Hockessin, DE. The 8th Annual Wildflower Celebration at Mt. Cuba Center will be held on Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 10AM to 4 PM in the gardens at 3120 Barley Mill Road near Hockessin, DE. This is a once-a-year opportunity for family and friends to stroll the grounds at their leisure, chat with the staff about their favorite garden topics, and enter a drawing for a one-of-a-kind plant grown at Mt. Cuba Center’s greenhouses. The “Wildflower Challenge” offers visitors the chance to win 2-for-1 discounts on Mt. Cuba Center tour tickets. Admission and parking are free. All parking is located at Red Clay Reservation off Old Wilmington Road. Visitors may take a shuttle bus or walk to the gardens from the parking area. Please note: 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 event, visit www.mtcubacenter.org.
The family-friendly adventure, “The Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly,” returns with station-to-station activities. Learn about caterpillars and what they eat, who eats them, and finally, see what butterfly they become. To highlight the journey, “Annie Hickman’s Butterfly Parade” will meander through the garden, inviting guests to join in them in celebration of the beautiful spring scenery. New this year, learn about native raptors at Mt. Cuba Center and watch them soar in free-flight demonstrations.
For more information about the Eighth Annual Wildflower Celebration, visit www.mtcubacenter.org, or call 302-239-4244.
