winter - spring program guide 2016

Letter from HeLen 2

About us & PoLicies 4

become A member 5

Abbott’s miLL ProgrAms 6

ADVocAcY 11

AsHLAnD ProgrAms 12

coVerDALe ProgrAms 20

Deec ProgrAms 24

eXPeDitions & eco tours 30

registrAtion form 31

Also view programs & sign up online atDeLnAture.org/ProgrAms

get outdoors, explore and discover

Tips to enjoy the outdoors this winter

See page 3Green your winter

January – april 2016

Program guide

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Letter from our Director of educationDear friends,

continuing our strong tradition of leading efforts to improve environmental quality and deliver excellent programming, Delaware nature society has set rigorous priorities for 2016. Water continues to be a central focus as it is critical to our environment, economy, wildlife, public health and food sources yet many of our waterways are polluted. We have identified clean water as a priority that unifies our education, advocacy and conservation work. experiencing a canoe trip at DuPont environmental education center, hiking along the red clay creek at Ashland nature center, eating farm fresh food at coverdale farm Preserve or fishing at Abbott’s mill nature center are some of the many ways to support clean water. Programs such as certified Wildlife Habitat, stream Watch, and land protection provide opportunities for children, families and adults to deepen their understanding of the importance water has in their everyday life.

Join us in taking action to improve our water quality through our Clean Water: Delaware’s Clear Choice campaign, an outreach effort to build public support for dedicated clean water funding. Look for the logo at right to participate in programs related to our campaign and receive a complementary water bottle at the program.

on the following pages you will find opportunities to participate in a variety of programs at each of our sites. Please reach out to me at [email protected] or 302.239.2334 x 114 or to other staff and let us know what programs and trip ideas you would like us to consider. Your input is essential to our success.

As we head into the winter season i challenge you to join me and #take5outside!

cheers,

Helen fischel Director of education and organizational Development

Teachers and scouTs!Plan nature science programs with us this winter

Field Tripsspring is right around the corner, plan now for spring field trips at all our sites.

space is limited.

ouTreachour outreach programs can bring life to your scout meeting or classroom.

space is limited.

For more information302.239.2334 x110 or [email protected]

Outstanding Environmental Educator AwardDo you know an excellent education professional teaching about the environment?

We’re accepting applications for the outstanding environmental educator of the Year Award for 2016. Application deadline 1/29.

For more information 302.239.2334 x133 or [email protected]

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JanuaryProwl for

winter owls

FebruaryWatch the

sky dancing

MarchListen for

spring songs

aprilSearch for ephemerals

Woodcocks mating display over fields

in the evening

Spring peepers & Wood Frogs

in marshes

Take a walk after dark – be quiet

& listenSpring flowers in

the forest

Witness nature in motion throughout the winter season:

Enjoy the outdoors this winter!for over half a century, Delaware nature society has been a leader in conservation and nature education, inspiring generations of families to get involved and learn how they can become responsible stewards of the earth and all its inhabitants.

We encourage you to experience each season and take in its beauty. even in winter, there is so much to explore outdoors. take 5 outside and appreciate the natural world around you. nature is good for everyone. take a walk or hike, visit one of our sites, watch the sunset or the clouds, look for animal tracks, join a bird count, listen to the calls of spring Peepers, or just get outside and play! find your own way to explore and connect with nature. most importantly, have fun!

We promise green will become your favorite color because at Delaware Nature Society, We’re Green. By Nature.

#Take5Outside take a few minutes each day

to appreciate nature.

Explore the outdoors, take a photo, and share it on our Facebook page

with #Take5Outside.

show us how you’re enjoying nature and encourage others

to do the same!

Outdoor activity can nourish

children’s physical, social, and emotional development

Spending time in the open air and learning

outside increases creativity and improves problem-solving skills

When children spend time outdoors they are more likely

to understand that human health

is connected to environmental health


3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE 19707302.239.2334 Hours and more on pg 8

15411 Abbotts Pond Road Milford, DE 19963302.422.0847 Hours and more on pg 4

543 Way Road Greenville, DE 19807302.239.2334Hours and more on pg 18

Marvel Drive Slaughter Beach, DE 19963302.422.0847

432 Sharp RoadAvondale, PA 19311302.239.2334

1400 Delmarva Lane Wilmington, DE 19801302.656.1490 Hours and more on pg 22

Milford, DE302.422.0847

350 Twaddell Mill RoadWilmington, DE 19807302.239.2334

904 Old Baltimore Pike Newark, DE 19702 302.239.2334

Possum Hollow Road Newark, DE 19711 302.239.2334

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Discover Delaware nature societyDelaware nature society connects people with the natural world to improve our environment through

education, advocacy and conservation. We are a nonprofit membership organization which fosters

understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the natural world through education and experience.

We focus on ecological preservation, stewardship, and conservation of our area’s natural resources.

our programs are open to Delaware nature society members and the general public.

Marvel Saltmarsh preserve

Bucktoe Creek preserve

Milford Millponds nature preserve

Flint Woods preserve

Cooch-Dayett Mills

Middle run natural area

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inclement weather Programs will be held rain, snow, or shine. Please dress accordingly. In case of inclement weather, activities may be modified and moved indoors. Programs may be canceled (and rescheduled or refunded) due to weather at the discretion of our Education staff.

how to sign up To sign up for a program use the form on page 31, call 302.239.2334, or register online at the below address. For our cancellation policies, see page 31.

enjoy our unique, high-quality programs and trips Through Delaware Nature Society’s unique nature-focused programs, you learn new skills – everything from cooking to kayaking – and much more! Our programs connect you with nature through hands-on, outdoor experiences with highly qualified instructors in beautiful natural areas and preserves. You and your family will come away with an enjoyable, educational, and often one-of-a-kind outdoors experience. Most programs are open to the public unless noted otherwise.

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become a member – make a differenceJoin a nature-loving community.

Support clean land and water. Your membership helps protect your

favorite forests, fields, streams,

marshes, wildlife and farm lands.

Your support helps keep and add to

the high quality educational programs,

events, advocacy and conservation

activities we provide.

To become a Member

fill out our form on page 31, call 302.239.2334, or join online at:

Member benefits benefits include free admission to some events and

programs, discounts, special member experiences,

native Plant sale preview days, and more.

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Come volunteer

red clay cleanup Sat 3/19, 8 am – noon ashland nature center

christiana cleanup Sat 4/9, 8 am – noon

Dupont environmental education center

Come to our FrEE

cooch-Dayett Mills Open house

Sat 4/9 10 am – 2 pm

Explore the mill and grounds. Discover how flour was made

and view an operational mill model.


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Abbott’s mill nature centeraddress & Hours

15411 Abbotts Pond Rd, Milford, DE • 302.422.0847

Visitor Center hours Mon – Fri: 9 am – 4 pm • Sat – Sun: Noon – 4 pm (Apr – Nov)

Trail hours Daily, dawn to dusk

Visit us online DelNature.org/AbbottsMill Facebook: AbbottsMill Instagram: @delnature_amnc

discover usabbott’s Mill nature Center, with its preserved working mill, is owned by Delaware’s Division of Fish and Wildlife and Delaware’s Division of Historical and Cultural affairs and operated by Delaware nature Society. part of the 313-acre Milford Millponds nature preserve, this diverse property supports a variety of forested, field and wetland habitats. Hiking trails, boardwalks and picnic areas provide unique educational opportunities for discovering the natural wonders of southern Delaware.

Free weekly naturalist Weekend programs

Explore nature through hands on activities such as pond seining, scavenger hunts, bird identification and spontaneous nature trail discoveries. Each weekend discover what’s changing.

Saturdays & Sundaysapr – nov1 pm, 2 pm, & 3 pm Just show up

Free weekly Beginning Bird Walks with Alice mohrman

Enjoy the spring season as we walk the trails in search of resident and migratory birds. Learn basic bird identification skills while exploring the stream, forests, and field habitats of Abbott’s and the Milford Millponds Nature Preserve. Binoculars available for use.

