With high-temperature records being broken all over the country, especially in the last few weeks, the thought of gardening seems a little daunting, doesn't it? But now is the time to give those carefully tended plants just a little extra attention. Make it a family affair and pass along the love of all things native to the next generation.
Family programming is highlighted in this month's classes at Mt. Cuba Center. The Journey from Caterpillar to Butterfly (Tuesdays, July 17 & 24) introduces kids to the magical metamorphosis of our winged friends. Jack Hubley's Wild Neighbors returns on Saturday, July 14 at 10AM. This time he's bringing hawks and owls - birds of prey that you may have seen in your own backyard. Keep unwanted plants out of your yard - learn Native Alternatives to Invasives on Wednesday, July 18, (10AM-12 Noon). Join me on Fridays, July 20 & August 3 and learn how to identify the most common Forest Trees of Delaware (10AM-12 Noon). Become a Mt. Cuba Center Researcher for a Day and contribute data to our trials on Heuchera and Coreopsis.(Saturday, July 21, 9AM - Noon.)
We've added a new selection to our online classes at Mt. Cuba Center Connect. Native Orchid Conference 2011 features seven hours of video lectures taken from last year's gathering of native orchid enthusiasts at Mt. Cuba Center. Watch them at your leisure - with the promo code "ladyslipper," the class is $35.
For details and registration for all our events, visit www.mtcubacenter.org, or call 302-239 4244. Remember, even when it's hot, the garden continues to give sanctuary to birds, bees and more. I look forward to sharing the beauty of our garden with you, onsite and online.
Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Director of Education and Research
