Enroll in Coverdale's school of Wizards and Lizards! Revel in readings from the Harry Potter classics. Unearth ingredients for herbology and potions. Care for creatures and play quidditch. Compete in the Challenge of Champions.
Summer Camp | Daily, Mon-Fri | $465
Summer Camp | Daily, Mon-Fri | $328
Members: You must be signed in to receive discounts
Discover the joy of reading with us this spring! Join our monthly book club meetings for lively discussions and a shared love for literature. We'll be exploring captivating stories focused on food, eco-farming, and nature. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting out, everyone is welcome to join our community. Come for engaging conversations, make new friends, and dive into the pleasure of reading together in a welcoming space. Summer Book Selection TBD. Partnership with Hockessin BookShelf and led by Shelley Withers, volunteer & Delaware Nature Society member.
- June 11 - The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell
- July 9 - North Woods by Daniel Mason
- August 13 - How to Read a Tree: Clues and Patterns from Bark to Leaves by Tristan Gooley
Program fee includes all delicious snacks, and experienced leadership. You choose whether to include the books in your fee.
Pre-registration is required and ends 24hrs prior to event. Capacity is limited.
Adults | $45 - $125 | Sign in for 15% Member discount
Discover the wonders of nature with your little one! Enjoy hands-on nature activities outdoors with our professional team of Teacher Naturalists. Pre-registration required.
Pre-registration is required and ends 24hrs prior to event. Capacity is limited.
Preschoolers (ages 3-5, parent participation required, free of charge) | $15.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount.
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Discover the wonders of nature with your little one! Enjoy hands-on nature activities outdoors with our professional team of Teacher Naturalists. Pre-registration required.
Pre-registration is required and ends 24hrs prior to event. Capacity is limited.
Preschoolers (ages 3-5, parent participation required, free of charge) | $15.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount.
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Take a stroll with binoculars and one of our Teacher/Naturalists to look for animals in the refuge and see our live animal collection. Just drop in, or let us know you're coming by registering now.
All Ages | Free!
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Summer Camp | Daily, Mon-Fri | $370
Members: You must be signed in to receive discounts
Summer Camp | Daily, Mon-Fri | $370
Members: You must be signed in to receive discounts
Summer Camp | Daily, Mon-Fri | $362
Members: You must be signed in to receive discounts
Summer Camp | Daily, Mon-Fri | $390
Members: You must be signed in to receive discounts
Summer Camp | Daily, Mon-Fri | $345
Member Discount will be applied in the Shopping Cart (must be signed in)
Welcome to another year of Knee-highs at Abbott's Mill Nature Center. This summer we will have a learning adventure every Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:30 AM to help celebrate Delaware Nature Society's 60th Anniversary. Our theme for June and July is clean water. This season will be full of hikes, observations, and fun learning activities for kids 2-5 with a parent. Discover the wonders of nature with your little one! Enjoy hands-on nature discovery outdoors with our Teacher Naturalists. Pre-registration required. All programs will be conducted fully outside, rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Led by Wendy Scott.
Pre-registration is required and ends 24hrs prior to event. Capacity is limited.
Preschoolers (ages 2-5, parent participation required, free of charge) | $15.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount.
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Summer Camp | Daily, Mon-Fri | $
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Online registration will end 2 weeks prior to the start of this camp. Please call 302-239-2334 for camp availability.
Summer Camp | Daily, Mon-Fri | Member $410 | Non-member $460
Member Discount will be applied in the Shopping Cart (must be signed in)
Summer Camp | Daily, Mon-Fri | Member $195 | Non-member $245
Member Discount will be applied in the Shopping Cart (must be signed in)
Take in the beautiful Riverfront view and watch for herons, beavers, bald eagles, and more. Learn how to canoe or improve your technique on a guided down the river and marshes. Adult participation required. Cost is per person.
Family* (age 8+) | Member $25 | Non-member $30
Member Discount will be applied in the Shopping Cart (must be signed in)
Butterflies will soon be fluttering around Ashland. Enjoy crafts, look for caterpillars, and drink tea! Plant a flower for the Butterflies to enjoy and take one home to start your own butterfly garden. Led by Erynn DeGennaro.
Family | Member $15 | Nonmember $20
Member Discount will be applied in the Shopping Cart (must be signed in)
Ashland offers After Camp care to campers from 3pm - 6pm at a cost of $70 per week. Stick around after camp to play, explore, and create. Have a snack you bring from home, relax, and then head back outside for a new adventure every day! Single day option is not available.
