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Alapocas Run State Park and
Wilmington State Parks
2015-2016Winter Programs
destateparks.com/programs
Program Reservations: (302) 577-7020
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
W
ilmington State Parks
is a series of urban parks
along the Brandywine Creek,
including Rockford Park,
Brandywine Park, Brandywine
Zoo, Baynard Stadium and
H. Fletcher Brown Park, and
Alapocas Run State Park,
which includes the Can-Do
Playground and the Blue Ball
Barn, featuring Delaware’s
Contemporary Folk Art
Collection.
Alapocas Run State Park
Blue Ball Barn
1914 West Park Drive
Wilmington DE, 19803
(302) 577-1164
Winter Hours starting
December 1:
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wilmington State Parks
1021 West 18th Street
Wilmington DE, 19802
(302)577-7020
Join Our Park E-Mailer
Send a blank message to joinde_parks_wilmington@lists.
state.de.us.
FREE PROGRAMS
First Day Hike
By the Light of the
Moon Hike
Friday, January 1, 2016
10 a.m. – Noon
Blue Ball Barn
Start the New Year outside on a two-hour recreational hike.
Dress for the weather (layers of clothing, winter shoes, hats
and gloves) and bring drinking water. After the hike, come
back for some hot drinks. Pre-registration required by noon
on Wednesday, December 30. In the case of inclement weather, call
(302) 222-7436 on January 1 for cancellation information. Free
This Old Quilt
Sunday, January 31
1 – 3 p.m.
Blue Ball Barn
Learn about the care, cleaning, repair and storage of old and new
quilts. Bring your quilts and Madge Ziegler, quilt specialist, will help
identify the age and technique and fabrics used. Examples from
Madge’s collection will be used to illustrate theories and controversies
of collecting and repairs. Space is limited. Pre-registration required by
noon on Thursday, January 28. Free
CALLING ALL GIRL SCOUTS!
Winter Hike
Juniors and above
January through February
Blue Ball Barn
Grab a group of your fellow Girl Scouts and learn what it takes to stay
warm and safe while hiking in the cold and snow. Afterward, go on a
hike through the park’s trails and enjoy some hot drinks back at the
barn. To register your troop, call (302) 577-7020 or email DNREC_
[email protected]. Program lasts two hours.
$10 per person, one chaperone free for every eight scouts
Orienteering
Juniors and above
January through March
Blue Ball Barn
Learn how to successfully navigate through the park using a map and
compass, and a hand-held GPS unit. To register your troop, call
(302) 577-7020 or email [email protected].
Program lasts four hours. $15 per person, one chaperone free for
every eight scouts
Saturday, January 23
8 – 10 p.m.
Blue Ball Barn
Join the park naturalists for a
hike from the Blue Ball Barn to
the Rockford Tower guided by the
light of the full moon. Climb the
stairs of the Tower to enjoy the
moonlight view and learn more
about the night sky. The hike
will be on a combination of paved
and unpaved pathways. Preregistration is required by noon
on January 20.
$5 per person/$10 per family
of four
Alapocas After Dark
Saturday, February 6
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Blue Ball Barn
Explore Alapocas Woods and look
for the animals that only come
out after the sun goes down. This
hike will be on a combination of
paved and unpaved paths with
some hills. Pre-registration is
required by noon on February 5.
$5 per person/$10 per family
of four
Verdant Music Series
Saturdays, January 9, March 5
Sunday, April 24
Blue Ball Barn
5 - 7 p.m.
The Master Players Concert Series
presents three innovative and
intimate salon-type evenings.
These two-hour events, include
hors d’oeuvres and cocktails from
esteemed local establishments.
For information
www.masterplayers.udel.edu
SAVE THE DATE! ROCK CLIMBING CAMPS
Rock and Rappel
Climbing Camp
Find us on Facebook!
facebook.com/Alapocas-Run
-and-Wilmington-State-Parks
July 11 – 15
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 13 – 17
Challenge your mental and
physical skills while exploring the
world of rock climbing. Campers
will discover the basics of top
rope climbing, learn belaying
and rappelling, and take a trip
to a new rock climbing location.
Climbing equipment is provided.
$325 per camper (after care,
3:30 – 5:30 p.m., additional fee)
www.destateparks.com
Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation
89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901
Rock Climbing Nature
Quest Camp
June 13 – 17 or June 27 – July 1
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 10
Learn to climb, make some
friends and have great nature
adventures. Campers will learn
the basics of rock climbing while
completing an adventure quest
in Alapocas Run State Park.
The Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Control is committed to
affirmative action, equal opportunity and the
diversity of its workforce.
Rock Climbing
Adventure Camp
June 20 – 24
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 13
Test your strength, agility and
concentration while exploring the
world of rock climbing. Campers
will learn the basics, climb and
hike at Alapocas Run State Park
and canoe the Brandywine River.
Printed on recycled paper.
Brandywine Creek State Park
2015-2016 Winter Programs
B
randywine Creek State
Park is open 8 a.m. to sunset,
Join the Friends of Brandywine Creek State Park for just
$5 in honor of the Park’s 50th Anniversary in 2015!
year-round. In addition to
program fees, entrance fees
are charged daily from March
1 through November 30. All
programs meet at the Nature
Center unless otherwise
noted. Please note that
many programs require preregistration.
Brandywine Creek
State Park
41 Adams Dam Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
Park Office: (302) 577-3534
Nature Center:
(302) 655-5740
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Join the Brandywine Creek
Nature Center e-mail list. We
will send one e-mail monthly
with upcoming park programs
and events. Your e-mail
address will never be shared
with third parties. Send a
blank message to: join-de_
parks_brandywine@lists.
state.de.us.
The Friends support special projects and ongoing initiatives and
host special events throughout the year. Find them on Facebook at
facebook.com/BCSPFriends.
Volunteer for your Park! Join our team to lend a hand and discover
the beauty of the park. Opportunities include gardening, program
assistance, volunteer camp counselors, trail work, hayrides, special
events and more. Call (302) 655-5740 or visit
destateparks.com/volunteer.
FREE PROGRAMS
First Day Hike
Friday, January 1
1 p.m.
Start off the year
“resolving” to have
more fun in the
park. Join us for an
invigorating hike
through the woods
and meadows.
We’ll keep an eye out for critters
enjoying the day along with us.
Free
Second Day Hike
Saturday, January 2
1 p.m.
Nothing feels better than getting
out and hiking in the fresh New
Year air. Double your fun in 2016
with a second hike to start the
year right with a hike through the
crisp woods and meadows.
Free
Monthly Bird Walks
Saturdays, December 26,
January 30, February 27
8 a.m.
Bring your eyes, ears and a
comfortable pair of hiking boots.
Our expert birder will lead the
group and provide tips and advice
to all interested bird watchers. No
pre-registration required.
Free
Bluebird Trail Spring
Hike
2 p.m.
Learn about the park’s bluebird
population and nesting research.
Enjoy a lovely walk through the
meadows, learn about birds and
help prep for spring nesting
season. If you are interested
in helping us monitor in the
summer, you can sign up after
the program.
Free
Day Camp Open House
facebook.com/
BrandywineCreekStatePark
9 a.m. – Noon
Enjoy great spring break and
summer camps! Get your choice
of camps this year using walk-in
registration at our open house.
Camps fill quickly, especially
Water Adventures, Outdoor
Adventure Camp and Wilderness
Survival. Telephone and faxed
reservations will be accepted
starting Monday, February 8.
Free
Tracks & Trees
11 a.m.
Bundle up, bring the family and
join us for a beautiful hike in the
park. We will explore the trails
and learn basic ways to identify
native animal tracks.
Free
PROGRAMS AT FLINT
WOODS NATURE
PRESERVE
Flint Woods Nature
Preserve is a satellite area
of Brandywine Creek
State Park. Limited to12
participants. Meet at the
Nature Center.
Winter Workout
Saturday, January 9
1 p.m.
Even though it’s chilly, we
can still play outside and
get some exercise. The hilly
terrain at Flint Woods is
perfect for walking off the
winter blues. While we
walk, we will learn about the
history and importance of
preserves. Pre-registration
encouraged.
$4 per person
Wonderful Winter!
11 a.m.
Explore Flint Woods in
winter while hiking, looking
for tracks, listening for
birds and learning about the
winter flora and fauna. Bring
your family and friends for
an opportunity to enjoy this
special preserve. Enjoy a cup
of warm cocoa after the hike.
Pre-registration encouraged.
$4 per person
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
Winter Workshops: Craft Corner
This program allows adults to share their own nature-based and
primitive technology arts. Pre-registration encouraged. If you would
like to volunteer to lead a future workshop, please contact Lisa Watt,
Interpretive Programs Manager, at (302) 655-5740.
Workshop II: Gourd Bowl
Making
Saturday, December 12
11a.m.
Learn how to turn this native
vegetable into a decorative
container or functional bowl.
Makes a great homemade gift for
the holiday season.
Material fee: $10
Workshop III:
Natural Dyes
11a.m.
Learn the essence of natural dyes,
and discover which plants natives
used to dye their clothes. Bring a
piece of material which you can
dye and we provide the rest.
Material fee: $8.
Summer Day Camp
Workshop I: Holiday
Registration
Wreath-Making Workshop Begins Monday, February 8
11 a.m.
Make a natural wreath and adorn
it with Nature’s bounty, then
take it home to display it for the
holiday season, or save it as a gift.
We will have everything you need
to make your wreath beautiful.
Material fee: $20
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Faxed, e-mailed and in-person
registrations will be accepted
starting February 9. No mailin registrations; we cannot
guarantee space with mailin registrations. For a camp
brochure, call the Nature Center
at (302) 655-5740.
CHILDRENS PROGRAMS
Calling all two- to six-year-olds. Bring your adult to a fun-filled
program designed especially for you. Activities, crafts, short hikes and
informal lessons are part of the fun. Please dress for outdoor activities,
weather permitting. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available;
pre-registration is encouraged.
Terrific Toddlers
Select Thursdays
9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Nature programs for children ages 2 to 4 years.
Nature Explorers
Select Thursdays
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Nature programs for children ages 4 to 6 years
Winter Sleepers
December 10 You sleep at night, some animals sleep all winter long. Learn all
about these cold weather nappers.
$5 per child
Wake up Whistle Pigs!
