Mt Cuba Center
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Wednesday February 4 5:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Owl Howl: Section C
Many people have heard an owl, but few have ever seen one. Mt. Cuba’s varied landscapes and topography provide the ideal habitats for three of Delaware’s native owl species – the barred, great horned, and Eastern screech – and winter is the best time to spot them roosti......More
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Friday February 6 5:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Owl Howl: Section D
Many people have heard an owl, but few have ever seen one. Mt. Cuba’s varied landscapes and topography provide the ideal habitats for three of Delaware’s native owl species – the barred, great horned, and Eastern screech – and winter is the best time to spot them roosti......More
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Wednesday February 11 5:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Colored Pencil Techniques: Eastern Blue Bird (Online)
Join artist and budding naturalist, Emma Brittain, as she guides you in discovering the art of identifying subtle colors and enhancing the vibrancy of your drawings. In this class, participants will learn to use artist-grade colored pencils to sketch a blue bird. These ......More
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Wednesday February 18 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Trial Garden Highlights: Solidago (goldenrod) (Online)
Solidago, commonly known as goldenrods, are iconic and horticulturally invaluable perennials that produce breathtaking golden-yellow floral displays in late summer-to-fall. Despite their inherent beauty and value to wildlife, goldenrods are not commonly considered for g......More
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Wednesday February 18 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Online Mt. Cuba Expert Series (Package)
Discover insights from Mt. Cuba Center’s experts in our online series, where ecology and expertise come together to inspire action. $25 per lecture or $68 for the series. Trial Garden Highlights: Solidago (goldenrod): Wednesday 2/18, 6 – 7:30 pm Unraveling Botanical Nam......More
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Friday February 20 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Workshop: Tool-Sharpening Techniques - Section A
Sharp, well-maintained gardening tools help you get more work done in less time and with less effort. Using professional-grade techniques, learn how to clean and safely sharpen pruning shears, loppers, shovels, spades, and trowels. Get a jump-start on spring now! Bring ......More
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Friday February 20 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Workshop: Pruning for Homeowners - Section A
Keep your trees and shrubs healthy, attractive, and long-lived using expert pruning techniques. In this hands-on workshop, learn basic pruning principles including how to make the correct cuts, the best times of year to prune various plants, and how to select and use th......More
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Saturday February 21 10:00am - 1:00pm EST
Ecological Garden Design for Homeowners - Section B
Whether you’re planning a complete garden overhaul or a new planting area, learn to navigate critical design principles that align with ecological gardening goals. By taking cues from local plant communities and environments, as well as considering the impact of garden ......More
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Saturday February 21 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Identifying Trees in the Winter Landscape - Section B
Take a rare winter walk through Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens and learn the skill of tree identification along the way. Recognize species based on subtle seasonal characteristics and develop observational techniques to assess bark, buds, bud scales, fruit and seed remnants,......More
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Saturday February 21 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Workshop: Pruning for Homeowners - Section B
Keep your trees and shrubs healthy, attractive, and long-lived using expert pruning techniques. In this hands-on workshop, learn basic pruning principles including how to make the correct cuts, the best times of year to prune various plants, and how to select and use th......More