2 0 2 4 TR E E FE STIVAL September 28 | 10am–6pm (Rain Date September 29)
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UPPER LAWN Live Music
Forest Elders Old growth forests are essential to healthy environments. Learn about their ecological importance and their enduring mystique.
Jared Obstfeld 11am–1pm Hot Breakfast 2–5pm 2
The Sweet Smell of Trees Engage your senses with the fragrances of wood chips from different species of native trees
TERRACE Welcome Walks 11am, 1pm, 3pm Each walk is free with admission and lasts about one hour. Capacity is limited, so please sign up ahead of time at the Copeland House.
The Art of Woodburning Try your hand at pyrography and participate in the process of woodburning. Bluey’s Woods Venture into the woods and get your hands dirty with nature play activities. Pick up a fall-themed scavenger hunt to follow as you explore the gardens.
If These Trees Could Talk Tour 1:30pm Join an Arborist for a behind-the-scenes look at the legacies of Mt. Cuba’s trees. This tour is free with admission — reserve your spot at the Copeland House. 3
Octoraro Native Plant Nursery Learn the ins and outs of plant propagation with Octoraro Nursery.
MAIN LAWN Kids Tree Climbing 11am–1pm, 2–4pm Pull on a harness and get ready to climb! Scale a tree with the help of our arborists and get a birds-eye view of tree work.
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Hayrides 11am, 2pm, 3pm Celebrate the season with a 25-minute scenic hayride through our natural areas. Free with admission, reserve your time at the Copeland House as space is limited.
TICKETING Plant Sales A variety of native plants will be available for purchase, while supplies last!
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WOODS PATH Storybook Stroll Wander along the Woods Path as you read along to The Boy Who Grew a Forest.
Story Time Sprouts 11:30am, 2pm Join us in Bluey’s Woods and listen to a selection of nature-themed books about fall. 5
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COPELAND HOUSE Membership Membership is natural nourishment. Sign up today!
10 FOOD & BEVERAGE Zaikka 11am–5pm Indian and Mediterrean food. Family-friendly activity
HELPFUL INFORMATION Gardens close at 6pm today. Upon entering the premises guests grant Mt. Cuba Center permission to photograph them for promotional purposes.
MEMBERSHIP Grow with us as a Mt. Cuba member! Packages start at $84 and include unlimited general admission for one year, and so much more. Join today at Ticketing, the Copeland House, or online at mtcubacenter.org/membership.
TAKING PHOTOS? Share them! Use the hashtag #TreeFestival.
THANKS FOR JOINING US TODAY! Mt. Cuba Center is open for general admission Wednesday through Sunday, April through November. Education classes are offered year-round. Visit mtcubacenter.org for more details.
3120 BARLEY MILL ROAD | HOCKESSIN, DE | 302.239.4244 | MTCUBACENTER.ORG