Thursdaysapr – Oct8:30 am – 10 am Just show up

Free weekly Sunday Critter Corner

Join our weekend Naturalists every Sunday afternoon in our Wet Lab to learn about the amazing native wild animals we have on display. Visitors will get to interact with and learn about snakes (non-venomous), turtles, frogs, toads, fish, and salamanders. Afterwards, enjoy a hike or bike on our trails or find a grassy patch for a meadow picnic.

Sundaysapr – nov1:30 pm – 2 pm Just show up

Monthly walk-in running of the Mill programs

Take a guided tour of historic Abbott’s Mill. Learn about the unique history of the mill, dating back to 1795. Experience the rush of the water through the turbine and feel the rumble of the mill stones. Every third Saturday Mar – Nov.

Third SaturdaysMar – nov2 pm – 3:30 pmMeMber nOn-MeMber chilD chilDFree $3MeMber nOn-MeMberFree $5Just show up

free* walk-in programs (all ages)no pre-registration required. Parents must accompany children. *charges may apply for non-members where noted.

Open Weekends a successWe enjoyed seeing so many familiar and new faces during our expanded Open Weekends this past season. We are busy planning activities for next season.

We look forward to seeing you when Open Weekends start again in april!


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35 activities for Abbott’s 35th Anniversary2016 marks the 35th Anniversary of Abbott’s Mill Nature Center (dedicated in June 1981). In honor of this landmark, we encourage you to celebrate with us throughout the year. Here are just a sampling of 35 ways to get involved and celebrate Abbott’s Mill Nature Center with Delaware Nature Society.

1. Become a DelNature Member to enjoy free canoe rentals and reduced program pricing2. Join our Great Backyard Bird Counts, February3. Sign up for our programs and connect with nature4. Search for animal tracks on our Lindale Loop Trail5. Explore over 5 miles of trails by boot, bike, or with your dog6. Discover our live animal and taxidermy exhibits inside the Visitor Center7. Plan a hands-on, engaging field study or outreach program for your students8. Search for distant stars at our monthly stargazing programs9. Voice your support for our Clean Water: Delaware’s Clear Choice campaign10. Earn a new badge or complete service projects with your scout group11. Introduce your toddler to the great outdoors with Knee High Naturalists12. Learn about the life and times of Ainsworth Abbott at Brunch with Ainsworth, April 213. Join our Running of the Mill tours every 3rd Saturday, March – November14. Listen for the calls of Spring Peepers, Green Frogs and more15. Discover nature with us – we’ll be open weekends beginning in April16. Join us for Thursday morning Beginning Bird Walks, April – October17. Attend a Certified Wildlife Habitat workshop and become a Habitat Steward volunteer18. Sign up your child for our Summer Camp19. Help save your local waterway by joining our Technical Stream Monitoring team20. Save the Date! New Localism Film Fest with Patagonia and Dogfish, May 2021. Lace up your running shoes for our inaugural Run the Mill 5K Trail Race, May 2122. Volunteer during our annual Horseshoe Crab Survey in Slaughter Beach, May – June23. Rock out at our Summer Concert Series24. Enjoy a sunset pontoon cruise on the Mispillion River this summer25. #Take5Outside! Pack a picnic and take the family or loved one for a hike26. Take in the beauty of native wildflowers27. Catch a fish in Abbotts Pond28. Host your child’s birthday party or family reunion at Abbott’s29. Hike to the Isaacs Boardwalk to listen for Barred and Great Horned Owls30. Search for turtles, fish, mussels, eels, and crawfish in Johnson’s Branch 31. Enjoy our stroller and wheelchair friendly streamside boardwalk32. Hashtag your best picture of fall foliage around Abbotts Pond33. Join us for our fall events, Meal at the Mill and Autumn at Abbott’s34. Watch mighty Osprey soar above our Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve in Slaughter Beach35. Share Abbott’s with a friend to explore the “hidden gem” of southern Delaware together

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Abbott’s mill nature centerfamily time (all ages)Parents must accompany children. registration fees may apply.

Woodcock Watchwith matt babbitt

The American Woodcock is one of North America’s most unique shorebirds. Forsaking mudflats and beaches, it is at home on swamp forest margins and shrubby fields. Their late winter/early spring migration features an impressive courtship flight display and dance. Register to be put on the call list for your opportunity to witness this naturalists’ rite of spring when the birds show up.

Mon, 2/1 – Thu, 3/31

5:30 pm – 7 pm

MeMber nOn-MeMber chilD chilDFree $5MeMber nOn-MeMberFree $5#W16360aM

Great Backyard Bird Count: Milford Millponds nature preservewith matt babbitt and sussex county bird club

Join Abbott’s staff and the Sussex Bird Club to show your love for birds this Valentine’s Day while collecting important data for Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Enjoy one, or both, delicious options for birding and belly-filling. Morning session: fortify yourself against the winter chill with homemade pancakes slathered in maple syrup before a morning ramble at Abbott’s Mill and Blair’s Pond. Afternoon session: warm up over some southern Delaware comfort food and bird throughout the afternoon at our private Isaacs-Greene Preserve.

Fri, 2/12

2 Sessions:8 am – 11 am, noon – 3 pm(price is per session)

MeMber nOn-MeMber chilD chilD$7 $10MeMber nOn-MeMber$7 $10#W16361aM

Great Backyard Bird Count: Kent County Tourwith Delaware nature society staff

Travel with Abbott’s staff to visit bayshore and inland sites throughout Kent County to find and tally birds for Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Groups will be meeting separately at Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin, DE, and at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, in Milford, DE, to then travel and tally together. We will be joined by members of the Kent County Conservancy and DNREC’s Bayshore Initiative.

Sat, 2/13

8 am – 4 pm


Brunch with ainsworth abbott with steve childers

Over a light brunch of fruit and waffles, storyteller Steve Childers shares his insight about the fascinating life of Ainsworth Abbott. Mr. Abbott bought what we now call “Abbott’s Mill” in 1919 (when he was only 24 years old) and operated it by himself for over 40 years. After brunch take a guided tour of his historic old mill and learn about its link with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

Sat, 4/2

10 am – noon


Family Hikewith Alice mohrman

Celebrate the dedication of local stewards to preserve the land for future generations. Hike the Isaacs-Greene Preserve to explore under logs for amphibians, hunt for birds in the new leaves, and discover the natural history of a Milford treasure!

Sat, 4/9

10 am – noon


abbott’s astronomy Serieswith matt babbitt

Join us in our Morton Meadow as we watch Orion pine after the Seven Sisters across the frozen night sky. Gaze upon Jupiter’s Great Red Spot and count her moons. As winter turns to spring, follow Leo the Lion’s rise out of the eastern horizon. We will provide telescopes and stories. Stick around for a campfire and s’mores after the viewing party. Pre-registration preferred but not required.

Mon, 1/11 5 pm – 7 pm Mon, 2/8 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Wed, 3/9 6 pm – 8 pm Thu, 4/7 7 pm – 9 pm

MeMber MeMber chilD Free Free nOn-MeMber$15 family of 4$5 additional adult$3 additional child

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SaVE THE DaTE! The new localism Film Festival

Regardless of our region, we are all locals in our backyard. Come out for a night of environmentally thought provoking and adventurous films and help Abbotts Mill kick off their 35th anniversary year. Enjoy an evening of Patagonia-produced films inspiring folks to think globally and act locally via surfing, trail running, climbing and more. This one-night film festival in the nature center’s backyard under a big tent is made possible with support from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Film Festival program and ticket sales will be announced in the early spring, but save the date for a night of film, frosty craft ale, and food truck fun.

Fri, 5/20

Flower powerwith Alice mohrman

Inspired by On Meadowview Street, spend the afternoon at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center exploring flowers in our Rain Garden, woods, and fields. Investigate how flowers are designed to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, beetles, and moths. This program is part of the Longwood Gardens Community Read.

Sat, 4/9

1:30 pm – 3 pm


SaVE THE DaTE! run the Mill 5K Trail run

Join Abbott’s Mill Nature Center as they host the inaugural Run the Mill 5K Trail Run. Come out and support our mission swiftly afoot as you tackle the trails. After the run, enjoy a well-earned Dogfish beer, some post-race grub, live music, and witness a “literal” running of the historic mill. Registration will open mid-January.

Sat, 5/21

in The Tall, Tall Grass

Spring into action and investigate the wildlife in our meadow. Go on a habitat hike, follow animal trails, and hunt for hidden clues to live in the tall grass.

Tue, 4/5#W16330aM

Where Once There Was a Wood

Visit the mighty trees of the forest! Explore under logs, in between roots, and look to the tree tops for wildlife that live and work in this green leafy home.

Tue, 4/19#W16332aM

underground

Dig into the soil! Feel, smell, and touch different soils. Discover and hold the hard working animals and plants that live in the dark, damp ground and help plants grow!

Tue, 4/12#W16331aM

in The Small, Small pond

Jump into the wet world of water! Search for creatures who swim, float, paddle, wade, and crawl in Abbotts Pond.

Tue, 4/26 #W16333aM

Celebrate spring each week with a Denise Fleming award-winning classic picture book! Parents and children will enjoy hands-on nature experiences through songs, stories, and games with an Abbott’s Teacher Naturalist. Classes include a craft and snack. Led by Delaware Nature Society staff.

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Knee High naturalistspreschool Series (age 2 – 5)

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Make and Take Wildlife Habitat Workshop Seriesat nassau Valley Vineyards32165 Winery Way, lewes, DE 19958

Make and Take Bird Feeder

Make a country modern bird feeder featuring a wine barrel ring and cultivator disks! This bird feeder isn’t only hip, it’s built to last.

Sat, 2/272 pm – 4 pm#W16305aM

Get crafty and taste wines at Nassau Valley Vineyards. No experience required; all supplies provided. Fees include wine tasting and a take home tasting glass. Must be 21 years or older to participate in wine tasting. Led by Matt Babbitt and Delaware Nature Society staff.

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Make and Take Hummingbird Feeder

“Reduce, reuse, and recycle’ is every naturalist’s mantra. Walk the talk as you build and decorate your own hummingbird feeder using recycled Nassau Valley wine bottles. Create homemade hummingbird nectar, then enjoy a tasting of Nassau Valley’s “adult nectar.”

Fri, 3/18 2 pm – 4 pm#W16306aM

Make and Take Compost Bin

Looking to boost your soil’s productivity? Build your own vermicomposting (worms) bin while sampling the best our local vineyards have to offer. Then learn about the “terrior” and how soils affect the taste of grapes and ultimately the wine made by them.

Sat, 4/92 pm – 4 pm#W16307aM

“adults Only” Series

Going native

You’ve survived the modern world, but do you have what it takes to make it here in Delaware 1,000 years ago? Join us by the Visitor Center fireplace and perhaps venture out into our Lindale Tract to find out.

Thu, 1/21#W16304aM

Same Old Grind

Around and around. Over and over. What does all that repetitious work get you?! Tour the historic Abbott’s Mill and find out.

Thu, 3/24#W16303aM

What a Flake!

Fluttering here and there. Influenced by every little shift in the wind? Make your point already! Learn about snow crystals in the warmth of the Abbott’s fireplace.

Thu, 2/18#W16301aM

Deadwood

A place populated with bustlers and rustlers where life is lived under the cover of darkness, rot, and decay. We say let’s roll over that log and expose their grubby little secrets!

Thu 4/21#W16302aM

Join us for some fun nature programs that are made with adults only in mind. Led by Nora Childers.

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in 2016, we will be focused on advocating for:

• Secured Funding for Clean Water initiatives• Open Space and Farmland preservation Funding• Defending Delaware’s Coastal Zone actWe can’t do it alone. Join us as we continue to advocate for these important programs.

90%of delaware waterways are polluted

your voice is vital in 2016

Sign up for alerts to helpGet breaking news on these issues and learn more about how you can ensure your opinion is heard!

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What you can dostay updated on the task force and other news, events, and ways you can assist.

Sign our petition: Delnature.org/CleanWater

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about the campaignDelaware nature society continues to lead the clean Water campaign which advocates for secured funding for clean water!

thanks, in part, to our efforts, the Clean Water and Flood abatement Task Force has been formed and will be making recommendations to legislators on how we can improve Delaware’s water quality in the future.

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Environmental advocacyFor decades, Delaware nature Society has encouraged conservation and protection of our natural resources

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address & Hours

3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 P.O. Box 700, Hockessin, DE 19707 • 302.239.2334

Visitor Center hours Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Sat – Sun: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Apr – Nov)

Trail & picnic ground hours & fees Daily, dawn to dusk Members FREE • Non-members: Child $1, Adult $2

Visit us online at Delnature.org/ashland

Free weekly naturalist Weekend programs

Join a Teacher Naturalist and become a citizen scientist. Explore the trails in search of birds, nests, eggs, butterflies, salamanders, frogs and more. Each weekend join us and explore how the natural world is changing. Programs last 1 hour.

Saturdays & Sundaysapr – nov10 am & 2 pm Just show up

Free weekly Tuesday Morning Birding with middle run natural Area birding team

Enjoy a guided birding tour along the renowned Middle Run Birding Trail, where more than 125 species of birds are recorded every Spring. During migration, more than 25 species of colorful warblers pass through this county park. Neo-tropical migrants like orioles, vireos, tanagers, and flycatchers are attracted to the early-successional habitat planted by our Members through the 25-year reforestation project at Middle Run. Binoculars and a spotting scope will be available.

Tuesdaysat Middle run natural area

april – May

8 am – 10 amJust show up

discover usashland nature Center serves as Delaware nature Society’s headquarters. The site is open to the public year-round and offers seasonal programs for all ages. ashland nature Center features our ashland lodge for meetings and overnights for school and public groups. The property features our seasonal butterfly house, hawk watch, picnic area and four self-guided trails on 130 acres.

Free monthly Brown Bag lectures (age 13+)

Bring your bag lunch and enjoy a lunchtime lecture by our staff and other special guests. 1/29: Sally O’Byrne – Wilmington’s Waterfront2/26: Ginger North – DNS Land Preservation3/18: David Pragoff – Cultivating School Gardens4/29: Derek Stoner – A Photographic Tour of Spring

Select Fridaysnoon – 1 pm Just show up

free walk-in programs (all ages)no pre-registration required. Parents must accompany children.

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Free weekly Sunday Morning Birding with bucktoe creek Preserve birding team

Walk around the Bucktoe Creek Preserve to enjoy the diverse birdlife of this private 300-acre nature preserve near Kennett Square, PA. This series is sponsored by a private donor. We welcome additional donations to further fund birding education. If you attend, we encourage you to become a Delaware Nature Society Member at DelNature.org/BecomeAMember if you haven’t already.

Sundays at bucktoe creek preserve

april – May

8 am – 11 amJust show up


We look forward to seeing you when Open Weekends start again in april!


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Thursday Morning Birding at ashland nature Centerwith Ashland birding team

Join us on a walk around the Ashland Nature Center property for a look at the birds through the season. Search for birds in old growth forest, meadows, and thickets during spring migration.

Thursdays april – May8 am – 10 amJust show up

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Groundhog Galawith Judi VanderWerff

Tomorrow is ‘Groundhog’s Day’ when Punxsutawney Phil makes his annual prediction for the arrival of spring. We’ll celebrate groundhogs today….meet a groundhog puppet, visit an outdoor burrow, play games and craft a furry creature of our own. We’ll even make our own spring predictions!

Mon, 2/1

10 am – 11:30 am

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Owl Moonwith sue bara

Who can swoop down and grab small running animals when it is pitch dark outside? Owls, of course! Visit Ashland in the evening to find out which owls are spreading their silent wings over the winter landscape. Learn about their calls and incredible night senses. Read the book ‘Owl Moon’ before setting out on an owl prowl through Ashland’s forest.

Sat, 2/6

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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Feed The Birdswith Jenel edwards

We all love the colorful winter birds! Come take a family hike and visit the Ashland Nature Center feeders! Peek out of Ashland’s new bird blind. Learn how to make suet and heart-y treats for all of the feathered friends at your house!

