The Secret Lives of Spring Wildflowers (Online)
Schedule
Wed Mar 25 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Mt. Cuba Center | Hockessin, DE
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Date: March 25th, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmPrice: $25
Skunk cabbage, bloodroot, and trout lilies are among the first signs of spring and warmer weather ahead. Spring ephemerals and wildflowers must complete part of their life cycles before the tree canopy leafs out, reducing light levels at the forest floor. These plants face many challenges, including unpredictable weather and pollinator availability. Spring wildflowers have special adaptations to overcome these challenges and intricate relationships with pollinators and seed dispersers. Learn more about these wildflowers, their life histories, and plant-insect interactions.
Join live to participate in our online learning community or watch after as your schedule allows. All registrants will receive a recording of the class with access to view the class for 30 days after the live session.
This program takes place online Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
About the Instructor:
Ellen Lake, PhD, is the Director of Conservation and Research at Mt. Cuba Center. She taught environmental education and was the Education Director at the Brandywine and Red Clay Valley Associations. Ellen has a master’s degree in Entomology and Ph.D. in Entomology and Wildlife Ecology from the University of Delaware, where she researched biological control of mile-a-minute W**d and how to integrate W**d management techniques to restore plant communities. Ellen has extensive experience researching insect-plant interactions, including work for the USDA in the Greater Everglades ecosystem.
Register Here: https://mtcubacenter.org/event/the-secret-lives-of-spring-wildflowers-online/
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Where is it happening?
Mt. Cuba Center, 3104 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE 19707-9579, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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