Mt. Cuba Center, the region’s premier native plant garden, has launched Mt. Cuba Center Connect, an online resource for the study of native plants, accessible from a computer or mobile device. Mt. Cuba Center Connect captures a selection of Mt. Cuba Center’s live education programs, informational handouts, and plant videos and makes them available online and on demand. The first class, The Ferns at Mt. Cuba Center is now available for purchase for $40. Go to http://www.mtcubacenter.org/ and click on the Distance Learning button to learn more.
Additional classes will become available in the next few months. Topics include Hummingbirds in Your Garden, Moss Gardening, and The Meadow Plants at Mt. Cuba Center. “These are some of the most popular classes that we offer at Mt. Cuba Center,” says Eileen Boyle, Public Programs Manager at Mt. Cuba Center. “But our facilities and small parking lot limited the number of people who could participate. Online classes have no limitations when it comes to enrollment.”
The former estate of Mr. and Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland, Mt. Cuba Center is a non-profit organization set on nearly 600 acres in the rolling hills of northern Delaware. Their mission is to foster an appreciation for plants of the Appalachian Piedmont and the conservation of their environment through garden display, education, and research.
For more information, contact Jeanette Zipf, Communications Coordinator, 302-239-4244, X. 243
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
November at Mt. Cuba Center
Chilly weather, brilliant color, and the first snow of the season. What else can it be but November at Mt. Cuba Center!
Coming up this Saturday - your last chance to see the meadow with its fall highlights during Meadow Studies - Late Fall. Take home one last meadow plant too! (November 5, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, $10.) Also, there are a few seats left for the Historic Ramble: Ghosts of the Past (November 5, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM, $25). Hear local historian Nedda Moqtaderi share the rich legacy of family farms and active milling complexes that once dotted the land which is now Mt. Cuba Center. Dress for the weather for this class, as you will be outside for part of the day. Also, we wind up another season of public garden tours this week. I cordially invite you to enjoy one more walk through the fall garden before it goes to bed.
Our November schedule includes classes for artists (Nature Art Cards, Thursday, November 10, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, $20), bird watchers (Autumn Sunrise at the Bird Blind, Sunday, November 13, 7-9 AM, $25) and plant lovers. (Grow Wildflowers from Seed, Wednesday, November 16, 9:30 AM - 12 Noon, $20). No matter what your interest, when it comes to native plants, you'll find something to learn with us. As always, we want to be prepared for your visit. Visit http://www.mtcubacenter.org/ or call 302-239-4244 for reservations.
Finally, don't miss your chance for a free preview of our new distance learning program, Mt. Cuba Center Connect. Check your inbox for a separate message from me with information about registration and enrollment and how this program can make the study of native plants more accessible to you.
As always, I look forward to sharing the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center with you, onsite and online!
Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Public Programs Manager
Coming up this Saturday - your last chance to see the meadow with its fall highlights during Meadow Studies - Late Fall. Take home one last meadow plant too! (November 5, 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, $10.) Also, there are a few seats left for the Historic Ramble: Ghosts of the Past (November 5, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM, $25). Hear local historian Nedda Moqtaderi share the rich legacy of family farms and active milling complexes that once dotted the land which is now Mt. Cuba Center. Dress for the weather for this class, as you will be outside for part of the day. Also, we wind up another season of public garden tours this week. I cordially invite you to enjoy one more walk through the fall garden before it goes to bed.
Our November schedule includes classes for artists (Nature Art Cards, Thursday, November 10, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM, $20), bird watchers (Autumn Sunrise at the Bird Blind, Sunday, November 13, 7-9 AM, $25) and plant lovers. (Grow Wildflowers from Seed, Wednesday, November 16, 9:30 AM - 12 Noon, $20). No matter what your interest, when it comes to native plants, you'll find something to learn with us. As always, we want to be prepared for your visit. Visit http://www.mtcubacenter.org/ or call 302-239-4244 for reservations.
Finally, don't miss your chance for a free preview of our new distance learning program, Mt. Cuba Center Connect. Check your inbox for a separate message from me with information about registration and enrollment and how this program can make the study of native plants more accessible to you.
As always, I look forward to sharing the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center with you, onsite and online!
Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Public Programs Manager
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
Four Season Garden Club of Kennett Square is having a Holiday Centerpiece Workshop - Make your own centerpiece-all materials provided-assorted fresh greens, container and accessories ( ribbon, colored glass balls, pine cones, branch material and much more ). Instruction is provided, no experience required.
$30 per person includes a homemade light lunch provided by members. Event is held at the Episcopal Church of the Advent, Route 82, Saturday, December 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Bring gloves and clippers.
Bring gloves and clippers.
E-mail lsfleur1@hotmail.com for a registration form.
