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Discover how the old influences the new with crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the artists and makers of the Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition as they introduce design, history, and craftsmanship to kids ages 3‒10 and the adults they bring along. New activities and guests each week. On August 20, guest artist Selina Toedter …
Enjoy listening to our summer horticultural interns as they engage you in the historical design intent, daily horticultural practices, and plant identification of a chosen garden area. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, …
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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. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day's story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Discover how the old influences the new with crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the artists and makers of the Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition as they introduce design, history, and craftsmanship to kids ages 3‒10 and the adults they bring along. New activities and guests each week. On August 20, guest artist Selina Toedter …
Enjoy a guided meditative walk with Delaware Master Naturalists to awaken your senses to nature. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. August 14—Beekeeping Basics August 21—Civil War History August 28—Cutting Garden
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. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day's story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
The Nature Principle by Richard Louv Read books with nature in mind, then come together with Delaware Master Naturalists and others in the Brown Center for a casual chat and snack. For this program, read The Nature Principle by Richard Louv. Registration required. To register, send an email to jcrawford@winterthur.org. Headshot by Josh Endres-Garden Design. …
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Discover how the old influences the new with crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the artists and makers of the Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition as they introduce design, history, and craftsmanship to kids ages 3‒10 and the adults they bring along. New activities and guests each week. On August 20, guest artist Selina Toedter …
Learn how honeybees live and function in their hives, as well as the steps beekeepers take to maintain their health and honey production in a talk by Maryanna Dose, horticulturist. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate …
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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. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day's story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Discover how the old influences the new with crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the artists and makers of the Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition as they introduce design, history, and craftsmanship to kids ages 3‒10 and the adults they bring along. New activities and guests each week. On August 20, guest artist Selina Toedter …
Learn Civil War history relating to the Brandywine Valley, drawn from the records of Henry Algernon du Pont, in a talk by Robert Booker and Tom Stack, estate guides. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider …
Continue reading "Garden & Estate Insider: Civil War History"
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. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day's story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Discover how the old influences the new with crafts, games, and demonstrations inspired by the artists and makers of the Transformations: Contemporary Artists at Winterthur exhibition as they introduce design, history, and craftsmanship to kids ages 3‒10 and the adults they bring along. New activities and guests each week. On August 20, guest artist Selina Toedter …
Learn about the planning and process of growing a cut flower garden on a walk through the greenhouse area with Natasha Vadas, horticulturist. Program starts promptly at scheduled time. Included with admission. Free for Members. Register now. Join our staff and invited experts for other Garden & Estate Insider events, every Wednesday, April–October. September 4—Merino Mania …
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. After, your children will enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day's story. Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time …
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with us! Meet craftspeople from the Harmony Weavers Guild and the Society of American Period Furniture Makers (SAPFM), who will display finished products, in-progress projects, and tools to demonstrate their crafts. In addition, quilter Selina Toedter (of Bean and Toad) will finish the community quilt that was started with visitors to …