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For ages birth to 2. Bring your little ones out for their first nature programs at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child. $30 per child for the 5 week session. Register online. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-368-6900
$30
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. […]
$30
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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. 
Join us for this 6 session Senior Naturalist program. We will explore the park while hiking, and get a closer look at some of the animals and plants that call Killens Pond home. $6/person for select sessions. Pre-registration required (online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program; afterwards call 302-284-4299).
$6
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Enjoy one of the darkest skies in Delaware at Auburn Valley State Park. Full moon hikes at Auburn include a one-hour hike and a rest by a campfire for s’mores. Bring your own camp chairs or picnic blankets to sit by the fire. Please only use red light flashlights during the full moon hike. $10 […]
$10
Join park staff for a refreshing walk around the iconic Oval Track. In addition to park naturalists, we will be joined by employees from other departments like administration and maintenance to discuss our favorite parts of park history and answer your questions. Walk-ups welcome, no registration required. Meet at the bathrooms at the top of […]
Free
It’s no joke. Search the beach for whelk egg-cases and other beach treasures that wash up and discover more about marine egg laying species. For ages 5+ with a paying adult. $6 per person
$6
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For ages birth to 2. Bring your little ones out for their first nature programs at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child.
For ages 2-4, we’ll spend about 45 minutes with the preschoolers and their adults investigating a variety of nature topics.
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.
$6
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7+ with a paying adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call (302) 645-6852. $9 per person. Park entrance fees are in effect.
$9
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Take a stroll through Bellevue with local experts to see what birds the park has to offer. Beginners welcome. Binoculars are available to borrow upon request. Some trails may be muddy, so dress appropriately. Meet in the parking lot by the Arts Center. This program takes place on the first Friday of each month, unless […]
Free
Come fly a kite and take part in fun, family activities including an egg hunt and special 250th events. Food available. Park entrance fees in effect. For more information contact the Lewes Chamber of Commerce at (877) 465-3937. FREE with park entrance fees
Free
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.
$6
With train rides, crafts, popcorn, and an egg hunt designed for every age, it’s an event the whole family will enjoy. Don’t miss your chance to join the fun – register early and hop on over to Auburn Heights for an unforgettable experience register at Auburnheights.org
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 […]
$6
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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 […]
Free
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. […]
Free
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.
Free
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.
$6
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 […]
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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.
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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. […]
$30
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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.
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We’ve all seen a squirrel, but how much do we know about them? Find out as we explore how these “nutty” animals adapt to their habitat. Ages 7+ with a paying adult.$6 per person
$6
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 […] |
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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.
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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.
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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 […]
$6
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 Bronte’s, 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 […]
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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 […]
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Did you know that Brandywine Creek State Park is home to 4 distinct habitats? Join the park naturalists on a hike to visit all four of our unique habitats the meadow, forest, creek, and the freshwater marsh all on one hike! On this guided hike, learn about the natural history of the park as we […]
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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.
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Join members of the Delaware Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing. Learn constellations through an introduction to observing the night sky. This program is appropriate for beginners through advanced stargazers of all ages. Equipment will be available, or you may bring your own. Red-filtered lights only please. Pre-registration is required: call us at 302-793-3046 […]
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Bring your eyes, ears, and a comfortable pair of hiking boots the last Saturday of every month for the Monthly Bird Walk! Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, provide tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. Meets at the Nature Center parking lot. No registration required, but […]
Free
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the cypress swamp during this 1-hour guided tour aboard our 28-foot pontoon boat. These tickets are for individual seats on the pontoon boat. Online registration ends 48 hours prior to the pontoon tour. To make a reservation for your family/household group, please call the Baldcypress Nature Center […]
$8
Celebrate Earth Day the Brandywine Zoo way by joining us for our annual Party for the Planet event! Hosted alongside the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and other AZA-accredited institutions, Party for the Planet is one of the largest combined Earth Day celebrations in North America. Partake in fun Earth Day themed activities, keeper […]
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 […]
$5
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 […]
$6
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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.
$6
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the cypress swamp during this 1-hour guided tour aboard our 28-foot pontoon boat. These tickets are for individual seats on the pontoon boat. Online registration ends 48 hours prior to the pontoon tour. To make a reservation for your family/household group, please call the Baldcypress Nature Center […]
$8
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For ages 2-4, we’ll spend about 45 minutes with the preschoolers and their adults investigating a variety of nature topics. |
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Pacem in Terris is a grassroots, non-partisan, interfaith, member-supported non-profit organization that brings together people of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and professions for the purpose of positive peaceful change on the local, national and global level. The Youth Peace Art Exhibition is where the art and words of young people can help us all see […]
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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 […]
$6
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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.
$6
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Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the cypress swamp during this 1-hour guided tour aboard our 28-foot pontoon boat. These tickets are for individual seats on the pontoon boat. Online registration ends 48 hours prior to the pontoon tour. To make a reservation for your family/household group, please call the Baldcypress Nature Center […]
$8
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 […]
Free
Join Delaware State Parks, White Clay Wild and Scenic Program, the National Park Service, and other organizations to celebrate the White Clay Creek. We will have displays and exhibits related to healthy water, healthy people, energy, recycling, and our natural world. Also enjoy games, hikes, live music, a live bird show, kid’s activities and more! […]
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Do you and your child love playing outdoors? This multi-week series allows children aged 2 to 5 and their guardians to make discoveries outdoors together. Each 45-minute class includes nature-based, child-directed activities, singing, and a storybook. Each week will learn about a different animal at the Zoo. Sign up for Sunday or Wednesday classes. Children […]
$15
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The weather can affect any outdoor events. Please check ahead if the weather looks questionable.
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