Sat, 2/13

10 am – 11:30 am

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Bird Box Building For Familieswith rob Yacucci

Spring is coming and bluebirds and wrens will soon be house hunting! Give these gorgeous birds a helping hand by constructing a special nest box for them. Using simple hand tools and pre-cut boards, craft a box that you and your family can take home for your yard. Find out more about our local cavity nesting birds and learn how to check the nest box throughout the year.

Sat, 2/2012:30 pm – 4 pm

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Maple Sugaring and pancake Breakfastwith trudyann buckley and Annalie mallon

Work up an appetite while walking to our maple trees to learn how Native Americans developed the technique of producing sugar from certain trees. Discover why settlers relied on this source for many years and how syrup farmers make this product today. See how we tap trees at Ashland Nature Center. Then boil down some sap into syrup and taste it before returning for a pancake and maple syrup brunch.

Sat, 2/2710 am – 12 pm

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archery in amish Country (age 8+)with rob Yacucci

Spend an afternoon shooting bows and arrows at Lancaster Archery Supply, the world’s largest archery store. Test your skills with traditional targets and a challenging video archery course. Then head to the nearby Amish-style buffet at the famous Good N’ Plenty restaurant for an all-you-can-eat dinner. Range fees and buffet ticket included in fee. Van transporation from Ashland provided.

Sat, 2/1312:30 pm – 7 pm

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Frog and Toad Celebrationwith sheila Vincent and trudyann buckley

Nocturnal frogs and toads are happily hopping in the marsh at Ashland Nature Center. Listen to the calls of Bullfrogs, Green Frogs, Wood Frogs, Spring Peepers and Toads. Search for strings of eggs, tiny Spring Peepers, and trilling American Toads with a flashlight (bring your own!) Meet live frogs and celebrate this spring spectacle.

Sat, 4/167 pm – 9 pm#W16071as


Brandywine river Canoeing (age 8+)with David Pragoff

With spring beginning to take hold all around, enjoy a relaxing early season canoe trip down the scenic Brandywine Creek. Learn about the variety of wildlife and plants that make this area their home as well as some local history. Bring along a picnic lunch or snacks packed in waterproof containers and drinking water. No previous canoeing experience required. Dress for the weather and wear water shoes or sneakers that can get wet. Fee includes van transportation, canoes, and life preservers.

Sat, 4/212 pm – 5 pm#W16066as


Delaware Duck Day (age 9+)with Derek stoner

Try to find over 25 species of ducks in one day, through Delaware, one of the best states in our nation for waterfowl. We will search all the hot spots on our ‘Big Duck Day’. Join us for an all-day adventure with views of sea ducks, puddle ducks, diving ducks, perching ducks, and many more species of birds. This program is an excellent addition for Young Waterfowlers. Van transportation from Ashland provided.

Sun, 3/139 am – 5 pm#W16070as


Spring Equinox Evening Hike and Campfirewith courtney mcKinley

Welcome the coming of Spring! We will enjoy the colors of sunset and scan the skies for woodcocks and early bats. Bring a bag dinner to eat by the twilight campfire and enjoy s’mores!

Sun, 3/205 pm – 7 pm#W16065as


Dancing and The Starswith Judy montgomery

Bring the family for music and a star party. Our own DJ will play rockin’ tunes and your whole family can twist and shout! Musical games will feature the constellations of the spring sky. Step outside to view the stars and planets through a telescope as you cool off! Light refreshments available. Meet at Ashland Lodge.

Sat, 3/12 6:30 pm – 8 pm#W16062as

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introduction To Clay Target Shooting (age 10+)with David Pragoff

Join our experienced staff and try your hand at target shooting at a local range. We’ll review firearm safety, basic terminology, and proper techniques before heading out to a local range for a first-hand experience. Fee includes basic instruction, use of loaner shotgun, hearing and eye protection, ammunition, minimum 25 targets, and van transportation to a local range.

Sat, 3/5 8:30 am – 12 pm#W16075as


Celebrating Dr. Seusswith Alyssa molin graves and Lori molin

Beloved author of The Cat in the Hat, One Fish Two Fish, and The Lorax gets a birthday celebration. Bring your favorite Child 1 and Child 2, wear crazy sox and enjoy these colorful stories in nature. Eat green eggs and ham – in a box-with a fox? Catch one fish, two fish in the stream. Fun crafts – bring your favorite Seuss book and a Seuss-snack to share.

Sat, 3/510 am – 12:30 pm#W16069as



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Full Moon Hike on Earth Daywith sheila Vincent and Judy montgomery

It’s Earth Day with a Full Moon! Celebrate with a moonlit hike through the Ashland Nature Center’s marshes and fields. The noisy sounds of our spring amphibian chorus is an unforgettable experience. Listen for foxes, owls and more! Once the sun sets, we’ll build a campfire and make some gourmet campfire treats!

Fri, 4/227:30 pm – 9:30 pm#W16072as


Family Campout at Bucktoewith Jenny schmidt and rob Yacucci

You’ll find out who’s hooting and croaking at Bucktoe Creek Preserve during your spring family campout! Enjoy nighttime and morning hikes through the forest and fields. We will provide a fun snack for the evening campfire and provide breakfast. Bring your own bag dinner. Use your tent, borrow ours, or stay in an Adirondack shelter. Family registration includes all members of a household. Meets at Bucktoe Creek Preserve.

Sat, 4/30 – Sun, 5/15 pm – 10 am#W16073BK

MeMber $30 household$15 individual nOn-MeMber$45 household$20 individual

Wonders Of Winterwith Annalie mallon

Wake up hibernating senses – use your eyes, ears, and noses in the crisp winter air. Search for icicles, berries, colorful winter birds, and squirrels. Come inside to warm your toes and create a winter scene collage.

Fri, 2/19#W16030as

Classes are held every Friday at alternating sites including Ashland Nature Center (this page), Coverdale Farm Preserve (p 22), and DuPont Environmental Education Center (p 26). Parental supervision required. No additional fees.

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Green is Greatwith Judy montgomery

Join our “Wearing of the Green” parade and “March” on the trails to search for green. Will we find clover, duckweed, frogs or maybe a green leprechaun hiding in the green grass? Play a green bug matching game and craft a 4-leaf clover “lucky” penny jar.

Fri, 3/11#W16031as

Spring Safariwith Jenel edwards

Who is peeping, trilling, and clucking down in Ashland’s marsh? Wear boots and safari hats and find out! See how many amphibians we can catch. Touch a tadpole and a toad! Adventures, mud puddles and froggy fun included.

Fri, 4/8#W16032as

Turtle Timewith Judy montgomery

As the weather warms, turtles will start to get active. Meet 4 live turtles – see them swim and hide in their shells. We’ll make a special ‘turtle’ snack to feed them. Hike with our tortoise and see where he goes. Wear your Ninja Turtle t-shirt for extra power!

Fri, 4/29#W16033as

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young naturalists Clubwith Jeff Haas

Join this group of nature lovers, bug collectors, snake finders, and explorers. We’ll be spending our time outdoors hiking and exploring in search of reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals. Make new friends that are interested in the outdoors, like you. Time will be spent at Ashland Nature Center and natural areas and preserves in the area.

last Sundays Jan – apr9 am – 12 pm#W16050as

MeMberS Only$60

Herbology Winter Funwith sue bara

Be an Herbalist for the day! Learn about local trees that can be used for winter medicine, then make herbal lip balm, cough syrup, and a ginger-ale fizz. Create a sleep remedy and experience a scented surprise! Please bring a lunch.

Sat, 1/3010 am – 3 pm#W16052as

MeMber nOn-MeMber chilD chilD$20 $25

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Day Camp: Building Bridges and Towerswith Judy montgomery

Are you a builder? You’ll love to experiment with our bridge and tower building activities. Develop structures and test their strengths and weaknesses. We’ll work in partners, small groups and even attempt to build a bridge across the Wildflower Creek! Meet with Delaware Nature Society’s ‘dream team’ of volunteer builders and learn how they installed all of the marsh boardwalks!

Wed, 3/308:30 am – 4:30 pm#W16091as


Day Camp: Caring for Creatureswith Delaware nature society staff

Help feed and care for a variety of animals from Ashland Nature Center’s collection. We’ll exercise the turtles and snakes and make fruit salads for the lizards and tortoises. Watch (if you want) how a snakes eats. Learn about the needs of animals that live indoors AND outdoors! Hike to discover wildlife in and along Ashland’s streams.

