Spring-Summer-2016 by Mt. Cuba Center

Gardening on a higher level

Program Guide

Spring - Summer 2016

VISIT OUR GARDENS Mt. Cuba Center is Delaware’s premier native plant garden, dedicated to supporting environmentally beneficial horticultural practices and biologically diverse plant communities.

Program Index

Page

Visit Our Gardens

Plan Your Visit

Featured Programs

Events

Ecological Gardening Certificate

Certificate Classes

Gardening on a Higher Level

Gardening Classes

Conservation Classes

Art Classes

Wellness Classes

Instructor Profiles

Program Calendar

Student Information

Mt. Cuba Center’s Founding Intention: “I want this to be a place where people will learn to appreciate our native plants and to see how these plants can enrich their lives so that they, in turn, will become conservators of our natural habitats.” Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland

Some of Mt. Cuba Center’s favorite perennials are featured in the program guide beginning on page 7. On our cover is Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica), a great spring ephemeral.

VISIT OUR GARDENS You asked, and we listened! Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens are now open five days a week. Hours

Wednesday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm April through October

Admission

Season Passholders Free Adults $10 Children ages 6 – 17 $5 Children 5 and under Free Explore the gardens on your own or join a Garden Highlights Walk offered at 11 am and 2 pm. Each walk lasts about 45 minutes and is free with admission.

Season Passes

Season Passholders enjoy unlimited admission during regular hours. Passholders also receive complimentary guest passes, a Mt. Cuba Center Selections plant, a 10% discount on Ecological Gardening Certificate courses, and a discount on regularly priced plants at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin, DE. Season passes are available for purchase onsite and online via www.mtcubacenter.org

Season Pass Prices

$45 Individual $90 Friends & Family (Admits Passholder and 3 guests per visit)

Guided Garden Tours Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 am

Explore our gardens with an experienced Docent, learn about notable native plants, and receive tips about sustainable gardening practices. Tours are two hours in length and include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Tickets are $15 and include admission, so pack a picnic lunch to enjoy the gardens after your tour has ended. Purchase tickets online at www. mtcubacenter.org or by phone at 302.239.4244. Walk-ins are accepted as space allows.

PLAN YOUR VISIT Directions

Mt. Cuba Center is located at 3120 Barley Mill Road in Hockessin, DE 19707

Picnicking

Please bring a picnic to enjoy as food and beverages are not sold onsite Guests may take advantage of our picnic area, shaded by mature native trees; find a seat in the gardens; or borrow one of our picnic blankets to use on the grounds. Visitors are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle to help minimize waste and support Mt. Cuba Center’s commitment to conservation.

Accessibility

Due to our rolling terrain and mulched paths, wheelchair access is limited. Golf cart transportation to the ponds is available upon request. Reservations are not required; inquire upon arrival.

Second Saturdays

Mt. Cuba Center participates in the Hockessin Business Association’s Second Saturday events by offering special programming on the second Saturday of each month. Enjoy family-friendly activities, themed garden walks, and take home your own free native plant. All activities are included with admission. For a description of upcoming themes and activities, visit www.mtcubacenter.org

Group Visits Self-Guided Visits Self-Guided visits are ideal for groups that would like to explore the gardens at their own pace during regular hours. Docents are located throughout the gardens to provide information and answer questions. A discounted group rate of $9/person is available for groups of 10 or more when scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Call 302.239.8895 or email grouptours@mtcubacenter.org to make a reservation. Due to limited parking, all groups traveling by bus must make arrangements in advance. Guided Tours Groups may schedule a two-hour guided tour with personalized service from a knowledgeable and friendly Docent. Guided Tours are offered Wednesday through Sunday. Please schedule at least two weeks in advance. Groups of 10 or more receive a discounted rate of $12/person, which includes admission. Call 302.239.8895 or email grouptours@mtcubacenter.org to make a reservation.

FEATURED PROGRAMS GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS

HOME LANDSCAPING BASICS

Press the easy button on gardening! Discover eco-friendly strategies that save time and money as you turn your vision of a gorgeous yard into an amazing reality. Let us show you how – one step at a time. Enjoy the whole day or register for individual sessions. Bring your lunch. Saturday, April 9, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

New to home ownership or needing some professional guidance when it comes to landscaping your yard? Through lectures, discussions, and site visits, learn how to develop landscapes that balance aesthetics with practicality. Get started on designing a home landscape that works best for you. Take one course or all three!

$15 per session or $35 for all three

$30 per course or $80 for all three

Intro to Eco-Gardening

Getting Started

With Kathleen Salisbury 9:30 – 10:30 am

With Eileen Boyle Sunday, April 17 1 – 3 pm

Learn the basics of gardening the Mt. Cuba Center way. Kathy Salisbury discusses how to garden in harmony with our natural systems, emphasizing key concepts for the novice gardener. Discover strategies that save water, time, and money before you start your garden this season.

Explore ways to create diverse, attractive, and functional landscapes using basic principles of naturalistic garden design. Learn how to work with your site to solve problems and maximize its use. Sun, shade, and wind patterns, microclimates, existing conditions, and other factors will be discussed.

Down & Dirty: Soil Basics

Right Plant, Right Place

With Eileen Boyle 10:45 – 11:45 am

With Nancy Bell Sunday, May 1 1 – 3 pm

Soil is not dirt! Healthy soil is alive with microorganisms and contains the food your plants need. Join Eileen Boyle as she explains why the amazing world beneath your feet is the most essential part of a successful garden and how to improve soil by adding compost created from yard waste. It’s easy – we show you how.

Avoid costly errors by choosing the right plant for the right place based on environmental conditions, available space, and desired outcome. Learn how to select native plants and organize them into combinations that reduce maintenance and look good year-round.

Lunch (12 – 12:30 pm)

With Duncan Himmelman, PhD Sunday, May 15 1 – 3 pm

Plant This

With Duncan Himmelman, PhD 12:30 – 1:30 pm Knowing which trees, shrubs, and flowers to buy can be challenging. Wet or dry, sun or shade, placing the right plant in the right place is key for a low-maintenance, beautiful garden. Duncan Himmelman highlights native plants that survive almost anywhere – including your home garden.

Shaping Your Garden

A welcoming entry to your home can be more than a lawn, a tree, and a regimented row of traditional foundation plants. Learn how to design pathways that have purpose, beds that create interest and variety throughout the year, and a yard that is well organized, functional, and meets your needs.

trillium (Trillium grandiflorum)

FEATURED PROGRAMS GARDENING WITH FERNS Ferns are a fascinating group of prehistoric plants that form the backbone of naturalistic gardens. Low maintenance, easy to grow, and adaptable to shade or sun, they are also an integral component of our local ecology. Explore a variety of native ferns in their natural settings, learn how to use them in gardens, raise them from spores, and even capture their beauty in a drawing.

Native Ferns to Know and Grow With Marcie Weigelt Saturday, June 11

Discover the amazing diversity of native ferns, from those that spread by runners to ones that are evergreen, in this informative guided tour of our extensive collections. See page 23 for details.

Drawing Ferns

With Joan Frain Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: June 24 to 26 Ferns provide an array of textural variety in the garden from spring through fall. Strengthen your observation skills and capture the intricate beauty of these primitive plants in this workshop. See page 30 for details.

Exploring Ferns of Lancaster County With David Lauer and Janet Novak Saturday, July 23

The lower Susquehanna valley has a variety of moist habitats that support a wealth of interesting native ferns. Explore several preserves to find both common and uncommon species. See page 27 for details.

Propagating Native Ferns With Stephen Pyne Saturday, September 10

Discover how simple it is to grow ferns for your home garden from spores and learn how to set up a simple growing system to take home. See page 24 for details

NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Wednesday, June 15 9 am – 4 pm $95 (Lunch included) Art Gover, Research Associate, Penn State University Nathan Shampine, Natural Lands Manager, Mt. Cuba Center Robert Struble, Watershed Conservation Director, Brandywine Red Clay Alliance Developing effective land management strategies that minimize inputs and maximize outcomes is a challenge facing many public and private landholders. This workshop presents a variety of tools and procedures designed to assist managers in the decision-making process, with a goal of establishing best management practices appropriate for a host of site conditions. Morning Sessions • • •

Using ARCGis software to establish landscape restoration goals and implement projects. Defining, developing, and prioritizing invasive species control programs. Designing and installing systems that successfully restore and repair eroded streambanks.

Afternoon Tours • • •

Mt. Cuba Center’s experimental reforestation research site Natural Lands watershedmonitoring program Invasive plant management projects

For more information or to register, call 302.239.8807 or visit www.mtcubacenter.org

FEATURED PROGRAMS A DAY WITH HUMMINGBIRDS Nature lovers of all ages will enjoy exploring the migration patterns, habitats, and natural history of ruby-throated hummingbirds. Discover which plants attract these aerial acrobats and observe Scott Weidensaul, Pulitzer Prize finalist for his book Living on the Wind, demonstrate the art of hummingbird banding.

Hummingbirds: Jewels of the Garden

Hummingbird Banding Demo

Ruby-throated hummingbirds are truly multinationals, traveling from their spring breeding grounds in the East to wintering sites in Mexico and Central America. Join Scott Weidensaul as he reveals the natural history, behavior, and migration patterns of these feathered dynamos. Learn how to attract hummingbirds to your garden and develop the habitats that support them.

