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2020 Fall Program Guide 2 State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 2020 Fall Program Guide

How to Use this Guide Table of Contents This guide will give you an overview of the features and activities planned for this season in Delaware’s 17 state parks. Updates will be available on our website at destateparks.com. and Program information is available at destateparks.com/programs. ...... 4 ...... 6 Bellevue State Park...... 8 In addition to our traditional in-person programs, some parks also offer virtual opportunities. This guide features many specific online programs, and more Brandywine Creek State Park...... 10 information can be found at destateparks.com/dailyparks. ...... 12 State Park...... 14 Some parks also offer independent programs – giving visitors a chance to pick up materials for crafts, scavenger hunts, and other fun, safe ways to explore. These are Museum also highlighted in this guide. and Historic Area...... 18 Delaware Seashore State Park...... 20 ...... 22 • Parks are open daily, from 8 a.m. until sunset all year, except (see p. 28). Park office and nature center hours vary; visit destateparks.com for hours at First State Heritage Park...... 24 specific locations. ...... 28 Fort DuPont and Port Penn • Park entrance fees (charged through November 30) are not included in program fees. Interpretive Center...... 30 ...... 32 • Annual passes are available at any park office, at five retail locations, or online at ...... 34 destateparks.com/fees. Income from annual pass sales, entry fees and other user fees goes directly to Delaware State Parks to help manage more than 26,000 acres of park land. ...... 36 State Park...... 38 Delaware State Parks Vehicle Entrance Rates and Fees Thank you for Annual Passes Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Division Delaware Resident $35 of Parks & Recreation programs are subject supporting Delaware to change, including location changes and State Parks Delaware Senior (age 62+) $18 cancelations. For the latest information, visit destateparks.com/programs and Non-Resident $70 (302) 739-9220 | destateparks.com | destateparks.com/covid19. For the Connect with us online @DEStateParks Non-Resident Senior (age 62+) $35 safety of our visitors and staff, program attendees kindergarten age and older will Department of Natural Resources and Daily Entrance Fees be required to have face coverings and Environmental Control use them when social distancing is not 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901 Resident - Inland Parks $4 possible, for as long as masks are required www.dnrec.delaware.gov Resident - Beach Parks $5 in Delaware State Parks. We continue The Department of Natural Resources and to follow the Division of Public Health Environmental Control is committed to Non-Resident - Inland Parks $8 recommendations for face coverings. affirmative action, equal opportunity and the Rangers or park staff may require those Non-Resident - Beach Parks $10 diversity of its workforce. who do not bring face masks to leave. $65 Programs are supported, Lifetime Pass in part, by grants from Delaware Resident Only (age 65+) the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency in For information about all passes, including surf-fishing permits, visit partnership with the National Endowment for the destateparks.com/know/PassesTagsFees Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com

Fall 2020 | destateparks.com/programs | Delaware State Parks 3 Alapocas Run State Park and Wilmington State Parks

Interpretive Programs Manager: Liz Androskaut [email protected]

Program Reservations: 302-577-1164 [email protected]

Alapocas Run State and Wilmington State Parks Blue Ball Barn 1914 West Park Drive Wilmington DE, 19803 302-577-1164

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Intro to Rock Climbing Surrounded by development and the remnants of industry, Alapocas Run State Alapocas Run State Park Park preserves mature woodlands, traces of an industrial past, and the cultural October 10 and 24, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. significance of an earlier era. Discover the basics of outdoor top rope climbing. Helmets, harness and ropes Rockford Tower Openings provided. Park staff will instruct, guide, Sundays through October 18, 1 – 3 p.m. VIRTUAL/INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS and belay all climbers. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Pre- Climb to the top of this historic tower and registration with full payment required by glimpse a beautiful view of Wilmington. Wednesday, December 9, 10 a.m. noon Tuesday before program. Directions, Note: Tower may close if there is Established by Joseph Brancroft, climbing waiver and what to bring and inclement weather. the textile mill played an important Free wear will be emailed to participants upon role in the development of the city. registration. Join us via Facebook to explore the $25 per person Twilight Hike history of Bancroft Textile Mills, or Blue Ball Barn visit the Blue Ball Barn to grab a Friday, October 16 brochure and explore our industrial 6:30 – 8 p.m. past on your own. Join us on this family-friendly hike as we tread carefully into the twilight. Discover the story behind things that go bump in the night. Pre-register by Wednesday, October 14 at 302-577-1164. Free

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4 Delaware State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 Alapocas Run State Park and Wilmington State Parks

Experience nature and recreation in the heart of the city through Wilmington State Parks, an urban retreat along the Brandywine River that has fostered family memories and traditions for generations.

Monuments Hike Holiday Basket Weaving Blue Ball Barn Saturday, November 14, 10 a.m. – noon Saturday, November 14 Join park naturalists as we explore the 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. multitude of monuments in Brandywine Learn traditional weaving techniques Park. Learn more about the ways we with master basket weaver Joan Betzold honor those who have contributed to our and create a sled basket. Weave it in red, community. Pre-registration required by green, blues or plain. Pre-registration and noon, Friday, November 13. payment required by noon November 11. Free $50 per person Friends of Wilmington Parks (FOWP) is a non-profit group actively A Night at the Tower involved with Delaware State Parks and the City of Wilmington in the Saturday, November 14 preservation and maintenance of 6 – 7 p.m. Wilmington State Parks. FOWP Drop in and climb to the top of the is a 501(c)3 organization. Visit tower to see the night sky and the city of friendsofwilmingtonparks.org or Wilmington. like them on Facebook. Free

Fall 2020 | destateparks.com/programs | Delaware State Parks 5 AuburnBrandywine Valley Creek State State Park Park

Interpretive Program Coordinator: Nestled in the ’s Red Clay Valley, visitors to Auburn Valley State Park Teresa Pierce discover the history of the Marshall Family, Yorklyn’s rich industrial history and 302-239-5687 revitalization of this site. [email protected]

Program Reservation and Information: Auburn Heights Mansion 3000 Creek Road Box 36 Yorklyn, DE 19736 302-239-5687