Thu, 3/318:30 am – 4:30 pm#W16092as


Summer Camp Open HouseBring your future campers and your questions to the Summer Camp Open House where we will have live animals and other activities, plus several staff on hand to answer your questions about Summer Camps at all of our sites. Receive a $25 coupon (1 per family) for camp by attending. Snacks and beverages will be provided. No pre-registration required.

Wed 3/23 5:30 pm – 7 pm

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Teen naturalists – adventure/nature Study/Volunteeringwith carrie scheick, steve rombach, courtney mcKinley, and brian richardson

Are you a teenager that likes hiking, kayaking, camping, wildlife, and just being outside? Join our group and make new friends that like to do the same thing! We meet monthly and take a 5-day trip each summer into the wild. Adventure, nature study, and volunteering 10 hours for Delaware Nature Society during the year are all part of the club. For information and the full schedule, call 302.239.2334 x115.

Monthly Jan – aug#F15051as

MeMberS Only$100 additional fees may apply

Wizards and lizards Overnightwith Judy montgomery

Pack your wands and your sleeping bags! Join us for this classic wintry Wizardry event! Spooky spells, fireside readings, a starlit hike and classes in the Ashland Lodge are all included. Bring a ‘wizard’s’ dinner to swap. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided. Registrants will receive a list of what to bring.

Sun, 2/14 – Mon, 2/153 pm – 5 pm#W16053as


rocks and Mineralswith mary Ann Levan

We live in a mineral-rich area! Examine samples of garnet, serpentine, iron ore, mica, feldspar and blue rock! Learn why these minerals are here and how they were mined. Bring your rock hammer or borrow ours as we head out on a rock-ing mining expedition.

Sat, 4/912 pm – 3 pm#W16055as


nature photography Serieswith Kathy szczerba

Try your hand at the exciting art of nature photography as you explore several Delaware Nature Society sites. Learn different techniques and tips each session. Bring your own camera or borrow one of ours. Register for a single session or all four!

Sundays 4/10, 4/17, 5/1, 5/151 pm – 4 pm#W16054as

MeMber chilD$15/sessionnOn-MeMber chilD$20/session

Survival Skills Overnightwith Kathy szczerba

Do you have what it takes to survive out in the wild? Join us for an overnight to learn some important basic skills. Try your hand at fire building, pocket knife safety, and shelter building. Explore the trails of Ashland Nature Center learning about wild edible plants and animal tracking. Registrants will receive a list of what to bring.

Sat, 4/23 – Sun, 4/243 pm – 3 pm#W16056as




Children are spending more than 6 hours a day plugged in! Try replacing that with nature exploration – it’s good for the mind and soul.

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naturalist Certification Serieswith Delaware nature society staff

Whether you are just beginning your interest in nature, or wish to gain greater depth of understanding of local ecosystems, take advantage of this spring through fall course! Learn about the ecology of the Piedmont region and the flora and fauna that reside here during eight lectures and field trips led by experts. Each participant will complete a field and classroom notebook to become certified. School teachers can receive 60 hours of in-service credit. See schedule at DelNature.org/AdultSeries

Mar – SepSee schedule online#W16009as

MeMber nOn-MeMber$200 $250

new year’s plant Countwith Janet ebert

Discover how many species of plants can be found on the property during the middle of winter with botanist Janet Ebert. Learn about winter forms of plants and how to identify various wildflowers, shrubs, vines, and trees at this time of year. Please bring a bag lunch and dress for the weather.

Sun, 1/10 noon – 3 pm#W16002as

MeMber nOn-MeMber $15 $22

Wild Foraging Foraywith Heather siple

Discover the bounty of the wild woods and fields. Learn how to identify edible wild plants and to harvest them safely on a walk through the grounds at Ashland Nature Center, then bring some back to the kitchen to make a tasty treat. All participants will receive a copy of the recipe for the dish of the day.

Wed, 3/2 10 am – noon#W16007as

Wed, 4/27 10 am – noon#W16015as


Great Backyard Bird Count Weekend with Derek stoner, Joe sebastiani, and Jim WhiteJoin us for a long weekend of field trips and walks in conjunction with the Great Backyard Bird Count, a world-wide census of birds that takes place annually over these four days. Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Audubon Society run this fun, four-day event. Travel to bird hotspots with experienced leaders and contribute to the global understanding of bird populations in mid-winter. Register for one or more sessions.

Kickoff Breakfast at Coverdale Farm

Kick off the Great Backyard Bird Count at Coverdale Farm with a big, hot breakfast and a bird walk.

Fri, 2/12 8 am – 11 am noon – 2 pmMeMber nOn-MeMber $15 $22#W16003as

Kent County Tour

Visit bayshore sites like Bombay Hook, Little Creek, Ted Harvey. Van transportation from Ashland provided.

Sat, 2/13 8 am – 4 pmMeMber nOn-MeMber $30 $40#W16004as

Owls and Other Winter raptors Tour

Search for owls and other raptors. Bring a lunch and dress for the weather. Van transportation from Ashland provided.

Sun, 2/14 8 am – 7 pmMeMber nOn-MeMber $35 $50#W16006as

A quick 20 minute walk can reduce stress and brings a sense of calm, while refreshing the mind.


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Branching Out: a Big Tree and History Tourwith Joe sebastiani

Tour southern New Castle County to see, appreciate, and measure the biggest trees of their kind in Delaware. Visit historic properties and other sites to see these trees and hear about some local history on this special experience. Bring a lunch. Van transportation from Ashland provided.

Thu, 3/319 am – 3 pm#W16010as


Spring Migration preparation Workshopwith Hank Davis and Joe sebastiani

Get prepared to identify the migrants of spring by studying specimens, a guided Powerpoint tour, song comparisons, and a tour of eBird with birding experts. Afterwards, you will have more confidence in your ability to identify spring songbird migrants by sight and sound, and you’ll be excited to let the spring season unfold!

Wed, 4/6 7 pm – 8:30 pm#W16011as


Spring Migration in Southern new Castle Countywith Joe sebastiani

Visit wildlife refuges and parks between Delaware City and Middletown, and have lunch at a historic property along Delaware Bayshore. We will look for waterfowl, shorebirds, early songbirds, and raptor migrants at some interesting places you didn’t know existed right in New Castle County.

Wed, 4/138 am – 3 pm#W16012as


Magical Mystery Wildflower Tourwith Janet ebert

We will take you to a magical place for wildflowers known for diversity of native species and natural beauty. Learn identification techniques and natural history of some our most outstanding species at a time of year that the wooded hillsides are bursting with bloom. Van transportation from Ashland provided.

Wed, 4/209 am – noon#W16014as


nestwatch Trainingwith Joe sebastiani

Become a citizen scientist and make a difference! Learn how to safely and properly monitor bird nests, and contribute towards the conservation and study of birds by joining the Cornell Lab of Ornithology NestWatch program. Delaware Nature Society is the Delaware Chapter of NestWatch, and the training will prepare you to monitor bird boxes as well as other wild nests you find whether you help with a bluebird box project or want to monitor birds in your yard. Pre-registration required.

Tue, 4/26 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm#v16004as

MeMber nOn-MeMberFree $5

Hike the appalachian Trail to the pinnaclewith steve rombach, teacher naturalist and expert outdoorsman

This 9-mile hike along the famous Appalachian Trail leads up and over Pulpit Rock to the Pinnacle, one of the most spectacular vistas on the Pennsylvania section of the AT. Van from Ashland Nature Center then ascend to the top of Kittatiny Ridge over a steep, strenuous, and rocky section of trail. Once you crest Pulpit Rock, the trail levels on the ridge, and it is a gradual return back down to the van. This hike is rated difficult, but the exercise, views, and wilderness feel will reward your mind and body.