Bird banding is a useful migration research tool, does not injure the birds and is practised by highly trained, authorized individuals. Observe Scott Weidensaul, one of just 200 licensed hummingbird banders in North America, as he harmlessly catches, bands, and releases rubythroated hummingbirds.

With Scott Weidensaul Saturday, August 6 9:30 – 10:30 am $15

With Scott Weidensaul Saturday, August 6 10:45 – 11:45am $20

Gardening for Hummingbirds With Eileen Boyle Saturday, August 6 12:30 – 2 pm $25

Create a sanctuary for hummingbirds in your yard using native wildflowers, shrubs, and trees. Eileen Boyle describes the ideal habitats, nesting requirements, and food sources that attract these beautiful creatures from summer through fall. Leave with a kit of easy-to-grow plants and simple instructions for making a successful hummingbird garden at home. Become a citizen scientist and help monitor the feeding habits of these amazing birds.

EVENTS Get Your Garden Ready for the Wilmington City Gardens Contest Thursday, March 31 6 – 7:30 pm $15 ($10 for The Delaware Center for Horticulture members)

Location: 1810 N. Dupont St., Wilmington, DE Mt. Cuba Center staff presents the best native plants for urban gardens that not only beautify the landscape but also attract butterflies, birds, and bees. Have your garden accomplish double duty through the creation of a stunning floral display that welcomes pollinators and possibly earn a top prize in the City Gardens Contest. All city gardeners are welcome! For more information or to register, call Marcia Stephenson at 302-658-6262 ext. 105, or email her at mstephenson@thedch.org

Community Read: Read. Think. Engage.

Saturday, May 14 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Free! (Preregistration is required) Join us for Community Read, a multi-institutional program designed to inspire reading, conversation, and action. This year’s book, Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery, traces the story of an unlikely heroine who, at 67, was the first woman to hike the Appalachian Trail, bringing much needed attention to the appalling conditions of this national treasure and helping to initiate its restoration.

Mt. Cuba Center Presents:

The Copeland Legacy: Conserving Native Plants

Just as Grandma Gatewood promoted the Appalachian Trail, our founders, the Copelands, were passionate advocates for preserving greenspace and native plants. Both accounts send the powerful message “one person inspires many.” Read the book, then engage in a group discussion about these two influential stories, followed by a walk through our gardens and natural lands. For more information or to register, you can call 302.239.8807 or visit www.mtcubacenter.org

EVENTS

Annual Wildflower Celebration Sunday, April 24 (Rain or Shine) 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pm Free!

Enjoy a magnificent display of spring ephemerals at our annual celebration of the season. Stroll through our native plant gardens at the peak of their glory; enjoy live music, gardening demonstrations, family programming, and more. A variety of food selections are available for purchase and the first 1,000 families receive a free native plant. For a full schedule, visit our website, www.mtcubacenter.org Free parking for this event is at the Red Clay Reservation at 1003 Old Wilmington Road, just east of Brackenville Road. From the parking area, shuttle buses and a walking path provide access to the garden. Due to the rolling terrain and mulched paths at Mt. Cuba Center, the use of wheelchairs is limited. Pets are not permitted.

EVENTS National Public Gardens Day Friday, May 6 10 am – 4 pm Free!

Commemorate America’s public garden heritage with a complimentary visit to Mt. Cuba Center. Relax in our gardens, enjoy a picnic lunch, or take a leisurely stroll among spring wildflowers. Participate in family-friendly programs or guided walks and take home a free native plant.

Spring Art-In

All artists welcome Friday, May 13 (Rain Date: Friday, May 20) 10 am – 4 pm Free! Join us for a day of art and let your creativity bloom while you draw, paint, or photograph Mt. Cuba Center’s natural, beautiful, and ever-changing gardens. Meet other participating artists and enjoy a lovely day of art and inspiration. Although this is a free event for participating artists, registration is required. Call Mt. Cuba Center at 302.239.8891, visit our website www.mtcubacenter.org, or register onsite. Since parking is limited, please arrive before noon to guarantee a space and access to the art shuttle. Please note that Mt. Cuba Center is a carry-in, carry-out facility. For complete information, please review the guidelines on our website.

yellow trout lily (Erythronium americanum)

Delaware Nature Society: Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 7 Sunday, May 8

10 am – 4 pm 11 am – 4 pm

Location: Coverdale Farm, 543 Way Road, Greenville, DE 19807 Information: Call 302.239.2334 or visit www.DelNature.org The 2016 Delaware Nature Society Native Plant Sale features over 300 rare, unusual, and desirable native species of woody, herbaceous, and aquatic plants for all growing conditions. This year’s theme, The Evolving Garden, is sure to please. Mt. Cuba Center plant introductions will be available for purchase at the sale.

Millersville Conference: Native Plants in the Landscape Wednesday – Friday, June 15 to 17

Location: Millersville University, Millersville, PA Registration: Visit www.millersvillenativeplants.org Native plants are the building blocks of diverse, ecologically sound landscapes. Explore topics ranging from naturalistic garden design to organic land care practices and current research findings at this exciting conference on the campus of Millersville University in scenic Lancaster County. Join landscape designers, professional gardeners, and native plant lovers to discuss emerging trends and discover ways to create habitats and gardens that are beautiful as well as functional. This is a conference you won’t want to miss.

ECOLOGICAL GARDENING CERTIFICATE Ecological Gardening Certificate Whether you’re a backyard gardener, landscape professional, or just interested in native plants and their wildlife interactions, Mt. Cuba Center’s Ecological Gardening Certificate program offers a comprehensive approach to gardening in harmony with nature using ecologically sound practices. Subjects include the importance of life in the soil, identifying and growing native plants, and the fundamentals of eco-friendly horticultural techniques. Learn how to attract and nurture beneficial wildlife such as birds, bees, and butterflies by creating inviting, biologically diverse landscapes. Use these skills to transform your garden or neighborhood greenspace into habitats that enhance and preserve the ecological integrity of our plant communities. Certificate classes are open to everyone. Complete all classes to earn a certificate, or take only the ones that interest you. Students seeking certification must pass an evaluation (project, quiz, exam, etc.) for each course. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to: •

Identify and use native plants in the landscape

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Apply organic gardening practices to create resilient environments

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Design and create ecologically sound gardens by imitating nature’s patterns and systems

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Manage plant health issues using sustainable techniques

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Become conservators of our natural habitats

ECOLOGICAL GARDENING CERTIFICATE Code

Course Name

Hours

GAR 301

Fundamentals of Ecological Gardening

GAR 302

Sustainable Landscape Techniques

GAR 303

Botany for Gardeners

GAR 304

Enhancing Life in the Soil

GAR 305

Ecosystems and Plant Communities

GAR 310

Plant Propagation

GAR 312

Inviting Wildlife into the Garden

GAR 321

Native Plants of Spring

GAR 322

Native Plants of Summer

GAR 323

Native Plants of Fall

GAR 341

Integrated Pest Management

GAR 342

Plant Disease Management

GAR 343

Invasive Plants

GAR 361

Environmental Landscape Design

Total Hours for Certificate Completion

158

CERTIFICATE CLASSES Enhancing Life in the Soil

Botany for Gardeners

Native plant communities are supported by healthy, balanced soils that contain a diverse array of living organisms, including bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. Learn the basics of soil science, the value of organic matter and its role in soil structure, and the importance of soil microbes. Learn how to make and use compost and compost tea, and how sustainable gardening practices contribute to creating high quality garden soil. Go home with a greater understanding of the life in your soil and knowing why you won’t have to buy fertilizer ever again. Bring your lunch.

Have fun with botany! Understanding how plants grow and develop, how water and nutrients are utilized and distributed, and how leaves, flowers, stems, and roots function are key to becoming a successful gardener. Discover intriguing relationships between plants and pollinators, how seeds and fruits form, and why plants grow toward the sun. Develop skills to identify plants and learn the reasons for using scientific names. You will be amazed at what goes on unnoticed in the plants that live all around us.

With Ian Kaufman Four Wednesdays: March 9 to 30 10 am – 2:30 pm $240

Native Plants of Spring

With Jeanne Frett and Eileen Boyle Six Wednesdays: April 6 to May 11 Optional exam: May 18 9:30 – 11:30 am $180 As the earth wakens from her winter slumber, experience the colors, fragrances, and rapid progression of spring. Learn to identify 60 beautiful and ecologically functional spring flowering native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials. Through lectures and outdoor labs, examine the identifying characteristics of each plant, its preferred site conditions, and its environmental value. With this knowledge, make informed plant selections for your spring garden.

creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera)

With Duncan Himmelman, PhD Four Fridays: April 8 to 29 10 am – 12 pm $125

Sustainable Landscape Techniques With Susan Barton and Claudia West Two Saturdays: May 14 & 21 10 am – 2:30 pm $125

Make your landscape more ecologically sound by implementing a variety of sustainable gardening and landscaping techniques. Learn how to manage and conserve water using rain gardens, bio-swales, and rain barrels; reduce the demands of lawn care by adding meadow areas; and increase your energy savings with strategically placed layered plantings. Develop your garden to support a diverse population of beneficial wildlife and create healthy, natural habitats. Bring your lunch.

