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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 …
Join us for a peek at the spring garden, learn how to prepare for May Day—a centuries-old celebration of rebirth—and welcome the spring garden in anticipation of summer. After the guided walk, stop at our tailgate in a secret location for lively conversation and tasty treats, including hors d’œuvres and a selection of hard and …
Get your fascinator on! Using everlasting botanicals, make a beautiful headpiece for Point-to-Point or the Kentucky Derby. Please email Heidi Militana prior to class to request a color combination. Registration required by April 20. $80; $70 for Members. Register now. Join us for these upcoming workshops: May 21—Garden to Vase: Opulent Peonies June 18—Garden to …
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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 …
Enjoy a discussion about the curation and design of Almost Unknown, the Afric-American Picture Gallery with Alexandra Deutsch, John L. and Marjorie P. McGraw Director of Collections, and Dr. Jonathan Michael Square, guest curator of the exhibition. In their talk, Deutsch and Square will explore how Winterthur’s collections and community of scholars provided the opportunity …
Exclusively for Members! Discover the beauty of the spring 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 …
Sometimes, judging a book by its cover is an opportunity to discover its history! Discover the material culture of books—from fine and historic bindings to linen rag paper and beyond—as you learn how style and materials used in making books tell us how they were made, where they were owned, and what people thought about …
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 …
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 …
Please note: due to forecasted weather, this event will take place on May 10, 5:00–8:00 pm. Join us as we bring Kentucky Derby style to Delaware. Enjoy a bourbon and whiskey tasting, live bluegrass by the Dill Pickle Old Time Orchestra, and access to the garden. $65. Includes four tastings of bourbon and/or whiskey, a …
Celebrate spring and the coming of summer with fun family activities including face painting, live music, floral arrangements, crafts, and more! Drop-in program. Included with admission. Members free. Register now.
In celebration of Winterthur’s newest exhibition Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery, enjoy chamber music performed by musicians from the Kennett Symphony. They will perform William Grant Still’s Lyric Quartette, “The Sentimental One,” “The Quiet One,” and “The Jovial One.” Still was one of the most important African American composers of the 20th century. Composed in …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …