Mt. Cuba Trip - April 29

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

8 a.m.–5 p.m.
$135 members/$165 non-members without lunch
$160 members/$190 non-members with lunch (see below for choices)

Fee includes transportation, driver tip, and admission, guided 1-hour walk, and hayride. 

Join us for an enchanting springtime excursion to Mt. Cuba Center, renowned for its breathtaking displays of native plants. Explore lush woodland gardens adorned with vibrant trilliums in shades of white, pink, and deep red, along with other spring ephemerals. Go on a guided welcome tour of the gardens, enjoy a break for lunch, and take a hayride through the natural lands to learn about native habitats and conservation efforts. Witness the breathtaking beauty of spring in this unforgettable setting.

With origins stretching back more than 80 years, Mt. Cuba Center in Hockessin, Del., has been a home for conservation and preservation since the 1930s. Transformed from farmland to a lush botanical garden featuring more than 1,000 species of native plants, Mt. Cuba inspires an appreciation for the value of these plants and a commitment to protect the habitats that sustain them. Join us for a trip to explore the gardens and grounds and to learn about the history of preserving the site’s natural lands.

Advance registration is required. The bus departs from Aurora Park Drive in Easton at 8 a.m., from the Route 50 westbound/Route 404 Park and Ride at 8:20 a.m, and from the 301/291 Park and Ride in Millington at 8:45 a.m. 

LUNCH OPTIONS (optional)

Each lunch includes a choice of salad or sandwich, a cup of mixed fruit, two homemade cookies, chips,  a bottle of water, condiments, and eco-friendly disposables.