2023 Tree Festival Program Map

2023 TREE FESTIVAL

September 23 | 10 am–6 pm (Rain Date September 24)

SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES

UPPER LAWN

Live Music

Geoffrey Giordano

11am–1pm

The Sheehan Brothers ( 2–5pm

Ask an Arborist

10am–12pm

Coronet Cut Demonstration

11–11:30am

TERRACE

Welcome Walks

11am, 1pm, 3pm

Each walk is free with admission and lasts about one hour. Free with admission, reserve your time at Ticketing or the Front Desk in the Copeland House.

If These Trees Could Talk Tour

2:30pm

Join our arborists for a behind-the-scenes look at the legacies of Mt. Cuba’s trees.

MAIN LAWN

Kids Tree Climbing

11am–1pm, 2–4pm

Pull on a harness and get ready to climb! Scale a tree with the help of our arborists and get a birds-eye view of tree work.

SOUTH GARDEN

Story Time Sprouts

11:30am, 2pm

Relax on our South Lawn while you listen to a selection of nature-themed books about fall.

NATURAL LANDS

Hayrides

11am, 2pm, 3pm

Celebrate the season with a 25-minute scenic hayride through our natural areas. Free with admission, reserve your time at Ticketing or the Front Desk in the Copeland House.

ENJOY THESE PROGRAMS ALL DAY!

UPPER LAWN

Forest Elders

Old growth forests are essential to healthy environments. Learn about their ecological importance and their enduring mystique.

The Sweet Smell of Trees

Engage your senses with the fragrances of wood chips from different species of native trees.

The Art of Woodburning

Browse a selection of art for sale and participate in the process of woodburning.

Custom Wooden Bench Raffle

Enter our free raffle to win a sourwood bench! You need not be present to win.

Bluey’s Woods

Venture into the woods and get your hands dirty with nature play activities. Pick up a fall-themed scavenger hunt to follow as you explore the gardens.

Octoraro Native Plant Nursery

Learn the ins and outs of plant propagation with Octoraro Nursery.

WOODS PATH

Storybook Stroll

Wind along the Woods Path as you read along to The Boy Who Grew a Forest.

TICKETING

Membership

Membership is natural nourishment. Sign up today!

Plant Sales

A variety of native plants will be available for purchase, while supplies last!

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Mojo Loco

11am–5pm

Delicious tacos, street corn, and more!

HELPFUL INFORMATION

Gardens close at 6pm today. Upon entering the premises guests grant Mt. Cuba Center permission to photograph them for promotional purposes.

MEMBERSHIP

Grow with us as a Mt. Cuba member! Packages start at $84 and include unlimited general admission for one year, and so much more. Join today at Ticketing, the Copeland House, or online at mtcubacenter.org/membership

TAKING PHOTOS?

Share them! Use the hashtag #TreeFestival.

THANKS FOR JOINING US TODAY! Mt. Cuba Center is open for general admission Wednesday through Sunday, April through November. Education classes are offered year-round. Visit mtcubacenter.org for more details.