CERTIFICATE CLASSES Fundamentals of Ecological Gardening

With Susan Boss, Eileen Boyle, Erin McCormick, Vic Piatt, Margaret Shillingford, Jimmy Testa, and Marcie Weigelt Two Wednesdays: June 1 & 8 (Rain Date: Wednesday, June 15) 10 am – 2:30 pm $125 Become a better gardener—sustainably. Discover the garden as an ecosystem and look to nature for best management strategies. Learn how to prepare a site, make wise plant selections, and install, establish, and nurture native plants in your garden. Observe demonstrations by Mt. Cuba Center horticulturists on basic sustainable gardening techniques, the proper use of tools, and organic approaches to plant health care. Leave with a guide to seasonal gardening tasks and make every garden an ecologically sound one. Bring your lunch.

Native Plants of Summer

With David Korbonits and Eileen Boyle Six Thursdays: June 16 to July 21 Optional exam: July 28 10 am – 12 pm $185 When the exuberant spring wildflower display is over, summer challenges us to find eye-catching plants that support wildlife and contribute to a healthy environment. Learn to identify 60 beautiful and functional native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials chosen by our experienced horticultural staff. Through lectures and outdoor labs, examine the key identifying characteristics of each plant, their preferred site conditions and environmental value. Use this information and expertise when selecting plants for the summer garden.

Plant Propagation

With Shelby French and Phil Oyerly Two Fridays: June 17 & 24 10 am – 2:30 pm $130 (Materials included) Save money and increase your garden plants through simple propagation techniques using seeds, cuttings, and divisions. Review the ethics of wild collected seed and learn the basics of seed biology, germination, and storage. Study the principles of asexual plant reproduction; learn proper techniques for preparing and rooting cuttings; and determine when and how to divide plants. Dress for this hands-on workshop, wear closed-toe shoes, and take samples home. Bring your lunch and hand pruners or scissors.

Integrated Pest Management With Mike Leventry Three Wednesdays: July 13 to 27 10 am – 2:30 pm $185

Every garden is home to a host of life. Unfortunately, some of these six- and eightlegged inhabitants are detrimental to the health and survival of plants. Learn how to manage insect pests in your garden using a sustainable “toolbox” approach. Focus on integrated pest management techniques as well as the identification of both harmful and beneficial organisms. Go home knowing how to control pests in your garden using safe, wildlife-friendly practices. Bring your lunch.

CERTIFICATE CLASSES Inviting Wildlife into the Garden

With Lori Athey, Eileen Boyle, Kelly Gill, and Mary Ellen Taylor Three Thursdays: August 11 to 25 10 am – 3:30 pm $245 (Materials included) Transform your landscape into a garden that attracts a wealth of beneficial wildlife, including birds, bees, and butterflies. Unlock the important connections between the roles of pollinators, the habitats they require, and the plants that feed them. Explore Mt. Cuba Center’s naturalistic gardens and observe native bees in action, learn about pollen and nectar research, and discover the best native plants for butterflies, including caterpillar host plants and nectar sources. Learn which plants support migrating and resident birds, especially hummingbirds, and add them to your garden. Take your home landscape to a new level with inviting habitats that sustain wildlife year-round. Bring your lunch.

Plant Disease Management With Robert Mulrooney Two Fridays: September 9 & 16 10 am – 2:30 pm $125

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 multifaceted management strategies for prevention and control, then implement them in your garden. Bring your lunch.

Native Plants of Fall

With Renée Kemmerer and Eileen Boyle Six Wednesdays: September 14 to October 19 Optional exam: October 26 10 am – 12 pm $185

Ecosystems and Plant Communities

With Dorothy C. Abbott and William McAvoy Three Wednesdays: August 17 to 31 10 am – 3:30 pm $245 (Materials included) 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 to replicate similar plant associations in your home landscape. Enrich your learning with resources including the Flora of Delaware Online Database and A Guide to Delaware Vegetation Communities. Bring your lunch.

As the days get cooler and nights grow longer, attractive fall plants offer captivating flowers, enticing fruit, and stunning leaf color. They also provide much needed food for resident and migrating birds and other wildlife. Learn to identify 60 beautiful and functional native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials that can enhance your garden. Through lecture and outdoor labs, examine the identifying characteristics, preferred site conditions, and the environmental significance of each plant.

GARDENING ON A HIGHER LEVEL

Ecological Gardening Certificate Students Turn Learning into Action! aul and Mary Wilson didn’t have a horticulture background before they started taking classes at Mt. Cuba Center. Mary, a retired nurse with specialty in public health and teaching, and Paul, a former chemical engineer, were just looking for better ways to manage the weeds in their neighborhood’s common grounds. “The space was filled with invasive material that needed to come out,” said Mary. “We happened to come across the Spring 2014 Program Guide and thought that this was exactly the information we needed.” Once they started taking classes, the couple soon found their niches. “We have different interests,” said Paul. “I think I’m more into wildlife, and she’s more into plants.” The duo received their Ecological Gardening Certificates this past December after completing over 150 hours of coursework in eco-friendly gardening methods. The resources, knowledge, and staff at Mt. Cuba Center changed the way they tackle the common landscapes they maintain with their neighbors and their home garden. “Of course, we have many more native plants,” said Paul, about the slow makeover of their yard. “We have a much more diverse landscape now.” Their garden blooms from March to November, thanks to thoughtful replacement of certain plantings. The free plants Mt. Cuba Center provides to class participants, like Solidago sphacelata ‘Golden Fleece’, helps too. Classes at Mt. Cuba Center are led by deeply knowledgeable staff who teach the most comprehensive information on gardening with nature, so course materials, reference sheets, and quizzes are designed to drive home the information. In addition to lectures and indoor labs, instructors use the gardens as teaching tools, giving students a chance to see gardening techniques and ecological principles in action. “The exams are a way of continuing the learning,” said Paul. “They’re meant to reinforce information." “That’s the biggest thing,” said Mary. “The instructors know how adults learn best. They want you to connect and succeed. It’s a lot of material to learn, but the instructors here are excellent and friendly.”Empowered with knowledge from Ecological Gardening Certificate courses, the often

GARDENING ON A HIGHER LEVEL overwhelming trip to the garden center gets clearer: “We’ve been conscious to evaluate what we buy not only for the flower that we want, but what its foliage and bark can do for the garden, too,” said Paul.

Volunteer Opportunities

After receiving their Certificates, Mary and Paul still find opportunities to learn and put their horticultural knowledge to use. They are creating ways to conserve the 34 acres of land they hold in common with their neighbors and continue to improve their own garden. “Our next step is to develop a Natural Lands Management Plan for our community,” said Paul. “That would never have happened without the sort of education and incentive that we’ve gotten through the coaching at Mt. Cuba.” Mt. Cuba Center staff also support Paul and Mary’s community-centered projects by providing expertise, advice, and some extra hands toward controlling invasive plants throughout the property. Through Mt. Cuba Center's education programs, everyone can learn to transform their landscape into an oasis of native plants.

Mt. Cuba Center seeks volunteers and citizen scientists who are passionate about conserving our natural habitats and contributing to a greater understanding of environmental health. Help us achieve our mission by working alongside garden horticulturists, monitoring the feeding habits of butterflies and hummingbirds, or engaging with our visitors. No experience is necessary and training will be provided. Volunteers receive a Friends & Family Season Pass and the opportunity to take free classes. For more information on our volunteer opportunities go to careers@mtcubacenter.org or call 302.239.8883 •••

Opposite page: Mary and Paul Wilson enjoy a late summer afternoon in their backyard. Above: Mary and Paul during their Plant Propogation class. They received their Ecological Gardening Certificates in December, 2015.

GARDENING CLASSES Best Native Plants for Pollinators With Connie Schmotzer Friday, March 18 (Snow Date: Thursday, March 31) 10 am – 12 pm $30

Native pollinators are currently threatened by a number of factors, including a lack of nutritious floral resources, specifically pollen and nectar. Although there are many native perennials for our gardens, they are not all equal when it comes to availability of these resources. A recent trial conducted by Penn State Extension rated 84 species of native plants and some of their cultivars to determine which ones are more attractive to pollinators. Discover the winners and how to combine them with other plants to create attractive gardens for our insect friends. Plan to include them in your garden this year!

Backyard Chickens

With Sherry Moman and Susan VonMedicus Saturday, April 2 1 – 4 pm $45 Raising chickens is part of the local food and urban agriculture scene and a fun, practical way to participate in sustainable living. Chickens enrich the soil, eat insects and pests in the garden, produce food for their keepers, and can be wonderful pets. Learn everything from daily needs and year-round care to space and cost considerations. Leave with the knowledge and resources needed to get started with your own home flock this year.

green-and-gold (Chrysogonum virginianum)

Adventures in Moss Gardening

With Alice Waegel and Marcie Weigelt Thursday, April 14 1 – 3:30 pm $38 Add a luscious green look to your garden this year using moss, one of nature’s most prolific groundcovers. Learn how moss softens the hard edges of a garden and provides a natural seedbed for other native plants. Identify 15 different species and how to successfully grow these miniature marvels. A demonstration on transplanting moss and maintaining Mt. Cuba Center’s moss garden rounds out the class. Take home a sample to start your own plush carpet of emerald beauty.