Woman's Community Club of Uwchlan 'Chrismas Country Fair' on Dec. 3
The Woman's Community Club of Uwchlan will hold it's Christmas Country
Fair on Saturday, December 3rd from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M at the 1756
Uwchlan Meeting House, 5 N. Village Avenue, Lionville, PA. Stop by
for fresh local evergreen wreaths, swags, centerpieces, boxwood trees,
holly and cut greens for decorating. Homemade goodies, attic treasures,
jewelry, and more. The kitchen is open at 11:00 A.M. for homemade soup,
sandwiches, and dessert. Proceeds benefit the historic Uwchlan Meeting House.
For additional information, please call 610-363-6549.
Fair on Saturday, December 3rd from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M at the 1756
Uwchlan Meeting House, 5 N. Village Avenue, Lionville, PA. Stop by
for fresh local evergreen wreaths, swags, centerpieces, boxwood trees,
holly and cut greens for decorating. Homemade goodies, attic treasures,
jewelry, and more. The kitchen is open at 11:00 A.M. for homemade soup,
sandwiches, and dessert. Proceeds benefit the historic Uwchlan Meeting House.
For additional information, please call 610-363-6549.
Free On-line Course from Mt. Cuba
Mt. Cuba Center is proud to announce the launch of our new distance learning program called Mt. Cuba Center Connect. As a valued member of the Mt. Cuba Center visitor community, we invite you to preview our first class, "The Ferns at Mt. Cuba Center" at no charge. All we ask is that you provide us with feedback on this innovative, on-demand look at ferns by filling out the short survey at the end of the course. This offer is good through November 14, 2011 so don't delay!
In the course, you will learn about fern landscape uses, companion plants, culture, biology, spore propagation and 26 native fern fact sheets and video guides. These topics are presented through a media rich, self- paced learning experience. Delve into an in-depth discovery of the charming world of ferns, accessible from your own home or office, at any time. Print out handouts for later and study your ferns!
To register, go to elearning.mtcubacenter.org and follow the directions on the right side of the screen to create your own account. Once logged in, select "Ferns at Mt. Cuba Center." Enter the enrollment key ferntastic when prompted. For information on new distance learning courses coming in December, January and February visit: www.mtcubacenter.org/education/distance-learning.
Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Public Programs Manager
In the course, you will learn about fern landscape uses, companion plants, culture, biology, spore propagation and 26 native fern fact sheets and video guides. These topics are presented through a media rich, self- paced learning experience. Delve into an in-depth discovery of the charming world of ferns, accessible from your own home or office, at any time. Print out handouts for later and study your ferns!
To register, go to elearning.mtcubacenter.org and follow the directions on the right side of the screen to create your own account. Once logged in, select "Ferns at Mt. Cuba Center." Enter the enrollment key ferntastic when prompted. For information on new distance learning courses coming in December, January and February visit: www.mtcubacenter.org/education/distance-learning.
Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Public Programs Manager
INSPIRATION - EDUCATION - CONSERVATION
Friday, October 14, 2011
October at Mt. Cuba Center
Crisp fall greetings from Mt. Cuba Center! A Fall Harvest of Color perfectly describes the gardens changing from summer's green to fall's array of red, orange and yellow. It also describes our fall tour - still $5 and still a great way to spend a morning or afternoon with a gathering of friends.
Here's a quick overview of what's coming up this month - click on each class to learn more:
Meadow Studies (Saturday, October 8, 10:30AM-12:30PM, $10) with Dave Korbonits. Take home an 'October Sky' aromatic aster too.
The Dragon's Lair: Creating Dragonfly Habitat (Saturday, October 15, 10AM-12 Noon, $30). Meet Christine Cook, landscape designer from Easton, CT and learn how to create a place in your garden for dragonflies
Energy-Wise Landscape Design (Saturday, October 22, 10:30AM-12:30PM, $20). Discover how to reduce your landscape energy consumption with Sue Reed, award-winning author and registered landscape architect.
Autumnal Native Fruits (Wednesday, October 26, 1-3PM, $10). Join me in learning which native plants produce the most colorful and interesting fruits in your garden.
Planting for Native Bees (Saturday, October 29, 10AM-1PM, $35, including lunch). Sam Droege, wildlife biologist, discusses how to choose plants that attract native Delaware bee species, and you'll take home one of those plants to get started.
Fall Photography Free Stroll (Saturday and Sunday sessions, October 29 and 30.) Staff photographer Chris Starr offers advice and ideas.
As always, reservations are required for classes and tours - we want to be prepared for your visit. At this time of the year especially, I look forward to sharing the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center with you!
Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Public Programs Manager
Here's a quick overview of what's coming up this month - click on each class to learn more:
Meadow Studies (Saturday, October 8, 10:30AM-12:30PM, $10) with Dave Korbonits. Take home an 'October Sky' aromatic aster too.
The Dragon's Lair: Creating Dragonfly Habitat (Saturday, October 15, 10AM-12 Noon, $30). Meet Christine Cook, landscape designer from Easton, CT and learn how to create a place in your garden for dragonflies
Energy-Wise Landscape Design (Saturday, October 22, 10:30AM-12:30PM, $20). Discover how to reduce your landscape energy consumption with Sue Reed, award-winning author and registered landscape architect.
