Mt. Cuba Center. She holds a Bachelors in Plant Science from the University of Delaware and enjoys naturalistic gardening and teaching. Monica Giardinelli: Monica is a 3D mixed media artist. With a strong attraction to texture and detail, her work focuses primarily on the use of nature’s resources. Debbie Gill: Debbie started yoga to treat chronic nerve pain. Experiencing a complete recovery in less than two years, Debbie entered the Empowered Yoga 200 HR-YTT training program. She teaches yoga for several organizations. Kelly Gill: Kelly is a pollinator conservation specialist with the Xerces Society and a partner biologist with the USDA. She provides technical support to help conserve and protect pollinators and other beneficial insects. Marty Gross: Marty is an art educator who taught in Indiana and Illinois. After retiring from DuPont, she returned to her love of art by painting murals and landscapes, and teaching seniors’ art classes. Elaine Ingham, PhD: Elaine is a world-renowned soil biologist and pioneer in biologically active compost. She studies the microbial life of soil and how organic “works.” She founded Soil Foodweb, Inc. to help farmers all over the world grow more resilient crops. Renée Kemmerer: Renée is Mt. Cuba Center’s Dogwood Path Area Horticulturist who continues her lifelong dream of working with native plants and exploring our natural communities. She earned her degree from the University of Delaware. David Korbonits: Dave is the Meadow Area Horticulturist at Mt. Cuba Center and author of The Meadow Plants at Mt. Cuba Center. Dave is also part of Mt. Cuba Center’s compost team. Mike Leventry: Mike is the Plant Healthcare Coordinator for Preservation Tree where he provides progressive solutions for pest problems. He is a Certified Arborist and holds a degree from the University of Delaware. William Mc Avoy: Bill is Delaware’s State Botanist. He extensively studied and published on the flora and habitats of the state. He is the lead author on a comprehensive online native plant resource, Flora of Delaware Online Database. Erin McCormick: Erin is a horticulturist at Mt. Cuba Center who rotates throughout the different garden areas. She is a graduate of Longwood Gardens’ Professional Gardener Program and has over 15 years of experience. Tom Mirenda: Tom is the Orchid Collection Specialist at the Smithsonian Institution. He has written numerous articles about orchids, and speaks both nationally and internationally on orchids.
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INSTRUCTOR PROFILES Phil Oyerly: Phil is Mt. Cuba Center’s Greenhouse Manager, where he and his staff grow native plants to support the center’s landscape and research activities. Phil is also an expert grower of native orchids. Kathleen Salisbury: Kathy is an experienced and award-winning horticulture educator, formerly with the New York Botanical Garden. She is co-owner of DeVosBury Designs, an ecological design and horticulture consulting firm. Peter Schmidt: Peter is the co-founder of NY based Compostwerks LLC, an ISA Certified Arborist, and a NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional. Through his 31 year journey in the green industry he transitioned his plant and soil management practices from chemically-based to 100% organic. Peg Schofield: Peg is a registered consulting arborist and landscape designer working with homeowners to improve the health of their landscapes. She is an adjunct professor at Temple University in the Department of Horticulture. Nathan Shampine: Nate is Mt. Cuba Center’s Natural Lands Manager who focuses on conservation and promoting ecosystem health and function. He earned his degree in Environmental and Forest Biology from SUNY. Peter Shotzberger: Peter is the Nurseryman Chemical Coordinator at Mt. Cuba Center and a NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) Accredited Organic Land Care Professional. He is also part of our compost team. Bob Sprague: Bob is a Charter Member and former Director of the Native Orchid Conference, President of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society, and Chairman of the International Orchid Show at the Academy of Natural Sciences. He travels extensively to photograph birds and native orchids.
Chris Starr: Chris is a talented, experienced, and knowledgeable photographer who has played many roles at Mt. Cuba Center. Currently he is a member of the grounds team. William Ternay: Bill is an illustrator, painter, and art instructor. His work includes set design, children’s books, murals, portraits, and landscape paintings in a variety of mediums. Karen Travers: Karen is a professional field biologist and educator who has led natural history field trips for more than 25 years. She is a docent at Mt. Cuba Center and the past President of the Pennsbury Land Trust. Alice Waegel, PhD: Alice is a biology professor at Neumann University with over 25 years of teaching experience. She spent a sabbatical at Mt. Cuba Center identifying different native moss species and developed a moss encyclopedia. Marcie Weigelt: Marcie is the Pond Area Horticulturist at Mt. Cuba Center where she develops, maintains, and showcases our hallmark pond landscapes. She is an experienced and avid moss gardener. Claudia West: Claudia is the Ecological Sales Manager at North Creek Nurseries. Her work is centered on the development of stable, layered planting designs. She strives to bring American native plants back into our landscape by making them widely acceptable. Donna Wiley: Donna is the horticulturist for Mt. Cuba Center’s Formal Gardens. Her expertise includes container gardening and floral arranging.
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PROGRAM CALENDAR March 3/28 & 29
Enhancing Life in the Soil
8:30 am - 5 pm
$240
April 4/8 - 5/13
Native Plants of Spring
9 am - 11 am
$180
4/10
Essentials of Pruning
9 am - 12 pm
$45
4/11
Intro to Eco-Gardening
9:30 am - 10:30 am
$15
4/11
Plant This
10:45 am - 11:45 am
$15
4/11
Down & Dirty: Soil Basics
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
$15
4/11
Adventures in Moss Gardening
1 pm - 3:30 pm
$35
4/17
Medicinal Plants of Delaware
1 pm - 3 pm
$30
4/18
The Light in the Forest
9:30 am - 11:30 am
$20
4/22 - 5/27
Fitness Walks
8:30 am - 9:30 am
$30
4/23
Avian Frenzy
9:30 am - 11:30 am
$20
4/25
Trillium Treasureland
7:30 am - 3 pm
$75
4/26
Annual Wildflower Celebration
10 am - 4 pm
Free!
