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.

Do you want to hike stroller-friendly paths with a Naturalist? Come explore our parks, learn about and share the nature we encounter with your little ones, and meet other caregivers and parents. Free program, pre-register and get meeting location by calling 302-368-6900 by the day before.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Spend World Migratory Bird Day learning about and looking for birds during this new free event! Gather in the Education Building for some bird-friendly coffee while watching an excerpt from the documentary Birders: The Central Park Effect. Following an opportunity to discuss the film, Joe Francis, President of the Delaware Ornithological Society, will lead us […]

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 […]

This Mother’s Day morning we will be traversing the Tulip Tree Preserve Trail. This old growth forest is habitat for many species of spring ephemeral flowers some of which we hope to see. All ages welcome! Register by calling (302) 655-5740 or email DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with paid park entrance fee.

Join us for the First Annual Killens Pond Festival.

Join us for a special birding trip out on the water! This guided tour is for beginner birders and will look for year-round residents as well as returning migrants like the Osprey! Previous paddling experience is required. Open to participants 14 years and older (with a parent or guardian).

Join naturalists to hike the trails of Killens Pond State Park. This month’s hike will be about 1.8 miles and will meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration required. Call 302-284-4299 or email DNREC_KPSPNatureCenter@delaware.gov for more information or to pre-register. Free with paid park entry.

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 […]