Summer Camp | Daily | $70
Summer Camp after care
Ashland offers Before Camp care to campers from 7:30am to 8:30am at a cost of $40 per week. Single day option is not available.
Summer Camp | Daily | $40
Summer Camp extended care
Get a closer look at our sea of green and a unique view of the city skyline. Immerse yourself in the grassy domain of Great Blue Herons, American Beaver, and other marsh creatures on a paddle along the tidal Christina River. No paddling experience is required. Instruction and equipment provided. Bring water, a hat, and sunscreen.
Pre-registration is required and ends 24 hours before the program. Capacity is limited to 12 people. Kayaks have a max weight limit of 230 lbs.
Adults (ages 14+) | $35.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount.
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Explore a Serpentine Barrens in search of the nocturnal Whip-poor-will. The Whip-poor-will, a large, insectivorous, owl-like bird calls prior to its evening feeding flights. A specialist in pine-oak forest, this species breeds here on one of the few nesting locations in the piedmont. Before dusk, seek rare plants and nesting birds like Yellow-breasted Chat, Pine and Prairie Warblers, and others. This rare ecosystem is part of the State Line Barrens cluster of Serpentine Barrens, and contains plants that exist commonly here, but are very rare outside the barrens. Pine trees, shrubby oaks, prairie grasses, and wildflowers adapted for head and drought dominate here. Several endangered and threatened species, including the Rough Green Snake might be found.
Meets at Goat Hill Serpentine Barrens.
Adult | Member $25 | Non-member $35
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Help children discover the magic of the natural world at Delaware Nature Society’s summer camps! Join our teaching team and work with instructors, assist with programs, maintain teaching areas, help with snack and recreation periods, and work with live animals. Limited to ages 14-17. Members only. If you haven't filled out the Jr. Counselor Application Form for this program, please do that first.
Summer Camp | Member $150
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Take a guided bird walk at Flint Woods Preserve. Group meets at the main parking lot off Twaddell Mill Road, Centreville. Led by DNS Naturalists.
Pre-registration ends when event begins. Capacity is limited.
Adults | Free! | Sign in for 15% Member discount
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Enjoy an evening on Dragon Run, a wonderful freshwater slough filled with wood ducks, herons, egrets, with the possibility of seeing beaver, muskrat, or even river otter. No experience required. Watch the sun set at the end of the paddle for a nice evening out.
Adult | Member $35 | Non-member $45
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Discover the wonders of nature with your little one! Enjoy hands-on nature activities outdoors with our professional team of Teacher Naturalists. Pre-registration required.
Pre-registration is required and ends 24hrs prior to event. Capacity is limited.
Preschoolers (ages 3-5, parent participation required, free of charge) | $15.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount.
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Join DelNature Ornithologist Ian Stewart at Abbott's Mill for a bird-tastic morning. Help us set up mist nest to safely capture migratory birds. Assist Dr. Stewart in identifying, measuring, and banding birds for his research. Open to all, recommended for ages 5+.
Family (age 5+) | Free to all!
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Get fully immersed in everything Coverdale - learn and explore farming, cooking, nature, art, hiking, and more! Campers will meet some of the farmers that grow produce and raise poultry for our local community, go on hikes through the preserve, channel their inspiration into creative masterpieces, and cook up something delicious in the kitchen!
Summer Camp | Daily, Mon-Fri | $390
Members: You must be signed in to receive discounts
NOTE: This is a two week camp.
Summer Camp | Daily, Mon-Fri | $780
Members: You must be signed in to receive discounts
Enjoy a bird walk at the Dupont Environmental Education Center along the Wilmington Riverfront. Walk parts of the Jack Markell Trail and the Boardwalk Trail at the Center to look for wetland species as well as birds of the nearby thickets and forests. Led by experienced birders who will help beginners identify birds, as well as look for rarer species.
Adult | Thursdays, April 1 - May 27, 8am to 10am |No Registration, just show up.
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Join us for a look back at 2023 accomplishments, celebrate DelNature volunteers and educators, and meet the new leadership team. This a members only event. Registration required.
Adult | Member | Free
Come meet the hens that lay our eggs…then pick out your "perfect" eggs for morning breakfast! Appreciate the variety of chickens, their colorful eggs and their living environment. Families learn about our chickens and experience them up close. Every participant gets to collect, wash, pack and take home a half dozen eggs! Cost is per person and EVERYONE must register to participate. Led by Farm Staff.
