Tuesday, April 29, 2025
8 am–5 pm
$135 for Members/$165 for Non-Members (lunch not included)
$160 for Members/$190 for Non-Members (lunch included)
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, DE has been a home for conservation and preservation. 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.
The ticket price includes comfortable bus transportation, a tip for the driver, admission, a one–hour guided walk, and a hayride. We will depart from Mt. Cuba Center at 3 pm to return home.
Our bus departs from the following three locations:
- Aurora Park Drive in Easton at 8 am
- Route 50 westbound/Route 404 Park 'n Ride at 8:20 am
- 301/291 Park 'n Ride in Millington at 8:45 am
Choose your preferred pick-up location upon checkout.
Advance registration is required.
Lunch Menu
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.
#1: Caesar Salad with Chicken
croutons & Caesar dressing served on side
#2: Caesar Salad w/o Chicken
croutons & Caesar dressing served on side
#3: Mixed Field Green Salad with Grilled Chicken
croutons & balsamic dressing served on side
#4: Mixed Field Green Salad with Grilled Vegetables
croutons & balsamic dressing served on side
#5: Strawberry Spinach Salad with Roasted Pecans
croutons & creamy poppy seed dressing served on side
#6: Chicken Salad Sandwich
with mango chutney spread on croissant
#7: Roast Turkey Sandwich
with pepper jack cheese, spinach, tomato, & mayo on baguette
#8: Ham Sandwich
with Swiss cheese, chambagne mustard, & Bibb lettuce on marble rye
#9: Roast Beef Sandwich
with herb spread & crispy onions on Kaiser roll
#10: Grilled Veggie Sandwich
with sundried tomato pesto & field greens in tortilla wrap
#11: Caprese Sandwich
with basil pesto, mozzarella, tomato, arugula, & balsamic glaze on baguette
