Staghorn Fern Mounting Workshop

In-Person Horticulture and Gardening Class

A close-up view of the green, antler-shaped fronds of a Staghorn Fern growing above its brown, shield-like base.

Tuesday, January 26, 2027
6:00–7:30 pm

Fee: $95

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $85

Fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens on the Wednesday after the class is onsite.

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

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Get to know the fascinating world of ferns in this hands-on workshop focused on the striking staghorn fern. Then, mount your own staghorn fern mount the ferns on a cork slab to create a living piece of art to take home.

Explore basic fern botany, including the difference between sterile and fertile fronds, along with tips for care and long-term success. Then, mount your own staghorn fern to create a living piece of art to take home. Interactive and fun, this class is perfect for plant lovers looking to expand their knowledge and collection with something truly unique!

Location

Grove Studio 104 & 105

Instructor

Louise Clarke

Louise Clarke is a retired horticulturist and co-principal of Verdant Earth Educators, a green industry consulting and education firm. She is an accredited Green Roof Professional and certified arborist, Longwood Gardens volunteer, and is past-President of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society.

Clarke enjoys teaching Botany and Garden Appreciation at the Barnes Arboretum Horticulture Program of St. Joseph’s University. She lectures to horticulture groups and leads workshops and continuing education classes at Longwood Gardens, Tyler Arboretum, Penn State Master Gardeners, Linvilla Orchards, and Mt. Cuba Center, among others.