Pre-registration is required and ends 24 hours before the program. Capacity is limited to 6 people.
All Ages | $15.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount.
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Preschoolers* (ages 3-5) | Daily, Mon-Fri | $260
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Adult | Registration Required | Free Event
Bring your family for an evening in nature in the great outdoors. Listen to the sounds of nature as animals get ready for night. Who is waking up? Who is getting ready for bed? Watch the sun set and gather around a campfire for smore's and stories. Smore's included in program cost. Price is per family.
Families | $30.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount
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Celebrate nature's biodiversity at Abbott's Mill by exploring lichens. Director Mike Valenti will share his knowledge about these interesting symbiotic organisms with a first-hand look at the many species that commonly occur in our area. The exploration of Abbott's lichens will include a walkabout of approximately 1.5 miles as we explore the tremendous diversity of this little-known group of fungal-algal symbionts. Led by Mike Valenti.
Pre-registration is required and ends 22 hours before the program. Capacity is limited to 15 people.
Adults | $15.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount.
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Take a guided bird walk in the Middle Run Natural Area, Tuesdays in September and October. No registration, just show up. Group meets at the main parking lot off Possum Park Road, Newark. Led by DNS Naturalists.
Pre-registration ends when event begins. Capacity is limited.
Adults | Free! | Sign in for 15% Member discount
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Take a hike along the Red Clay Creek, from Ashland to Yorklyn’s Dew Point Brewery through land normally closed to the public. Meet the brewer, tour the brewery, and enjoy a pint! Van transport back to Ashland provided, total hiking distance is 1 mile of rugged terrain. First pint included. Bring money for extra brews, or a growler to take home!
Adult (ages 21+) | Member $25 | Non-member $35
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Herons, shorebirds, raptors, and songbirds are migrating through the area now, and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a wonderful place to see it happen! Prime Hook is situated just north of Lewes on the Delaware Bay. Explore beaches, forests, tidal marshes, freshwater wetlands, and upland fields to see a wide variety of migrating and breeding birds as well as wildflowers, insects, and maybe a few reptiles and amphibians. Visit Slaughter Beach to look out over Delaware Bay for some birds normally found in the ocean in winter. Led by Jim White.
Meet at Ashland Nature Center with van transportation to birding locations.
Adults | $50.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount
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The shores of Delaware Bay are famous as one of the largest migratory shorebird stopover sites in the world. Red Knots, Sanderlings, Semipalmated Sandpipers, Ruddy Turnstones and others stop here by the hundreds-of-thousands to feed on Horseshoe Crab eggs, fattening up for the final leg of their migration north to Arctic breeding grounds. Join us to see this spectacular natural phenomenon and witness the feeding frenzy of these shorebirds and the ancient ritual of Horseshoe Crab spawning on the beach. Plan to see a wide variety of shorebirds, gulls, herons, raptors, and other species on this special trip, led by Jim White, who has studied birds and nature for decades. Get close-up looks at Horseshoe Crabs and Jim explains their natural history. This is a van trip from Ashland Nature Center down the Delaware Bay coast where you'll see the most famous natural spectacle in Delaware. Also, stop at the Delaware Nature Society's Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve to observe birds of this habitat which might include Clapper Rails, Marsh Wrens, Seaside Sparrows, and possibly the dwindling Saltmarsh Sparrow.
Led by Jim White
Adults | $50.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount
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Visit the sea of lavender and gold across meadows that provide habitats and nourishment for birds, mammals and insects. Learn about the ecological benefits of the meadows and see what makes them come alive in the summer!
Adult | Member $15 | Non-member $20
Take a trip to the extensive marshlands of southern New Castle County around the Augustine Wildlife Area and Delaware City. During late summer, many species of herons, shorebirds, songbirds, terns, and gulls are on the move, plentiful, and easily seen. Leader Jeffrey Gordon is the past President of the Delaware Ornithological Society and American Birding Association. Jeff will identify birds you encounter and sharing insights into their lifestyle and natural history as you explore. This is a van trip from Ashland Nature Center, and details for preparation will be sent the week of the trip.
Led by Jeffrey Gordon. Van transportation is provided.
Pre-registration ends 24 hours before event. Capacity is limited.
