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Plant Disease Management
Plant Disease Management
Gardening with nature requires knowledge of the various pathogenic fungi, bacteria, and viruses that affect native plants and the environmental conditions that lead to infection. Become your own plant health detective and learn the signs and symptoms of the most common plant diseases in our landscapes. Study disease life cycles and discuss management strategies for […]
$169
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Story Time Sprouts
Story Time Sprouts
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Families are invited on Thursday mornings to listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books intended for children ages five and under. Story Time Sprouts typically takes place outside in Bluey’s Woods. This program will be moved indoors in cases of inclement weather. We recommend bringing a […]
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Tree Maintenance: Tricks of the Trade
Tree Maintenance: Tricks of the Trade
Join Mt. Cuba’s ISA Certified Arborists®, Scott Kelly and Bill Trescott, for an outdoor workshop to learn insider tricks for practical tree and landscape care. Topics include protecting your trees from lightning, battery vs. gas power tools, deer protection (caging, staking, etc.), demystifying tree cabling, useful knots for the homeowner, basic tree risk assessment skills, […]
$35
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Planning a Multi-Season Garden
Planning a Multi-Season Garden
The dog-days of summer are a great time for evening walks in the garden and to plan for future outdoor spaces. In this class you will discover the steps to take in designing a new all-season garden that incorporates your existing landscape features and delivers year-long interest for both you and wildlife. This program takes […]
$19
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Botanical Watercolor: Next Steps
Botanical Watercolor: Next Steps
Take a deeper dive into the tools and techniques of botanical watercolor painting. Through individual instruction, step-by-step demonstrations, and plenty of practice, Judy Simon focuses on color theory and traditional dry brush methods that create form and depth, bringing your watercolors to life. Take your painting skills to the next level in this fun, relaxing […]
$109
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Ecosystems and Plant Communities
Ecosystems and Plant Communities
Explore the dynamic and diverse plant communities present in our area. Learn how ecology, geology, hydrology, plants, and animals, all interact to create healthy ecosystems through classroom study and field trips. Understand the complexities of these communities and how this information influences your home landscaping decisions. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of […]
$289
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Story Time Sprouts
Story Time Sprouts
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Families are invited on Thursday mornings to listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books intended for children ages five and under. Story Time Sprouts typically takes place outside in Bluey’s Woods. This program will be moved indoors in cases of inclement weather. We recommend bringing a […]
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Garden Enthusiast Tour
Garden Enthusiast Tour
Take an in-depth look at our gardens with a friendly Educator. Discover how to contribute to ecological transformation in your community through sustainable gardening practices. Learn about environmental topics such as climate change, systems-thinking, and consciously sourcing native plants for your region. This tour expands on concepts covered in the introductory Welcome Walk and is […]
$19
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Wild Mushroom Foraging
Wild Mushroom Foraging
You never know what species of magnificent mushrooms might be growing in your own back yard. Join Jim Barg, former president of the New Jersey Mycological Association, in search of seasonally available wild mushrooms in Mt. Cuba Center’s natural areas. Learn the identifying characteristics of native fungi and the important roles they play in an […]
$49
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Family Yoga
Family Yoga
Join local family-friendly yoga practice Petite Yogi for an outdoor yoga session in our South Garden! From beginners to experienced yogis, children ages 4 and up with an adult are invited to take this exciting yoga class designed to strengthen family bonds. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats. This program takes place in-person […]
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Bark Before Dark
Bark Before Dark
Calling all dogs and nature lovers for this exclusive opportunity to enjoy Mt. Cuba’s trails with your pup! Take in the scenery and enjoy the “golden hours” before sunset while beating the daytime heat. Bark Before Dark takes place on August 16, 23 and 30 from 5-8 pm. Parking for this event is at 1001 […]
$5
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Story Time Sprouts
Story Time Sprouts
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Families are invited on Thursday mornings to listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books intended for children ages five and under. Story Time Sprouts typically takes place outside in Bluey’s Woods. This program will be moved indoors in cases of inclement weather. We recommend bringing a […]
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Twilight on the Terrace
Twilight on the Terrace
Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music on the terrace and evening access to the gardens. Local food trucks will be on-site, and beer and wine will be available for purchase. For more details, visit mtcubacenter.org/twilight. Music: The Bickel Brothers (R&B/Rock) Food Trucks: Bucky’s BBQ & The Box Lunch This program takes […]
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Canceled: Birds in Action: Falcons of the World
Canceled: Birds in Action: Falcons of the World
**This event has been canceled. Please visit our programs page to see additional events happening at Mt. Cuba Center Be amazed by live birds in action and join us for an outdoor bird show in the gardens! Mt. Cuba partners with Animal Behavior & Conservation Connections to showcase the natural behaviors of different species of […]
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Bark Before Dark
Bark Before Dark
Calling all dogs and nature lovers for this exclusive opportunity to enjoy Mt. Cuba’s trails with your pup! Take in the scenery and enjoy the “golden hours” before sunset while beating the daytime heat. Bark Before Dark takes place on August 16, 23 and 30 from 5-8 pm. Parking for this event is at 1001 […]
$5
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Story Time Sprouts
Story Time Sprouts
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Families are invited on Thursday mornings to listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books intended for children ages five and under. Story Time Sprouts typically takes place outside in Bluey’s Woods. This program will be moved indoors in cases of inclement weather. We recommend bringing a […]
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Family Yoga
Family Yoga
Join local family-friendly yoga practice Petite Yogi for an outdoor yoga session in our South Garden! From beginners to experienced yogis, children ages 4 and up with an adult are invited to take this exciting yoga class designed to strengthen family bonds. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats. This program takes place in-person […]
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Shrubs Aren’t Just for the Garden
Shrubs Aren’t Just for the Garden
Popular during the American colonial era, shrubs are a soft drink or cocktail made by mixing a vinegar-based syrup with spirits, water, or seltzer. Explore using vinegar with fresh fruit and herbs from the garden to make thirst-quenching beverages, perk up a salad dressing, or enhance your favorite cocktail. This program takes place in-person (at […]
$29
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Canceled: Bark Before Dark
Canceled: Bark Before Dark
This program has been canceled due to weather as of August 30. Calling all dogs and nature lovers for this exclusive opportunity to enjoy Mt. Cuba’s trails with your pup! Take in the scenery and enjoy the “golden hours” before sunset while beating the daytime heat. Bark Before Dark takes place on August 16, 23 […]
$5
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Story Time Sprouts
Story Time Sprouts
Get lost in a book in Mt. Cuba’s gardens. Families are invited on Thursday mornings to listen to stories from nature-themed children’s books intended for children ages five and under. Story Time Sprouts typically takes place outside in Bluey’s Woods. This program will be moved indoors in cases of inclement weather. We recommend bringing a […]
Included with Admission
1 event,
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Twilight on the Terrace
Twilight on the Terrace
Unwind from the week with a bite to eat while enjoying live music on the terrace and evening access to the gardens. Local food trucks will be on-site, and beer and wine will be available for purchase. For more details, visit mtcubacenter.org/twilight. Music: Soul Chalice(Rock/Funk) Food Trucks: Zaikka & Delaware Provision This program takes place in-person (at […]
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