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Enjoy crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the theme of storytelling, with each week focusing on a different aspect of creative expression. Every Tuesday features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. For ages 3–10. Drop-in program. $5; free for Members and children under age 2. Includes General Admission. July 1–Model Make …
Learn how trees compartmentalize when a branch is lost or removed, or the tree is otherwise injured. Enjoy the shade of the canopy on a walk to see examples and discuss how pruning impacts this process on this walk with Allison Edmons, arborist supervisor. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited …
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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 …
Enjoy crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the theme of storytelling, with each week focusing on a different aspect of creative expression. Every Tuesday features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. For ages 3–10. Drop-in program. $5; free for Members and children under age 2. Includes General Admission. July 1–Model Make …
Enjoy listening to our summer natural lands interns as they engage you with their summer project. 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 every Wednesday, April–October. …
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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 …
Enjoy crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the theme of storytelling, with each week focusing on a different aspect of creative expression. Every Tuesday features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. For ages 3–10. Drop-in program. $5; free for Members and children under age 2. Includes General Admission. July 1–Model Make …
Discover the fairy stories connected with many of our flowers and then stroll to the library to see charming examples of how flower fairies have been illustrated with Linda Eirhart, director of the garden. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s …
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 …
Enjoy crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the theme of storytelling, with each week focusing on a different aspect of creative expression. Every Tuesday features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. For ages 3–10. Drop-in program. $5; free for Members and children under age 2. Includes General Admission. July 1–Model Make …
Behind every object is a constellation of design drawings, trade catalogs, account books, and documents that help us understand how they were designed, made, and used. Join Carley Altenburger, collections archivist, to learn about the materials across the library that are used to study decorative arts and material culture. Free. Reservations required; limited to 30 …
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Learn which species and cultivars best suited for pot culture and about soils, fertilization, pruning, pest control, and techniques for winter vs. summer care from Rob Simpson, master gardener. He will also talk about the origins and genetics of commonly grown citrus varieties. A handout will be provided with a summary of the workshop and …
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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 …
Read books with nature in mind, then come together with Delaware Master Naturalists and others in the Hawkes Center for a casual chat and snack. For this program, read The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan. Bi-monthly. Registration required. Included with admission. Members free. Register now.
Discover the treasures in your own backyard on this admission-free day at Winterthur. Get outside and explore the garden or learn something new in our galleries. Enjoy live music and activities around the estate such as crafting, garden hikes, and story time. Together with our community partners, Winterthur offers fun for all, inside and out! …
Enjoy crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the theme of storytelling, with each week focusing on a different aspect of creative expression. Every Tuesday features a new set of activities and a different guest artist. For ages 3–10. Drop-in program. $5; free for Members and children under age 2. Includes General Admission. July 1–Model Make …
Enjoy a leisurely stroll with Linda Eirhart, director of the garden, as she shares her wealth of knowledge about ferns with you. 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 …
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 …
Meet artisans and craftspeople who will demonstrate the tools, techniques, and materials used to make everyday objects before mass production, electricity, and plastic were introduced. Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. Purchase tickets.