General Park Information: Park Office 630 Benge Road Yorklyn, DE 19736 302-729-4280 Stroll with the Superintendent Auburn Heights by Twilight If there is inclement weather on the Fridays, October 23, November 27, (Park after Dark) day of the program, call 302-729- December 11, 9 a.m. Saturday, October 24 4242 for a program update or check Put on your walking shoes to explore 6 p.m. our Facebook page. historic Yorklyn. Learn about the adaptive Friday, November 27 Passport Program reuse and cleanup of this former 4:45 p.m. destateparks.com/passport industrial site with Auburn Valley State Explore the estate by lantern light, hear its Park’s new Superintendent. history and learn more about the Marshall Free family who called it home. Then, after Steamin’ Days dark, walk through the lamp-lit mansion 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Bark in the Park with an interpreter. Meet on the front Sundays, October 4, October 25 Saturday, October 23, 4 p.m. porch of the mansion. Parking is available (Steamin’ Halloween), November 1 Saturday, November 15, 3 p.m. in the event lot on Creek Road across from Saturday, November 28 Bundle up and bring your pup for a casual the mansion. (Steamin’ Thanksgiving) stroll. Well-behaved dogs on a leash with $5 per person Advance tickets are encouraged for updated rabies vaccines are welcome on contactless entry. Tickets can be purchased this paved 1.1-mile walk. Free collapsible Bird Discovery Hike for four socially-distanced rides on the travel dog bowls for participants! Meet at Sunday, October 11 train or cars or admission to the mansion the Oversee Farm Trail parking lot at 1516 8 a.m. and grounds. All tickets include entrance Snuff Mill Road. Join an experienced birder on the Trolley to the grounds and the Marshall Steam Free Trail for an hour-long, half-mile birding Museum. For more information about walk. Binoculars provided, but feel free what to expect visit auburnheights.org or to bring your own. Free water bottles are call 302-239-2385. provided for participants! Meet at the Rides ticket: $12 per adult age 13 and up, Paper Mill parking lot on Benge Road. $8 per child under 13 Free Mansion and grounds ticket: $12 per adult age 13 and up, $6 per child and 13.

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

6 Delaware State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 Auburn Valley State Park

A Bridge between Eras Marshall Brothers Paper Mill Wednesdays, October 7 and 21, Behind-the-Scenes Tour November 4 and 18, December 2 and 16 Saturday, October 3 and 17 House Tours by Appointment Noon 1 and 3 p.m. Tours of Auburn Heights, the Come enjoy the cool fall weather and Saturday, November 14 and 21 Marshall Family Mansion, are changing foliage on this 1-hour hike. 1 and 3 p.m. available by appointment for Learn about the cross-continental journey Join us for an exclusive look inside the groups on non-event days. For of Auburn Valley’s new bridges, the historic paper mill located on Benge Road. questions or to schedule a tour, history and engineering design of the This industrial site made paper from 1890 please call 302-239-5687. Please structures and plans for the arrival of new to the 200s and is in a rare undisturbed call to schedule tours at least two bridges in the future. Meet in the Paper condition. Must be 14 years or older. Call business day prior to your tour date. Mill Parking Lot on Benge Road. the park office to register. $8 per person Free $10 per person Interested in volunteering at Auburn Heights Mansion and Auburn Valley State Park? Call Marshall Steam Museum Tours INDEPENDENT PROGRAM 302-239-5687 or email DNREC_ Museum Hours: Thursdays and Fridays: [email protected] for Build a Bee Box 1 – 4 p.m. more information. Mansion Tours: Thursdays and Fridays: Register by October 17 1 p.m. Pickup Monday - Friday, Reservations recommended. October 19 - 30, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Capacity inside the newly renovated In Auburn Valley’s first museum will be reduced to ensure enough independent program, learn room for proper social distancing. Self- to build a house for the bee guided experiences will have a designated population in your neighborhood! The Marshall Steam Museum, route to ensure one-way paths and proper Kits include instructions on how to operated by the Friends of Auburn spacing. The hour-long tour of the Auburn reuse invasive bamboo to benefit Heights in partnership with Heights Mansion includes the two main the bees. Registration required; Delaware State Parks and home floors; there are steps into the mansion as call 302-239-5687 to register. to the world’s largest operating well as a flight of stairs inside Park in the Pick up kits from the park office on collection of Stanley steam cars, event lot across from the mansion. Benge Rd. has undergone exciting new $8 for the mansion or museum, $5 per bee kit renovations! $14 for both

Fall 2020 | destateparks.com/programs | Delaware State Parks 7 BellevueBrandywine State Creek Park State Park

Interpretive Programs Manager: A duPont family estate preserved as an urban oasis for recreation and nature Nick Madden study, Bellevue State Park offers users a glimpse into the elite leisure class of 302-793-3046 the Gilded Age. [email protected] Bellevue Arts Center: 302-793-3046 Program Reservations: 302-761-6963 Bellevue State Park 800 Carr Road Wilmington, DE 19809 Park Office: 302-761-6963 destateparks.com/Bellevue All programs require pre-registration by calling the Park Office 302-761- 6963. Program location will be given once registered. Prices and times are listed below. Visit our social media pages for quick updates.

Passport Program destateparks.com/passport Night Owls Bellevue Scavanger Hunt Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 6 p.m. Prove you know Bellevue better than Bee Haven with Sassy Bee Walk with us after hours and put your big anyone else with our scavenger hunt! Sunday, October 11, 10 a.m. ears and eyes on – we’re searching for owls. Prizes will be awarded to the top three. Join our talk with beekeeper Steph on $4 per person Check our Facebook page to see what they all things honey bees, from bee-havior, are! to maintenance and how they make Scenery Hike $5 per person their honey. You’ll take home some local Tuesday, October 20 honey, too! Tuesday, November 17 Horsing Around Free Wednesday, December 16, 10 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 10 a.m. Get your cameras ready and visit the See how William Dupont’s love for horses Full Moon Hike most picturesque parts of the park with a drove him to change the whole estate into Thursday, October 1, 7:30 p.m. naturalist. what you see today. Saturday, October 31, 6:15 p.m. Free Free Monday, November 30, 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 6 p.m. Sensory Hike Lanternfly Roundup Tuesday, October 6 Join our hike through the park as we Sunday, October 25, 10 a.m. Thursday, November 5 search for a good view of the full moon. For There’s a big problem that has to be Tuesday, December 8, 10 a.m. our Halloween hike, feel free to dress up! squashed, and we need your help to stomp Call for location and to register. Treat your senses as we dabble through the it out! $4 per person sights, smells and sounds of the wild. Free Free

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

8 Delaware State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 Bellevue State Park

INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS Bellevue’s Program in a Box Get a box filled to the brim with fun nature activities! Follow our Facebook page for release dates and to learn about brand-new themes that will take you and your family around the park. Price varies depending on theme