Spring Planting: Do It Right! With Peg Schofield Saturday, April 16 10 am – 12 pm $30

Spring is the ideal time of year to plant many trees, shrubs, and perennials. Learn how to do it right using the most up-to-date horticultural techniques, including digging the planting hole, preparing the rootball, watering, mulching, and post-planting care. Give your plants the best start possible this season. Bring garden gloves and be prepared to work outdoors.

GARDENING CLASSES Top 10 Spring Wildflowers

Sunny Container Gardens

Looking to spruce up your yard this season? Try growing spring wildflowers. They are beautiful, already adapted to your climate and soil conditions, don’t require additional fertilizers or pesticides, and attract a wealth of birds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Learn about ten spring-flowering plants that will get you thinking about the possibilities—and take one home to start your own native plant garden.

Add a bit of summertime flair to your garden with a colorful container of sun-loving perennials. Donna Wiley, Mt. Cuba Center’s Formal Gardens Horticulturist, unlocks the secrets of design as you combine native plants into an eye-catching display that lasts throughout the season and into the fall. Bring pruners, gardening gloves, and your own container (12 to 14 inches wide and at least 10 inches deep). We supply the rest.

Terrific Trilliums

Growing Native Orchids

With Nancy Bell Thursday, April 21 10 – 11:30 am $25

With Renée Kemmerer Thursday, April 28 10 am – 12 pm $30 Explore the enchanting world of trilliums through an informative presentation and inspiring woodland walk. Learn the trillium’s life cycle and find out how to care for them in your garden. See Mt. Cuba Center’s extraordinary collection of native species and observe a planting demonstration. Register early, as class size is limited.

Spring Tune-Up!

With Scott Freedman Saturday, April 30 10 am – 12 pm $30 With spring just around the corner, it’s time to prepare your outdoor power equipment for the busy season ahead. Scott Freedman, a Grounds Maintenance Technician at Mt. Cuba Center, shows you how to tune up a lawn mower, string trimmer, and leaf blower, ensuring all parts are functioning properly and safely. Leave knowing how to trouble shoot equipment and get a headstart on any potential problems.

With Donna Wiley and Erin McCormick Wednesday, May 4 10:30 am – 12:30 pm $55 (Materials aside from container are included)

With Bill Mathis, PhD Thursday, May 12 10 am – 1 pm $55 (Materials included)

Whether you are a rank beginner or a master gardener, hardy native orchids can grow and thrive in your garden with proper care and planning. Begin with a tour of the orchids at Mt. Cuba Center with Phil Oyerly, current president of the Native Orchid Conference, and then learn the cultural practices that lead to success, including ideal soil conditions, bed preparation, planting techniques, and correctly siting orchids. Finish the day by potting up some young transplants to take home and leave with the necessary information to start growing these wild beauties in your garden this year. Copies of Dr. Mathis’ book, The Gardener’s Guide to Growing Hardy Perennial Orchids, will be available for purchase and signing.

GARDENING CLASSES The Allure of Native Azaleas

False Indigo – True Beauty

Are you fascinated by native azaleas but aren’t sure how to grow them? Steven Kristoph examines several species and cultivars of these attractive yet under-appreciated shrubs and discusses the basic elements of successfully growing them. Discover azaleas that have intoxicating fragrance and extraordinarily colorful flowers, and learn the best ways to integrate these graceful plants into your garden.

False indigo (Baptisia spp.) is a great plant for the sunny border and has a broad range of flower colors. George Coombs, Mt. Cuba Center’s Research Horticulturist, highlights the breadth of diversity within this group of plants and reveals the top performing selections from a five-year evaluation of 52 different varieties. Learn how to grow and use Baptisia species in the landscape and enjoy a trip to the Trial Garden to see the plants in peak bloom.

With Steven Kristoph Thursday, May 19 10 – 11:30 am $25

Native Shrubs for Home Gardens With Duncan Himmelman, PhD Three Thursdays: May 26 to June 9 10 am – 12 pm $90

Birds, insects, and a host of other fauna rely on the natural resources supplied by our native shrubs. Learn the identifying characteristics of more than 20 species, including foliage, flowers, bark, and mature size. Duncan Himmelman, Education Manager at Mt. Cuba Center, also discusses ways to incorporate them into your home landscape to ensure a sequence of seasonal interest throughout the year.

Spring Groundcovers

With Duncan Himmelman, PhD Friday, June 3 10:30 am – 12 pm $25 Natural landscapes consist of multiple layers of plants: groundcovers, shrubs, and trees. Although mulch is a commonly used groundcover, a tapestry of plants is more visually appealing and ecologically valuable. Learn ten attractive, tough, and versatile native plants to use as groundcovers for spring and early summer appeal. Gardeners of all levels will benefit from this addition to their horticultural expertise.

With George Coombs Thursday, May 26 1 – 3 pm $30

Pruning Trees Correctly!

With Scott Kelley and William Trescott Saturday, June 4 10:30 am – 12 pm $25 Trees growing naturally assume the shape that makes the best use of light in a given location and climate. Pruning should respect that process and improve the vigor, appearance, and value of trees. Mt. Cuba Center’s certified arborists demonstrate proper, professional pruning techniques followed by a grounds tour illustrating how to make wise pruning and tree care decisions. Learn how to keep your trees healthy and looking great.

GARDENING CLASSES Native Ferns to Know and Grow

Infamous Insect Pests

Ferns bring refinement and depth to your garden, and they are deer-resistant! Discover the amazing diversity of native ferns, from those that spread by runners to ones that are evergreen, in this informative guided tour of our extensive collection. Receive a checklist of cultural practices for both common and lesser-known varieties to add to your garden this year.

Insects are an essential part of a healthy ecosystem. Some are allies in pollination, while others damage plants or spread disease. Learn how to identify and control the most common insect pests in your garden using effective, environmentally safe methods. Explore our gardens with Mike Leventry and discover the types of problems caused by insects on the “Least Wanted” list and which plants are affected.

With Marcie Weigelt Saturday, June 11 10 – 11:30 am $25

With Mike Leventry Saturday, June 25 10 am – 12:30 pm $38

GARDENING CLASSES Top 10 Native Vines

The Mixed Perennial Border

Whether scrambling over a split rail fence or cascading from a rustic arbor, vines give height, structure and visual interest to the landscape and enhance the ecological value of a garden. Learn ten native vines that have colorful and fragrant flowers and provide shelter, food, and nectar to resident and visiting wildlife. This is a great class for the beginning gardener.

Mt. Cuba Center has just completed the transformation of the South Garden to bring more interest to the Formal Gardens and highlight the use of native plants in a mixed border. Originally designed by Marian Coffin in 1950 as a walled garden flanked with beds of azaleas, the site has been reimagined with a nod to her aesthetic while bringing a modern approach to the traditional border: using all native plants. Travis Beck, Mt. Cuba Center’s Director of Horticulture, will touch upon the historic aspects of the site, and then explain the process by which his team created the overall layout, selected plants, and incorporated a season-long progression of bloom. Travis will lead a tour of the garden after his presentation.

With Eileen Boyle Wednesday, June 29 10:30 am – 12 pm $25

Beautiful Bee Balm With George Coombs Wednesday, July 6 10 – 11:30 am $25

Monarda is a fragrant perennial, also known as bee balm, and is ideal for natural gardens, meadows, ornamental borders, and herb gardens. Their wide spectrum of flower colors, from white to reds, pinks, purples, and violets, fit in to many planting schemes and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. The range of diversity within this group of plants is highlighted, and the top performing selections are revealed from a nearly completed three-year evaluation of over 40 different varieties. Learn how to grow and use Monarda species, then take a trip to the Trial Garden and see them in peak bloom.

Jacob’s ladder (Polemonium reptans)

With Travis Beck Friday, July 8 10:30 am – 12 pm $25

Propagating Native Ferns With Stephen Pyne Saturday, September 10 10 am – 12:30 pm $45 (Materials included)

Discover how simple it is to grow ferns from spores. Steve Pyne, Greenhouse Assistant at Mt. Cuba Center and skilled fern propagator, reviews the life cycle of these ancient plants, how to properly collect and dry fertile fronds, and the basic steps for successfully propagating ferns. Learn when and how to divide ferns, prepare a spore-starting medium, sow spores, and set up a simple growing system to take home.

CONSERVATION CLASSES Gardening with Deer

The Garden After Dark

You’ve chosen the most beautiful plant at the garden center, worked a half-day to plant it in the perfect spot, just to find the next day it has disappeared! There are the tell-tale hoof prints of deer in your soil. What to do? During this class, explore the variety and efficacy of strategies to combat this foe. Take home ideas and a plant list so you can enjoy a lush, balanced, and deer-resistant landscape.

From Perseus and Hercules to Pegasus and Leo, the spring sky abounds with mesmerizing constellations. Join Judi Provencal of the Mt. Cuba Observatory as she briefly reviews the array of stars that inhabit these astral beings then head to the garden to observe and identify them using telescopes and a unique app on your smartphone. Bring a blanket, food, and drink for a night in the garden gazing at the stars.