Sat, 5/7 7 am – 5 pm#W16016as


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Hoopes reservoir Hikewith Joe sebastiani and sally o’byrne

Join us for an exclusive nature and history hike around the historic, seldom visited and picturesque Hoopes Reservoir near Greenville, DE. Completed in 1933 as a water source for Wilmington, this area is owned by the City of Wilmington and has been closed to the public since 1971. Our group will hike from the 100-foot dam through the woodlands and around coves to Valley Garden Park. Bring a bag lunch, water, binoculars and wear sturdy walking shoes. Terrain is steep in several places. Van transportation from Ashland provided.

Wed, 3/9 8:30 am – 12:30 pm#W16008as


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coverdale farm Preserve

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543 Way Road, Greenville, DE 19807 • 302.239.2334

Farm area visiting hours May 2 – Oct 29, 2016 Wed, 11 am – 2:30 pm Sat, 9 am – 4 pm

Visit us online at Delnature.org/Coverdale


We look forward to seeing you when Open Weekends start again in May!

discover usCoverdale Farm preserve is a 356-acre property that encompasses an 18th-century stone bank barn, livestock pastures, native meadows, idyllic ponds, woodlands, and panoramic views of rolling countryside. Seasonal programs connect visitors to the farm life cycle. Farming in partnership with nature, our agricultural practices emphasize healthy soil and water for the production of healthy food. Coverdale Farm preserve hosts many annual events and is the location for our Community Supported agriculture (CSa) program and gourmet teaching kitchen.

Seeds and Sprouts (age 6+)with Kristin goodwin

Seeds are a super healthy, energy-packed food whose versatility often gets overlooked in home cooking. Join us as creative cook Kristin Goodwin teaches you two very different culinary uses for seeds. First, learn about sprouts and learn how to make your own seed sprouter! Next, grind seeds to make flour for delicious pancakes.

Sat, 3/5 2 pm – 4 pm#W16165cF

MeMber $25 FaMily oF 2$5 addiTional nOn-MeMber$35 FaMily oF 2$10 addiTional

Cook the Book – Family Version! (age 6+)with mary boeni

Cook the Book is one of Coverdale’s most popular summer camps – check out what all the buzz is about! Bring family and friends to experience the exciting connection between reading and cooking as Mary leads you through her favorite literary selections and recipes. Make the magic happen as you bring two stories to life with delicious culinary creations.

Sun, 4/24 2 pm – 4 pm#W16166cF

MeMber $25 FaMily oF 2$5 addiTional nOn-MeMber$35 FaMily oF 2$10 addiTional


Can you Candle?with mary boeni

Learn to be a chandler of hand dipped tapers. Why are they called tapers? Discover the difference between tallow, beeswax, and modern candle wax while learning the enlightening history of candle-making. Get your hands waxy making rolled beeswax candles, dipped tallow candles and a few other types. Go home with little beacons of light for your winter nights which are hand crafted by you! Materials included.

Sat, 1/9 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm#W16160cF

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Come on by for weekend family fun and food each month this winter.

Seasonal Farm Fun and Food Series (age 6+)

price per claSS:MeMber $25 FaMily oF 2$5 addiTional nOn-MeMber$35 FaMily oF 2$10 addiTional

Winter Farm adventure with Kristin goodwin

Get outside at Coverdale Farm Preserve to enjoy heart-healthy exercise in the crisp winter air as you take in the sights and explore what’s going on in the woods, fields, barns, and pastures during this chilly time of year. Meet the farm animals and learn how they stay warm during the winter. Take a brisk walk into the woodlands to discover signs of wildlife overwintering. Then warm things up in the Coverdale kitchen with a pairing of home-made bread and soup. Dress for winter adventure!

Sat, 1/23 1 pm – 3 pm#W16161cF

Farm Valentines with megan mcbride

The Coverdale Farm animals are awaiting Valentine’s Day to see who will show them some love! Will you be their valentine? Start this day of love by bringing your favorite farm animals gifts from the heart. Learn how the farmers care for our furry and feathered friends as you stop by their pastures, pens, and barns. Then make your own sweet treats to surprise a special someone!

Sun, 2/14 1 pm – 3 pm#W16162cF

plant peas if you please!with mary boeni

Why do we plant peas around St. Patrick’s Day? Come just two days after the holiday to explore the reasoning behind this curious practice. Learn the ins and outs of sowing seeds as you plant a pea patch among Coverdale’s garden beds. Then you will cook up a delicious dish based around these little green delights. Try your hand at growing them by taking home a sprouted pea plant!

Sat, 3/191 pm – 3 pm#W16163cF

Springtime pond Explorationwith rob Wiest

Plants and animals at Coverdale Farm Preserve’s pond have been awakening since spring began, and things are beginning to look green again. Spring ephemerals are emerging from the soil just as the pond’s aquatic life hatch or awaken, wiggling from their muddy bed. Bring family and friends to make amazing discoveries at the pond and surrounding woods! Celebrate the greening of springtime making a fresh salad and dressing recipe.

Sat, 4/30 1 pm – 3 pm#W16164cF

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One Sheep, Two Sheepwith rob Wiest

Create a sheepy craft in the farm classroom with real wool! Then venture out into the farmyard to meet and count sheep in the pasture. How many can you find? Feel their fluffy coats as they come close to greet you.

Fri, 3/4 #W16130cF

Egg-cellent Egg Huntwith trudyann buckley

Can you spot all the hidden eggs around the farmyard? After an egg hunt, let’s see if mama hen has laid any in the coop! Then flock to the chick house to feel chicks’ soft first feathers! Enjoy a tasty egg snack.

Fri, 4/22 #W16132cF

april Fools!with sarah Lawrence

Let’s see if you can fool the Coverdale animals into thinking you are one of them! Cluck like a chicken, baa with the sheep, moo to the cows and oink at the pigs. End the day with a foolishly fantastic story!

Fri, 4/1 #W16131cF

Classes are held every Friday at alternating sites including Ashland Nature Center (p 15), Coverdale Farm Preserve (this page), and DuPont Environmental Education Center (p 26). Parental Supervision required. No additional fees.



Cross Country Skiing Group with brian Winslow

Will we have snow this winter? Do you like to cross-country ski? If we think conditions are right, we will contact you to come skiing at Coverdale Farm with Executive Director Brian Winslow. Register here or contact us at [email protected] to be placed in the cross-country skiing notice list. Bring your own equipment.

Jan – aprSpontaneous program#v16101cF


Clean Eating for a Healthy you!with sarah Lawrence

This New Year, learn how to kick processed foods once and for all and switch to a whole foods way of eating! Join us in the kitchen to see how easy it is to prepare a full day of clean eating from breakfast to dinner and don’t forget the snacks! Enjoy sampling your delicious creations, get some great tips on what it means to eat clean, and take home recipes.

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Delaware Nature Society and the Hockessin Bookshelf are excited to serve up an evening of cooking, eating, and epicurean conviviality. Each meeting of our cookbook club will feature an “A-list” cookbook, farm-fresh ingredients, a busy kitchen cooking up stellar recipes, and a feast straight from the pages of the book. After you register, pick up the book at the Hockessin Bookshelf – this book is included in the program price.

Food 52 Genius recipeswith michele Wales

Genius recipes surprise us and make us rethink the way we cook. They might involve an unexpectedly simple technique, debunk a kitchen myth, or apply a familiar ingredient in a new way. They’re handed down by luminaries of the food world and become their legacies. And, once we’ve folded them into our repertoires, they make us feel pretty genius too. In this collection are 100 of the smartest and most remarkable ones.

Thu, 4/7 #W16104cF

My Kitchen year by ruth reichlwith michele Wales

When Gourmet magazine was shuttered in 2009, no one was more stunned by this unexpected turn of events than its beloved editor in chief, Ruth Reichl. In her struggle to process the unthinkable and find a new direction, she turned to the one place that had always provided sanctuary: the kitchen. Discover the 136 recipes that represent her passion for food and helped her find joy.

Thu, 2/11 #W16102c

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AdultsMushroom Farming: Cultivating the Oysterwith michele Wales and shaun Quinlan

‘Tis the season to drill, tap, and seal your way to delicious wood-grown oysters. Cultivating this beautiful mushroom at home is easier than you may think. Learn key culture features such as where to site your log, strain wood preferences, and more. This workshop offers a culture class, a visit to Coverdale’s forest farm, preparing a log to take home, cooking demonstration and tasting.

