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Get your spooky on by using a festive Halloween element with the deepest, darkest flowers. Create a design so beautiful, it’s bound to be haunting. Registration required by October 11. $90; $80 for Members. Sold out.
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. Plus, enjoy a special activity on the first Thursday of every month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly at scheduled time and …
Bring in cherished objects and learn how to preserve them for future generations. From family quilts and photo albums to ceramics, portraits, furniture, and everything in between, conservation staff and students will hear the stories of your objects and share condition assessments, treatment recommendations, and display and storage advice. Your advance registration allows us to …
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. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Exclusively for Members! Learn about the history of Winterthur through stories and objects while also hearing the behind the scenes work that went into the At Home at Winterthur exhibition on a guided gallery walk with Eileen Scheck, manager of tour programs. Members free. Register now. This event is part of Member Appreciation Month.
Explore plant-based eating in a delicious way. Create hands-on, make-along meals featuring easy, no-cook ingredients inspired by seasonal foods. This workshop is intended to promote wellness, mindful eating, and a deeper appreciation for the relationship between nature and the foods we bring to our tables. It also serves as an inviting introduction to nature journaling as …
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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 …
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. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Join Ron Simpson, estate guide and Delaware Master Naturalist, who will discuss which magnolia cultivars are best for the region, and how to care for them when they are in your landscape. Included with admission. Members free. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts as they share insights and information about Winterthur’s history, horticulture, …
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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. Plus, enjoy a special activity on the first Thursday of every month. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly at scheduled time and …
Exclusively for Members! This introductory level, easy-to-learn set of twenty movements helps dissolve tension, reduce chronic pain, and improve balance. Based on the ancient Chinese principles of activation and circulation of energy (chi), T’ai Chi Chih is an easily adaptive and enjoyable program that can be done by anyone, regardless of age or physical ability. Classes …
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. Drop-in classes; held in the garden, weather permitting. In inclement weather, location …
Enjoy spooky tales of Halloweens past and walk in the footsteps of those who have traveled here before...and possibly still do, guided by one of our staff members. Then stop off at our tailgate in a picturesque location for lively conversation and tasty treats, including hors d’oeuvres and a selection of hard and soft beverages. …
Dress your goblins and ghosts in their Halloween finest and join us for daytime trick-or-treating in the garden. Enjoy crafts, games, and live music. Member morning preview, 9:00–10:00 am. Included with admission. Members free. This is a drop-in event, although you may register in advance. Register now.
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 …