Wildflowers of the Susquehanna

Foraging in Fields and Forests

The diverse, sheltered watershed habitats of the Susquehanna River support a wealth of unique wildflowers and wildlife. Explore an expansive display of spring ephemerals as you walk through drifts of Dutchman’s breeches, Virginia bluebells, toothwort, creeping phlox, and unusual trillium species along a section of the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal in the piedmont of Maryland. Learn about the plant ecology of this region, its historic mills, and the importance of preserving this landscape of exceptional flora for migrating birds and indigenous fauna. Bring your lunch, binoculars if you have them, and wear sturdy shoes for an easy hike.

Many native plants produce unique edible flowers, leaves, and fruit. Forage in Mt. Cuba Center’s open fields and woodlands and learn identification features, responsible collecting techniques, and ways to process common wild plants including alien invasive species. Lytton Musselman's latest book, The Quick Guide to Wild Edible Plants, includes simple recipes worth trying. Leave with a new appreciation for the sources of food growing beyond the garden gate. Bring your lunch.

With Kathleen Salisbury Sunday, March 13 (Snow Date: Sunday, March 20) 1 – 3 pm $30

With Karen Travers Saturday, April 23 8:30 am – 3:30 pm $75

With Judith Provencal, PhD Wednesday, May 11 (Rain Date: Wednesday, May 18) 7:30 – 9:30 pm $15

With Lytton John Musselman, PhD Saturday, June 4 10 am – 3 pm $75

CONSERVATION CLASSES Explore Our Bluebird Boxes

Conserving Native Bumble Bees

Bluebirds generally breed between April and July, so June is an ideal month to check for hatchlings. Join our Natural Lands Manager, Nate Shampine, to collect important data on eggs and baby chicks, bird species using the boxes, and nest types. Monitoring our bluebird boxes contributes to a larger study on bluebird lifecycles and conservation programs. Bring your binoculars and be prepared to walk on rugged terrain.

Bumble bees, key pollinators of crops and wildflowers, are declining at an alarming rate, and previously common species are now absent from much of their former territory. Learn about bumble bee biology and habitat needs, how to create bumble bee friendly gardens, and how you can contribute to citizen science projects to help conserve our native bumble bees. Then go on a garden tour to observe bumble bees and other pollinators in action.

Grow a Butterfly Garden

Gardening with Bats in Mind

Attracting butterflies to your garden is a great way to connect with the natural world and increase the ecological value of your yard. Learn which plants attract and feed adult butterflies and their caterpillars, how to site the garden, and other necessary elements that create suitable habitats for these ephemeral beauties. Leave with a garden kit of native plants complete with a simple design and easy-to-use instructions to make your own butterfly garden.

Discover why bats are a gardener’s best friend. These little flying mammals are great hunters of insects, eating more than 600 mosquitoes per hour! Learn about the eight species of bats native to Delaware, where they live, and how to include suitable shelters and landscape elements for bats in your yard. Then walk Mt. Cuba’s property to scout locations where bats are likely to roost and use a small acoustic monitor to “hear” bats as well as see them.

With Nathan Shampine Friday, June 10 9 am – 12 pm $15

With Eileen Boyle Saturday, June 18 10:30 am – 12 pm $30 (Materials included)

Forest Ecology

With Dorothy C. Abbott Three Wednesdays: June 22 to July 6 10 am – 1:30 pm $135 The native vegetation in the Mid-Atlantic Piedmont is temperate deciduous forest. Learn how competition, succession, forest structure, disturbance, and nutrient cycling impact plants and animals that typify forest communities. Explore Mt. Cuba Center’s natural lands and learn how history, geography, climate, and soil determine the ecological identity of our woodlands. Bring your lunch.

With Kelly Gill Saturday, July 9 10 am – 1 pm $45

With Sarah Bouboulis Thursday, July 14 (Rain Date: Thursday, July 21) 7:30 – 9 pm $15

CONSERVATION CLASSES Native Trees of Delaware

Exploring Ferns of Lancaster County

Experience the giants of the plant world as you stroll through Mt. Cuba Center’s extensive gardens and woodlands. Learn 20 of the most common native trees including oaks, maples, hickories, and American holly, Delaware’s state tree. Use basic dendrology tools to recognize their bark, leaves, twigs, fruit, and form. Leave with the knowledge of how to use these key landscape players in your garden.

In Lancaster County, PA, the lower Susquehanna valley has a variety of moist habitats that support a wealth of interesting native ferns. Join us as we explore several preserves to find both common and uncommon species and make note of the ecological communities in which they live. Bring your lunch and wear wettable shoes or boots, as some stream walking may be required.

With Eileen Boyle Three Fridays: July 15 to 29 10 am – 12 pm $90

Home-Made Compost Tea Workshop With David Korbonits Saturday, July 16 10 am – 12 pm $30

Healthy plants go hand-in-hand with soils that are rich in microorganisms and other beneficial fauna. Learn how compost tea effectively adds life to the soil and acts as an organic fertilizer at the same time. Through demonstrations and lecture, receive practical advice on making compost and compost tea, appropriate brewing times, best application techniques, and the environmental benefits that tea provides. Learn the science behind compost tea and leave knowing how to brew your own and revitalize your garden soil.

rue-anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides)

With David Lauer and Janet Novak Saturday, July 23 8:30 am – 3:30 pm $75

Insects: Hunters, Gatherers, and Grazers With Faith Kuehn, PhD Saturday, September 10 1 – 3 pm $30

Take a closer look at the world of insects living in your garden. Learn to distinguish the ones that are native to Delaware and pollinate our plants from those that prey on insect pests and others who simply graze the floral landscape for whatever comes their way. Walk Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens to see this biodiverse group in action.

ART CLASSES Spring Woodland Garden Arrangement

Spring Photography Stroll

Learn how to make beautiful, naturalistic centerpieces for your home using branches, flowers, and other botanical elements from your yard. Gain inspiration from Mt. Cuba Center’s woodland gardens and create an arrangement that feels like it sprang from the earth. Using the essential characteristics and elements of this organic design style, discover creative ways to arrange the materials as they grow in their natural environment. Course fee includes $30 worth of materials. Bring a florist’s knife or sharp snippers and hand-held pruners.

Enjoy this early morning opportunity to capture the beauty of spring in the gardens of Mt. Cuba Center. Photographers of all experience levels receive professional guidance on the technical and aesthetic elements of photography from Chris Starr, an extraordinary photographer. Be creative, find inspiration, and leave with a better understanding of how to take outstanding shots. Bring your camera, lenses, tripod, and camera manual.

Drawing Flowers: Quick and Simple!

With Robert Lyons Saturday, May 7 (Rain Date: Sunday, May 8) 9 am – 1:30 pm $60

With Ken Norman Saturday, April 2 10 am – 12 pm $55 (Materials included)

With Margaret Saylor Five Thursdays: April 7 to May 12 (No class April 21) 10 am – 1 pm $190

With Chris Starr Saturday, April 30 (Rain Date: Sunday, May 1) 7 – 11 am $25

Digital Garden Photography: Seeing, Composing, and Creating the Image

Discover the fascinating details of spring wildflowers in this relaxed, beginner-level class. Develop basic drawing skills through observing and sketching a variety of leaves, blooms, and flowering branches from the garden. Explore line, shape, and form, and follow up with instructor demonstrations. Plenty of exercises will give you confidence in drawing the first flowers of spring. No previous art experience needed.

Develop a personal photographic style and bring your technical and artistic skills to a new level using Mt. Cuba Center’s beautiful landscape settings as the subject. After an introductory lecture and demonstration of composition, lighting, and choice of subject, practice using your own equipment on site in our garden. A discussion and review of selected images will conclude the day. Leave with the confidence to create aesthetically pleasing and compelling photographs of your garden or favorite plants. Bring your lunch.

A detailed materials list is available on our website www.mtcubacenter.org

This workshop is ideal for early stage photographers – beginners to advanced beginners. A detailed list of required equipment is available on our website www.mtcubacenter.org

ART CLASSES Photographing Gardens of the Brandywine Valley

With Allen Rokach Monday, May 16: 9 am – 4:30 pm; Chanticleer Tuesday, May 17: 6 am – 4:30 pm; Chanticleer Wednesday, May 18: 6 am – 4:30 pm; Mt. Cuba Center Thursday, May 19: 6 am – 4:30 pm; Winterthur Friday, May 20: 6 am – 4:30 pm; Longwood Gardens $675 Don’t miss this opportunity to visit and photograph four magnificent mid-Atlantic gardens at the height of spring bloom: Chanticleer; Mt. Cuba Center; Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library; and Longwood Gardens. Early access to all four sites allows students to explore and capture the special qualities of morning light with master photographer Allen Rokach. Afternoons are dedicated to lectures, review sessions, and individual consultations. Participants at all levels of photographic experience will receive in-depth instruction on the technical and aesthetic aspects of garden photography. For more information or to register, visit www.mtcubacenter.org, call 302.239.8807, or email education@mtcubacenter.org

wild bleeding heart (Dicentra eximia)

Leaf Imprinted Ceramic Vessel

With Maggie Brock and Megan Flachier Wednesday, May 25: 12 – 4 pm, and 2 Thursdays, May 26 & June 2: 12 – 2 pm $80 (Materials included) Create a nature-inspired vessel (vase or bowl) using foliage from our native trees as the design motif. Start with a tour of Mt. Cuba Center’s extensive gardens and gather a variety of leaves, both large and small. Bring your collection to the Center for the Creative Arts (CCArts) and imprint them in clay. Then construct a one-ofa-kind container using multiple leaf shapes. Return to CCArts one week later to glaze and fire your project. This richly textured, handmade vessel becomes a lasting reminder of summer’s beauty.