January 14 The groundhogs have been hibernating through the winter. Learn
about the “whistle pig” and why we wait for a cloudy morning on
February 2.
$5 per child
Wise Old Owls
February 11 What makes an owl an owl? WHOOOO knows what we
will learn about this special bird? Enjoy a story and
craft as we learn; it’s sure to be a hoot.
$5 per child
WINTER WONDERLAND FAMILY FUN
Cookies, Cocoa and Santa
Friday, December 4
5 – 7 p.m.
Santa’s coming to town. Visit Santa and tell him what you want for the
holidays this year, snap a photo, enjoy hot cocoa and yummy cookies,
and listen to and sing fun holiday songs. Join us to make an ornament
out of natural materials.
$5 per child;
$2 per ornament
Intro to Orienteering
Saturdays, January 16 and February 13
11a.m.
Bring the family, scout troop, or a group of friends to the Nature
Center to learn the basics of Orienteering. Then head out to try your
new-found skills. Have even more fun when you and your friends
compete. Pre-registration encouraged.
$5 per person
Bellevue State Park
Program Reservations (302) 761-6963
B
ellevue State Park offers
a variety of recreational,
historical, natural and artistic
opportunities for all ages, as
well as rental facilities for
picnics, weddings, business
functions and other events.
Many programs require preregistration; call the park office
at (302) 761-6963. Programs
meet at the Arts Center unless
otherwise specified.
Bellevue State Park
800 Carr Road
Arts Center: (302) 793-3046
Park Office: (302) 761-6963
Bellevue Tennis Center:
(302) 798-3860
Wellspring Farms:
(302) 798-2407
The park is open from 8 a.m.
until sunset. Park entrance
fees are in effect through
November 30.
DAY CAMPS
Stroller Rollers
Mondays through May 16
11 a.m.
For 12 months to 3 years
Expand your child’s cognitive and interactive skills
as you venture through the park. Fresh air, exercise,
and social interaction are added benefits for parents
and children alike. Meet at the children’s train. May
be cancelled due to inclement weather.
$3 per family
Summer Day Camp Open House
Thursday, January 21
5-7 pm
Join our camp staff at the Bellevue Arts Center
for an Open House highlighting the upcoming
summer day camps. Don’t miss this opportunity to
meet camp staff, ask questions and have a special
opportunity to register your camper(s) before camp
registration officially begins. Refreshments will be
served.
2016 Summer Day Camp Registration
Begins Saturday, February 6
9 a.m.-Noon
Bellevue State Park’s 2016 Summer Day Camp
Registration begins at 9 am on February 6th at the
park office on Carr Road. Register early at the Open
House on January 21. To receive a 2016 Summer
Camp Brochure please call the office at
(302) 761-6963.
Spring Break Day Camp
We’ll send one e-mail a month
with upcoming programs and
events. Your e-mail address
will not be shared.Send a
message to join-de_parks_
[email protected]
Monday – Friday
March 28-April 1
9 a.m. – 4 pm
Ages 7 – 12
Spring awakening! Coming out of hibernation!
Everything is awakening, and we will be able to
witness spring at Bellevue. Each day will be filled
with new discoveries, hiking and crafts. Campers
should pack a bag lunch and snack each day. The
registration fee for Spring Break Camp is $175 for
the week or $40/day. After care is available until
5:30 p.m. for an additional fee of $30.
Join the Friends of
Bellevue State Park!
Wanted: Volunteer Camp Counselors
Sign up for the
Bellevue Arts Center
E-Mail List
The Friends of Bellevue
is a non-profit 501(c)3
organization of park
visitors and users dedicated
to maintaining and
enhancing the value of
the park and its resources.
Find more information at
friendsofbellevuestatepark.org
facebook.com/
BellevueStatePark
ON-GOING PROGRAMS
Walk and History
First Wednesday of each month through May 4
9 a.m.
Discover the history of the park while walking the
grounds for an hour. We will take a different path
every week to learn the history of each particular
site. May be cancelled due to inclement weather.
$3 per person
Full Moon Hikes
5 p.m.
Monday, February 22
5:30 p.m.
Take an hour-long hike under the full moon. Look
and listen for nocturnal animals. Wear comfortable
shoes as we will venture into the woods. Preregister by 4 p.m. on the last business day before
the hike. Meet at the Park Office parking lot.
$4 per person.
Wee Have Fun Club
Offered weekly on Wednesdays
10 a.m.
Ages 3 – 5
Nature discoveries, stories and art projects are all
part of the fun! Whenever possible, we will venture
outside, so please dress accordingly. Walk-ins are
welcome. These programs meet at the Arts Center.
$4 per child
December 2
Binocular Nest Hunt
December 9
Ready for Winter . . .
Food, Fur & Far Away
February 3
Peek-A-Boo! Where are
You? Camouflage
February 10
Bird Seed Valentines
Teens! Looking for something fun and rewarding to
do this summer? We are looking for volunteer Day
Camp Counselors. Bellevue State Park has a wide
variety of Day Camps throughout the summer, and
we are looking for some helping hands. Working as
a Day Camp Volunteer will allow you to get outdoors
and enjoy beautiful Bellevue State Park, while
gaining experience working with children. For more
information, call the Park Volunteer Coordinator at
(302) 761-6963.
December 16
Holiday Nature Craft
February 17
Tracks in the Snow
January 6
Where Are the Worms?
February 24
My! What Big Ears you
Have!
2016 Summer Day Camps
January 27
Shhhh . . . A Winter
Whisper Walk
For information on our day camps visit www.
destateparks.com /summer-camps, stop by the park
office or call (302) 761-6963 to receive a brochure.
January 13
I Can See Stars!
January 20
Is Everything Asleep?
March 2
Roots!
March 9
Happy Birthday Owl
Babies!
WINTER PROGRAMS
FRIENDS OF BELLEVUE
PROGRAM
Spirits at Bellevue
Saturday, March 12
Join the Friends of Bellevue
and PECO’s liquors and
vendors for an evening of wine
and beer tasting. Please see
friendsofbellevuestatepark.org
for more details.
FREE PROGRAMS
Walk It Off!
Candy Wreath Making
1 p.m.
Personalized homemade candy
wreaths make great gifts!
Participants will make this fun
and tasty wreath to take home or
give as a gift. Includes program
supplies and light refreshments.
Register by Thursday, December 3.
$10 per person
Music in the Mansion
Sunday, December 6
3 p.m.
Joe Louden and Alyssa Schultheis
return with musical friends to
present a family-friendly concert
featuring a mix of classical
melodies seasoned with a dash of
holiday and sing-along favorites.
You won’t want to miss these
incredible musicians sharing their
love of music. Purchase tickets
by calling (302) 761-6963 or in
person at the Bellevue State Park
Office by 4 p.m. on Thursday,
December 18. Seating is limited.
Light refreshments will be served.
$10 per person in advance, $12
at the door
Bellevue Hall Tours
Tuesday, December 8 and
Thursday, February 11
10 a.m.
Sunday, January 24
2 p.m.
Join us for a tour of the elegant
Bellevue Hall, the former home
of William DuPont, Jr. Hear how
Mr. DuPont transformed the
home from a gothic revival castle
to a replica of Montpelier. Tours
include a “secret” passageway
to his billiards room, and an
underground tunnel. Pre-register
no later than 4 p.m. on December
4, January 21, and February 9 by
calling (302) 761-6963.
*Tours may be arranged for
private groups.
$8 per person
Jingle Bell Hayride
3 p.m.
Enjoy a festive, old-fashioned
hayride around the park followed
by s’mores and hot cocoa at the
warm and welcoming campfire.
Register by 4 p.m. on Thursday,
December 10. Meet at the
Percheron Barn. Groups limited
to 10 riders.
$8 per person
Bellevue’s Winter Woods
Sunday, January 10
1 p.m.
Bundle up and join us as we
explore Bellevue’s winter woods.
We’ll be hiking for about an hour
and a half, so hot chocolate and
marshmallows are included! This
program is appropriate for all
ages. Call (302) 761-6963 no later
than 4 p.m. Friday, January 8 to
register. Meet at the Arts Center.
$5 per person
Family Concert with
John Flynn
Sunday, January 31
1 p.m.
Bring the family to Bellevue Hall
for a concert with the singersongwriter John Flynn. Light
refreshments will be served. Call
or visit the park office by 4 p.m.
on January 28 to register.
Advance tickets: $7 adults,
$5 under 12; at the door: $9
adults, $7 under 12.
Bird Seed Valentines
Sunday, February 14
1 p.m.
Join us to help create bird seed
valentines for our winter friends!
Included are materials to make
your own at home Register by
4 p.m. on Friday, February 12.
Appropriate for all ages.
$5 per person
Cauffiel House Tour
Sunday, February 21
2 p.m.
Thursday, March 3
10 a.m.
We will discuss the history of
this lesser-known historical
site within Bellevue State
Park from before the Cauffiel
House’s construction through its
purchase by the Division of Parks
and Recreation. A house tour will
highlight measures taken to make
this a beautiful place to live. Call
to register by 4 p.m. on February
18 or March 1.
Tours may be arranged by
reservation for private groups.
$6 per person
Murder at Bellevue Hall
Friday and Saturday,
March 4 and 5
7 p.m.
The year is 1931. America is
gripped by the Great Depression
and Prohibition is still in full
swing. Life is hard for many,
but not for all. Here, at Bellevue
Hall, one could be forgiven for
thinking the Depression was
already over. Ben Carrie-Deway,
one of the nouveau riche,
and owner of Bellevue Hall is
well known for hosting lavish
soirees, and this evening will
be no exception, until our host
is discovered deceased in his
study. Everyone is suspect and
it is up to you to solve the crime!
Refreshments will be served.
For 18 and older.
$20 per person
Mondays through May 16
9 a.m.
Start your week off right with
our Monday morning walks.
We’ll provide information and
charts to track your progress.
No pre-registration. May be
cancelled due to inclement
weather. Meet at the track.
Birds of Bellevue
First Friday of each month
February through June 3
8 a.m.
Walk around the park and spot
resident and migrant birds.
Wear comfortable shoes; walks
last about two hours. We
have binoculars, or bring your
own. May be cancelled due to
inclement weather. No preregistration.
An Introduction to the
Night Sky
4:30 p.m.
Join members of the Delaware
Astronomical Society for
an evening of stargazing.
