Mt Cuba Center
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Mission

Our mission is to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the habitats that sustain them.

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HOURS

The gardens and trails are open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm.

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Classes and Programs

Classes offered year-round. Learn to garden in harmony with nature, take an art class, attend an event, and more!

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Trial Garden

Mt. Cuba Center evaluates native plants and related cultivars for horticultural and ecological value.

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Enjoy unlimited general admission, member discounts, guest passes, and more!

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Mt Cuba Center

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Volunteer Open House

4/10/2026 430p—630p More Details
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Creating Detailed Paper Botanicals: Trillium

4/10/2026 10a—1p More Details
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Native Plants of Spring Tours

4/11/2026 10a—12p More Details
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Nature Photography

4/11/2026 10a—12p More Details
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Creating Paper Botanicals: Trillium

4/11/2026 10a—1p More Details
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Design Workshop: Designing Your Native Perennial Garden

4/11/2026 10a—1p More Details
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Let It Glow: Protecting Fireflies in the Home Garden (Online)

4/15/2026 6p—730p More Details
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Nature Journaling

4/18/2026 10a—12p More Details
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Ecological Gardening Certificate

Our certificate classes are open to everyone, from beginners to experts. You can choose to complete all classes to earn a certificate, or take only the classes that interest you. Students seeking certification must pass an evaluation after each class.


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