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Join us to explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Park in the …
Visit Oak Hill with Jessica Tsakiris, horticulturist, to learn about the history of and future plans for this beautiful garden area. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. October 9—Sawmill Reforestation October 16—Brick Lookout to Bristol Summerhouse October 23—Spruce, …
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Get up close to big equipment, suit up in firefighter gear, take a hayride, and more on this day of farm-style fun. Included with admission. Members free. This is a rain or shine, drop-in event, although you may register in advance. Register now.
Join Kevin Braun, arborist and natural lands supervisor, to hear about the work being done to reforest areas of Winterthur. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. October 16—Brick Lookout to Bristol Summerhouse October 23—Spruce, Fir & Pine, Oh My! …
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Join Chris Strand, director of Winterthur, on a special walk highlighting interesting and seldom seen parts of the landscape. Included with admission. Members free. After adding general admission to your cart, please select Director’s Garden Walk under Tour Options. Meet at the Visitor Center patio. Walks start promptly at scheduled time and take place on the …
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The Garden Club of Wilmington and the West Chester Garden Club invite you to this show that will combine the artistic vision, horticultural mastery, engineering, and sophisticated craftsmanship of exhibitors from around the country to create brilliant displays. Floral designs will be displayed in the first-floor galleries, photography in the Galleries Reception Area, and horticultural …
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Dried flowers were used throughout Winterthur’s history to enhance the beauty of the house, and the Dried-Flower Tree is one of our iconic Yuletide sights. Learn how Winterthur’s floral team preserves natural materials for that special tree, then a modern wreath ring using dried flowers and foliage to take home and enjoy for years to …
Join us to explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur, including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along Clenny Run. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. For beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear walking shoes. Park in the …
Stroll to one of the best views at Winterthur, as you walk from the Brick Lookout to the Bristol Summerhouse. Learn the history of these garden structures and the garden areas around them with Tyler Johnson, tour program assistant. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other …
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Headshot courtesy of John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Read books with nature in mind, then come together with Delaware Master Naturalists and others in the Brown Center for a casual chat and snack. For this program, read Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Registration required. To register, …
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Learn how to tell these conifers apart on a walk through the Pinetum with Joe Lazorchak, landscape horticulturist. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. October 30—Autumn Walk through the March Bank
Dress your goblins and ghosts in their Halloween finest and come trick-or-treating in the garden. Enjoy crafts, games, and music. Included with admission. Members free. This is a drop-in event, although you may register in advance. Register now.
The March Bank in spring is wonderful, but that’s only half the story. Explore the area in fall with Colin Hadsell, horticulturist, and you’ll understand the other half. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October.