Learn constellations and
how to observe the night
sky. For beginners through
advanced stargazers of all ages.
Equipment will be available,
or you may bring your own.
Red-filtered lights only. Preregistration is required no
later than 4 p.m. on December
18. Meet in the Hunter Barn
parking lot.
First Day Hike
Friday, January 1
1 p.m.
Kick off the year and
have some fun while
getting exercise in
a natural setting. We’ll pick a
trail based on the group and
walk for about an hour, visiting
many special places throughout
the park. This hike is for all
ages and is stroller friendly.
No pre-registration necessary.
Meet at the Arts Center.
Cape Henlopen State Park
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Cof recreational,
ape Henlopen offers a variety
historic and
natural opportunities for all ages,
as well as rental facilities for group
picnics, conference meetings and
other events.
The Borrow-A-Bike program
is available 9 a.m. to
3 p.m., when the Nature
Center is open and weather
permitting.
FREE PROGRAMS
Holidays Feeding Frenzy
Wednesday, December 30
Thursday, December 31
Saturday, January 2
2 p.m.
You think your relatives eat like a
bunch of animals? Come see how
and what we feed our fish and other
sea creatures.
Free
All programs meet at the Seaside
Nature Center unless otherwise
stated.
FIRST DAY HIKES AT CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK
Space is limited on most programs. Pre-register early by calling (302) 645-6852 to ensure your spot for these popular programs.
First Day Fort
Miles Hike
Cape Henlopen State Park
15099 Cape Henlopen Drive
Lewes, DE 19958
Park Office: (302) 645-8983
Nature Center Hours:
Wednesday – Sunday:
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed December 25, 2014
and January 1, 2015
(302) 645-6852
Get out and enjoy the New Year at your favorite park on one of these
active and educational hikes.
Friday, January 1
10 a.m.
Start the New Year
off on the right foot
and learn some of
Cape Henlopen’s
history. Walk the
Pinelands Trail
and participate in
National First Day Hike! Dress
to go outside. For ages 7 and up
with an adult. Pre-registration
recommended by calling
(302) 645-6852. Meet at the Fort
Miles Orientation Building.
Free
Friday, January 1
11 a.m.
What’s the Point? Find out on
this annual hike to explore the
sandy northeast tip of the Park.
A great way to start the New Year
as we participate in National First
Day Hike! Dress to go outside.
For ages 7 and up with an adult.
Pre-registration recommended by
calling (302) 645-6852.
Meet at the Seaside Nature
Center.
Free
2 p.m.
From the bay, to the
dunes, to the maritime
forest, discover the special
adaptations our animals
need to survive the harsh
winter months during this
indoor presentation. For
ages 7 and up with an adult.
Limit 20. Pre-registration
recommended by calling
(302) 645-6852.
Free
HOLIDAY FAMILY PROGRAMS
The park is open from
8 a.m. until sunset. Park
entrance fees are in effect
through November 30.
Bring the entire family out to the park and enjoy one or both of
these great natural history programs.
Feed the Birds:
Eco-Friendly Solutions
Stayin’ Alive!
facebook.com/CapeHenlopen-State-Park
First Day Hike the Point
Animal Survival Skills
11 a.m.
Eat or sleep? Discover how
different animals in the park
survive the winter months. Dress
to go outside. For ages 7 and older
with a paying adult. Limit 20.
Pre-registration required by
calling (302) 645-6852.
$2 per person
11 a.m.
Create some treats to help our feathered
friends through the winter. Materials
will be provided, just bring your family
and friends. For ages 5 and up with a
paying adult. Limit 25.
Pre-registration required by calling
(302) 645-6852.
$2 per person
Squid Dissection
11 a.m.
Explore the ins and outs of these
mysterious animals through hands-on
dissection. For ages 7 and up with a
paying adult. Limit 20. Pre-registration
required by calling (302) 645-6852.
$5 per person
Storm Chasers
PARKS AFTER DARK
Evening Programs at Cape Henlopen State Park
Geminid Meteor Shower
6:30 p.m.
Learn the how’s and why’s of meteor showers as we search the
night skies for one of nature’s most spectacular sights. For ages 7
and up with a paying adult. Dress to go outside. Limit 20.
Pre-registration required by calling (302) 645-6852.
$2 per person
Starry Night – Star Gazing
Friday, February 5
6:30 p.m.
Explore the night skies in search of planets and constellations and
hear the ancient stories about them. Dress to go outside. For ages
10 and up with a paying adult. Limit 20. Pre-registration required
by calling (302) 645-6852.
$2 per person
Dormancy Detectives
Saturday, January 9
11 a.m.
Is that tree dead or just asleep?
Learn how plants prepare for
both the winter and spring as we
explore our coastal forests. Dress
to go outside. For ages 7 and up
with an adult. Limit 20. Preregistration required by calling
(302) 645-6852.
$2 per person
Tracks on Tees
11 a.m.
Learn how to identify tracks and
create your own animal track
t-shirts. Then head outside for
a tracking hunt. We will provide
stencils for our local winter
critter tracks. Each individual
participating must bring a plain
white t-shirt. Dress to go outside.
For ages 5 and up with an
adult. Limit 20. Pre-registration
required by calling
(302) 645-6852.
$5 per person
Seals on the Beach
Saturdays, January 30 and
February 27
11 a.m.
Stranded or just hanging out?
Find out who they are and what
these marine mammals are doing
on our beaches in the winter.
Dress to go outside. For ages 7
and up with a paying adult. Limit
20. Pre-registration required by
calling (302) 645-6852.
$2 per person
Guppy Club:
PRE-SCHOOL NATURE
PROGRAMS
Select Thursdays
10:30 a.m.
Bring your 3- to 5-year-old
and discover secrets of nature
through stories, games, crafts
and outdoor adventures. Children
must be accompanied by an adult
and dressed to go outdoors.
Oh Deer!
December 10
Discover what senses you have in
common with deer and how the
deer use theirs to help survive
the winter. Limit 12 children. Preregistration required by calling
(302) 645-6852.
$3 per child
Feed the Birds!
January 14
Find out how some birds spend
the winter here and make an
upcycled bird feeder that you
can hang in your backyard. Limit
12 children. Pre-registration
required by calling
(302) 645-6852.
$3 per child
Squirrel Away!
February 11
Winter can be cold, but we’ll
explore how squirrels use their
skill at hiding to survive.
Limit 12 children. Preregistration required by calling
(302) 645-6852.
$3 per child
Good to Be Green
March 3
Spring’s almost here; find out
what plants are doing to get ready
for fun in the sun.
Limit 12 children.
Pre-registration required by
calling (302) 645-6852.
$3 per child
FRIENDS OF CAPE
HENLOPEN EVENTS
For information on Friends
of Cape Henlopen State Park
events, volunteer projects or
membership, call
(302) 858-6127 or visit
friendsofcapehenlopen.org.
Volunteer Trail Day
First Saturday of Each
Month
9 a.m. – Noon
Join the Friends of Cape
Henlopen as they work to
maintain the park’s trails
or take on some other light
maintenance project. For
further details, call the
Volunteer Coordinator at
(302) 644-5005.
Annual Meeting at
the Officer’s Club
(Youth Camp 3)
11 a.m.
Discover how winter storms
shape our coastal ecosystems
and how the park’s plants and
animals adapt during these
harsh conditions as we take a
walk down the beach. Dress to go
outside. For ages 7 and up with
a paying adult. Limit 20. Preregistration required by calling
(302) 645-6852.
$2 per person
Loving Snakes & Turtles
2 p.m.
What’s not to love about snakes
and turtles! See and touch live
animals and discover how our
native reptiles love the many
habitats of the park. For ages 5
and up with a paying adult. Limit
40. Pre-registration required by
calling (302) 645-6852.
$3 per person
Saturday, January 9
9 a.m.
Get updated on what the
Friends group and the
park have accomplished in
the past year and enjoy a
presentation. Coffee and
donuts provided.
Free and open to the public.
FORT MILES HISTORIC AREA PROGRAMS
Fort Miles, located in what is now Cape Henlopen State Park,
was a key part of the nation’s coastal defense during and after
World War II. In September 2004, Fort Miles was added to the
National Register of Historic Places.
Fort Miles Historic Area will not be offering public programs
for the winter.The Orientation Building will be closed during
December - February.
Time Traveler Volunteer Training
10 a.m.
Become a “Time Traveler” and volunteer to assist the
professional archaeologists and historians working in State
Parks with research projects on our cultural heritage. Training
at the Fort Miles Battery 519 will provide the background and
basic skills needed. For ages 14 and older, but minors under
16 need to be accompanied by an adult. Prior to training all
volunteers need to register with State Parks by visiting the
following website: http://destateparks.com/volunteers/to-apply.
asp . For more information and to register for the training email
John McCarthy at [email protected]
Fort Miles Historical Association (FMHA)
Monthly board meetings are open to members and are held at
8:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month in Battery 519.
For more information about membership, future events and
volunteering, visit the FMHA website at www.fortmilesha.org.
Delaware Seashore State Park
O
ne of Delaware’s most
popular destinations,
Delaware Seashore State
Park welcomes visitors to
experience six miles of ocean
and bay shoreline.
Delaware Seashore
State Park
25039 Coastal Highway
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Indian River Life-Saving
Station: (302) 227-6991
GPS Coordinates: N38°
38.038 W75° 04.018
The park is open from 8
a.m. until sunset. Park
Indian River Life-Saving
Station Museum and Gift Shop
Visit the original Life-Saving Station and
learn about nighttime beach patrols and
perilous high seas rescues. Be sure to stop
in the unique gift shop.
The Indian River Life-Saving Station
Museum and Gift Shop will be open
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. and
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Last tour
starts 30 minutes before closing.
$4 for adults
$3 for senior citizens (62 or older)
$2 for ages 6 to 12
Children 5 and under free
JANUARY HIKE AND LECTURE SERIES
Start your New Year off right by rejuvenating the body and mind with
a series of guided hikes and engaging lectures.
First Day Hike
Friday, January 1
1 p.m.
Start the New Year off right with a guided hike over
the Indian River Inlet Bridge and along the stretch of
beach the locals refer to as “coin beach”.
Pre-registration is not required. Meet at the South
Inlet Day Area.