Naturally Dyed Silk Scarf

With Katherine Melton and Lisa Watt Saturday, June 18 10 am – 12:30 pm $47 (Materials included) Vibrant reds from sycamore, warm oranges from bloodroot, and sunny yellows from goldenrod – these colorful natural dyes from native plants have been used for centuries to decorate fabrics, skin, and even hair. Stroll Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens to see dye plants that are in season, and then learn the basics of extracting and processing natural dyes, using mordants to fix color, and easy ways to dye fabrics. Select a dye and create a unique, naturally colored silk scarf for the summer season.

ART CLASSES Drawing Ferns

Nature-Inspired Quilling Made Easy

Ferns provide an amazing array of textural variety in the garden from spring through fall. Strengthen your observation skills and capture the intricate beauty of these primitive plants in this three-day workshop. Color mixing and paint application techniques are reinforced through demonstrations and individual instruction. All levels of ability are welcome. Bring your lunch.

Be inspired by Mt. Cuba Center’s vibrant summer flowers and design a unique greeting card suitable for framing using a paper-art form known as quilling. Roll thin strips of colorful paper into elegant filigree spirals and create a beautiful work of art in this fun, beginner level class. Using basic quilling tools, learn how to coil, shape, and glue paper to create a decorative floral design complete with flower petals, stems, and leaves. Make your own recycled quilling paper for that extra level of personalization and creativity.

With Joan Frain Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: June 24 to 26 10 am – 1:30 pm $115

A detailed materials list is available on our website www.mtcubacenter.org

Drawing from Nature

With Marty Gross Four Thursdays: July 7 to 28 10 am – 12 pm $100 Discover your inner artist and capture the beauty of nature in exciting new ways! Learn how to turn off your left (analytical) brain and turn on your right (creative) brain through a series of exercises and techniques that jumpstart the creative process. Experience landscapes, leaves, flowers, and gardens from an artist’s perspective and translate what you see into a work of art using both classroom and outdoor settings. All levels of experience welcome. A detailed materials list is available on our website www.mtcubacenter.org

With Monica Giardinelli and Jeanette Zipf Saturday, July 16 10 am – 1 pm $40 (Materials included)

ART CLASSES GARDEN CRAFTS UNCORKED! (Ages 21 and over)

Enjoy a night out with friends at Mt. Cuba Center. Unwind as you sip wine and create garden masterpieces from native plants, recycled materials, and organic products. We provide the crafts – you bring the wine and company! $25 per class or $65 for all three

Decorative Garden Tote Box Friday, June 10 6 – 7:30 pm $25 (Materials included)

Cut ‘n’ Fold a Miniature Orchid Garden

Friday, August 12 6 – 7:30 pm $25 (Materials included)

Leaf Casting Workshop

Native orchids display a wide variety of forms, colors, and textures and elicit a unique fascination amongst naturalists and wildflower enthusiasts. Begin with a presentation on the distinctive qualities of our local species, and then create an assortment of paper orchids using origami techniques. Go home with a colorful paper orchid garden that inspires your friends and family to explore and conserve these national treasures.

Add a dash of whimsy to your kitchen table, potting shed, or windowsill with a multi-functional tote box perfect for holding cutlery, carrying garden tools, or displaying your favorite arrangement of potted plants. Transform an unfinished wooden box with handles into an eye-catching yet practical home accessory using locally gathered dried flowers, ferns, leaves, and other botanicals. Friday, July 8 6 – 7:30 pm $25 (Materials included)

Encapsulate the beauty of nature in a durable and functional piece of garden art. Make a cement casting of a leaf using real foliage as the mold. The cupped leaf sculpture creates a miniature water feature, attracting birds and butterflies to your garden. Display it as a wall hanging or tuck it away in a shady nook; it’s sure to add a new dimension to your backyard retreat. Wear old clothes and bring a pair of sturdy rubber gloves.

WELLNESS CLASSES mmerse yourself in the tranquility of our pastoral setting, reconnect with nature, and commit to being well this year. Welcome spring with a weekly walk in our natural lands; achieve harmony and balance through mindful meditation; or take a soothing yoga class and leave feeling renewed and restored. In the event of inclement weather, yoga and meditation classes will be held indoors. Participants in any exercise program are encouraged to make sure exercise is approved by their doctor.

Spring Fitness Walks

Meditation

Enjoy the natural beauty of Mt. Cuba Center’s gardens, forests, and meadows this spring and experience stunning displays of early season ephemerals followed by flowering trees, shrubs, and native perennials. Get to know our native flora and fauna as you improve your health, engage with our staff, and explore our extensive walking trails. Dress for the weather, bring a water bottle, and be prepared for hilly terrain.

Increased concentration, decreased anxiety, and a general feeling of well-being can be achieved through the daily practice of meditation. Learn how to be fully present in the moment and allow healing, tranquility, and wisdom to enter your physical and mental being. Make the highlight of your day an hour of peaceful, calming meditation in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring a water bottle and yoga mat. (Ages 18 and over)

With Mt. Cuba Center Staff Session A: Six Fridays, April 15 to May 20 Session B: Six Fridays, May 27 to July 8 (No walk on July 1) 8:30 – 9:30 am $30 for each six-week session

Right Tool, Right Posture

With Aron McConnell, DPT, COMT, CSCS Thursday, May 5 10 – 11:30 am $25 Gardening is a wonderful activity for your health and well-being; but like any activity, there are less and more efficient ways to do things. Physical therapist Aron McConnell reviews the principles of ergonomics and presents strategies to avoid akward postures and repetitive motion injuries. Learn appropriate methods for lifting, carrying, and moving objects as well as the best ways to hold and handle gardening tools while standing, kneeling, or sitting. Take the ache out of raking, weeding, pruning, and planting using proper ergonomic techniques!

With Maryann Quinn-Hendrix Session A: Four Thursdays, May 12 to June 2 Session B: Four Thursdays, June 16 to July 7 Session C: Four Thursdays, July 14 to August 4 5:30 – 6:30 pm $40 for each four-week session

WELLNESS CLASSES Yoga

Gardens as Therapy

Increase your range of motion, core body strength, and flexibility through the practice of yoga in a lovely garden setting. Focus on stretching techniques that safely promote proper spinal position, balance, and joint health. No experience is necessary. Use of props, including wooden blocks, blankets, and chairs, help students achieve correct body alignment. Bring a yoga mat, towel, and wear comfortable clothing. (Ages 18 and over)

The therapeutic benefits of gardens have been known since ancient times, and recent studies indicate natural areas may be a critical resource for mental health in our rapidly urbanizing world. Horticultural therapy uses garden-related programs to heal social, physical, and psychological issues and enhance general health and well-being. Learn how horticultural therapists link nature with healing through various hands-on activities that help manage and support the social and emotional needs of people.

With Michael Fahey Session A: Six Wednesdays, May 25 to June 29 Session B: Six Wednesdays, July 6 to August 10 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 pm $60 for each six-week session

With Abby Jaroslow, HTR Sunday, June 12 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 pm $35 (Materials included)

INSTRUCTOR PROFILES Dorothy C. Abbott: Dot is the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension Agent for Renewable Resources. She provides educational and outreach programs in urban and rural communities on forestry-related topics, including tree identification, maintenance, and health diagnosis. Lori Athey, RLA: Lori is the Habitat Outreach Coordinator for the Delaware Nature Society and owner of Guided Path LLC. She has a Masters of Landscape Architecture degree and over 25 years of experience working with homeowners, communities, and governments on habitat design and environmental issues. Susan Barton, PhD: Sue is an extension specialist and associate professor in the Plant and Soil Sciences Department at the University of Delaware. She helped develop the Plants for a Livable Delaware program and, in 2007, received the Ratledge Award for service from the University of Delaware. Travis Beck: Travis is the Director of Horticulture at Mt. Cuba Center and holds a master’s degree in Horticulture from Ohio State University. He is a registered landscape architect and author of Principles of Ecological Landscape Design, which applies current scientific thinking to the design and management of sustainable landscapes. Nancy Bell: Nancy is the Education and Garden Coach Coordinator at Gateway Garden Center in Hockessin. She has Certificates of Merit in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design from Longwood Gardens and currently hosts The Garden Clinic, a radio call-in talk show. Susan Boss: Sue is the Mt. Cuba Center Entrance Landscape Horticulturist responsible for the gardens along the entrance drive. Previously, she was a gardener at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library for 11 years. Eileen Boyle: Eileen is the Director of Education and Research at Mt. Cuba Center. She loves teaching, especially about plants and their relationships with birds and butterflies. Previously, she was the Director of Horticulture at the Philadelphia Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden.