Build a Bat Bungalow (home edition) Limited availability, call to reserve This popular program is back with a twist! Supplies and instructions (construction and mounting) will be wrapped up for you to take home. $45

Check out our social media pages for daily fun activities and posts, plus more information on our in-person programs! Facebook and Instagram

Walk It Off Mondays, 9 a.m. Walk through Bellevue with our naturalists and other guests, checking in on the happenings of the park. Join the Free Friends of Bellevue Private Wagon Rides State Park! September 27 – November 8 The Friends of Bellevue is a non- Fridays, 5 – 8 p.m. profit 501c3 organization that is Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. comprised of park visitors and Book your own private wagon ride, with a users dedicated to maintaining and campfire after! Booking required by close enhancing the value of the park of business on the Thursday before your and it’s scenic, historic and wildlife ride. Call front office for more information resources. Find more information including Covid restrictions; limited to friendsofbellevuestatepark.org or household groups only. the Friends Facebook page. $125 per group

Fall 2020 | destateparks.com/programs | Delaware State Parks 9 Brandywine Creek State Park

Interpretive Programs Manager: The rolling meadows, old growth forest and freshwater marshes at Brandywine Lisa Watt Creek State Park are reminiscent of an agricultural landscape and way of life in 302-655-5740 northern Delaware’s Piedmont Region. [email protected]

Program Reservations: 302-655-5740 DNREC_Parks_ BrandywineCreekPrograms@ delaware.gov

Brandywine Creek State Park is open 8 a.m. to sunset, year-round. All programs meet at the nature center unless otherwise noted. Please note that many programs require pre- registration.

Nature Center Geology Walk: Hidden Pond Group Hayrides 41 Adams Dam Road Saturday, December 19 Saturdays 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wilmington, DE 19803 10 a.m. Sundays 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join a naturalist for a 1.5-to-2-hour walk October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 Park Office: in the park to learn all about the unique November 1 302-577-3534 geology that makes this park so special. Masks must be worn at all times, including at Pre-registration required. the campfire, except at picnic tables with your destateparks.com/BrandywineCreek Free group. No supplies will be provided by the park. Groups must be 15 or less per wagon All programs require pre-registration Full Moon Hike and campfire (children and adults). Enjoy a and pre-payment when applicable. Monday, November 30, 6 p.m. 30-minute ride around the park followed by Tuesday, December 29, 5 p.m. a cozy 30-minute campfire. Bring a blanket, Experience the meadow’s night sights and food and beverages (non-alcoholic). Wagons sounds as we journey through the park leave on the hour; late arrival may result in after dark. Hike will last approximately 1 forfeit of the trip. Pre-registration and pre- *NEW* Plein Air for Beginners hour. Pre-registration required. payment are required. Call 302-655-5740 to Friday, October 2, 10 a.m. $5 per person register or reserve a wagon. Saturday, November 7, 11 a.m. $125 per whole wagon (up to 15 people) Join artist Rebecca Roberts and learn the history of the plein air tradition in the Brandywine Valley. Learn the science of changing seasons and techniques to convey them with paint. Pre-registration and payment required. $15 per person

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

10 Delaware State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 Brandywine Creek State Park

VIRTUAL/INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS Scout Troops and Pop-Up Nature Center Homeschoolers: Select Weekdays and Weekends Working on a badge? Looking for a Keep an eye out for our Pop-Up science or nature program? Let us help! Nature Center outside of the park We offer many programs designed for scouts and environmental education. Nature Preserve Hike office and nature center building. Call for details 302-655-5740. Friday, October 9, 3 p.m. On nice afternoons naturalists will be outside with fun educational Explore the human and ecological history displays, take and make crafts, of our nature preserves over the last Brandywine Creek’s Artifact Day scavenger hunts and more that you several hundred years and learn why they Saturday, December 12, 10 a.m. can grab and do on your own in the are important habitat to preserve. Pre- With the help of state archaeologists, we’ve park. Stay tuned to Facebook and registration is required. put together a fun selection of artifacts Free Instagram for info on when we will found on park land. We will explore the “pop up” or stop by and look for us history of the families that lived in the Beginner Exploration Hikes when you visit! park through the objects they left behind. Wednesdays in October, 1 p.m. Pre-registration required. Meet at the Virtual Terrific Toddlers October 7: Hidden Pond, meet outside amphitheater by the nature center. Select Thursdays, starting Nature Center $5 per person September 24, 10 a.m. October 14: Rocky Run, meet at Thompson’s Bridge parking lot Calling all two-to-four-year-olds! Join us October 21: Greenway, meet at Thompson’s for our virtual Terrific Toddlers program! Bridge parking lot. *stroller friendly* Every other Thursday, we will host a October 28: Creekside Trail, meet at 20 minute-long session featuring a Thompson’s Bridge parking lot nature craft and short lesson or story. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for Join our naturalists for a guided hike to each session’s theme and additional learn what makes each of our trails unique. information. Free Great for those new to the park! Pre- registration required. Free Volunteer for your Park! Join in Brandywine Creek Ruins & History Hikes Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop with our team to lend a hand and Saturdays, November 14, 21, 28, 10 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. discover the beauty of the park. Saturday, December 19, 1 p.m. Make a natural wreath adorned with Opportunities include gardening, program assistance, trail work and Meet at the nature center to explore the ruins nature’s bounty, then take it home to hayrides, call 302-655-5740 or visit of our park. Topics include the stone walls, display or give to a loved one! We will have destateparks.com/volunteer. Wilson’s Farm and Rockland Mills. everything you need to make your wreath Free beautiful while enjoying holiday tunes. Pre-registration required. $25 per person Sparrow Hawk Trail Join the Friends of Wednesday, November 11, 1 p.m. Brandywine Creek Holiday Fire Treats We are going on an adventure! The State Park Saturday, December 12, 1 p.m. Sparrow Hawk Trail winds throughout the Check out their Join us and learn how to make fun holiday park and was created by scouts several Facebook page at facebook. sweets—over a campfire! We will gather decades ago. This 2-to-2.5-hour hike is for com/BCSPFriends for upcoming around the campfire and make some those wanting to take a full tour of the park volunteer and Friends events! The yummy treats to eat! You will also learn and learn how the park has changed over Friends support special projects and good recipes for making holiday sweets the years. Bring hiking boots, water bottles ongoing initiatives and host special outside with fire. Pre-registration required. and a mask! Pre-registration required. events throughout the year. Free $5 per person

