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Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
Snip fresh flowers from our garden, hear about H. F. du Pont’s floral legacy, and design a take-home arrangement in Winterthur’s historic greenhouse complex with Natasha Vadas, horticulturist. Registration required by August 22. $80; $70 for Members. Register now. Join us for these upcoming workshops: September 17—Garden to Vase: Woodland Whimsy October 15—Garden to Vase: …
Take a journey through the history of golf at Winterthur with Eileen Scheck, manager of tour programs, and El Clauss, tour program assistant. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. Activities may include a walk, talk, or …
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Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
Exclusively for Members! Discover the beauty of the garden on a walking tour led by Collin Hadsell, horticulturist. See what’s in bloom and explore unseen or off-the-beaten-path areas of the garden. Members free. Reservations required; limited to 50 participants. Wear walking shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Portions of the walk may be …
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. $20; $10 for …
Learn about the history of the greenhouse, how to plan a food/cutting garden, and more with Natasha Vardas, horticulturist. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. Activities may include a walk, talk, or demonstration and take place …
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Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
Race through the rolling meadows and enjoy the beauty of the scenic landscapes. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event offers a refreshing way to celebrate the season. $35. Includes after-hours access to Winterthur for 5K race, glass of wine, Winterthur stemless wine glass, a Philly pretzel, and live music. Proceeds …
Children and their adults will enjoy hands-on activities and walks with a Delaware Master Naturalist. Learn about the natural lands at Winterthur, the plants and animals living here, and how naturalists and citizen scientists work to care for them. Children will receive a special pin for each Eco Explorer program they attend. Registration required; capacity …
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 …
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Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
Enjoy an illustrated talk about the evolution of Winterthur from a 19th-century home into today’s modern day museum using images from the archives with Jennifer Vess, archivist. After the talk, you’ll take a stroll around the museum’s exterior to connect the historical records with the building that we know today. Included with admission. Members free. …
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Wander along Henry Francis du Pont’s naturalistic garden paths and see hidden spots lush with greenery. Use what you discover as inspiration to design a woodland garden with a piece of tree trunk, flowers, and other decorations. No supplies needed. Registration required by September 7. $80; $70 for Members. Sold out. Join us for these upcoming …
Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
Walk to Armor Meadow with Jim Magee, supervisor of natural lands, who will explain the decision-making for the end of the growing season. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. Activities may include a walk, talk, or …
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Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
Enjoy a day of fun, action, and education. Activities include nature walks, talks, demonstrations, and a native plant sale with Gateway Garden Center. Plus, meet with our community partners, including The Brandywine Conservancy; Cabela’s; Delaware Bat Rehabilitation and Conservation; Delaware Invasive Species Council; Delaware Nature Society; Delaware Native Plant Identification & Exchange; Delaware Solid Waste …
Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
Take a walk through an area of the garden that has many hidden histories and achievements as you travel to Browns Woods and Meadow with Tyler Johnson, tour program assistant. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, or habitats. …
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Activate your internal energy and strengthen your body and spirit as you practice slow, easy motions to get into the rhythm of nature. Led by Beth Sheehy. Bring a yoga mat, small towel, and a water bottle. Wear layers appropriate to the season. Please note: no class on November 27, December 25 and January 1. …
Exclusively for Members! Discover the beauty of the early fall garden on a walking tour led by Collin Hadsell, horticulturist. See what’s in bloom and explore unseen or off-the-beaten-path areas of the garden. Members free. Reservations required; limited to 50 participants. Wear walking shoes and bring water, sunscreen, and bug spray. Portions of the walk …
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. Sponsored by the state of Delaware on behalf of the DE529 Education …
Exclusively for Members! Enjoy an extra hour of farm-style fun for kids big and small. Get up close to trucks and tractors, check out other vehicles and equipment, suit up in firefighter gear, take a hayride, and even milk a mechanical cow. Members free. This is a rain or shine, drop-in event. Sponsored by the …