4/30
Terrific Trilliums
9:30 am - 11:30 am
$30
5/1, 2, & 3
Botanical Illustration of Spring Wildflowers
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
$100
5/8
National Public Gardens Day
10 am - 4 pm
Free!
5/9 & 5/16
Sustainable Landscape Techniques
9:30 am - 2 pm
$120
5/14
Container Gardens for Shade-Loving Plants
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
$55
5/15
Spring Art-In
10 am - 4 pm
Free!
5/16
Spring Photography Stroll
7 am - 11 am
$20
5/20 - 6/24
Gentle Yoga
5 pm - 6 pm
$60
5/20 - 6/24
Hatha Yoga
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
$60
5/28
Heuchera: The Perfect Shade Plant
1 pm - 3 pm
$30
5/30
Explore Native Orchids
1 pm - 3 pm
$35
May
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June 6/8 - 6/12
Mt. Cuba Center’s Plein Air Workshop
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
$180
6/10 - 7/22
Fitness Walks
8:30 am - 9:30 am
$30
6/11 - 7/23
Native Plants of Summer
9:30 am - 11:30 am
$180
6/12
Wildflower Candle Holder
6 pm - 7 pm
$20
6/13
Wisdom of the Elders
9:30 am - 11:30 am
$20
6/17
Top 10 Wildflowers
10:30 am - 11:30 am
$15
6/19
Capture Summer in Clay Tiles
11 am - 4 pm
$60
6/20 & 6/27
Plant Propagation
9 am- 1 pm
$120
6/26
Explore Our Bluebird Boxes
9 am - 12 pm
$30
7/8, 15, & 22 Awaken Your Inner Artist: Drawing Wkshp
9:30 am - 11:30 am
$60
7/8 - 8/12
Gentle Yoga
5 pm - 6 pm
$60
7/8 - 8/12
Hatha Yoga
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
$60
7/10
Leaf Casting Workshop
6 pm - 8 pm
$25
7/11
How Not to Kill Your Tree
9 am - 11 am
$30
7/12
Save Our Monarchs
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
$45
7/18 & 25
Integrated Pest Management
8:30 am - 5 pm
$240
July
August 8/1
Introduction to Invasive Plants
9 am - 12 pm
$45
8/2
Native Orchid Field Trip
8 am – 3:30 pm
$75
8/7
Mosaic Therapy
6 pm - 8 pm
$25
8/8 & 8/15
Make Paper from Invasive Plants
9:30 – 12 pm
$50
8/12 - 9/16
Fitness Walks
8:30 am - 9:30 am
$30
8/12
Hummingbirds: Dynamic Aviators
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
$30
8/13
Monarch Butterfly Garden Kit
6 pm - 7 pm
$30
8/20
Compost Workshop
8:30 am - 5 pm
$120
8/21
Attracting Beneficial Insects
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
$45
8/22 & 29
Ecosystems and Plant Communities
8:30 am - 5 pm
$240
9/10 - 10/15 Native Plants of Fall
9:30 am - 11:30 am
$180
9/11
6 pm - 7 pm
$20
September Nature’s Keepsake
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DIRECTIONS AND INFORMATION GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 39.788793
Longitude: -75.649968
Getting Here: We are a convenient drive from Philadelphia (45 minutes), Baltimore (90 minutes), Washington, D.C. (2 ½ hours), and New York City (3 hours). For detailed directions, visit www.mtcubacenter.org/directions From Philadelphia and New York via I-95: · Take I-95 S to Wilmington; take exit 7B (Delaware Ave./Rte. 52) · Follow Rte. 52 N (Pennsylvania Ave.) for 4 miles to Rte. 141 S. Take Rte. 141 S approximately 1 mile to Barley Mill Rd · Turn right and proceed on Barley Mill Rd. for approximately 4 miles · Entrance to Mt. Cuba Center is on your right · Follow signs to Guest Parking, then proceed to Main House From New Jersey via Delaware Memorial Bridge: · After crossing the Delaware Memorial Bridge, follow I-95 N to Wilmington · Take exit 7 (Delaware Ave./Rte. 52) See directions above from I-95 From Baltimore and Washington D.C. via I-95: · Take I-95 N to Wilmington; take exit 7 (Delaware Ave./Rte. 52) · See directions above from I-95 General Information: Many classes and activities are held outdoors. Students and visitors are encouraged to dress for weather conditions, and to wear sturdy shoes as walking paths may be uneven. Sunscreen, hats, and insect repellent are encouraged. Due to the rolling terrain and mulched paths, the use of wheelchairs is limited. Also, programs are held rain or shine unless specified otherwise. Be advised that certain classes or events may be recorded and videotaped for educational or promotional activities. Please call 302.239.4244 or email info@mtcubacenter.org for further information. Payment: Payment is required upon registration. Refunds are available if registration is withdrawn at least seven days in advance of the program date. Class Cancellations: Occasionally we may cancel classes due to the weather, low enrollment, or unforeseen circumstances. Students are refunded in full. Visit us at www.mtcubacenter.org/visit/cancellations for updated information regarding closures and cancellations, or call 302.239.4244 (option 3).
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