Fall 2020 | destateparks.com/programs | Delaware State Parks 11 Brandywine Creek Zoo State Park

Interpretive Programs Manager: Jacque Williamson 302-571-7850

Program Reservations: 302-571-7850, ext. 209 [email protected] In the heart of historic Brandywine Park, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums BrandywineZoo.org accredited Brandywine Zoo fosters connections in support of wildlife conservation through up-close, interactive visitor experiences with exotic and endangered animals. 1001 North Park Drive Wilmington DE 19802 302-571-7747 SPECIAL EVENTS 14-day health screening. Visit BrandywineZoo.org/Events Election Day Camp: Passport Program Day in the Life of a Zoo Keeper destateparks.com/passport Boo at the Zoo Tuesday, November 3 Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25, Learn how our keepers take care of our 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. animals’ special needs. Create animal Celebrate Halloween Brandywine Zoo-style. enrichment, play games and tour the zoo! See our spooky decorations, enjoy socially- Deadline for registration is October 20. distanced activities and meet some of our $50/camper DZS Members: $40/camper favorite animals. Kids (and grown-ups) are encouraged to come in costume! Pre-register Thanksgiving Break Camp: to receive a pre-packaged, socially-distance Beastly Feast friendly treat bag. This event is free with Monday, November 23 – Wednesday, admission, but early registration is strongly November 25 recommended, as tickets are extremely limited. Join us for Thanksgiving break to learn about carnivores, herbivores, omnivores Noon Year’s Eve and more! Each day will focus on a Thursday, December 31, 11 a.m. - 12:15 different type of eater, with crafts, games p.m. and zoo tours. Deadline for registration is Program fees will begin charging at November 9. GUEST EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS Admission Gates at 10 a.m. $140/camper DZS Members: Free with zoo admission, weather Celebrate the New Year zoo-style by ringing $120/camper dependent. Check BrandywineZoo.org for in the New Year at NOON! We’ll have fun upcoming scheduled programs. activities and a celebratory atmosphere as the Winter Break Camp: Holiday Habitats clock strikes 12 (noon that is!)! Program takes Monday, December 28 – Thursday, Keeper Talks place in the zoo, so dress for the weather! December 31 Join our keepers for talks about the Pre-registration encouraged, as tickets are Learn how animals survive and change animals here in the zoo. Topics and animals limited. Register at BrandywineZoo.org. habits in winter. Each day will focus on a change daily. $5 per person advanced registration/DZS Free different type of habitat, with crafts, games and tours through the zoo! Deadline for Creature Features SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS registration is December 14. Stop by for a close encounter with one of our Ages 6-13 $180/camper DZS Members: zoo education animals. Learn more about a Times: 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Drop-off $160/camper scaled, furry or prickly friend who lives at the 8:45 - 9 a.m., Pick-up 3 – 3:15 p.m. zoo. Featured animals change daily. Pre-registration required with mandatory

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

12 Delaware State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 Brandywine Zoo

SCOUT PROGRAMS VIRTUAL / INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS Visit BrandywineZoo.org/scouts Camp-in-a-Box Looking for a fun way to have a Private Scout Workshops Camp-in-a-Box is a mail-order mini virtual birthday party? We now offer Book an hour-long workshop for your version of our week-long summer an online birthday party package private Girl or Cub Scouts group. Join us camp that your kids can do at home. It that includes a special video of some for a fun activity, meet some animals up includes five days of themed activities, of our lovable animals celebrating close and get a jump start on badge and crafts, videos and a surprise gift for in your honor. You’ll also receive adventure requirements! each day! For more details visit: a birthday message, small plush Fee: $8 per participant (ages 4+), BrandywineZoo.org/Camps animal and two guest passes to be $5 per parent/chaperone. Price includes $40 per box (pick-up at zoo), used at a later date. To book a party admission to the zoo. Brandywine Zoo $50 (mailed) package, visit BrandywineZoo.org/ patches are available in the Gift Shop. Online Resource Center VirtualBirthdays 15 person max/4 participant min (our registration maximum will allow for social Check out our Zoo To You Resource Virtual Animal Careers distancing by household). Pre-registration Center for fun videos about our Lecture Series required. animals, story time videos, virtual Sundays, November 1, December 6, Zoo Kids programs, citizen science and January 3 Scout Days opportunities and downloadable and 11 a.m. - noon interactive activities. October 10 and 11, November 7 and 8 Instead of our usual, in-person Animal 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Virtual Birthday Parties and Careers Conference, this year we’re Lead your own scout adventure on a Animal Experiences hosting a mini-lecture series focusing self-guided tour through the zoo! Special Just because you can’t make it to on careers working with animals. activities just for scouts give a head start the zoo doesn’t mean the zoo can’t Speakers will discuss their career on earning badges and adventures. Price come to you! Bring the zoo to your paths, and what they do for their jobs. includes a Girl or Cub Scout level-specific virtual meetings through our Beastly There will be Q and A time with each activity guide and Brandywine Zoo fun Guests program. Zoom with a red presenter. We’ll feature speakers who patch. Admission not included. Pre- panda, WebEx with a porcupine or work in zoos, as wildlife biologists, registration encouraged. GoToMeeting with a rainbow boa! To veterinarians and more. Check our $4 per participant book the wildest meeting in town, visit website for our upcoming guest BrandywineZoo.org/ZooToYou speaker list. $8 per lecture, $20 for all 3 (for live participation or to purchase a recording of the lecture later)

Virtual Brownies - Pets Badge Program Check out our online Brownies Pets Badge program! Videos with Education staff will teach girl scouts how to care for animals, The Brandywine Zoo and the and self-guided activities will help Delaware Zoological Society, Inc. your Brownie work toward earning seek to professionally exhibit specific her Pets badge. Available now at species of animals and provide brandywinezoo.org/zootoyou. a comprehensive program of Recommended donation of $5 per conservation, education and recreation participant to the citizens of the State of Delaware and the Brandywine Valley

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Interpretive Programs Manager: The dynamic coastal environment that has shaped the natural and cultural Richard Julian history of Cape Henlopen State Park continues to enchant visitors today. 302-645-6852 [email protected]

Program Reservations: 302-645-6852 DNREC_Parks_CapePrograms@ delaware.gov

Seaside Nature Center 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive Lewes, DE 19958 302-645-6852

Wednesday – Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

A park entrance fee is collected daily March 1 – November 30.

