Mission
Our mission is to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the habitats that sustain them.
HOURS
The gardens and trails are open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm.
Classes offered year-round. Learn to garden in harmony with nature, take an art class, attend an event, and more!
Trial Garden
Mt. Cuba Center evaluates native plants and related cultivars for horticultural and ecological value.
MEMBERSHIP
Enjoy unlimited general admission, member discounts, guest passes, and more!
Support Mt. Cuba's Mission
Direct your gift to the area of greatest need or to a specific area you'd like to support.
Mission
Our mission is to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the habitats that sustain them.
HOURS
The gardens and trails are open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm.
Classes offered year-round. Learn to garden in harmony with nature, take an art class, attend an event, and more!
Trial Garden
Mt. Cuba Center evaluates native plants and related cultivars for horticultural and ecological value.
MEMBERSHIP
Enjoy unlimited general admission, member discounts, guest passes, and more!
Support Mt. Cuba's Mission
Direct your gift to the area of greatest need or to a specific area you'd like to support.
Updates – August 24, 2026
Beyond the Trial: Goldenrods Growing in Mt. Cuba’s Gardens
By Sam Hoadley, Manager of Horticultural Research Goldenrods (Solidago species) are not only beautiful plants with their bright yellow blooms, but they are also critical for supporting biodiversity. Mt. Cuba […]
Read MoreUpdates – June 25, 2026
Mt. Cuba Moth Survey Released
Mt. Cuba Center just released a new report highlighting the incredible diversity of moths found across its gardens and natural lands. Sarver Ecological conducted a two-year survey in 2024 and […]
Read MoreUpdates – June 22, 2026
Supporting Pollinators Starts at Home
By Melissa Starkey Beyond bees, animals including butterflies, hummingbirds, beetles, flies, and beneficial wasps all provide the important service of pollination. Here at Mt. Cuba Center, we see firsthand how […]
Read MoreUpdates – March 10, 2026
Spring Into Learning with New Classes & Workshops
The gardens will be reopening soon (April 1, no joke!) and gardening season will be kicking into high gear. With hands-on classes, take-home workshops, and online opportunities, there’s something for every curious […]
Read MorePress Release, Trials, Updates – January 27, 2026
Goldenrods for the Garden and Beyond
Mt. Cuba’s three-year trial on Solidago, commonly known as goldenrod, showed that these native plants are adaptable and provide beauty and ecological value to almost any garden. Goldenrods native […]
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