Free
CAMPING
Reserve a campsite in our
modern family campground,
located just a short walk
from the beach, by calling
1-877-98-PARKS
(1-877-987-2757).
“New and Improved” January Hike Series
Our park interpreters have delved deeper into park history and
folklore to put a fresh spin on our guided hike series.
Pre-registration required. Please call (302) 227-6991 by 3 p.m. on
the day prior to each hike. All hikes meet on Sundays at 1 p.m.
$5 per person
January 3 January 10 January 17 January 24
January 31 Sea Hawk Trail at Holts Landing State Park
Burton Island Nature Preserve
Prickly Pear Trail at Fresh Pond
Thompson Island Nature Preserve
Indian River Inlet Bridge & “Coin Beach”
Delaware Seashore Winter Lecture Series
Tuesdays in January
5 p.m.
Get out of the house and spend your Tuesday evenings in January
learning and dining! Attend the Tuesday night lecture series at
the Indian River Life-Saving Station and receive a coupon for a
discounted dinner that evening at a local restaurant.
Free
January 5
January 12
January 19
January 26
U.S. Life-Saving Service: Why and How It Came to Be
Delaware Seashore and the Indian River Inlet:
The Last 100 Years
What’s the Story Behind Those Towers?
Responding to Marine Mammal Strandings, presented by the Marine Education, Research, and Rehabilitation Institute
EVENING PROGRAMS
Lantern Tour
Friday, January 8
7 p.m.
Enjoy a unique, guided
tour by lantern light of
the circa-1876 Indian
River Life-Saving Station
Museum. Learn about what
surfmen went through to
save shipwreck victims off
the Delaware coast. Then
venture over the dune to
patrol the beach and hear
local shipwreck tales. Preregistration required.
$10 per person
Hike Through History: Delaware’s Historic
Shipwrecks
Sunday, December 6
1 p.m.
Stroll the quiet, off-season beach and imagine what life was like
here more than 100 years ago. A park interpreter will guide the
hike, telling local shipwreck tales, ancient maritime superstitions,
and tales of tragedy and mystery that occurred along the
Delaware coast. Pre-registration required.
$5 per person
“Flippered” Sea Creatures of Delaware
Tuesday, December 29
1 p.m.
Dolphin or porpoise? Southern right whale or humpback? Do
we see them in Delaware and how do we know what’s what? Get
answers to these questions and many more! Then head out to the
Indian River Inlet Bridge with binoculars to possibly spot one of
these remarkable creatures. Winter is the best time to spot seals
in our area. Pre-registration required.
$5 per person
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Shipwrecks and Buried Treasure
Saturdays, December 12 and January 23
10 a.m.
Learn about the heroic surfmen of the U.S. Life-Saving Service
who responded to thousands of shipwrecks along the Atlantic
seaboard. These ships carried a variety of cargo – some of which
still washes up on the beach today! Learn how to use modernday geocaching techniques to locate “buried treasure.” Preregistration required. Ages 5 and up. Limit one adult per child.
$5 per child
Little Beachcombers
Monday, December 28
10 a.m.
Bring your little one to the beach to learn about various shells
and the creatures that called them home. The program will end
indoors where children will create their own sand sculpture
with the shells they find on the beach. Pre-registration required.
Recommended for ages 3 to 6. Limit one adult per child.
$5 per child
Signal Code Secret Messages
10 a.m.
Learn about nautical flags and how mariners have used the
International Signal Code over the years. Then create your own
secret message of flags to display at home. Pre-registration
required. Recommended for ages 5 to 10. Limit one adult per
child.
$6 per child
Beach Creatures of the Winter
10 a.m.
Hike Burton Island Nature Preserve with a park naturalist
and learn how local animal species adapt to the harsh winter.
Identify winter birds and possibly spot some animal tracks!
This interactive hike is geared towards children ages 5 to 10.
Pre-registration required. Limit one adult per child.
$4 per child
MARITIME CRAFTS
Love Me, Love Me Knot
1 p.m.
With Valentine’s Day approaching, learn to tie three decorative knots,
all with a heart or love theme. Everyone will leave with a decorative
box to display their knots at home. Ages 10 and up. Pre-registration
required.
$15 per person
Sailor Valentines
Saturdays, January 30 and February 13
1 p.m.
In the 1800’s, sailors spent months away from home. Frequently, they
would purchase mosaics of seashells mounted in a wooden frame or
box during their travels. Recreate this old tradition and make a true
keepsake valentine for your sweetheart. Pre-registration required.
Ages 10 and up.
$15 per person
Monkey Fist Keychains
1 p.m.
A Monkey Fist knot was often the
first thing that connected a sailor
to land at the end of a long voyage.
We provide all the materials and
instruction for you to make your
own. Pre-registration required.
Ages 10 and up.
$10 per person
ART IN THE PARK
Sea Glass Jewelry Part I: Pendants
Tuesday, December 29
Saturdays, January 2, February 6 and 27
10 a.m.
Make your own beautiful sea glass pendant using a few basic wirewrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our
collection. Pre-registration required.
Ages 12 and up.
$15 per person
Sea Glass Jewelry Part II: Earrings
Saturday, January 2
1 p.m.
Have you taken our sea glass pendant class and are ready to try
something new? This program will take your wire wrapping skills
to the next level. Although slightly more challenging, make a set of
earrings to match your pendant. Pre-registration required.
Ages 12 and up.
$15 per person
Seashore Wreath-Making
10 a.m.
Make a decorative wreath
using natural materials
found here on the seashore.
We will also use local holly
and other trimmings to
spruce up your take-home
piece. Pre-registration
required.
Ages 10 and up.
$20 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Fort DuPont State Park
Port Penn Interpretive Center
F
ort Delaware, on Pea Patch
Island in the Delaware River
is accessible by ferry only, and
features a Civil War-era Fort,
award-winning programs, and
one of the East Coast’s largest
heronries.
Interpretive Programs
Manager:
Jake Miller
(302) 834-7941
Fort Delaware Park Office
Grassdale Center
108 Old Reedy Point
Bridge Road
Delaware City, DE 19706
(302) 834-7941
destateparks.com/
FtDelaware
Fort DuPont State Park
Wilmington Avenue
(302) 834-7941
destateparks.com/
FtDuPont
Port Penn Interpretive
Center
Port Penn Road
(302) 834-7941
destateparks.com/
PortPenn
Find us on
Facebook!
FORT DELAWARE STATE PARK
Ft. Delaware
will re-open
in the spring!
FORT DUPONT PROGRAMS
Fort DuPont State Park is a former military fortification located adjacent to the Governor Bacon Health Center.
The park includes trails, a boat ramp, basketball and tennis court, historic buildings and gun batteries, and a fishing
point. In the event of inclement weather, call ahead for program status message at (302) 834-7941.
Fort DuPont Walking
Tours
January 9, and February 20.
3 p.m.
Join a park historian for a
leisurely stroll and discover
the history, architecture, and
community of this old military
post, including the theater,
gymnasium, guardhouse,
barracks, and officer housing.
Wear sturdy walking shoes for
this one-hour tour. Meeting place
will be the parking lot at the end
of Wilmington Avenue.
Free
First Day Hike
Friday, January 1
2 p.m.
Celebrate the New Year
by spending some time
out in nature! Join us
for a hike on Fort DuPont’s trails
and experience both the beautiful
natural environment and the
historic structures that make
this park unique. Be sure to wear
comfortable water-proof shoes
and to dress warmly! We will
meet in the parking lot at the end
of Wilmington Avenue.
Free
Gun Battery Hike
NEW! Nature Watch
NEW! Life on the Home
Front
Fort DuPont Hayrides
Sundays, January 31 and
February 28
3 p.m.
Join us as we hike the Fort
DuPont trail and learn about the
artillery emplacements that once
made Fort DuPont an important
military installation. We will
meet at the parking lot at the end
of Wilmington Avenue. Dress
warmly and wear comfortable
shoes!
Free
1 – 4 p.m.
Every wonder what it would
have been like to live through a
world war? Learn how American
civilians lived during the most
significant wars of the 20th
Century. Learn about rationing,
production, and the sacrifices
that helped save American lives
on the battlefront. This program
will be held at the Grassdale
Center at Fort DuPont.
Free
Sunday, January 24
2 p.m.
Learn about the wildlife
resources of Fort DuPont. For
this new program, we will meet
at the Grassdale Center at Fort
DuPont to learn about some of
our animals, such as the red fox
and the white-tailed deer. We will
then venture out into the wild to
look for signs of these creatures,
and hopefully even get a few
glimpses.
Free
Saturdays, December 5 and
January 30
4 p.m.
Join us for a hayride across Fort
DuPont’s beautiful campus!
Learn about the history of the
structures at this old military
post, and enjoy some hot cocoa
around a campfire afterward!
Reservations can be made by
calling (302) 834-7941.
$7 person
PORT PENN INTERPRETIVE CENTER PROGRAMS
The Port Penn Interpretive Center was once a schoolhouse for the small village of Port Penn. Now it tells the story of
the historic wetland communities along the shores of the Delaware. Programs are free to the public.
Historic Town Tours
Sunday, December 6
Saturdays, January 23 and
February 13.
3 p.m.
Join us for a walk through
historic Port Penn. Learn about
the buildings and their historical
significance, and how they helped
shape the community. A kids’
scavenger hunt makes it fun for
the whole family. Don’t forget to
dress warmly!
Free
NEW! Christmas Open
House at Port Penn
Friday, December 11
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
It’s the most wonderful time
of the year at the Port Penn
Interpretive Center! Celebrate the
holidays with us. The Interpretive
Center will be open for you to
see the museum decked out in
holiday splendor, enjoy some hot
chocolate and refreshments, and
generally participate in spreading
holiday cheer. This program
is free, but donations will be
accepted.
Free
MORE PARTNERS OF FIRST STATE
HERITAGE PARK
Dover Public Library
Find out about programs and special First Friday events:
http://www.cityofdover.com/Home-Library
destateparks.com/heritagepark
Program Information and Directions: (302) 739-9194
Downtown Dover Partnership
First Friday performances, artist demonstrations and special activities
in downtown restaurants and shops:
http://www.downtowndoverpartnership.com
D
Schwartz Center for the Arts
The Schwartz Center exists to enhance the quality of life for everyone
by providing a home for the performing arts, educational activities and
entertainment. To attend a program or for more information, please
contact the Schwartz Center at [email protected], (302)
678-3583 or visit: www.schwartzcenter.com
CELEBRATING MUSICAL HERITAGE
Saturdays
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Johnson Victrola Museum
February 6
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
FIRST STATE HERITAGE PARK WELCOME CENTER
AND GALLERIES
Delaware Public Archives
DIVISION OF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
February 13
Legislative Hall
February 20
Fats Waller: A Man of Many Talents
Pay tribute to an early jazz hero, view a clip of his performance and
hear his musical legacy.