Space is limited on all public pro- grams and pre-registration required. All programs meet at the Seaside Na- ture Center unless otherwise stated. Great Marsh Exploration Reading the Beach Pets are not permitted on any Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 9 a.m. programs. Explore the salt marsh and experience this Ever wondered how the sandy beaches incredible habitat in its fall beauty. Wear of Cape Henlopen came to be? Join us as destateparks.com/cape boots or shoes to get wet or muddy. For we hike the beach and explore how water, ages 7 and up with a paying adult. wind and weather shape our ever-changing Passport Program Pre-registration required by calling coast! Wear comfortable footwear and dress destateparks.com/passport 302-645-6852. Limit 10. for the weather. For ages 10 and up with a $2 per person paying adult. Pre-registration required by calling 302-645-6852. Limit 15. What’s the Point Hike Leaf Peeper Hike $2 per person Saturday, October 3, 9 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m. Join us on this guided 2-mile hike to Peek at the different colors of trees in the Weathering Cape Henlopen explore the beauty of Cape Henlopen’s park and discover how and why their leaves Saturday, November 14, 9 a.m. Point and its ecological importance. Wear change color. Wear comfortable walking Observe the ways wildlife and plants comfortable walking shoes and dress for shoes and dress for the weather. For ages 7 survive the dynamic and intense fall the weather. For ages 7 and up with a and up with a paying adult. weather at Cape Henlopen. Wear paying adult. Pre-registration required Pre-registration required by calling comfortable footwear and dress for the by calling 302-645-6852. Limit 15. 302-645-6852. Limit 10. weather. For ages 7 and up with a paying $2 per person $2 per person adult. Pre-registration required by calling 302-645-6852. Limit 12. $2 per person

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

14 Delaware State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 BrandywineCape Henlopen Creek State State Park Park

Cranberry Bog Trail Hike Nature Jogging Friday, November 28, 9 a.m. Thursdays, September 24 – October 29 VIRTUAL/INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS Explore the pinelands trail and search 4:30 p.m. My Cape Fantasy Trail 2020 for cranberries, wildlife and other natural Get some fresh air, exercise and a new Due to the Covid-19 pandemic wonders that the early colonists might perspective on nature. Join a park we are offering the following have seen themselves. Wear comfortable interpreter as we take a 1.5-mile jog, combination of activities, and walking shoes and dress for the weather. followed by a guided 1.5-mile cool down we encourage you to participate For ages 5 and up with a paying adult. return walk exploring nature. For ages 10 in our My Cape Fantasy Trail this Pre-registration required by calling and up with a paying adult. For ages 10 season. Please visit our Facebook 302-645-6852. Limit 10. and up with an adult. Pre-registration page to keep the Fantasy Trail $2 per person required. Limit 10. spirit alive this season! Use Free #MyCapeFantastyTrail to on Back to the Point Hike Facebook or Instagram. Saturday, December 5, 9 a.m. Bird Walks at Cape Henlopen Missed our earlier Point hike or just curious Tuesdays, September 22 - October 27 My Cape Fantasy Trail Past: to see how this dynamic habitat changes 8 a.m. Share your photos and favorite after fall storms? Then join us for this guided Explore Cape Henlopen’s birding hot Fantasy Trail characters from 2-mile hike of Cape Henlopen’s Point. Wear spots with a staff naturalist during the fall previous Fantasy Trails. comfortable walking shoes and dress for the migration. Bring your own binoculars (or weather. For ages 7 and up with a paying borrow a pair of ours), wear comfortable My Cape Fantasy Trail Present: adult. Pre-registration required by calling walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore Cape Henlopen State Park 302-645-6852. Limit 15. For ages 10 and older with an adult. in search of some of our Fantasy $2 per person Beginner birders are welcome. Trail backdrops. Take a picture Pre-registration required. Limit 10. of yourself, your child, or even Holly-day Hike Free your pet in a favorite Halloween Saturday, December 19, 9 a.m. costume and post them on our Explore the park for holly, mistletoe and Facebook or Instagram using pines and discover what the local wildlife #MyCapeFantasyTrail. Check our does around the holiday season. Dress facebook page for clues to the to go outside. For ages 5 and up with a locations of these great photo ops. paying adult. Pre-registration required by calling 302-645-6852. Limit 10. My Fantasy Trail Future: We are $2 per person already planning for Fantasy Trail 2021 and would love your help. Send us suggestions of what new characters you would like to see added to the trail. We will select one to update the trail for 2021!

Explore the Nature of Cape Experience the nature of Cape Henlopen State Park at your own pace. Pick up a copy of this self- guided activity at the nature center and take to our trails! Discover the plants, animals and natural mysteries that make Cape Henlopen special.

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Hike by the Moon Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m. Friday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m. Hike the park as the sun sets and the moon rises to explore what animals come out. Learn how and why they adapt to life at night and the full moon. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. For ages 7 and up with paying adult. Pre-registration required by calling 302-645-6852. Limit 10. $2 per person Meteors and Constellations: DELAWARE STATE PARKS Star Gazing Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 17 at 6 p.m. Monday, December 14 at 6 p.m. PASSPORT PROGRAM Take a “tour” of the night skies in search of constellations, meteor showers and other Explore the rustic, wooded trails, scenic beaches, historic astronomical wonders while listening to some star legends. For ages 7 and up landmarks, and serene inland ponds waiting for you at Delaware with a paying adult. Dress warmly. State Parks. The 2020 passport program will take you to unique Pre-registration required by calling locations that make up our park system. Stop by each passport 302-645-6852. Limit 12. $2 per person location and snap a selfie. Once you have experienced all 19 locations and uploaded your photos, we will send you some DelawareD State Parks gear and a 2021 annual park pass.

Fill your Delaware State Parks passport with new experiences today! destateparks.com/passport

Friends of Cape Henlopen For more information about the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park and status of events or volunteer projects, and the Borrow-A-Bike program, please call 302-858-6127 or visit friendsofcapehenlopen.org.

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

16 Delaware State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 DELAWARE STATE PARKS PASSPORT PROGRAM Explore the rustic, wooded trails, scenic beaches, historic landmarks, and serene inland ponds waiting for you at Delaware State Parks. The 2020 passport program will take you to unique locations that make up our park system. Stop by each passport location and snap a selfie. Once you have experienced all 19 locations and uploaded your photos, we will send you some DelawareD State Parks gear and a 2021 annual park pass.

