Delmarva Agriculture Week

Discover small-scale farming on Delmarva with 6 Kings Farm. Situated in Frankford, Delaware, this farm specializes in meat and dairy sheep. Learn how utilizing every part of the sheep can lead to a more sustainable farming practice. Wool has many uses beyond just making a sweater!Trish will guide you through the sheep hide tanning process and introduce her product, wool4soil!

Have you ever been curious about how fabrics were colored before the advent of commercial acid dyes? In this fascinating 2-hour class led by natural dye expert Sue Bromm, you will delve into the vibrant world of natural dyes. Topics include understanding mordants, identifying plants and foods with pigments, and learning how to use these on silk scarves.

The Master Gardeners are organizing an informative class on seed starting. Participate in our interactive gardening workshop at The Delmarva Discovery Museum! Experience learning, planting, and growing with expert advice in a fun and welcoming environment.

Have you ever wondered how does one forage for mushrooms? The Delmarva Discovery Museum is proud to host Goat Plum Tree Farm for a Foraging Fungi for Beginners Workshop. Learn to ID Mushrooms, Mushroom Safety, and What Varieties Grow Here on the Shore.  There will be a hands- on component to this activity as well!

The Delmarva Discovery Museum, in partnership with Bay Bees Honey LLC, is offering a workshop on the fundamentals of beekeeping. This session will highlight the significance of bees and the delightful benefits of beekeeping.

​Participate in our session to learn all about soap making from an expert! By the end of the class, every attendee will receive a sample bar of soap. The class will cover: basic principles of soap making, straightforward steps for crafting cold process soap at home, and a demonstration of making a cold process soap loaf.