Experience the wonders of naturalistic gardening at the region’s finest woodland wildflower garden during the Seventh Annual Wildflower Celebration at Mt. Cuba Center, scheduled for Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 10AM to 4PM. This celebration of spring offers visitors the once-a-year opportunity to stroll the grounds at their leisure while enjoying learning stations, live music, family activities and much more. As always, there is no admission fee for the day.
New this year, especially for families with children, is “The Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly.” Starting at the entrance to the gardens, guests will receive a folder introducing the journey and what to expect. As families move from station to station, they’ll learn about caterpillars, what they eat, who eats them, and finally, which butterfly they’ve become. It will be fun for everyone.
Returning for a second year is the “Wildflower Challenge.” Learn four different wildflowers while strolling the gardens, then take the Challenge and win a 2-for-1 coupon for a Mt. Cuba Center garden tour. Also returning are the learning stations, highlighting native azaleas, meadow plants and plants that will attract butterflies.
Parking for the event will be at Red Clay Reservation on Old Wilmington Road, just east of Brackenville Rd. Shuttle buses or a foot path will take you to Mt. Cuba Center. The gardens are not wheelchair or stroller accessible and pets are not permitted. The parking area closes at 3:30 PM.
For more information about the Seventh Annual Wildflower Celebration, visit www.mtcubacenter.org, or call 302-239-4244.
For further information and photos, contact Jeanette Zipf, Communications Coordinator at Mt. Cuba Center, 302-239-4244 X243, or jzipf@mtcubacenter.org.
Jeanette P. Zipf
Communications Coordinator
Mt. Cuba Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 3570
Greenville, DE 19807-0570
Telephone: 302-239-4244 ext. 243
FAX: 302-239-5366
http://www.mtcubacenter.org/