Maggie Brock: Maggie is an Education and Research Assistant at Mt. Cuba Center. She earned her master’s degree in museum education and has worked at many non-profits including Grounds For Sculpture. Sarah Bouboulis: Sarah is a planning specialist with the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. She has also worked for Delaware Fish and Wildlife monitoring bats. George Coombs: George is the Research Horticulturist at Mt. Cuba Center. His work includes trialing new and old cultivars of native plants to determine their horticultural and ecological value. Michael Fahey: Michael, a co-founder of the Awareness Center in Newark, is in his 44th year as a yoga practitioner. He instructs at F.I.T. in Wilmington and his classes emphasize the essentials of Iyengar yoga – focused attention on breathing and precise postural alignment – in a supportive and fun atmosphere. Megan Flachier: Meg has a Master of Fine Art degree and more than 20 years of experience in the arts. She has been teaching ceramics and sculpture in Delaware for six years and recently established Well Born Clay, making and selling pottery. Joan Frain: Joan is a local botanical artist and instructor with experience spanning over 30 years. She has received commissions from a number of national and international organizations and many botanical gardens. Scott Freedman: Scott is a Grounds Maintenance Technician at Mt. Cuba Center. He managed a commercial maintenance company where he oversaw operations, equipment maintenance, scheduling, and purchasing. Shelby French: Shelby is Mt. Cuba Center’s Assistant Greenhouse Manager and Propagator. Previously, Shelby worked for commercial greenhouses and in the tree care industry. She enjoys the challenges of propagating native plants.

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INSTRUCTOR PROFILES Jeanne Frett: Jeanne is the former Research Horticulturist at Mt. Cuba Center. During her tenure, she was responsible for native plant propagation and production research. She authored Trilliums at Mt. Cuba Center: A Visitor’s Guide. Monica Giardinelli: Monica is a 3D mixed media artist. With a strong attraction to texture and detail, her work focuses primarily on the use of nature’s resources. Kelly Gill: Kelly is a pollinator conservation specialist with the Xerces Society and a partner biologist with the USDA. She provides technical support to help conserve and protect pollinators and other beneficial insects. Art Gover: Art is a Research Support Associate with the Wildland Weed Management program in the Department of Plant Science at Penn State University. He assists State Parks with developing and implementing habitat management plans and prioritizing approaches to invasive species suppression. Marty Gross: Marty is an art educator who taught in Indiana and Illinois. After retiring from DuPont, she returned to her love of art by painting murals and landscapes and teaching art classes. Duncan Himmelman, PhD: Duncan is the Education Manager at Mt. Cuba Center. He has advanced degrees in ornamental horticulture, has taught at colleges in Canada and the US, and has practiced horticulture for more than 35 years. Abby Jaroslow, HTR: Abby is the Horticultural Therapist and Greenhouse/Garden Manager at MossRehab in Elkins Park, PA. The horticultural therapy program at MossRehab serves patients recovering from complex injuries and illnesses. Ian Kaufman: Ian is a professional soil scientist and president of Delmarva Environmental, Inc. He has managed large-scale projects mapping and characterizing soils in the Mid-Atlantic region and taught soil science at Delaware Technical & Community College.

Scott Kelley: Scott is Head Arborist at Mt. Cuba Center. He is an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist and qualified tree risk assessor. Renée Kemmerer: Renée is Mt. Cuba Center’s Dogwood Path Area Horticulturist who continues her lifelong dream of working with native plants and exploring their natural communities. She earned her degree from the University of Delaware. David Korbonits: Dave is the Meadow Area Horticulturist at Mt. Cuba Center and author of The Meadow Plants at Mt. Cuba Center. Dave is also part of Mt. Cuba Center’s compost team. Steven Kristoph: Steven owns Steven Kristoph Nursery and has been an adjunct instructor at Rutgers University for more than 25 years. Faith Kuehn, PhD: Faith is the Environmental Program Administrator for the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Plant Industries. She has been cataloging native bees in vegetable production regions of the state and working with farmers to establish bee conservation practices on their farms. David Lauer: David is a member of the Delaware Valley Fern and Wildflower Society and a life member of the Philadelphia Botanical Club. He’s been interested in ferns since the early ‘70s when he worked for the National Audubon Society. Mike Leventry: Mike owns Verdant Plant Health Care which provides environmentally responsible solutions for landscape and turf health issues. He is an ISA Certified Arborist and has a degree in plant protection from the University of Delaware. Robert Lyons: Bob is the former Director of the Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture and Professor Emeritus at the University of Delaware. He has been a photographer for over 35 years, publishing widely in homeowner, commercial, and educational publications. Bill Mathis, PhD: Bill has had an interest in native orchids for more than 40 years. His business, The Wild Orchid Company, produces and markets terrestrial orchids hardy in southeastern Pennsylvania.

INSTRUCTOR PROFILES William McAvoy: Bill is Delaware’s State Botanist. He extensively studied and published on the flora and habitats of the state. He is the lead author on a comprehensive native plant resource, Flora of Delaware Online Database.

Ken Norman, AIFD, PFCI: Ken is a third-generation florist and has been a featured designer at the Philadelphia Flower Show. He conducts hands-on workshops, lectures, and presentations for professional and public audiences.

Aron McConnell, DPT, COMT, CSCS: Aron is a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Christiana Care Health Systems. He treats a variety of orthopedic conditions in clients of all ages. He believes that each client should be treated with a custom-designed program based on an individualized assessment and the client’s personal goals.

Janet Novak: Janet is an amateur botanist and leads field trips for the Delaware Valley Fern and Wildflower Society. She is an accomplished photographer whose photos have appeared in Peterson’s Field Guide to Ferns.

Erin McCormick: Erin is a horticulturist at Mt. Cuba Center who rotates throughout the different garden areas. She is a graduate of Longwood Gardens’ Professional Gardener Program and has over 15 years of experience. Katherine Melton: Katie is an NAI certified interpretive guide and program leader at Brandywine Creek State Park. She loves teaching nature-based crafts classes and environmental education programs that bring city kids into the woods. Sherry Moman: Sherry has been an avid backyard poultry keeper since 2008. She raises chickens for eggs as well as for meat. Sherry incubates and hatches eggs with her elementary school students every year and teaches them how to care for the chicks. Robert Mulrooney: Bob is a retired Extension Plant Pathologist with the University of Delaware. He was in charge of the Diagnostic Clinic and Nematode Assay Service and conducted educational programming in Plant Pathology. Lytton John Musselman, PhD: Lytton teaches ethnobotany at Old Dominion University where he is the Mary Payne Hogan Professor of Botany. His most recent books are Plants of the Chesapeake Bay and The Quick Guide to Edible Plants.

Phil Oyerly: Phil is Mt. Cuba Center’s Greenhouse Manager and founding member of the Native Orchid Conference. He and his staff grow native plants to support the Center’s landscape and research activities. Phil is also an expert grower of native orchids. Vic Piatt: Vic is a graduate of the Longwood Gardens Professional Gardener Program and has worked at Mt. Cuba Center for 23 years. He presently holds the position of Rock Outcrop/Scree Gardens Horticulturist and Gardens Manager. Judith Provencal, PhD: Judi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware, and Director of the Delaware Asteroseismic Research Center (DARC). Stephen Pyne: Steve is a Greenhouse Assistant at Mt. Cuba Center and works in the Victorian Fernery at Morris Arboretum. His current projects include propagating ferns, lycopods, and terrestrial orchids. Maryann Quinn-Hendrix: Maryann has been actively involved in the fitness industry since 1995, teaching meditation, yoga, Pilates, and qi-gong. She believes that fitness is the connection between the mind and body and enables the individual to take charge of their health and well-being.

INSTRUCTOR PROFILES Allen Rokach: Allen is an experienced and active photographer and educator whose photography assignments have taken him around the world. His images are included in numerous national publications including Horticulture and Popular Photography.

Peg Schofield: Peg is a registered consulting arborist and landscape designer working with homeowners to improve the health of their landscapes. She is an adjunct professor at Temple University in the Department of Horticulture.

Kathleen Salisbury: Kathy is the Tree Fruit and Green Industry Extension Educator for Penn State Extension in southeast Pennsylvania. She is also co-owner of DeVosBury Designs, an ecological design and horticulture consulting firm.

Nathan Shampine: Nate is Mt. Cuba Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Natural Lands Manager responsible for land conservation and developing healthy and functional ecosystems. He earned his degree in Environmental and Forest Biology from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Margaret Saylor: Margaret is the editor/ designer of ASBAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Botanical Artist journal. She earned a Certificate in Botanical art and Illustration, with distinction, from the NYBG.

Margaret Shillingford: Margaret is the Education Coordinator at Mt. Cuba Center and a former docent. She earned her masters degree in education from Wilmington University and is passionate about conserving the environment.

Connie Schmotzer: Connie is the Consumer Horticulture Educator for Penn State Extension in York County. She coordinates the county Master Gardener Program and the statewide Pollinator Friendly Garden Certification Program.

purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

INSTRUCTOR PROFILES Chris Starr: Chris is a talented, experienced, and knowledgeable photographer who has had many roles at Mt. Cuba Center. At present, he is a member of the grounds team. Robert Struble: Bob is the Watershed Conservation Director for the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance. He has managed 15 stream restoration projects over the past six years in the Brandywine and Red Clay Watersheds, involving more than five miles of stream and over 75 in-stream structures. Mary Ellen Taylor: Mary Ellen is a landscape designer and principal owner of Taylor Landscape Contractors, Inc. She has 30 years of experience designing and installing water features in the tri-state area. Jimmy Testa: Jimmy is the Woods Path Horticulturist/IPM Liaison for Mt. Cuba Center and a graduate of the Professional Gardeners Training Program at Longwood Gardens. His professional background includes propagation, arboriculture, and pest management. Karen Travers: Karen is a professional field biologist and educator who has led natural history field trips for more than 25 years. She is a docent at Mt. Cuba Center and the past President of the Pennsbury Land Trust. â&#x20AC; William Trescott: Bill has been an Arborist at Mt. Cuba Center for 25 years. He is an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist and qualified tree risk assessor. Susan Kelly VonMedicus: Susan has kept a flock of chickens for more than 12 years and has also raised turkeys and Guinea fowl. She is a professor in the studio art department at Villanova University. Alice Waegel, PhD: Alice is a retired biology professor with over 25 years of teaching experience. She spent a sabbatical at Mt. Cuba Center identifying different native moss species and developed a moss encyclopedia.

