Date: January 10th, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Price: Free (For members)
Location: Mt. Cuba Center
3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707
Explore the beauty of the winter landscape with this exclusive, off-season tour with Michael Blacketer, PhD accompanied by a sampling of signature cocktails prepared by mixologist Diane Keesee. Expand your appreciation for aesthetic qualities beyond blooms by observing the wonder of seed heads, exfoliating bark, evergreen foliage, and stems with diverse textures, color, and character.
Individual+ members can reserve a maximum of two tickets, while Dual+ and higher-level members are eligible to reserve up to four tickets. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
*Please have your digital membership card ready to reference your membership number in order to reserve this tour.
This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, January 10, 2026.
About the Instructor:
In his role as an educator at Mt. Cuba Center, Michael draws from a diverse background in environmental planning, ecological design, resource interpretation, horticulture, and conservation social science. His education includes a bachelor’s degree in Community and Environmental Planning, a master’s in Ecological Landscape Design, and a doctorate in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management. Also a Delaware Master Gardener, Michael’s interests are rooted in the exploration of human-environment transactions across spatial, temporal, biological, and social scales; he enjoys discussing these phenomena with others through mutual interests in organic gardening, restoration ecology, outdoor recreation, and scientific research.
Register Here:
https://mtcubacenter.org/event/sip-stroll-natives-for-winter-interest-members-only/
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