Sat, 3/12 10 am – 2 pm#W16103cF


Early Spring Frogs and Woodcocks at Coverdalewith Judy montgomery

Dusk invites these harbingers of Spring out of their secret daytime retreats. Join Judy as she takes you to known Woodcock display grounds to seek and observe these unique creatures. Seek out calling amphibians like Spring Peepers and Wood Frogs that are emerging after winter. Bring a bag dinner.

Wed, 3/16 5:30 pm – 8 pm#W16110cF


Spring Cleaning the “Green” Waywith sarah Lawrence

It’s time to open the windows, let in the fresh air and spring clean your house! Ditch the expensive cleaners peppered with harmful chemicals. Discover how to make basic homemade natural cleaning products like all-purpose cleaner, laundry detergent and more. Mix up batches to take home along with the recipes to keep your home squeaky clean all year round.

Sat, 4/16 1 pm – 3 pm#W16105cF


Coverdale Farm to ashland loop Hikewith brian Winslow

Hike through splendid private properties around the Red Clay and Burrows Run Valleys with Executive Director Brian Winslow. Look for spring wildflowers along the way through fields and old-growth forest. Note: This is a strenuous 4-mile hike with hills and some rough off-trail areas. There is a “wet foot” stream crossing over Burrows Run near the end of the hike.

Sat, 4/23 1 pm – 5 pm#W16115cF


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Free weekly lunch with live animals

Join one of our Teacher Naturalists and come get up close and personal with our live animal collection! Help feed our snakes, turtles and toads.

Saturdaysnoon – 12:30 pm Just show up

Free weekly netting in the Marsh

Explore the marsh with nets and one of our Teacher Naturalists to see how many animals and insects you can catch and identify.

Tue – Sun2 pm – 2:45 pm Just show up

Free weekly Binocular Walk

Take a stroll with binoculars and one of our Teacher Naturalists to look for animals and plants in the refuge and see our live animal collection.

Tue – Sun1 pm – 1:45 pm Just show up

discover uslocated at russell W. peterson urban Wildlife refuge on the Wilmington riverfront. Delaware nature Society operates Dupont Environmental Education Center showcasing the meeting of city, river, and marsh. Our Visitor Center is on the edge of the 212-acre refuge that adjoins the tidal Christina river. The facility is open to the public year-round and features indoor wildlife exhibits and our pond loop – a boardwalk that extends into the marsh.


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FrEE activities for all ages Tue – Sun

Located on the Wilmington Riverfront 1400 Delmarva Lane, Wilmington, DE 19801 302.656.1490

Visitor Center hours Tue – Sat: 10 am – 3 pm (11 am – 5 pm, Apr – Oct) Sun: 12 pm – 4 pm

pond loop & garden hours Daily, dawn to dusk

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Spring into nature on Earth Daywith Delaware nature society staff

Celebrate Earth Day by meeting live animals, taking guided nature walks, making a craft and trying your hand at netting minnows and little critters in the pond! Bring your family and learn about how our daily decisions impact the environment and wildlife. Free and no need to register. Just show up!

Sat, 4/23 noon – 4 pm#v16202dc

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Egg DropSat, 1/16

Got the winter blues? Add some excitement to your Saturday and put your engineering skills to work. Design, build, test and modify a device that protects an egg from a four story drop, launches your toy frog to victory, and carries a cargo load across the DEEC pond. Sign up for one or all three events. Prizes will be awarded for best design and originality. Good luck! Led by Alison Altergott.

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Select Saturdays 1 pm – 3 pm #W16260Dc

animal CatapultSat, 2/20

Boat BuilderSat, 3/12

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deec at your doorCan't get outside this season? We have programs that come to you, bring life and brighten the day of any classroom or after school program.

Discover Wilmington's wonderful world of live animals and their habitats.

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Green By nature preschool Series (age 2 – 5)

DEEC’s Winter Wonderlandwith Val Walters

What animals use the pond in winter? Discover animal tracks in the snow and touch real animal furs. Take home a snowy craft and enjoy a warm snack.

Fri, 2/26#W16230dc

Happy Earth Day!with Lesley bensinger

Save the planet one craft at a time! Read a story, plant a seed and make a pot from recycled paper. Snack included.

Fri, 4/15 #W16232dc

rainbowswith Joanne smeltz

Color your world with an adventure in rainbows. Discover the colors of the rainbow with a hands-on science experiment, make a colorful craft and snack on ROYGBIV.

Fri, 3/18 #W16231dc

Classes are held every Friday at alternating sites including Ashland Nature Center (p 15), Coverdale Farm Preserve (p 22), and DuPont Environmental Education Center (this page). Parental Supervision required. No additional fees.




“We have such a brief opportunity to pass on to our children our love for this earth, and to tell our stories. These are the moments when the world is made whole.”

Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods

Time in nature is an essential investment in our children’s health and well-being (as well as our own). Make nature a priority.


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Just kids (under age 18)Drop off your kids for programs led by safety-certified professional teacher naturalists.

Geocache, letterbox and use photographic clues to find prizes. Explore the wild wetlands of Wilmington during spring break! Camp activities end at 3:30 but campers are welcome to stay for aftercare fun until 5 pm at no additional charge. Campers should bring a bag lunch and dress for the outdoors. Led by Meghan Hawkins.



Tue, 3/29 – Thu, 3/31 8:30 am – 5 pm #W16290Dc

Get Muddy aquatic investigationTue, 3/29

nature photographyWed, 3/30

Scavenger HuntsThr, 3/31

national Water Dance Workshop (age 8 – 11, 12 – 18)with university of Delaware Dance faculty

DEEC and the National Water Dance cast welcome youth from the community to come and perform in the National Water Dance. Participants participate in the workshop to learn the dance and to contribute their voice to the project. No previous experience necessary! Pre-registration required.

age 12 – 18Fri, 4/14:30 pm – 6:30 pm#v16204dc

age 8 – 11 Fri, 4/8 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm#v16205dc

Free

attend our FrEE national Water Dance performance, details p 29

parents night Out (age 5 – 12)

Set mom and dad loose to have dinner along Wilmington’s Riverfront while you stay at DuPont Environmental Education Center and have all the fun with games. Dinner provided. Parents receive a coupon for Timothy’s Riverfront Grill. Led by Delaware Nature Society staff.

let it Snow

Winter-focused nature fun.

Fri, 1/8#W16250dc

Boat Builder

Use recycled materials to win our boat challenge.

Fri, 3/11 #W16252dc

natural Valentines

Make a special valentine for our sweet marsh animals.

Fri, 2/12#W16251dc

price per nighT:MeMber nOn-MeMber$15 $20

Select Fridays 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Spring Has Sprung

Take a hike around the marsh and look for signs of spring.

Fri, 4/8#W16253dc


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Spring Break Day Camp (age 5 – 12)





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paint and Sip: Winter landscapewith Kennett Design

Marvel at the winter landscape with friends while enjoying wine and painting. Complete a 16x20 canvas of ‘Winter Landscape’ in just 2 hours! Event sponsored by Kennett Design with a Splash of Wine in conjunction with Delaware Nature Society and Jerry’s Artarama. No experience necessary. Cost includes 2 glasses of wine, all instruction and materials. Pre-registration required: visit Kennett-Design.com or call 610.444.4400.

Tue, 1/26 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm#W16202dc


Texas, it’s like a Whole Other Country - Eco Tour previewwith Joe sebastiani and John Harrod

Enjoy a tour of the wild west. West Texas that is! It is a land of few people, dramatic mountain scenery, and abundant animal and plant-life. As one of the four most bio-diverse deserts on earth, the Chihuahuan Desert includes the famous Big Bend National Park and Davis Mountains. The presenters led this Eco tour in April 2014, and look forward to sharing their photographs and stories with you. Join us for some Texas chili, but bring your own beverages, and enjoy a warming shot of desert heat and inspirational scenes of wildflowers, mountains, and wildlife. Program participants will receive a $25 discount off the 2016 West Texas Eco Tour - see p 31 for details.

