2024 TREE FESTIVAL
September 28 | 10am–6pm (Rain Date September 29)
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
UPPER LAWN
Live Music
Jared Obstfeld 11am–1pm Hot Breakfast
2–5pm
TERRACE
Welcome Walks
11am, 1pm, 3pm
Each walk is free with admission and lasts about one hour. Capacity is limited, so please sign up ahead of time at the Copeland House.
If These Trees Could Talk Tour
1:30pm
Join an Arborist for a behind-the-scenes look at the legacies of Mt. Cuba’s trees. This tour is free with admission — reserve your spot at the Copeland House.
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.
UPPER LAWN
Story Time Sprouts
11:30am, 2pm
Join us in Bluey’s Woods and 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 the Copeland House as space is limited.
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
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
Try your hand at pyrography and participate in the process of woodburning.
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
Wander along the Woods Path as you read along to The Boy Who Grew a Forest.
TICKETING
Plant Sales
A variety of native plants will be available for purchase, while supplies last!
COPELAND HOUSE
Membership
Membership is natural nourishment. Sign up today!
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Zaikka 11am–5pm Indian and Mediterrean food.
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.