Adults | $50.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount
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Fungi are one of the most under-appreciated components of the natural world in terms of their diversity and the role they play in the ecosystem. We will explore the shady woods of the beautiful private Bucktoe Creek Preserve in search of these fascinating decomposers. Walk mature forests and some wooded wetlands to see which fungi species we can find, as well as wildlife and plants along the way.
Led by Ian Stewart.
Pre-registration ends 24 hours before event. Capacity is limited.
Adults | $20.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount
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Moths are the butterflies of the dark, and come in a huge array of colors, sizes, and lifestyles. Join us as we hold a nocturnal survey of moths at Coverdale Farm Preserve. Use black lights and a vapor lamp to attract them to "mothing stations" where you can view, photograph, and identify them for an iNaturalist Biodiversity project. Jim White, retired Director of Land and Biodiversity, will lead this experience. We'll send more preparatory information by email prior to the event.
Led by Jim White.
Pre-registration ends 24 hours before event. Capacity is limited.
Adults | $15.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount
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Moths are the butterflies of the dark, and come in a huge array of colors, sizes, and lifestyles. Join us as we hold a nocturnal survey of moths at DuPont Environmental Education Center. Use black lights and a vapor lamp to attract them to "mothing stations" where you can view, photograph, and identify them for an iNaturalist Biodiversity project. Jim White, retired Director of Land and Biodiversity, will lead this experience. We'll send more preparatory information by email prior to the event.
Led by Jim White.
Pre-registration ends 24 hours before event. Capacity is limited.
Adults | $15.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount
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Embark on a culinary adventure with our Young Chefs Cooking Class! Tailored for budding chefs, aged 7-11, this program provides an exciting opportunity to explore the world of cooking. Participants receive a new cookbook and cook several recipes while learning fundamental kitchen skills, experimenting with ingredients, and creating tasty dishes. Join us for a delicious journey!
Led by Farm Staff.
Pre-registration ends 24 hours before event. Capacity is limited.
Children (ages 7-11, parent participation required, free of charge) | $50.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount
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Stay out after dark to see, photograph, and identify many species of moths attracted to mothing stations at Abbott's Mill Nature Center. A lecture on moths will precede the after-dark moth experience. Document findings in iNaturalist for a biodiversity project. Expect to see a wide variety of moths. . . . large, small, colorful, drab, and each with their own story of what their caterpillar eats and how they live. This is a great way to make connections between insects and the plants they feed on and to gain ideas for moth plantings in your yard.
Led by Jim White and Michael Valenti.
Pre-registration ends 24 hours before event. Capacity is limited.
Adults | $15.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount
Enjoy the evening in a beautiful meadow at Bucktoe Creek Preserve to experience flights of the Nighthawk. Bring a picnic dinner and your favorite beverage. Nighthawks feed at dusk, with dozens in view.
Led by Larry Lewis, Early Bird Nature Tours.
Pre-registration ends when event begins. Capacity is limited.
Adults | Free! | Sign in for 15% Member discount
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Animals, vegetables, flowers and nature oh my! Each week learn something new about the farm by meeting the farmers that work at Coverdale! Led by Farm Staff.
Pre-registration ends when event begins. Capacity is limited.
All Ages | Free! | Sign in for 15% Member discount
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Explore Monarch butterflies and awesome animals that call the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge home. The event is free and open to the public – no registration required, just show up! Enjoy activities for all ages:
- see live butterflies, turtles, and frogs
- tag and release monarch butterflies
- view nature center exhibits
- try beginner canoeing
- and more!
Registration is not required, but we will send email updates to those who have pre-registered.
All Ages | Free!
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Aimee Isaac is a local children’s book author living in Rehoboth Beach who writes stories fueled by her passion for the natural world. She will be at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center on July 11th for two group sessions (3:00 and 4:00 PM) when she will share her journey as an author, the book-making inspiration and process, and tips for being a good environmental steward. Her newest children’s book, The Planet We Call Home, will be highlighted and available for purchase ($18.99) or bring your personal copy for Aimee to sign. The Delaware Nature Center will give away a free copy of The Planet We Call Home to one lucky winner in each group. Fun activities for children are planned during the book signing portion of the program. Shortly after Aimee’s second presentation and beginning at 5:00 PM, Music at the Mill will start featuring the Stone Jack Ballers Band. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of environmental inspiration and lively music at Abbott’s Mill.