Tue, 2/25:30 pm – 7:30 pm#v16206dc

Coffee and lecture: The Birth of a national parkwith ethan mcKinley

Enjoy coffee and snacks with superintendent Ethan McKinley of the First State National Historical Park and have lively discussion on why the park is so significant and how we can make it even better.

Tue, 2/235:30 pm – 7 pm#W16209dc


Coffee with the Candidateswith John Harrod

Delaware Nature Society celebrates Earth Day all month by introducing the Wilmington mayoral candidates to you, their constituents. Join us with a different candidate each Friday for coffee and an opportunity to discuss and learn about the environmental issues facing the city. No registration required, just drop in.

Fridays in april8 am – 9:30 am#v16201dc

Free For everyone

Free For everyone

Crafts and Cocktails Series Have a cocktail on us to jump start your creativity! What do old field guides, magazines and discarded wood scraps have in common? They are the raw materials we are upcycling this winter! Note: upcycle: verb, to reuse in such a way as to create a product of a higher quality or value than the original. Led by Lesley Bensinger, Alyssa Molin-Graves, and Alison Long.

Field Guide upcycling

Create paper lotus flowers to decorate your home.

Wed, 1/20

reclaimed Wood Birdhouse

Create a bird house from reclaimed wood

Wed, 3/2

Magazine upcycling

Create a magazine adorned mirror, frame or coaster.

Wed, 2/10



Select Wednesdays 6 pm – 8 pm #W16260Dc


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paint and Sip: Whimsical Owlwith Kennett Design

Marvel at the spring landscape with friends while enjoying wine and painting. Complete a 16x20 canvas of ‘Whimsical Owl’ in just 2 hours! Event sponsored by Kennett Design with a Splash of Wine in conjunction with Delaware Nature Society and Jerry’s Artarama. No experience necessary. Cost includes 2 glasses of wine, all instruction and materials. Pre-registration required: visit Kennett-Design.com or call 610.444.4400.

Tue, 4/5 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm#W16203dc


Birding for Everyonewith Damon orsetti

Bird migration is in full force so we’ll have plenty to see! Look, listen and identify many birds and plenty of nature as we stroll through the refuge. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from us. Families are welcome.

Sat, 4/169:30 am – 11 am#W16207dc

Sat, 4/309:30 am – 11 am#W16208dc


Canoeing the Christina river and Marshwith ed rohrbach and mark Klinger

Celebrate Earth Day by launching a canoe into the Christina River and exploring. Watch for herons, ducks, beaver, and more in the freshwater tidal wetlands. Bring a bagged lunch to enjoy on the water.

Sat, 4/23 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm#W16201dc


Spring plant Walk on the Brandywinewith John Harrod

Take a walk with John Harrod, Manager of DuPont Environmental Education Center and plant expert, to explore Wilmington’s Brandywine Park and enjoy beautiful trees, shrubs and wildflowers just in time for the Delaware Nature Society annual Native Plant Sale. Meets at the park entrance at the corner of Lovering and Hancock.

Wed, 4/27 2 sessions: 10 am – noon; 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm#W16204dc

MeMber $10/sessionnOn-MeMber$15/session


Education Center

national Water Dance performance

Enjoy live dance and music inspired by the center’s unique confluence of the Christina River, marshland, and the city of Wilmington. The performance, centered on water conservation and sustainability, is presented by an intergenerational group of professional dancers, arts educators, students, community members, and youth from Wilmington, Delaware. The performance is coordinated by University of Delaware Dance faculty.

FreeSat, 4/16 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm#v16203dc

photography by angie Gray

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Brazil’s pantanal and atlantic rainforestsLeader: forrest rowland, rockjumper tours; Host: Joe sebastiani

The Pantanal is the World’s largest wetland system and offers some of the very best wildlife and birding opportunities anywhere on Earth. Nowhere in the New World is any road more heavily-trafficked by wildlife. Based out of the best accommodations in the region, we will venture out in search of the special birds and mammals. We’ll visit the famed Serra Dos Tucanos reserve in a lush and endangered rainforests with over a dozen habitats, 600 species of birds, and the Capybara, Tapir, Giant Anteater, and Jaguar.

FuLL DETAILS & REGISTRATION:

Main TourMon 8/22/2016 – Thu 9/1/2016price per person$4,900 Deposit: $800

Single supplement: $495

aTlanTic rainForesT exTensionThu 9/1/2016 – Tue 9/6/2016price per person$2,400 Single supplement: $225

price does not include airfares.Trip#: T16839as Delnature.org/Travel

West Texas: Big Bend national park and Davis MountainsLeaders: Joe sebastiani and John Harrod

West Texas is an area of wide open spaces, dramatic mountain ranges, desert grasslands, high elevation forests, and a wide diversity of birds, plants, mammals, and butterflies. This trip is timed to take advantage of blooming cactus and migratory bird diversity in this region, the Texas Trans-Pecos. Price is for double occupancy. Sneak peak talk – see p 28.


sun 4/17/2016 – sun 4/24/2016price per person$1,800 Deposit: $250Single supplement: $495register by 3/16/2016Trip#: T16838as Delnature.org/Travel

newfoundland adventureLeaders: Jim White and Wildland tours

Whales and puffins. Sea and sky. Join us to experience the world’s largest gathering of humpback whales and a fabulous diversity of marine wildlife. Historic towns, icebergs, museums, lighthouses, trails, wildflowers, sea birds, songbirds, and great food.


sun 7/3/2016 – sun 7/10/2016price per person$2,950 Deposit: $500 due 3/1Single supplement: $360register by 4/30/2016Save $50 if reg by 2/1Trip#: T16840as

Delnature.org/Travel

adirondacks Cross Country Ski TripLeaders: Dave Pro and fiona smith

New York’s Adirondacks provide the ideal cross-country skiing and snowshoeing adventure and receive an average of 100 inches of snow each winter. Wonderful accommodations, and excellent food. Hit the trail right outside your doorstep. Price is for double occupancy.


sun 2/7/2016 – Wed 2/10/2016price per person$750 Single supplement: $105 register by 12/24/2015Trip#: T16830as Delnature.org/Travel

“West Texas was a spectacular trip. The desert was a rainbow of colors and birds abounded in great variety. The trip exceeded every possible expectation and the leaders were fantastic. You do not want to miss this trip.”

- Mike Rice

“Good company, good skiing, good food, good location – what more could we ask for?”

- Mary and Phil D.

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Join nationally recognized author and gardener Ken Druse and cutting edge land managers Nate Shampine and Jim White as they share their vision for the next generation of gardens that welcome both people and wildlife. The seminar will focus on evolving landscapes through gardening, restoration and research. Co-sponsored by Delaware Nature Society and Mt. Cuba Center. Copies of Ken Druse and Jim White’s most recent books, including The New Shade Garden and Reptiles and Amphibians of Delmarva will be available for purchase and signing.

the new shade garden: creating a Lush oasis in the Age of climate changewith Ken Druse

Ken Druse plumbs the depths of shade once again – 20 years after the publication of his best seller, The Natural Shade Garden. This time, it’s to tackle the challenges that have arisen due to our changing climate.

managing for biodiversity – A Holistic Approach to Land managementwith Jim White

Delaware Nature Society has developed management goals and strategies to conserve, protect, and enhance the native biodiversity of the region while offering opportunities for human enjoyment and land utilization. Get tips for your property.

How mt. cuba center is using research, data collection, and monitoring to help inform land management decisionswith nathan shampine

Learn how Mt. Cuba Center’s Natural Lands staff prioritize, monitor, collect, and analyze data using ArcGIS to inform and guide future habitat restoration and management actions on 535 acres of preserved land in the Delaware Piedmont. Pick up tips that can be used for your property.

Sat, 4/29 am – 12:30 pm#W16001asMeMber nOn-MeMber

$25 $35book pricing: The new Shade Garden $28reptiles and amphibians of Delmarva: $15

Copeland native plant SeminarTheEvolvingGardenTheEvolvingGardenTheEvolvingGarden

may 5 – 6: members only may 7 – 8: open to publiccoverdale farm Preserve, 543 Way road, greenville, De

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