February 27
Marian Anderson: An African-American First
Guided tours will highlight the strugles of Marian Anderson as an
African-American artist.
First State Heritage Park is a
partnership of state and city
agencies under the leadership of
Delaware State Parks. Admission to
all sites is free. Where noted, some
programs have a fee. Programs are
subject to change without notice.
110th Anniversary of the Delaware Public Archives
Through February 2016
Paul Robeson’s Family Ties and Contributions
Guided tours will focus on the biography and family of Paul Robeson
and highlight his contributions.
Songs of Love
Guided tours will explore the variety of love songs recorded by
Victor Records.
elaware’s
first urban
“park without
boundaries”
links historic and
cultural sites in
the city that has
been the seat of
state government
since 1777.
World War II: Through the Lens of William D. Willis
Through May 2016
Program Reservations:
(302) 739-9194
The Old State House
Delaware Mourns Lincoln: A
Demonstration of Love and Sorrow
Through May 2016
Interpretive Programs Manager:
Deanna Rishell
Biggs Museum of American Art
FRIENDS OF FOLK FREE CONCERT SERIES
The Old State House on The Green
7:30 p.m.
Second Friday of the month
Friends of Folk is a non-profit organization devoted to the promotion and preservation of folk music in
Delaware. This concert series is made possible by a grant from the Kent County Fund for the Arts.
December 11
John Flynn
From Pennsylvania, Flynn is hailed
as the quintessential folk singer.
January 8
Chapel Street Junction
Self-described as traditional
bluegrass, Irish and original
music with a splash of ragtime
thrown in, the band also
plays cover songs with unique
arrangements.
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Park Office
102 S. State Street
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 739-9194
Illuminating the Word: The Saint John’s Bible
December 4 – March 27, 2016
$10, Free for Members
The Biggs Museum is a rare American host of this international
exhibition featuring 70 pages of the first monumental handilluminated bible to be commissioned in over 500 years.
Welcome Center:
121 Martin Luther King, Jr.
Blvd, North
(formerly Duke of York St.)
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 744-5055
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Free all-day parking!
Group Tours
Group tours for both adults
and schoolchildren are
available with advanced
reservation. Call
(302) 739-9194.
Sand Creek
Playing folk, Americana and
blues, this band is a central
Delaware institution of a band.
March 11
Driven Women A fiddle, a banjo
and a guitar combine to play
traditional old time Appalachian
Mountain Music.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, January 18
New Discoveries: Michael Robear
November 6, 2015 – January 10, 2016
$10, Free for members
A professional metalsmith, Robear has
been completing his works within his own sculptural frames for
several years, melding his two passions of nature and sculpture
into unforgettable works of art.
February 12
The Struggle
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Interpretive tours will
focus on the civil rights
activists Paul Robeson and
Marian Anderson, who were
recording artists for Victor
Records. Hear their music on
authentic talking machines.
Courage and Freedom
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Old State House on The
Green
Interpretive tours will
feature three compelling
stories of courageous
Delawareans whose fight for
freedom and equality began
at The Old State House.
Guided Tours of
Legislative Hall
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tales of Slavery and
Freedom Walking Tour
Tours are offered hourly
beginning 10 a.m. Last
tour leaves at 3 p.m.
Meet at the John Bell
House on The Green
Presidents Day
Monday, February 15
Guided Tours of Johnson
Victrola Museum
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Guided Tours of The Old
State House
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Guided Tours of
Legislative Hall
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Stories of The Green
Walking Tour
beginning 10 a.m. Last tour
leaves at 3 p.m.
Meet at the John Bell House
on The Green
Washington’s Birthday
Monday, February 22
Guided Tours of Johnson
Victrola Museum
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Guided Tours of The Old
State House
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Walking Tour
leaves at 3 p.m.
Meet at the John Bell House
on The Green
Guided Tours of
Legislative Hall
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Holidays
The following sites are open 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 18 for tours and exhibits:
Biggs Museum, First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and
Galleries, Legislative Hall, John Bell House, Johnson Victrola
Museum and The Old State House. Walking tours leave
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. from the John Bell House.
All First State Heritage Park sites are closed on Christmas Day,
Friday, December 25 and New Years’ Day, Friday, January 1.
FRIENDS OF OLD DOVER
EVENTS
First Day Hike
New Year’s Day, Friday, January 1
1 – 2 p.m.
Join Delaware State Parks in celebrating the first
day of the New Year with a Stories of The Green
Walking Tour. Parks statewide will host a First State,
First Day, First Hike program to participate in the
national movement sponsored by America’s State
Parks. Call (302) 739-9194 to reserve your spot.
Free
FREE WALKING TOURS OF
HISTORIC DOVER
Monday – Saturday
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tours led by historical interpreters in period dress begin at the John
Bell House on The Green every hour and last approximately 45
minutes.
Monday – Friday
Trades of The Green
Explore the many skilled and unskilled trades once practiced on The
Green.
Dover’s Heroes of the Revolution
Saturday, January 2
Dover was a hotbed of activity during the struggle for American
Independence.
Women of The Green
Learn about women’s contributions to the history of The Green.
Divided Dover
Dover was a crossroads of political opinions during the “War Between
the States.”
Tales of Slavery and Freedom
Saturdays, December 12, January 16 and every Saturday in
February
As a border state, Delaware held a complicated position regarding
slavery.
The Friends of Old Dover and the Division of
Parks and Recreation are proud to have formed
a partnership between their organizations
and now officially support the First State
Heritage Park. This relationship will serve to
enhance the programming and offerings of
the Park. To attend a program or for more
information, please contact the Friends at
[email protected], (302) 697-6210 or
visiting friendsofolddover.org
Tales Tombstones Tell
Saturday, January 2 at 1 p.m.
The Old State House
Ed Okonowicz will be accompanied by images of a variety of
grave markers that tell of Delaware’s history, culture and major
historical figures and events. This talk is sponsored as a part of
First State Heritage Park’s First Saturday in the First State Series.
The Humor of Lincoln
Friday, February 12 at 6 p.m.
The Old State House
Join Larry Koch to discover how Lincoln used storytelling to
relate to people and face the difficulties of his presidency. From
the pranks he pulled to his love of wordplay as a lawyer and
politician, Lincoln wielded humor as a powerful tool.
Looking Ahead!
Preserving Your Family Treasures in March
A Bus Trip in April
Preservation 50 Lecture Series in May
PRESERVATON 50 SERIES
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of
the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966. This awareness
campaign is part of a year-long
celebration of historic preservation
All programs meet at the Old
State House
1 p.m.
Preserving AfricanAmerican History in
Delaware – People, Places
and Events
This panel discussion will explore
the latest research and findings
on African American history in
Delaware by local historians.
Home Places of AfricanAmericans on the Delaware
Landscape: Stories Found
Through Archaeology and
Written Records
Craig Lukezic, archaeologist for
the Division of Historical and
Cultural Affairs will bring the
family stories of local AfricanAmerican residents of the past
to life.
Maps, Taxes and AfricanAmerican Presence in Kent
County, Delaware 1837
and 1845
African-American History
in 20th Century Delaware:
Presented by Madeline Dunn of
The Green Book
the Division of Historical and
Cultural Affairs, this program will
highlight the African-American
community in Murderkill
Hundred in the mid-19th
century.
The Green Book served as a
travel and vacation guidebook
for people of color during the
segregation era. This program will
explore the stories and challenges
of living through Jim Crow laws
in Delaware from the 1920s to
the 1960s
FIRST SATURDAYS IN THE FIRST STATE – FREE!
Programs and events on the first Saturday of each month. Sites are open 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., except Woodburn and Hall House, which are open 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., and the Kent County Courthouse,
which is open 1:30 – 4 p.m. Free Admission.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
Join us in reviving the magic of books by celebrating the new Biggs
Museum Illuminating the Word: Saint John’s Bible exhibition. Follow
the steps of the book-making process throughout time to create
your own book.
Begin at the First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and
Galleries and drop by the
following sites anytime.
Pulp to Paper
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
John Bell House on The Green
Add a page to your book by
making homemade paper and
follow how bookmaking has
evolved as a trade in Delaware.
Quill Pens and Curlicues
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Old State House
Write a fancy letter the
old-fashioned way, using a
feather. Learn this technique
from experienced historical
interpreters and learn how to
translate historic documents.
Pattern Play
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Legislative Hall
Decorate a page of your book by
experimenting with the lost art
of block printing – used before
the invention of the printing
press.
Guided Tours of
Legislative Hall
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tours of the Governor’s
House
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
At Woodburn –
The Governor’s House
Enjoy guided tours of the official
residence of Delaware’s Governor
since 1965, and Hall House, the
Governor’s guest house.
Guided Tours of
Courtroom One
1:30 – 4 p.m.
Kent County Courthouse, 38
The Green
Enjoy a guided tour of the newly
restored Courtroom 1.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2
Guided Tours of Legislative
Hall
Guided Tours of
Legislative Hall
Guided Tours of Delaware
Mourns Lincoln: A
Demonstration of Love and
Sorrow exhibit
Paul Robeson’s Family
Ties and Contributions
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(drop-in anytime)
Guided tours will focus on the
biography and family of African
American artist, Paul Robeson
and highlight his contributions
and political views. His music
will be played on authentic
talking machines.
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Green
Music To Pray To; Music to
Rejoice To
Judge an Album by Its
Cover
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
A lively guided tour examines
the inspirational music recorded
by the Victor Record Company
and heard on authentic talking
machines.
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Before the days of downloads,
people purchased albums that
were clad in decorative and
elaborate artwork. Make your
own personalized album cover
to add to your book.
11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Sit in on a talk between a young
soldier and a servant on the eve
of the 1841 re-internment of a
great Delaware Revolutionary
War hero, Colonel John Haslet.