Pre-registration is required and ends when event begins. Capacity is limited.
All Ages | Free!
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2024 marks the start of the 3rd Pennsylvania Breeding Bird Atlas, a 5-year project in which the state is divided into hundreds of blocks which are surveyed for breeding birds. The atlas is intended to show the current distribution of the state’s breeding birds and indicate which species are increasing or decreasing or changing their range. Come out to this beautiful private preserve to enjoy the birds and help us contribute atlas data by identifying which species are breeding. We will do this safely and with minimal disturbance to the birds. Led by Ian Stewart. Pre-registration is required and ends 24hrs prior to event. Capacity is limited.
Note: We'll send you an email with preparations for the field trip the week of the program. if you don't see it, please view your spam folder.
Adults | $15.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount.
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Flint Woods Preserve is an old-growth forest with over a dozen species of ferns growing on-site. Take an enjoyable evening stroll through the woodlands to learn about fern identification, see a variety of species, and appreciate the habitats where they grow. Listen to the evening chorus of birds which will include Wood Thrush, Veery, Ovenbirds, and other interior forest species. Take a peek into a restored wildlflower meadow to see what's blooming and growing there as well. Flint Woods is one of the most beautiful and biodiverse natural areas within the Delaware Piedmont where you are sure to enjoy a nice summer evening. Led by Joe Sebastiani.
Pre-registration is required and ends 24hrs prior to event. Capacity is limited.
Note: We'll send you an email with preparations for the field trip the week of the program. if you don't see it, please view your spam folder.
Adults | $20.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount.
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Join us at the Southbridge Wilmington Wetland Park to experience and learn about the function and benefits of this uniquely restored wetland in south Wilmington. Led by Kerry Wilson and Kristen Travers.
Pre-registration is required and ends 24hrs prior to event. Directions will be provided for parking. Capacity is limited.
Adults | Free!
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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of marsh ecosystems! Use dip nets to get up close and personal with diverse aquatic life, from tadpoles and fish to snails and bugs. This is 30 minutes of hands-on fun you don't want to miss!
Registration is not required, but please sign up to reserve your spot and stay up to date.
All Ages | Free!
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Preschoolers (ages 4-5) | Daily, Mon-Fri | $253
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Summer Camp | Daily, Mon-Fri | $350
Member Discount will be applied in the Shopping Cart (must be signed in)
Experience a guided tour of the NJ Conservation Foundation's Franklin Parker Preserve. This site is one of the most beautiful wetlands in the Pine Barrens, where over 50 rare and endangered species live. This large preserve is in the heart of the NJ Pine Barrens, and contains over 16 square miles of pitch pine forest, blueberry fields, Atlantic white-cedar swamp, shallow lakes, and plenty of flora and fauna. We'll focus the tour on botany, but will also look for birds, reptiles, amphibians, and butterflies. Pick some delicious blueberries from old orchards while we are there! Includes transportation from Ashland Nature Center.
We will email you a few days prior to the event with detailed information. Plan on being at Ashland Nature Center ready for an 8am departure by van. Bring a lunch and liquids. Binoculars will be available for borrowing if you wish.
Adult | Member $75 | Non-member $90
Member Discount will be applied in the Shopping Cart (must be signed in)
Stay out after dark to see, photograph, and identify many species of moths attracted to mothing stations. A lecture on moths will precede the after-dark moth experience. This is National Moth Week, and we will include our findings in iNaturalist to document the species. Expect to see a wide variety of moths...large, small, colorful, drab, and each with their own story of what their caterpillar eats, and how they live. This is a great way to make connections between insects and the plants they feed on, and implications for moth plantings in your yard. Led by Joe Sebastiani, Jim White, and Matt Sarver.
An email will be sent regarding preparations for the night a few days prior to the event.
Adult | Member $20 | Non-member $25
In the brilliance of day, for some of us, our eyes are our guide, but in the dark of night our other senses rule. Whether it is your first visit to Coverdale or your fiftieth, Coverdale After Dark is a whole new place! Enjoy this sensory series of nighttime adventures that take you “bathing” in the forest, reading the stars, soaring with bats, and sipping cocktails while listening to the tunes of summer insects. These are just a few of the nocturnal nuggets of fun that await you in this seasonal series.
