Mt Cuba Center
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Classes offered year-round. Learn to garden in harmony with nature, take an art or wellness class, and more!

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Mt. Cuba Center evaluates native plants and related cultivars for horticultural and ecological value.

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Ecological Land Management

Mt. Cuba conserves and stewards more than 1,000 acres including meadows, forests, streams and riparian corridors.

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Every Bird Counts: Community Science

Millions of observations made by community scientists in the past few years have greatly expanded our understanding of bird migration. This class provides a more detailed picture than ever before […]

$29

The Secret Lives of Spring Ephemerals

Skunk cabbage, bloodroot, and trout lilies are among the first signs of spring and warmer weather ahead. Spring ephemeral wildflowers must complete part of their life cycles before the tree […]

$29

The Secret Lives of Spring Ephemerals: Section B

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin

Skunk cabbage, bloodroot, and trout lilies are among the first signs of spring and warmer weather ahead. Spring ephemeral wildflowers must complete part of their life cycles before the tree […]

$29

Tick Talk

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin

Join Delaware’s tick biologist to learn all about tick biology, ecology, behavior, and associated health risks. Learn how to identify the most common species in Delaware, why they’re a bigger […]

$29

Learning the Language of Birds

Calling all bird lovers! When a bird sings, it’s telling you what it is and where it is. Increase your chances of successfully sighting and identifying songbirds “by ear” this […]

$39

Trillium and Wine: Complementary Pairings

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin

Great wine and food pairings either emphasize the similarities or highlight the differences between the two. Dr. Raguso studies the floral scents of native plant species, including trilliums, a core […]

$45

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