Mt Cuba Center
Morning sunrise illuminates the round garden at Mt. Cuba Center.
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Gardens and trails are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 am-6 pm. Plan your visit today!

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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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Trial Garden

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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Classes & Events

Eco-Printed Silk Scarves: Section B

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin

Create stunning silk scarves using leaves and other natural materials in this one-day workshop. Learn how to bundle and wrap fabric and plant materials so that prints come out clearly […]

$95

Inviting Wildlife into the Garden

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin

Transform your landscape into a garden that attracts a wealth of beneficial wildlife, including birds, mammals, amphibians, and a wide variety of insects. Unlock the important connections between pollinators, plants, […]

$229

Field to Fork: Venison

Mt Cuba 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin

High levels of white-tailed deer populations have detrimental effects on native ecosystems. The sound management and harvesting of these animals has been shown to be the best way to reduce […]

$99

Night Hike

See Mt. Cuba in a new light – no light, that is! Embark on a guided Night Hike to experience the sights and sounds of our natural lands after dark. […]

$8 – $15

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