Fill your Delaware State Parks passport with new experiences today! destateparks.com/passport Fort Miles Museum and Historic Area

Interpretive Programs Manager: The dynamic coastal environment that has shaped the natural and cultural Tyler Dreiblatt history of Cape Henlopen State Park continues to enchant visitors today. 302-644-5005 [email protected] Program Reservations: 302-644-5007 Fort Miles Museum and Historic Area Cape Henlopen State Park 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive Lewes, DE 19958 Park Office: 302-644-5005 destateparks.com/fortmiles 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 Artillery Park Walk Discover Battery 519 National Register of Historic Places. Wednesday, October 7, 14, 21, 28 Wednesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. October 1 – 31 Fort Miles Museum and Join our historic interpreters for a walk 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Historic Area Hours: of the Fort Miles Artillery Park. Learn Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. more about the different artillery pieces November 1 – December 19 October 1 - 31, that helped protect the entrance of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday the . Tours meet at the Construction on Battery 519 began in 1941 November 1 - December 19, Orientation Building. For ages 7 and under the threat of war. Tour the battery Friday and Saturday older with an adult. Limit 15. Please call to discover what the threats were and how All Fort Miles programs will meet at 302-644-5007 to pre-register. Fort Miles planned to defend the United Free Battery 519 in the Fort Miles Historic States from them. For ages 7 and up with Area unless otherwise stated. Please a paying adult. Limit 15. Pre-registration is Naval Shores Bike Tour call (302) 644-5007 to pre-register required by calling 302-644-5007. Friday, October 2 $5 per person for a program or for more information. 9:30 a.m. Directions: Follow the “Fort Miles” Join William Manthorpe, retired Navy signs to the Historic Area parking lot. Captain and former Deputy Director of Walk the paved road through the Naval Intelligence, as he uncovers the Cantonment Area and Artillery Park. Navy’s century of service at the cape. The museum entrance will be at the Please bring your own bike. Tour meets top of the Artillery Park. at the Fishing Pier pavilion. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Limit 15. Please Passport Program destateparks.com/passport call 302-644-5007 to pre-register. Free

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

18 Delaware State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 Fort Miles Museum and Historic Area

Fort Miles Lantern Tour Saturdays VIRTUAL/INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS October 24 at 6:30 p.m. Fort Miles History Hunt November 14 at 5:30 p.m. On this self-guided tour, you’ll December 12 at 5:30 p.m. untangle a series of clues to reveal In 1943, World War II was in full swing, the history of defense at Cape but it was much different than anticipated. Henlopen. Visit our Facebook page Tour Battery 519 by lantern light and hear for the list of clues. Recommended about U-boats on the prowl, sailors in for ages 10 and up. distress and what World War II turned out Free to be for soldiers stationed at Fort Miles. Tours meet at the Orientation Building. For ages 10 and older with a paying adult. Limit 15. Pre-registration is required by calling 302-644-5007. $5 per person

Truckin’ Through History By appointment only Take a ride on an historic WWII troop carrying truck as we tour the park looking at some of the lesser known remains of Fort Miles. Tours meet at the Biden Center. For ages 7 and up with a paying adult. Limit 8 per ride. Please call 302-644-5007 to schedule a ride. $80 per group

Fort Miles Historical Association (FMHA) Monthly board meetings are open to members and are held at 8:30 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month in Battery 519. For more information about membership, future events and volunteering, visit the FMHA website at www.fortmilesha.org.

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Interpretive Programs Manager: In addition to many saltwater recreational opportunities, DSSP’s six miles of wild Laura Scharle ocean and bay shoreline and the dynamic Indian River Inlet provide a backdrop for 302-227-6991 interpreting natural history and maritime heritage. [email protected] Program Reservations: 302-227-6991 Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum 25039 Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 GPS Coordinates: N38° 38.038 W75° 04.018 302-227-6991 Museum and Gift Shop Hours: October: Thursday – Monday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Starting November 4: Wednesday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. One of Delaware’s most popular des- tinations, Delaware Seashore State Park welcomes visitors to experience six miles of ocean and bay shoreline. Moonlit Shipwreck Hike The Dark Past of the Pre-registration is required for many Saturday, October 24, 7 p.m. Indian River Inlet programs. Call 302- 227-6991. The desolate beach between the Indian Saturday, October 31, 2 p.m. River Inlet and the Life-Saving Station is Join a park interpreter for a guided walk CAMPING known by the locals as “coin beach” as over the inlet bridge. Along the way, learn Reserve a campsite in our modern coins from a 1785 shipwreck still wash about some of the “unlucky” events that family campground located just a up today. Join park staff for a lantern- have occurred in and around the inlet, short walk from the beach by calling lit walk on this beach and learn about dating back to the late 18th century! Pre- 1-877-98-PARKS (1-877-987-2757). historic shipwrecks and heroic rescues that registration required. occurred right off the coast many years ago. $6 per person destateparks.com/IRLSS Pre-registration required. destateparks.com/DESeashore $10 per person Hidden Seashore Saturdays, October 24, November 7 Passport Program destateparks.com/passport Full Moon Hike: 2 p.m. Burton Island Nature Preserve Discover the hidden history of Delaware Friday, October 30, 7 p.m. Seashore State Park. Meet at the Indian See Burton Island in a whole new light – River Life-Saving Station; participants must moonlight! A park naturalist will lead the drive themselves since social distancing way around the island’s 1-mile hiking loop. is not possible in the park bus. Pre- Pre-registration required. registration required. $6 per person $6 per person

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

20 Delaware State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 DelawareBrandywine Seashore Creek State State Park Park