Autumnal Native Fruits (Wednesday, October 26, 1-3PM, $10). Join me in learning which native plants produce the most colorful and interesting fruits in your garden.
Planting for Native Bees (Saturday, October 29, 10AM-1PM, $35, including lunch). Sam Droege, wildlife biologist, discusses how to choose plants that attract native Delaware bee species, and you'll take home one of those plants to get started.
Fall Photography Free Stroll (Saturday and Sunday sessions, October 29 and 30.) Staff photographer Chris Starr offers advice and ideas.
As always, reservations are required for classes and tours - we want to be prepared for your visit. At this time of the year especially, I look forward to sharing the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center with you!
Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Public Programs Manager
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Watershed Congress
The Delaware Riverkeeper Network is pleased to announce the Call for Presenters for the 2012 Watershed Congress along the Schuylkill. The 2012 Watershed Congress will be held Saturday, March 10th, at the Montgomery County Community College-West Campus in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. 2012 marks the Watershed Congress's 15th anniversary.
With a focus on networking across disciplines and a goal of presenting new information about watershed restoration, the Watershed Congress has become a highly anticipated event for watershed citizens interested in understanding, protecting and restoring their local streams. Every year, a growing and changing group of individuals attends the Congress to gain new knowledge, acquire tools, and practice techniques that will allow them to take active roles in the stewardship of their natural resources.
The Watershed Congress Organizing Committee, which is chaired by the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, is now accepting session proposals. For more information about the Call for Presenters, go to: http://www.delawareriverkeeper.org/Pdf/2012_Call-for-Presenters.pdf. Sessions must include a question and answer component. Hands-on, interactive presentations are encouraged.
Submissions are due October 31st, 2011. Please submit presentation proposals online at: http://tinyurl.com/2012Congress-CallforPresenters.
Help us protect and conserve our natural resources by sharing your expertise with a concerned and active audience. Past participants requested the following topics, but we will consider all suggestions:
Removing Sediment & Nutrients from Stormwater . Primer on Pennsylvania Geology . Techniques for Hands-on Invasive Species Control . Studies of Pollutants in Fracking Wastewater . Building Volunteer Programs . Assessing Costs of Development . Macroinvertebrates Identification . New Best Management Practices for Stormwater . Total Maximum Daily Loads for Restoring Water Quality . Managing Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems . Working on Urban Rivers Restoration . Update on Marcellus Shale . New Fundraising/Funding Possibilities . Habitat Restoration . Expanding Collaboration Beyond Environmental Organizations . Wetland Identification . Groundwater/Well Water Management . Rain Gardens for the Home Owner . Landscaping with Native Plants . Economic Valuation of Clean Water . Monitoring Water Quality Techniques and Tools . Preserving Biodiversity in Ecosystems . Update on Previous Congress Presentations
More information about the Watershed Congress is can be found at: http://www.delawareriverkeeper.org/about/event.aspx?Id=63
With a focus on networking across disciplines and a goal of presenting new information about watershed restoration, the Watershed Congress has become a highly anticipated event for watershed citizens interested in understanding, protecting and restoring their local streams. Every year, a growing and changing group of individuals attends the Congress to gain new knowledge, acquire tools, and practice techniques that will allow them to take active roles in the stewardship of their natural resources.
The Watershed Congress Organizing Committee, which is chaired by the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, is now accepting session proposals. For more information about the Call for Presenters, go to: http://www.delawareriverkeeper.org/Pdf/2012_Call-for-Presenters.pdf. Sessions must include a question and answer component. Hands-on, interactive presentations are encouraged.
Submissions are due October 31st, 2011. Please submit presentation proposals online at: http://tinyurl.com/2012Congress-CallforPresenters.
Help us protect and conserve our natural resources by sharing your expertise with a concerned and active audience. Past participants requested the following topics, but we will consider all suggestions:
Removing Sediment & Nutrients from Stormwater . Primer on Pennsylvania Geology . Techniques for Hands-on Invasive Species Control . Studies of Pollutants in Fracking Wastewater . Building Volunteer Programs . Assessing Costs of Development . Macroinvertebrates Identification . New Best Management Practices for Stormwater . Total Maximum Daily Loads for Restoring Water Quality . Managing Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems . Working on Urban Rivers Restoration . Update on Marcellus Shale . New Fundraising/Funding Possibilities . Habitat Restoration . Expanding Collaboration Beyond Environmental Organizations . Wetland Identification . Groundwater/Well Water Management . Rain Gardens for the Home Owner . Landscaping with Native Plants . Economic Valuation of Clean Water . Monitoring Water Quality Techniques and Tools . Preserving Biodiversity in Ecosystems . Update on Previous Congress Presentations
More information about the Watershed Congress is can be found at: http://www.delawareriverkeeper.org/about/event.aspx?Id=63
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