Trades of The Green
leaves at 3 p.m.
Meet at the John Bell House on
The Green
Find out who was “mad as
a hatter” and where to buy
breeches in 18th-century Dover
by exploring the trades practiced
around The Green.
Weekend Creator Space
Noon – 4 p.m.
(drop in anytime)
Free with admission
Try a hands-on demonstration of
illumination subjects for making
holiday cards. All ages.
Tales Tombstones Tell
House
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
At Woodburn – The Governor’s
House
Heroes of the Revolution
Walking Tour
Tours are offered on the hour,
beginning at 10 a.m. Last tour
leaves at 3 p.m.
The Green.
Biggs Kids: Tempera
Painting
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(drop-in any time)
Free with admission
Explore the materials used in
creating The Saint John’s Bible
including: tempera painting, ink
wash, raised lettering, gilding and
book binding. Ages 5 to 10.
The Freedmen’s Bureau:
Records and Research
during Reconstruction
10:30 a.m.
Delaware Public Archives
Certified Genealogist Michael Hait
will focus his presentation on the
types of records created by the
Freedman’s Bureau and examples
of records used to identify
families.
1 p.m.
Green
Delaware’s cemeteries record our
history and reflect our everchanging world. Presented by
Ed Okonowicz of the Delaware
Humanities Forum Speaker’s
Bureau, this program will
examine tombstone architecture
and inscriptions of memorials.
This program is made possible by
the Friends of Old Dover.
Tours are offered on the hour,
beginning at 10 a.m. Last tour
leaves at 3 p.m.
The Green.
House
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
At Woodburn – The Governor’s
House
Blvd North
(formerly Duke of York
Street)
(302) 744-5055
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Changing exhibitions and
information on statewide
attractions, events and
activities. All-day free parking.
Division of Historical
and Cultural Affairs
Preservation50: Preserving
African-American History in
Delaware – People, Places
and Events
1 p.m.
Green
This panel discussion will explore
the latest research and findings
on African American history in
Delaware by local historians.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(drop in any time)
Free Admission
Experiment with calligraphy
styles, materials and techniques.
Ages 5 to 10.
151 Kings Highway
woodburn.delaware.gov
Tours of the official residence
of Delaware’s Governor and
Governor’s guest house
are available by advanced
reservation. Call
(302) 739-5656 or e-mail:
[email protected].
John Bell House
43 The Green
Monday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Learn about Dover’s history
and this restored building,
the oldest wooden structure
in Dover. Walking tours leave
hourly from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
25 The Green
Monday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Tour this 1791 building that
served as Delaware’s capitol
until 1933.
Johnson Victrola
Museum
375 S. New Street
Wednesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Early phonographs and
recordings chronicle the
development of the sound
recording industry and
the achievements of E.R.
Johnson, founder of the
Victor Talking Machine
Company.
Guided Tours of Courtroom
One
1:30 – 4 p.m.
Kent County Courthouse, 38 The
Green
Enjoy a guided tour of the newly
restored Courtroom 1.
Mine Eyes Have Seen:
Historic Theater
Presentation
Woodburn and Hall
House
The Old State House
Biggs Kids: Calligraphy
Guided Tours of
Courtroom One
1:30 – 4 p.m.
Kent County Courthouse,
38 The Green
Enjoy a guided tour of the
newly restored Courtroom 1.
First State Heritage
Park Welcome Center
and Galleries
history.delaware.gov/
museums
Tales of Slavery and
Freedom
Son of the Old Soil
Historic Theater
Presentation
Biggs Kids: Illuminated
Holiday Cards
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free with admission
Try a hands-on demonstration
of illumination subjects for
making holiday cards. Ages 5
to 10
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
PARK SITES
11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Get to know the Delaware civil rights activist and writer Alice Dunbar
Nelson as she discusses her life and work as an African-American in
the early 20th century.
Delaware Public
Archives
Biggs Museum of
American Art
406 Federal Street
(302) 674-2111
biggsmuseum.org
Tuesday – Saturday
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
General Admission: $10
Members: Free
Seniors (60+): $8
Children 12 and under: Free
Active military and family
with ID: Free
Companions or care persons
of people with disabilities:
Free
Permanent collection of
American fine and decorative
arts and changing exhibitions
throughout the year.
Blvd North
(formerly Duke of York St.)
archives.delaware.gov
Mabel Lloyd Ridgely Research Room:
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Second Saturday
9 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Meeting place for the Downstate Delaware Genealogical Society.
The meetings on Saturdays, December 12, 2015 and February 13
at 2 p.m., are open to the public.
Killens Pond State Park
All programs will take
place at the Nature Center
unless otherwise stated. Preregister for all programs by
calling (302) 284-4299.
Be sure to check the
Nature Center, park office,
campground store and
bulletin boards for additional
programs.
Killens Pond State Park
5025 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
Nature Center:
(302) 284-4299
Park Office:
(302)284-4526
Nature Center Hours:
Closed Mondays,
Tuesdays, and Holidays
Wednesday – Friday:
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Weekends: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The park is open from 8 a.m.
until sunset. Park entrance
fees are in effect through
November 30.
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FUN ALL WINTER LONG
FREE PROGRAMS
K.I.D.Z!
Oh Deer!
January 2, February 6
1:30 p.m.
Kids Interactive Discovery Zone
(K.I.D.Z!) stations allow children
to discover nature and science
using colors, sounds, textures
and more. Parents are required
to stay; recommended for ages
3 – 10.
$2 per child
Sunday, January 17
2 p.m.
In this introductory class, we will
learn about safety and archery
skills in our Hunter Education
Archery Trailer. To give you an
edge, we will teach you how to
think like a deer. Information and
activities on deer behavior and
management practices will be
part of the class.
$3 per participant
Handmade Holiday
Ornaments
DIY Winter Feeders
2 p.m.
We will create beautiful
ornaments with the help of
natural forest materials, colorful
ribbons and enticing smells. Take
home a piece of Killens Pond to
adorn your tree with its sight and
smell.
$4 per participant
1 p.m.
Learn about some of our
feathered friends that stick
around during winter while you
make them a special treat. We
will provide natural materials for
you to create your own winter
bird feeder.
$2 per participant
Starry Night
Animal Tracking in the
Snow
Saturday, January 9
6:30 p.m.
Dress in warm clothes to explore
starry night skies. Join us at
the Nature Center and learn
winter constellations like Orion,
Pleiades, Gemini and more. Hear
fascinating stories of heroes and
villains, monsters and mythical
creatures.
$2 per person
When snow fall is impending, we
will send an email a few days in
advance with the meeting place
and time. To be added to the
animal tracking e-mail list, send a
message to
[email protected]
$4 per person
First Day Hike
Friday, January 1
1 p.m.
Join us at the Nature
Center on the first day
of the New Year for a
hike with new friends.
Due to the amazing turnout
of previous years, we will hold
multiple hikes from the Nature
Center.
Shoebox Archaeology
1 p.m.
Experience the thrill of
uncovering artifacts in a
simulated archaeological dig
indoors, where it is warm! Learn
proper excavating and recording
techniques and analyze the data
to answer the question, “What
happened here?”
The Prehistory of Killens
Pond State Park – A Time
Traveler Event
2 p.m.
State Park archaeologist John
McCarthy, RPA, will summarize
the physical evidence of Native
American habitation in and
around Killens Pond in this
illustrated talk.
Nature Center Open
Houses
Sunday, January 31 and
2 – 7 p.m.
Looking for a special event venue?
The Killens Pond Nature Center is
the perfect location for a variety
of special events. Staff will be
available to answer questions and
help with event planning. Tours
are available every half hour. Call
(302) 284-4299 to schedule a
tour. Walk-ins are welcome.
ECO EXPLORERS CLUB
ADULT SURVIVAL SERIES
Do you have what it takes to survive? Test your skills and learn new
ones? Delve deeper into the world of ancestral survival techniques.
Workshops last two hours unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration
and pre-payment are required.
$10 per class
Soapstone Oil Lamps
Sunday, December 20
3 - 5 p.m.
Carve stone to create a small oil lamp that will burn olive oil. We will
make our own wicks, as well.
Primitive Glue and Adhesives
Every other Tuesday
2:30 p.m.
Ages 6 – 12
All programs meet at the Nature Center and last an hour unless
otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required; call (302) 284-4299.
Dress to go outside.
$3 per student
Above the Atmosphere
3 - 5 p.m.
Learn to make your own adhesives using tree sap and animal hide glue.
Sinew and Rawhide
3 - 5 p.m.
This class will demonstrate the many uses of animal fiber cordage and
how to process each to make usable thread and bindings.
December 1
What is up there? Learn about stars, planets, comets, meteors and
asteroids just in time for the annual “Geminids” meteor shower.
Under Pressure
December 15
Air pressure can be an enormous driving force. We will demonstrate the power of air pressure with exciting experiments.
Water & Air
January 12
Transpiration, evaporation and condensation are important parts of the water cycle. We will examine how each of these important roles function.
Air Molecules
January 26
Let’s take a closer look at the gases found in our environment, their molecular structure and discover why some gases are “heavier” than others.
Clouds and Weather
February 9
Learn how to identify clouds, wind direction and to predict the weather. We will focus on the most common cloud patterns and what they mean.
Weather Instruments
February 23
Learn how to measure our atmosphere by experimenting with thermometers, psychrometers, hygrometers and barometers.
FRIENDS OF KILLENS POND
The Friends of Killens Pond hold monthly meetings at 7 p.m. at
the Nature Center on the second Tuesday of each month (except
December). Attend one of our meetings to find out what the Friend’s
Group is all about. We hope to see you soon!
Holiday Door Swag Class
10 a.m. – Noon
Celebrate the holidays by making
an elegant door swag that will
last through New Year’s! Bring: a
pair of shears, ice pick, five yards
of 1¼”-wide ribbon, and any
personal decorations or special
evergreens you would like to use.
We will provide some greenery.
Call Wendy at (302) 284-4280 by November 25 to register.
$20 per person
Light Up the Night
6 – 8 p.m.
Join us at the Nature Center as
we “Light Up the Night” with
a memorial tree ceremony for
loved ones, followed by carols
and hot beverages. Remember
your loved one(s) with a light
on the tree. Pet remembrances
also encouraged. The name(s)
will be listed on a display in the
Nature Center until January
1, 2016. Benefits the Friends
of Killens Pond State Park, a
501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Contact Ruth at (302) 653-6495
to memorialize your loved one.
