Take a walk through history and discover the mysterious and impressive history of the stone walls that line the park landscape. Who built these walls? When? Why? How? Enjoy the panoramic views of the rolling hills as we unravel the story behind the walls. Pre-registration required, register online. $6 per person. Meets at the Nature […]
Celebrate 75 years of DE State Parks by collecting biological data at Cape using iNaturalist as we search for spring flora and fauna. 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.
Join us at the nature center for an in-depth look at research being done in the parks with some of the experts! This week, we will be meeting with the Raptor, Grassland, and Forest Bird Biologist with Delaware Fish and Wildlife to learn about the MOTUS tower that has been installed at the park. Pre-Registration […]
Join us on the youth opening day of trout season for casting activities and an intro to the Junior Ranger Angler program. We will not be fishing in this program but learning the fishing basics. We may have equipment to borrow if your adult would like to take you fishing after the program. Pre-registration required. […]
Think you know everything about owls?! Come test your knowledge and maybe learn something about owls and their many adaptations. Program meets at the nature center. Pre-registration required 24 hours in advance. Call 302-284-4299 or email DNREC_KPSPnaturecenter@delaware.gov to register. Program is free with paid park entry.
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.
Introduce your scouts to the essentials of map reading, compass navigation and the essentials of orienteering. Our park naturalists will help scouts find the fun in navigation through a series of exercises and games before navigating to a series of markers hidden throughout the park. Free with paid park admission. Registration required. Call the park […]
Do you want to know what lives in Lums Pond? Come grab a net and find out! Weather permitting. Pre-Registration required by calling 302-368-6989. Free, with paid park entrance fee.
For ages 2-4, we’ll spend about 45 minutes with the preschoolers and their adults investigating a variety of nature topics. $30 per child. Join our naturalists for a weekday morning program series. Each week we will explore something that is happening seasonally in our park with songs, a story, and an outdoor adventure! Register online. […]
Celebrate 75 years of DE State Parks by collecting biological data at Cape using eBird during these monthly guided walks. Continue on your own using the app to try and find 75 or more species in the park each month. For ages 7+ with an adult. Pre-register by calling (302) 645-6852.FREE with park entrance fee.
WeÂve all seen a squirrel, but how much do we know about them? Find out as we explore how these Ânutty animals adapt to their habitat. Ages 7+ with a paying adult.$6 per person
Bring your love of nature and color to this two-hour workshop exploring mixed media methods combining traditional watercolor paints, calligraphy inks, and collage with artist Stephanie Przybylek. Learn how to work with these materials to create bold, expressive artworks. Work with collage elements, learn several methods of how to incorporate different kinds of watercolors, and […]
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.
Search the park for birds on their spring migration. Each walk will target current birding hot spots. For beginning and intermediate birders. Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. For ages 10+ with an adult. Pre-register by calling (302) 645-6852.FREE with park entrance fee.
From the glamorous du Ponts of the Gilded Age to the eccentric philanthropist who first built his mansion here in the mid 1800’s, Bellevue Hall is a testament to its varied architectural and personal history. Come discover the beauty of this historic home on a guided tour, the 3rd Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise […]
Discuss Victorian and Edwardian literature, life, culture and conflict while sipping on tea in the gorgeous Marshall Mansion, built in 1897. In addition to classic works by the BronteÂs, Stevenson, Dickens, Poe and others, we will read selections and poetry from rare and out-of-print books of local or specific interest, including works by Delaware and […]
The weather can affect any outdoor events. Please check ahead if the weather looks questionable.
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