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P – Life Sciences
Wilmington off-site location | April 1, 2026-April 29, 2026
Wednesday: 9:00 AM-10:15 AM
Join the garden manager to learn about the life of Marian Coffin, Gibraltar’s history and the design principles that shaped the estate. Participants gain insights into plant palettes and influences and tour the gardens.
This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Liz Allen
ALLEN, LIZ — Garden manager at the Marian Coffin Gardens at Gibraltar, Wilmington. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Delaware in anthropology, and Teaching English as a Second Language, and is fluent in Spanish. A UD Master Naturalist graduate and former Mt. Cuba Center interpreter and instructor, she also ran a small business focused on ecological home gardening. Through her work, she hopes to inspire others to see gardens as living connections between people and nature. (P281)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
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