$5 per light
Lums Pond State Park
B
uilt around the
largest freshwater pond in
Delaware, the park features
fishing, boating, sports
facilities, picnic areas, hiking
trails and more. Programs
meet at the Nature Center
unless otherwise noted.
Lums Pond State Park
1068 Howell School Road
Bear, DE 19701
Reservation phone number:
(302) 368-6989
E-mail address: DNREC_
[email protected]
The park is open from
8 a.m. until sunset. Park
Friday, January 1
2 p.m.
Start off the New Year “resolving” to
have more fun in the park! Join us for
a breath-taking hike around the pond
and into the forest. We will be looking
for other animals starting their year off
right. Free
1 p.m.
Use nature’s bounty to make a wreath for
the holidays! Meet at the Nature Center.
Program includes natural materials to
make a vine wreath. Please bring clippers
and gloves. Pre-registration is required.
$10 per person
NIGHT HIKES
GREEN HOUR
4:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 9
5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Explore Lums Pond in all of its
winter glory! Bundle up as we
set out for a night hike to see
some of our nocturnal residents
and wonderful night skies.
Please remember to bring your
flashlights. Preregistration is
required.
$4 per person
First Saturday of the Month
11 a.m.
The Green Hour was created by the National Wildlife Federation to get
kids outdoors and enjoying nature for at least an hour each day. This
is a free one-hour program – meet us at the Lums Pond Nature Center
(Area 5). Attendees will receive a coupon for any public program at
Lums Pond!
Sunset Stables
Sunset Stables at Lums Pond
offers year-round trail rides
through the park. They run
on-site and off-site pony rides,
riding lessons, summer camps,
and the Pony Up Program for
children ages 3 to 10. Visit
sunsetstable.com or call
(302) 834-7588
First Day Hike
Wreath Making
Environmental
Education Programs
Let us bring an
environmental outreach
program to you. Our
naturalist can bring live
animal programs such as
Amphibian Life Cycle or
Animal Adaptations. These
programs can also tie in to
field studies you can do at
Lums Pond in the spring! For
more information, call the
park office at (302)368-6989.
Crafty Squirrels
December 5
Learn how squirrels survive during the winter and create your
own pine cone squirrels. Free
Winter Wonderland
January 2
Find the answers to some of nature’s mysteries in a winter
scavenger hunt. Free
Love is in the Air
February 6
Make that special someone a Valentine’s Day card from natural
materials. Free
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Trap Pond State Park
Program Reservations (302)875-5153
E
njoy a stay at the Trap
Pond campground for a
week, a weekend or just
a night. Cabins, electric
and water campsites, and
primitive walk-in sites are
available. Have your special
event or celebration in The
Pond View Room at the
Baldcypress Nature Center.
Call (302) 875-5163 or visit
destateparks.com.
Trap Pond State Park
33587 Baldcypress Lane
Laurel, DE 19956
Baldcypress Nature Center:
(302) 875-5163
Park Office: (302) 875-5153
FREE PROGRAMS
First Day Hike
Nature Center Winter
Hours
Wednesday – Sunday:
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Visit the Baldcypress Nature
Center; stay warm while watching
the winter waterfowl on Trap
Pond. Visitors will learn about the
history of Delaware’s first state
park and discover the natural
wonder of the pond and its
connection to the Chesapeake.
Friday, January 1
10 a.m.
Come out for a hike
on the first day
of the year. What
better place than
the first state’s first
state park? This
moderate 3.1 mile hike will take
place on the American Holly Trail
and the newly dedicated Bob
Trail. Learn about the trails and
facilities available at Trap Pond.
Dress for the weather and wear
comfortable shoes. Meet at the
Nature Center.
Free
We will customize educational
programs, hayrides and hikes
for your group. Enjoy the park
on your own schedule. Cost
depends on program and number
of people. Call the Baldcypress
Nature Center for details and to
schedule your group.
Wednesday January 6
2 p.m.
When cold weather arrives,
what do animals do? Learn the
three ways animals deal with
winter weather. Discover what
the animals of Trap Pond do to
survive the cold. Meet at the
Nature Center.
Free
Barnes Woods Winter
Hike
10 a.m.
Hike in a winter wonderland
(Barnes Woods). Bring warm
clothes and comfortable shoes.
Meet at the Trap Pond Nature
Center and we will drive to
Barnes Woods for a 45-minute
hike. Total program time will be
approximately 2 ½ hours. Call
(302) 875-5163 by February 11
to pre-register.
Free
Bethesda Church Tours
Group Hayrides, Hikes
and Programs
FREE EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS
Migrate, Hibernate, or
Adapt
Sundays, January 17 and
February 7
1 p.m.
Take an in-depth tour of the
renovated Bethesda Church. See
before and after pictures and
learn the importance of small
churches in the local history.
Meet at the Bethesda Church.
Free
Snow Tracks
Wednesday, January 20
4 p.m.
Can you identify animal tracks in
the snow? Join a naturalist as we
discover what tracks would look
like using homemade snow. Go
on a short hike to find our furry
creatures in the forest. Meet at the
Nature Center.
Free
Warm Up with a Winter
Hike
1 p.m.
Meet a naturalist at the
campground pavilion then get
your blood pumping with a hike
around Trap Pond to warm up.
Free
Teachers, Home Schoolers, and Educators
Looking for great outdoor education for your students or children? Trap Pond is just the place with
educational programs for all ages and grade levels. Don’t have enough time to take a half-day or full-day
trip? Our traveling naturalists will bring educational programs right to your class. Prices vary. Call the
Baldcypress Nature Center for more information (302) 875-5156.
Volunteers
Love visiting Trap Pond State Park? Why not spend some time volunteering to keep it beautiful? We are
always looking for Park Watch help, Trail Stewards to help maintain our trails, scout groups to work on
group projects, and Nature Center docents. There are opportunities to lend a hand to our team everywhere.
Call our Manager of Volunteers at (302) 272-2845 or visit destateparks.com/volunteer.
HAYRIDES
WINTER WONDERS DAY CAMPS
Select Saturdays
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Meet at the campground pavilion for a tour of the park in our rustic
hay wagon. Enjoy hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows as you
relax and chat by a warm campfire. Pre-registration required; call
(302) 875-5163.
$5 per adult, $3 per child under 12
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 28, 29 and 30
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
$45 per day, all three days for $100
Jingle Bell Hayrides
Saturdays, December 5, 12 and 19
Listen to the bells on a frosty afternoon as we travel the trails of Trap
Pond.
Chilly Hayrides
Saturdays, January 9, 16 and 23
Ever wonder how animals prepare for the winter? We will take a close
look at how animals beat the chill. Dress warmly for this ride.
History Hayrides
Saturdays, February 6, 13 and 20
Trap Pond wasn’t always a park. Come for a ride in our hay wagon and
find out about the Native Americans, pioneers and farmers who were
here before us.
SEASONAL FAVORITES
Holiday Ornaments
1 p.m.
Learn how to make homemade holiday ornaments for your loved ones.
Call to pre-register at least 24 hours in advance.
$5 per person
Holiday Snow Globes
1 p.m.
Join us at the Nature Center and
learn how to make fun holiday
snow globes. Call to pre-register
at least 24 hours in advance.
$5 per person
Valentine Candles
1 p.m.
Create a homemade candle for
your loved ones at the nature
center. Call to pre-register at least
24 hours in advance.
$5 per person
Tundra Swans in Flight
Every winter, hundreds
of Tundra Swans come to
Trap Pond to rest from their
breeding season in the Arctic.
The swans overnight on the
pond during January and
February, leaving during the
day to feed in local fields.
Park visitors have a unique
opportunity to see the flight
of these birds in the early
morning and evenings.
Keep an eye on our website,
Facebook page, or call the
Nature Center for updates on
the winter flock.
Awesome Animals
December 28
This day will be filled with fun and games as we learn about how
animals survive the cold months.
Winter Survival
December 29
Learn ways to keep warm, from building shelters to starting fires.
Campers will create their own survival kits in this day of hands-on
learning.
Winter Weather
December 30
This hands-on, science-based day will explore snow, sleet, freezing rain
and other winter weather phenomena.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Winter Owl Prowl
Saturdays, December 19 and
January 16
5 p.m.
Meet at the Nature Center. We
will head out on the trails to
listen for owls then return to
the Nature Center to dissect owl
pellets.
$4 per person
Winter Waterfowl
10 a.m.
Take a walk along the pond and
spot some of our wonderful
waterfowl. Binoculars will be
provided; all you need are warm
clothes and comfortable walking
shoes. Meet at the Nature Center.
$4 per person
Animals of the Night Hike
6 p.m.
Join us beside a campfire and
learn about our nocturnal friends
and Trap Pond. Afterward, take a
short hike and experience these
animals first hand. Dress for the
weather and bring a flashlight.
$4 per person
Flower Power
2 p.m.
Get ready for spring planting
by learning about the life-cycle
of a seed and the process of
germination.
$4 per person
White Clay Creek State Park
T
he Chambers House Nature
Center is located on Creek Road,
north of Hopkins Road. The
park is open 8 a.m. to sunset,
all year.
White Clay Creek
State Park
425 Wedgewood Road
Newark, DE 19711
Chambers House Nature
Center:
Creek Road, north of
Hopkins Road
The Judge Morris Estate
76 Polly Drummond
Hill Road
Monthly Program
E-mailer:
Get details about programs,
updates on locations and last
minute changes by joining the
White Clay Creek State Park
e-mailer! Send blank email to:
[email protected].
de.us.
Bridge at Hopkins and Creek Road Replacement Alert
Much needed improvements to the Nature Center Bridge are scheduled to occur from late December
through early February. Programs scheduled for the Nature Center are subject to change during that
time period. Early registration for all programs assures you of the most up to date information.
Summer Camp Registration
Begins Monday, January 25
We offer a variety of full-day and half-day camps that explore the
stream, enjoy the trails and tap into that creativity! Camps are small
and range from 12 to 18 campers with a high staff-to-camper ratio.
Contact the park for a brochure after January 15.
Summer Camp Open House
1 – 3 p.m.