Wednesday Afternoon Hike Series Winter Solstice Hike 4 p.m. Monday, December 21 $5 per person 4 p.m. Enjoy a guided hike around Burton Island Get out of the house mid-week and enjoy Nature Preserve with a park naturalist. At a guided hike with a park interpreter. Pre- the conclusion of the hike, enjoy watching registration required. the sunset over the Indian River Bay. Pre- October 7 Indian River Inlet Bridge registration required. October 14 Thompson Island $5 per person Firing of the Lyle Gun: Nature Preserve A Life-Saving Cannon October 21 Holts Landing State Park MID-WEEK FAMILY PROGRAMS Wednesdays, September 30, October 28 Fresh Pond Tract Wednesdays at 1 p.m. October 28, 2 p.m. November 4 Burton Island With many people still working at home, Talk a self-guided tour through the historic Nature Preserve and many children continuing their virtual Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum November 11 Indian River Inlet Bridge learning, park staff will offer mid-week and watch park staff fire the Lyle gun, November 18 Thompson Island family programs to allow visitors to get a life-saving cannon used to assist in Nature Preserve out of the house and enjoy learning in a rescuing shipwreck victims over 100 years November 25 Holts Landing State Park safe, small-group, outdoor environment. In ago. Plan your tour to be before or after December 2 Indian River Inlet Bridge order to keep group sizes small, all adults the 2 p.m. firing time. Pre-registration December 9 Thompson Island must pay the program fee and be part of required. Free with paid museum Nature Preserve our headcount. admission. September 30 Firing the Lyle Gun: Night Hike: The Indian River A Life-Saving Cannon Moonlit Shipwreck Hike Inlet Bridge Free All ages Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m. Friday, October 16 November 13 at 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. October 7 Squid Dissection The desolate beach between the Indian Enjoy walking over the Indian River Inlet $6 Ages 5+ River Inlet and the Life-Saving Station is Bridge in all its night-time glory! Learn how October 21 Maritime Craft: known by the locals as “coin beach” as the dynamic forces of nature and the efforts Signal Flags coins from a 1785 shipwreck still wash of man have literally shaped the inlet into $6 Ages 6+ up today. Join park staff for a lantern- what is it today. Pre-registration required. lit walk on this beach and learn about $6 per person October 28 Firing the Lyle Gun: historic shipwrecks and heroic rescues that A Life-Saving Cannon occurred right off the coast many years Pet Walk at Fresh Pond Free All ages ago. Pre-registration required. Saturday, October 17 $10 per person 10 a.m. While pets are welcomed on most of our Introduction to Surf Fishing guided hikes, these hikes are geared Saturday, October 3, 9:30 a.m. specifically for pet owners. Allow your furry The Delaware Seashore Age: 10+ friends to socialize while you get out and Preservation Foundation is a non- Have you always wanted to try surf fishing enjoy the salty winter air at the beach. Pre- profit Friends organization created but weren’t sure how to get started? If registration required. to preserve, so, this program is for you! We will cover $4 per person protect and everything from fish identification to enhance the proper casting techniques. Rods, reels and Indian River bait are all provided. Participants under 16 Life-Saving must be accompanied by a paying adult. Station and the parks within the Pre-registration required. $25 per person Delaware Seashore State Park Region.

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Situated on the south shore of the Indian River Bay, Holts Landing State Park’s diverse habitats and water access offer a tranquil retreat.

INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum Enjoy a self-guided, cell phone audio tour of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum. Located just north of the Indian River Inlet bridge, the station also includes one of the area’s most unique gift shops. $4 per adult ($3 62 or older) $2 per child (age 6 – 12) Free for children 5 and under

Self-Guided Hike Use a map or navigation app (such as Google Maps) on your smart phone to follow a self-guided, self-paced hike in the park. Each map has several educational GPS “pin-drops” along the trail to help Program Reservations: you identify plant species, search 302-227-6991 for wildlife, and learn about the history of the area. Click here to use 27046 Holts Landing Road the Burton Island map! Dagsboro, DE 19939 Take-Home Craft The Friends of Holts Landing State destateparks.com/holtslanding Program Packets Park is dedicated to the preservation We have created take-home craft and constant improvement of a packets for you to do on your own, natural resource treasure. Follow available for purchase at the Indian Afternoon Hike Series at them on Facebook @friendsofholts River Life-Saving Station. Holts Landing Paint Night: Nautical Flag Art Wednesdays, October 21 and $15 (supply your own brushes) November 25 Ages 12+ 4 p.m. Build Your Own Hermit Crab Get out of the house mid-week and enjoy $3 (supply your own glue) a guided hike with a park interpreter. Pre- Ages 5+ registration required. Build Your Own Shark $5 per person $3 (supply you own glue) For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 Ages 2+ or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

22 Delaware State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 USE THE PARK RESPONSIBLY First State Heritage Park

Interpretive Program Manager: Ryan Schwartz 302-739-9194 [email protected]

Interpretive Center: The John Bell House 43 The Green Dover, DE 19901

John Bell House Hours: Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Fridays, October 2 – 17: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. (by reservation only) Thursdays and Fridays, beginning October 22: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Walk-up programs are available each week, but advanced booking is encouraged. Call 302-739-9194 or email [email protected] to schedule your experience today!

destateparks.com/heritagepark First State Heritage Park reveals the cultural treasures of Delaware’s capital city from pre-history to the modern day. First State Heritage Park is Delaware’s first urban park without boundar- Stories of the Green Walking Tour October: Sickness and Health and ies, nestled in the heart of historic downtown Dover. Centering on the Fridays, October 2 – 17 the occasional Poisoning capital’s historic Green and Legisla- 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Explore the stories of doctors, maladies, tive Hall, FSHP shares the stories of by reservation only and medical curiosities along the streets of remarkable Delawareans and innova- Thursdays and Fridays, Beginning historic Dover. tive governance in the First State. October 22 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. November: Dover’s Heroes  All First State Heritage Park sites are Experience the sites and people that of the Revolution closed on Thanksgiving Day (Thurs- defined the historic heart of Dover from its Dover was a hotbed of activity while the day, November 26) and Christmas colonial period to today. struggle for American Independence hung Day (Friday, December 25). in the balance. Themed Walking Tours Passport Program Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. December: Tales of Slavery destateparks.com/passport Selections change each month, so make and Freedom sure to visit often and experience them all! As a border state, Delaware’s connection to All tours are FREE and last approximately slavery is complicated…and controversial. 45 minutes, departing from the FSHP Interpretive Center at the John Bell House—43 The Green. Final tours begin at 3 p.m.

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

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“Come, come with me to the Old Churchyard” Saturday, October 31, 1 p.m. Meet an interpreter at the gate of the Christ Church Burial Ground to learn more about cemeteries, mourning, their influence on pop culture, and their impact on our lives today. Space is limited, so reservations are required at 302-739-9194 or emailing [email protected].

