Take a guided hike to the top of the Great Dune in celebration of Earth Day and Delaware State Parks’ 75th birthday! Learn how it contributed to coastal defense and how students defended the dune on the first Earth Day in 1970, helping to create the Cape Henlopen State Park we love today! Meet at […]
Celebrate Earth Day with a guided hike exploring the park’s flora and fauna before the sun sets. For ages 7+ with an adult. Pre-register required by calling (302) 645-6852.FREE with park entrance fee.
Have you always wanted to try surf fishing but werenĂ‚Â’t sure how to get started? If so, this program is for you! Everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques will be covered in this three-hour program. Rods, reels, and bait are provided. Ages 12 and up. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a […]
Delaware Defense Day is Fort Miles’ yearly open house and living history event! Celebrate those who defended Delaware in the past, such as the soldiers of Fort Miles, and those who continue to serve and defend the state today. Visitors can explore the historic area, experiencing reenactments, speaking with docents, and interacting with representatives from […]
Park rangers and veteran surf-fisherman will teach you the park rules and guidelines for driving on State Park beaches. Plus, get some tips and tricks for a successful, stuck-free day of surf-fishing. This is an indoor presentation only, no actual driving on the beach. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that […]
Have you noticed how windy our beaches can be? Join us to discover what causes short gusts and big storms. Then build and fly a kite on the beach to really see wind in action! Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 6 and up. $6 per person.
Earth day is upon us, and to help celebrate, we will be learning about invasive species and removing some of the invasive plants that are around the park! This program is part of our Junior Naturalist program. Ages 8-12. Drop-off and sign-in will be at the start of the program, location given before sessions. In […]
They are scaly, slimy and alive! Meet some of our native reptiles and amphibians for family-fun and learning. Program meets at the nature center. Pre-registration required. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299 or email DNREC_KPSPnaturecenter@delaware.gov to register. $6/person.
Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. Join naturalists to learn about these cool animals, get ID tips for some common and some misidentified species, and learn how the naturalists take care of the ambassadors animals at the Nature center. This is part of the Senior Naturalist program. Ages 50+. Pre-registration required online registration […]
Tour the underground Battery 519 to discover how Fort Miles planned to defend the east coast from the anticipated threats of WWII. Tours meet at the Fort Miles Museum in Battery 519. Recommended for ages 7+. $6 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-644-5007.
Enjoy a guided hike over the Indian River Inlet bridge. Learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and how the current bridge design came to be. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, […]
Learn park rules, licensing requirements, and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. Then, follow park staff out to the beach to practice driving on the sand. Participants must have a valid surf tag and the required equipment to do so. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. […]
Celebrate 75 years of DE State Parks by collecting biological data at Cape using iNaturalist as we search for reptiles and other wildlife. Continue on your own using the app to try and find 75 or more species in the park each month as part of our Natural Heritage Survey. For ages 7+ with an […]
Learn park rules, licensing requirements, and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. Then, follow park staff out to the beach to practice driving on the sand. Participants must have a valid surf tag and the required equipment to do so. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. […]
Tour the underground Battery 519 to discover how Fort Miles planned to defend the east coast from the anticipated threats of WWII. Tours meet at the Fort Miles Museum in Battery 519. Recommended for ages 7+. $6 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-644-5007.
Go for a hike through Thompson Island Nature Preserve with a park interpreter. Learn about the island’s Native American presence and observe the abundant wildlife that calls this island home. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $6 per person
The weather can affect any outdoor events. Please check ahead if the weather looks questionable.
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