Miss those fun-filled summer camp days? Are you new to camps at our
park? Join us for this open house event where you can make a craft,
meet a live turtle and make cool nature discoveries! Parents bring
your calendars; we will be accepting registration. Held at Chambers
House Nature Center and Robinson House. Free
FREE PROGRAMS
Birding and More at White Clay Creek
Third Tuesday of the Month
December 15, January19, February 16
New Time! 1 – 3 p.m.
Meet at the Chambers House Nature Center
Join our park naturalist and explore an important wildlife habitat
for resident birds and diverse wildlife. Bring binoculars, plenty
of water and good walking shoes for this two-hour hike over
moderate terrain. Pre-registration strongly suggested. Free
First Day Hike
Friday, January 1
1 p.m.
Start your New Year off right on this family hike
led by members of the Friends of White Clay Creek
State Park. We will also provide “Hike on Your Own”
suggestions for the day for those who prefer smaller
groups. Meet at the Carpenter Recreation Area, 880
New London Road. Free
Introduction to Fly Fishing and Fly Tying at the
Judge Morris Estate
Tuesday, February 23: Fly Fishing
Tuesday, March 1: Fly Tying
7 p.m.
Bring any equipment you have and join Ed O’Donnell and Sam
Palermo of the Friends of White Clay Creek State Park to learn
the basics of fly fishing on day one and fly tying on day two. Preregister by the Friday before the program. Free
Full Moon Hot Chocolate
Hikes
Sunday, January 24, 5 p.m.
Monday, February 22, 6 p.m.
Join us as the evening darkens
the sky and cools the air. We
will provide tasty hot chocolate
to help keep you warm. Bring a
travel mug with lid. Meet at the
Nature Center. Call by noon on
Friday and receive $1 discount per
person. Pre-registration required.
$6 per person
Snowflake Tea and House
Tour
Sunday, February 14
2 p.m.
Join us for a lovely winter tea and
tour of the Judge Morris Estate.
Afternoon refreshments and tea
will be served.
$14 per person
EARTH EXPLORER ONE
TIME WONDERS
This popular addition to
homeschooling offers innovative
nature programs for children of
all ages.
A guardian must accompany
each child 5 years and under
2 – 3:30 p.m.
$6 per person
Seasonal Nature Crafts
and Gnomes
(a park specialty)
Introduction to
Microscopes
Wednesday, January 27
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Brandywine Zoo
2015-2016Winter Programs
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Program Reservations (302) 571-7850 ext. 209
D
elaware’s only zoo
is located in the heart of
Wilmington, just off of
I-95. Visit us to learn about
wildlife, see our animals and
even have a close encounter
of your own! The zoo is open
daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed Monday and Tuesday
through February.
Brandywine Zoo
1001 North Park Drive
(302) 571-7747
BrandywineZoo.org
For winter weather updates:
Visit our website or Facebook
page, or check our weather
voicemail at (302) 571-7747,
ext. 7.
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Zoo Yoga: OM’ing Otters
Sundays, December 6 and 20
9 – 10 a.m.
For strong walkers – 7 years or older
Get bendy, during our OM’ing Otters animal yoga class. Go upside
down, play games, dance and take yoga adventures around the world!
This class helps to strengthen kids’ growing muscles. One parent
or caregiver welcome per child. Extra adults or children must pay
registration. If a session includes a visit to the Zoo, fee includes
zoo admission.
$14 per child, $12 per Delaware Zoological Society (DZS)
member child. Additional adults are $7 per person
Zoo Kids: Toddlers and Pre-School
Saturdays, December 5, January 9 and 23, and February 6
10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
Ages 18 months – 6 years
Learn through age-appropriate games, crafts, stories, activities, and
live animal presentations. Toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown up
can learn and play together! Different themes each week; held in the
Education Building. Fee includes zoo admission.
Siblings under 18 months are free. $12 per one adult and child;
$6 per one adult and child DZS
Additional children or adults are $7 per person
Pre-teens and Teens
Join us for these special
workshops geared toward teens
and pre-teens interested in
learning about or working
with animals.
$10 per student, $8 per student
DZS
Career and Animal
Science Workshop:
Animal Health and
Veterinary Care
10:30 a.m. – Noon
It takes a lot to take care of exotic
animals. Their health at the zoo
is a primary issue as they age,
have young, or develop special
conditions. Find out what it
means to practice veterinary
care in an exotic setting. $10 per
student, $8 per student DZS
Career and Animal
Science Workshop:
Wildlife Rehabilitation
with Tri-State Bird
Rescue
Stay up-to-date on education
programs by joining our
e-mail list. E-mail: Education@
brandywinezoo.org
Find us on FACEBOOK
at Facebook.com/
BrandywineZoo or
follow us on Twitter @
BrandywineZoo.
YOUTH WORKSHOPS
Career and Animal
Science Workshops
First Day Hike at the Zoo
Friday, January 1
10 – 10:30 a.m.
Join us for a stroll through the zoo to learn about how we
care for our resident animals during the winter. Program
meets at the front gates. Free
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Wildlife rehabilitators help nurse
injured or sick animals back to
health with the ultimate goal of
returning to the wild. During this
program, locally and nationally
acclaimed Tri State Bird Rescue
and Rehabilitation staff discuss
working with injured and oiled
birds and wildlife. $10 per
student, $8 per student DZS
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13
9 – 10:30 a.m.
This breakfast event is extra special because you’ll get to dine with Santa! A hot breakfast and buffet is
provided by Janssen’s Market and Brew Ha Ha. Share your holiday wishes with Santa, bring your camera
to take photos, make decorations and enjoy a few up-close animal encounters, all before the zoo opens.
Finish the morning by strolling through the zoo at your leisure to watch our zoo keepers work and
see the animals eating their breakfast! Space is very limited for this event, so please register early! All
participants ages 18 months and up must pay program fee.
$18 per adult, $15 per child; DZS members get 10% off
Noon Year’s Eve
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Celebrate the New Year Zoo-style by ringing it in at NOON! We’ll have games, activities, and a
celebratory atmosphere, and of course, a sparkling cider toast as the clock strikes 12 (noon that is)!
Program takes place in the zoo, so dress for the weather. Zoo admission will be charged, starting
at 10 a.m. $6 per person, $5 per person DZS
ZOO CAMPS
MLK Day Camp
Monday, January 18
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 13
(Drop-off 8:15 – 9 a.m.,
pickup 3:30 – 4 p.m., aftercare
available until 5 p.m.)
Biodiversity makes our world
richer. Learn why every living
thing has a special place and
purpose on our earth and
discover how to be a better
animal ambassador. Campers
must be toilet-trained, be dressed
for the weather and bring a bag
lunch and water bottle. Preregistration required by
January 16.
$45 per camper, $40 per
camper DZS. Aftercare fee:
$15 per person
SCOUT PROGRAMS
Cub Scouts: Critter Care
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Caring for an animal is a big responsibility! Learn about different
care requirements for both pet and zoo animals – you’ll even get to
meet some up close. Program includes zoo tour and animal training
demonstration. Program registration minimum is 10 and maximum is
30. Meets requirements for Bear Elective Adventure: Critter Care.
Pre-registration required by January 28.
$12 per participant includes Brandywine Zoo fun patch and
zoo admission. Parents and chaperones must pay $5 zoo program
and admission fee.
Zoo Camp Open House
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The early bird gets the worm; be
one of the first to sign up for our
popular spring and summer zoo
camps and receive a discount on
this day only! Register for spring
and summer camps and receive
a $5 discount for each special
holiday camp or summer minicamp and a $10 discount for each
week of full day camp. Enjoy live
animal presentations, meet zoo
staff, and make and take a zoo
camp craft. Open House takes
place in the Education Building.
Free
Winter Day Camp
Monday, February 15
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 5 to 13
(Drop-off 8:15 – 9 a.m.,
pickup 3:30 – 4 p.m., aftercare
available until 5 p.m.)
Learn what animals do in winter,
from hibernation to migration!
Campers must be toilet trained,
be dressed for the weather and
bring a bag lunch and water
bottle. Pre-registration required
by February 13.
$45 per camper, $40 per
camper DZS. Aftercare fee:
$15 per person
Girl Scout Daisies and
Brownies: For the Love
of Animals
9:30 a.m. – Noon (overflow
session, 1 – 3:30 p.m., may be
available)
Celebrate your love of animals
and discover what it takes to
care for animals at the zoo. We
can show animals how much we
care by properly caring for them.
Program includes live animal
encounters, zoo tour, and a take
home craft. Program meets most
requirements for the Daisies
3 Cheer for Animals Birdbath
Award and the Brownies Pets
badge. Pre-registration required
by February 11.
$12 per participant includes
Brandywine Zoo fun patch and
zoo admission. Parents and
chaperones must pay $5 zoo
program and admission fee.
Cub Scouts: Fur, Feathers and Ferns
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Take a hike through the zoo and Brandywine Park to explore native
wildlife and plants. We’ll look for signs of animals, tour the zoo,
and discuss why some animals are disappearing from their habitat
in addition to ways to help them. Program registration minimum is
10 and maximum is 30. Program meets most requirements for Bear
Adventure: Fur, Feathers, and Ferns. Pre-registration required by
January 28.
and admission fee.
Girl Scout Juniors: Earth’s Endangered
Sunday January, 31
9:30 a.m. - Noon
We will discover how animals are adapted to thrive in their habitats,
why they are in danger of disappearing, and what you can do to help
them. Program includes live animal encounters, zoo tour, and fun
badge-based activities. Program meets in the Education Building
across from main zoo entrance. Program registration minimum is 10
and maximum is 30. Pre-registration required by January 29. Program
meets most requirements for the Juniors Animal Habitats badge
(Steps 1 through 4).
and admission fee.
Cub Scouts: Nova WILD!
9:30 a.m. – Noon (overflow
session, 1 – 3:30 p.m., may be
available)
Cub Scouts of all ages will learn
together in this program focusing
on animal life cycles, wildlife and
ecosystems. Scouts will learn
about locally endangered
animals and build skills
observing zoo animals. Program
registration minimum is 10 and
maximum is 30. Pre-registration
required by February 25. Program
meets some requirements toward
the Cub Scouts Nova WILD
Award. $12 per participant
includes Brandywine Zoo
fun patch and zoo admission.
Parents and chaperones
must pay $5 zoo program and
admission fee.

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