• It’s Kuerner time at the Brandywine River Museum of Art. The year 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Kuerner Farm as a part of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art. The farm was the inspiration for artist Andy Wyeth and the art legacy of the farm continues with the work of Karl J. Kuerner whose artistic commitment to the farm is reflected in his own work throughout his career. The decision to paint images of the property was a pivotal moment for Kuerner, who felt that Andrew Wyeth’s work there was of singular importance. An exhibit Karl J. Kuerner: The Continuity of Creativity opens Jan. 27 and runs through May 19.

• The winter holidays and their special events might be over, but there’s still time to celebrate winter itself. And that’s what’s happening at Longwood Gardens from Jan. 20 through March 24. Winter at Longwood is for warmth, for wonder, and for wow moments at every turn. Ever-changing and always stunning, our Conservatory captivates with bold blooms, textural touches, and grand displays under glass. We welcome you to experience the wonder as winter delights, day after day.

• Interested in wild plant culture? Native edible and medicinal plant species can be integrated into gardens and ecological restoration projects to create habitats that support (and include) humans as part of local ecosystems. During an online presentation from Mt. Cuba Center, botanist Jared Rosenbaum, people can learn to consider stewarding edible and medicinal plant species in native habitats such as riparian corridors and glades and discuss how a habitat-based approach translates to yards, parks, and farms. We’ll explore the prospect of changing our foodways to patterns that favor native diversity, rewarding restoration and stewardship. This program is part of the Mt. Cuba Lecture Series, and takes place online on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is $25. Register here.

• The Chester County 4-H program is looking for several volunteers to help us engage youth in STEM education with an emphasis on robotics, computer sciences, and engineering design.  Volunteers would work directly with youth on short-term projects or in ongoing 4-H clubs.  Volunteer training is provided.  Chester County 4-H has established robotics clubs across the County that provide fun, hands-on learning opportunities for youth 8 -18.  To find out more about the opportunities available please contact Toni Stuetz, Extension 4-H Educator at [email protected] or 610-696-3500.  Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a non-formal educational youth development program of the United States Department of Agriculture that helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become capable, caring, and contributing citizens.  To find your local program, visit the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/programs/4-h.

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