Adult | Member $25 | Non-member $30
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Take a walk with an experienced birder to view birds in the thickets and woodlands during spring migration. This is good walk for beginners and a nice opportunity to walk this private nature reserve. Meets at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (432 Sharp Rd, Avondale, PA 19311).
Take a guided bird walk at Bucktoe Creek Preserve, Sundays in September and October. No registration, just show up. Group meets at the main parking lot at 432 Sharp Road, Avondale, PA.
Led by DNS Naturalists. Pre-registration ends 24 hours before event. Capacity is limited.
Adults | Free! | Sign in for 15% Member discount
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Visit Ashland Hawk Watch any day, September through November to see raptors migrating south. Experienced Hawk Watchers are on staff each day collecting data on raptor migration during this daily event. Come join the fun and see some great birds! Chairs, picnic tables, and even a few pairs of binoculars are provided. Led by Ashland Hawk Watcher.
Pre-registration ends when event begins. Capacity is limited.
All Ages | Free! | Sign in for 15% Member discount
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Celebrate the end of summer at Ashland Nature Center. Sip, snack, and savor the beauty of a late summer evening. Food, beer, and soft drinks available for purchase. Live music and activities for all ages. Picnic blanket or chairs encouraged. Free entry for all!
Registration is not required, but we will send email updates, prior to the event, to those who have pre-registered.
All Ages | Free!
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Join Herpetologist Jim White on a nocturnal exploration of Blackbird State Forest. Blackbird is an amphibian and reptile hotspot, where numerous species breed in vernal pools known as Delmarva Bays as well as surrounding woodlands. On warm Spring nights, the calls of frogs can be a mesmerizing experience as you wade into the water. Search for a dozen species of frogs, numerous salamanders including the beautiful Spotted and Marbled, and keep an eye out for turtles and snakes. This is a one-of-a-kind nature experience that you will never forget, and one you need to experience for yourself. Jim White and his wife Amy are the authors of the book, "Amphibians and Reptiles of Delmarva". Jim has led trips to this area for decades and is Delaware's authority on these animals. Led by Jim White. Van transportation is provided.
Pre-registration is required and ends 24 hours before the program. Capacity is limited to 10 people.
Adults | $40.00 | Sign in for 15% Member discount.
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Pieces of a Dream, Inc. (POAD) is excited to bring the National Water Dance to Wilmington for 2024. In partnership with Delaware Nature Society's DuPont Environmental Education Center and other community organizations, POAD dancers will join other dance companies, studios, and movement groups throughout the United States on Saturday, April 20 at 4 pm to perform the National Water Dance. Taking place at the Southbridge Wetlands Park, POAD seeks to illuminate the importance of Delaware’s waterways and marshes to the infrastructure of our cities. We will use the occasion to highlight environmental justice issues in the Southbridge neighborhood and throughout the City of Wilmington. We invite the public to join us on April 20th at 4 pm for the performance, various community discussions, and movement sessions. For more information about National Water Dance in Delaware, please visit www.PiecesofaDream.org.
Registration is encouraged so you can stay up to date.
All ages | Free!
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Join us for a day of community service on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 10 am to 12 pm for DEEC Days of Service! Let's work together to improve urban marshlands, protect wildlife, and create a greener future. We'll be tackling different tasks like cleaning up trash, fighting plastic pollution, and enhancing spaces for education and exploration. Your commitment matters—let's make a positive impact on our environment and connect with the wonders of the marsh!
Registration is not required, but we will send email updates, prior to each event, to those who have pre-registered.
All Ages (5+) | Free!
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End the week on a positive note with a leisurely walk at Delaware’s Premier Urban Wildlife Refuge. These walks will begin roughly 2 hours before sunset, allowing the opportunity to check out roosting waterfowl, shorebirds, rails, wrens, and blackbirds as well as early spring migrants. Crepuscular sightings of muskrats, beavers, and river otter are possible.
We will walk about 2 miles, mostly on a boardwalk. Beginners are welcome, so bring a friend who is new to birding. Thanks to regular pedestrian traffic and security patrols from the Wilmington Riverfront, this has been a safe area even after dark.
Meet by the Russell Peterson statue in the parking area for Delaware Nature Society's DuPont Environmental Education Center. Those interested in more information may contact Joe Francis at atjfrancismd@verizon.net.
Registration is optional.
All Ages | Free!
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Preschoolers (ages 4-5) | Daily, Mon-Fri | $260
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Preschoolers* (ages 3-5) | Daily, Mon-Fri | $260
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