Lisa Watt: Lisa is the Naturalist at Assateague State Park in Maryland and an NAI Certified Interpretive Guide. Scott Weidensaul: Scott is the author of more than two dozen books on natural history, including the Pulitzer Prize finalist Living on the Wind about bird migration. He lives in the mountains of eastern Pennsylvania where he studies the migration of hawks, owls, and hummingbirds. Marcie Weigelt: Marcie is the Pond Area Horticulturist at Mt. Cuba Center where she develops, maintains, and showcases our exceptional pond landscapes. She is an experienced and avid moss and fern gardener. Claudia West: Claudia is the Ecological Sales Manager at North Creek Nurseries. Her work focuses on the development of stable, layered planting designs. She strives to bring American native plants back into our landscape by making them widely available. Donna Wiley: Donna is the horticulturist for Mt. Cuba Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Formal Gardens. Her expertise includes container gardening and floral arranging. Jeanette Zipf: Jeanette is the Education Registrar at Mt. Cuba Center. She has worked in numerous crafts, including needlepoint, sewing, and paper arts.

PROGRAM CALENDAR March Date

Course

Page

3/9 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3/30

Enhancing Life in the Soil

10 am - 2:30 pm

3/13

Gardening with Deer

1 - 3 pm

3/18

Best Native Plants for Pollinators

10 am - 12 pm

April

4/2

Spring Woodland Garden Arrangement

10 am - 12 pm

4/2

Backyard Chickens

1 - 4 pm

4/6 - 5/11

Native Plants of Spring

9:30 - 11:30 am

4/7 - 5/12

Drawing Flowers: Quick and Simple!

10 am - 1 pm

4/8 - 4/29

Botany for Gardeners

10 am - 12 pm

4/9

Gardening for Beginners Saturday

9:30 am - 1:30 pm

4/14

Adventures in Moss Gardening

1 - 3:30 pm

4/15 - 5/20

Spring Fitness Walks: Session A

8:30 - 9:30 am

4/16

Spring Planting: Do it Right!

10 am - 12 pm

4/17

Getting Started

1 - 3 pm

4/21

Top 10 Spring Wildflowers

10 - 11:30 am

4/23

Wildflowers of the Susquehanna: Field Trip 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

4/24

Annual Wildflower Celebration

10 am - 4 pm

4/28

Terrific Trilliums

10 am - 12 pm

4/30

Spring Photography Stroll

7 - 11 am

4/30

Spring Tune-Up!

10 am - 12 pm

May

5/1

Right Plant, Right Place

1 - 3 pm

5/4

Sunny Container Gardens

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

5/5

Right Tool, Right Posture

10 am - 11:30am

5/6

National Public Gardens Day

10 am - 4 pm

5/7

Digital Garden Photography

9 am - 1:30 pm

5/11

The Garden After Dark

7:30 - 9:30 pm

5/12

Growing Native Orchids

10 am - 1 pm

5/12 - 6/2

Meditation: Session A

5:30 - 6:30 pm

5/13

Spring Art-In

10 am - 4 pm

5/14 & 5/21

Sustainable Landscape Techniques

10 am - 2:30 pm

5/14

Community Read

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

5/15

Shaping Your Garden

1 - 3 pm

PROGRAM CALENDAR 5/16 - 5/20

Photographing Gardens of the Brandywine Valley

See course text for times.

5/19

The Allure of Native Azaleas

10 - 11:30 am

5/25 - 6/2

Leaf Imprinted Ceramic Vessel

12 - 4 pm

5/25 - 6/29

Yoga: Session A

5 - 6 pm

5/26 - 6/9

Native Shrubs for Home Gardens

10 am - 12 pm

5/26

False Indigo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; True Beauty

1 - 3 pm

5/27 - 7/8

Spring Fitness Walks: Session B

8:30 - 9:30 am

June

6/1 & 6/8

Fundamentals of Ecological Gardening

10 am - 2:30 pm

6/3

Spring Groundcovers

10:30 am - 12 pm

6/4

Foraging in Fields and Forests

10 am - 3 pm

6/4

Pruning Trees Correctly!

10:30 am - 12 pm

6/10

Explore Our Bluebird Boxes

9 am - 12 pm

6/10

Decorative Garden Tote Box

6 - 7:30 pm

6/11

Native Ferns to Know and Grow

10 - 11:30 am

6/12

Gardens as Therapy

1 - 3 pm

6/15

Natural Lands Management Workshop

9 am - 4 pm

6/16 - 7/21

Native Plants of Summer

10 am - 12 pm

6/16 - 7/7

Meditation: Session B

5:30 - 6:30 pm

6/17 & 6/24

Plant Propagation

10 am - 2:30 pm

6/18

Naturally Dyed Silk Scarf

10 am - 12:30 pm

6/18

Grow a Butterfly Garden

10:30 am - 12 pm

6/22 - 7/6

Forest Ecology

10 am - 1:30 pm

6/24 - 6/26

Drawing Ferns

10 am - 1:30 pm

6/25

Infamous Insect Pests

10 am - 12:30 pm

6/29

Top 10 Native Vines

10:30 am - 12 pm

July

7/6

Beautiful Bee Balm

10 - 11:30 am

7/6 - 8/10

Yoga: Session B

5 - 6 pm

7/7 - 7/28

Drawing from Nature

10 am - 12 pm

7/8

The Mixed Perennial Border

10:30 am - 12 pm

7/8

Leaf Casting Workshop

6 - 7:30 pm

7/9

Conserving Native Bumble Bees

10 am - 1 pm

7/13 - 7/27

Integrated Pest Management

10 am - 2:30 pm

7/14 - 8/4

Meditation: Session C

5:30 - 6:30 pm

PROGRAM CALENDAR 7/14

Gardening with Bats in Mind

7:30 - 9 pm

7/15 - 7/29

Native Trees of Delaware

10 am - 12 pm

7/16

Home-Made Compost Tea Workshop

10 am - 12 pm

7/16

Nature-Inspired Quilling Made Easy

10 am - 1 pm

7/23

Exploring Ferns: Field Trip

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

August

8/6

Hummingbirds: Jewels of the Garden

9:30 - 10:30 am

8/6

Hummingbird Banding Demonstration

10:45 - 11:45 am

8/6

Gardening for Hummingbirds

12:30 - 2 pm

8/11 - 8/25

Inviting Wildlife into the Garden

10 am - 3:30 pm

8/12

Cut 'n' Fold Miniature Orchid Garden

6 - 7:30 pm

8/17 - 8/31

Ecosystems and Plant Communities

10 am - 3:30 pm

September

9/9 & 9/16

Plant Disease Management

10 am - 2:30 pm

9/10

Propagating Native Ferns

10 am - 12:30 pm

9/10

Insects: Hunters, Gatherers, and Grazers

1 - 3 pm

9/14 - 10/19

Native Plants of Fall

10 am - 12 pm

twinleaf (Jeffersonia diphylla)

STUDENT INFORMATION Registration: All classes are available for registration online at www.mtcubacenter.org or by calling 302.239.4244. Many classes fill quickly, so please register early to avoid disappointment. If your confirmation states “Wait List”, you will be called or emailed if an opening occurs. Season Passes: Passholders receive a 10% discount on Ecological Gardening Certificate courses. To purchase a Season Pass, please call 302.239.4244 or go online to www.mtcubacenter.org Payment & Refunds: Payment is required upon registration. Refunds are issued if registration is withdrawn at least seven days in advance of the scheduled start date or if the class is cancelled. Class Cancellations & Garden Closures: Occasionally we may cancel classes due to inclement weather, insufficient registration, or unforeseen circumstances. For updated information regarding closures and cancellations, call 302.239.4244 (option 3) or visit www.mtcubacenter.org/visit/cancellations Student Information: • Many classes are held outdoors. Please dress for the weather conditions and wear sturdy shoes as walking paths may be uneven. • Sunscreen, hats, and insect spray are recommended. • Due to our rolling terrain and mulched paths, the use of wheelchairs is limited. • Programs are held rain or shine unless specified otherwise. • Be advised that certain classes may be recorded and videotaped for educational or promotional purposes. • Please call 302.239.4244 or email education@mtcubacenter.org with questions or concerns. Continuing Education Units Most Mt. Cuba Center classes are approved for continuing education credits through organizations that serve arborists, certified nursery professionals, landscape architects and designers, organic growers, and other green industry professionals. Class descriptions with the CEU icon qualify for professional development hours with accrediting agencies. For more up-to-date information, please visit www.mtcubacenter.org/education

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