Lantern Tours of the Dover Green Fridays, October 23, 30 and Thursday, October 29 Meet at the John Bell House—43 The Green 8 p.m. Even towns like Dover have their share of tragic and infamous stories to tell. Some stories are best told after dark! Hear forgotten stories as your guide leads you into the mists of the past by lantern light. Space is limited; call 302-739-9194 First Saturday: Spirit of Fall or email [email protected] for Saturday, October 3 reservations. Lantern tours cancelled due to FREE programs and events are offered on the first Saturday of each month. inclement weather will not be rescheduled. WALKING TOUR: Sickness and Self-Guided Historic Museum Tours $10 per person Health…and the Occasional Poisoning 10 and 11 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Self-guided tours of Delaware’s historic VIRTUAL/INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS Explore the stories of doctors, maladies, capitol as well as the Johnson Victrola and medical curiosities along the Museum are available at by advance Follow our Facebook page for streets of historic Dover. registration. Call 302-744-5054 to remarkable personalities, virtual The John Bell House—43 The Green book today! tour content, historic cookery at The Old State House & Johnson Victrola home, and more! Costume or Clothing? Museum 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Learn more at the Delaware State It will soon be time to pull out costumes Parks blog! Read our featured story The Biggs Museum of American Art for a night of Halloween festivities; for HERE and discover how the suffrage 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. the FSHP team, every day is a day for movement in Delaware changed unusual garb. Explore what Revolutionary This remarkable collection of the concept of equality in America. American artworks is available for Delawareans wore and try to figure out: Join us for the strange-but-true tale your exploration! Walk-up guests are when does “clothing” become “costume?” of the Golden Fleece Tavern and how welcome, though they may be subject The John Bell House—43 The Green Delaware became the “First State.” to a wait time. Advance booking is Tour of the Governor’s House encouraged by calling 302-674-2111. Be sure to follow and discover more 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. learning and fun from our partner First built in 1790, Woodburn has been sites, The Old State House, Johnson the official residence of Delaware’s Victrola Museum, Biggs Museum of governors since 1965 American Art, and Delaware Public Woodburn—151 Kings Hwy Archives!

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VETERANS DAY Wednesday, November 11

WALKING TOUR: Dover’s Heroes of the Revolution

The Delaware Continentals NEW! WINTER WORKSHOPS 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Revive the traditions of makers Discover the saga of courage and sacrifice through the ages with family-friendly, that defined the military service of the historically-inspired craft workshops Delaware Line in the Revolutionary War. led by FSHP staff. All materials are John Bell House—43 The Green provided! Space is limited; call 302-739-9194 or email TourFSHP@ delaware.gov for reservations. Venue kindly provided by the Biggs Museum of American Art.

Heart-Shaped Pincushion Saturday, November 14 and Saturday, December 12 1 and 2:30 p.m. First Saturday: Founding Figures Learn the basics of hand sewing Saturday, November 7 and create something both FREE programs and events are offered on the first Saturday of each month. See beautiful and useful. This common below for guidance on program availability. accessory is inspired by surviving WALKING TOUR: Dover’s Heroes The Biggs Museum of examples from the 18th century. of the Revolution American Art Each session lasts approximately 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 45 minutes. Great for adults and Dover was a hotbed of activity while the This remarkable collection of families with children 6 and Up! struggle for American Independence American artworks is available for Beginner: No Sewing Experience hung in the balance. your exploration! Walk-up guests are Required The John Bell House—43 The Green welcome, though they may be subject $15 per participant Tour of the Governor’s House to a wait time. Advance booking is 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. encouraged by calling 302-674-2111. Haversack: the Soldier’s Friend Saturday, November 21 First built in 1790, Woodburn has been Colonial Cast of Characters the official residence of Delaware’s 1 p.m. Market Fair may have been Revolutionary War soldiers carried governors since 1965 Woodburn—151 Kings Hwy postponed to 2021, but someone their food and possessions in small didn’t tell this duo! shoulder-bags called haversacks. Self-Guided Historic Museum Tours Doc Balthazar’s Marvelous With direction and a history lesson 10 and 11 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. Miracle Medicine Show: from an FSHP interpreter, create a Self-guided tours of Delaware’s historic 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. rustic and functional craft to connect capitol as well as the Johnson Victrola Mr. Peter Gardiner, Gentleman you with the past! Session will last Museum are available at by advance Conjuror: noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. approximately 3 hours. registration. Call 302-744-5054 to The John Bell House - 43 the Green: Intermediate: Basic Sewing book today! Check online for more Colonial Cast Experience Recommended The Old State House & Johnson Victrola of Characters appearances in the $25 per participant Museum coming months!

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First Saturday: Tour of the Governor’s House The Biggs Museum of American Art Traditions of Winter 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, December 5 First built in 1790, Woodburn has been This remarkable collection of FREE programs and events are offered the official residence of Delaware’s American artworks is available for on the first Saturday of each month. governors since 1965 your exploration! Walk-up guests are See below for guidance on program Woodburn—151 Kings Hwy welcome, though they may be subject availability. to a wait time. Advance booking is Self-Guided Historic Museum Tours encouraged by calling 302-674-2111. Tales of Slavery and Freedom 10 and 11 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Self-guided tours of Delaware’s historic Hear the stories of Freedom Seekers in capitol as well as the Johnson Victrola their pursuit of the “North Star” and the Museum are available at by advance dream of equality. registration. Call 302-744-5054 to The John Bell House—43 The Green book today! The Old State House & Johnson Victrola Home for the Holidays Museum 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Discover the evolution of decorating the home and celebrating the festive season through the years. The John Bell House—43 The Green

CHRISTMAS EVE and NEW YEARS EVE Thursdays, December 24 and 31 Tales of Slavery and Freedom Limited Hours: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Friends of Old Dover and the Division of Parks and Recreation are proud to have formed a partnership 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 visit friendsofolddover.org

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Interpretive Programs Manager: Jake Miller 302-834-7941 [email protected] 45 Clinton Street Delaware City, DE 19706 Park Office: Grassdale Center 108 North Reedy Point Road Delaware City, DE 19706 302-834-7941 DNREC_FortDelawarePrograms@ delaware.gov destateparks.com/FtDelaware Fort Delaware is closed to the public for the season, but several private programs are planned for October. Fees for these programs include a ferry ticket.

Passport Program destateparks.com/passport

Pea Patch Paranormal Adventures October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. (No 9:30 p.m. program on October 24). Experience the journey to Pea Patch Island, its history, and the remarkable stories Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators of perseverance that surround Fort Delaware. and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using Pea Patch Extended Paranormal electronic magnetic field detectors, data Investigation recorders and other techniques. Tickets are Saturday, October 24 currently for sale on delawarestateparks. 9:30 p.m. – 2:30 a.m. (Sunday, October reserveamerica.com! Participants must be 25) 13 years old or older. For hard-core ghost hunters only! Take $50 per person part in a five-hour investigation of Fort Delaware, in which you are a key part of the investigative team. Participants must be 13 years old or older. Tickets are currently for sale on delawarestateparks. reserveamerica.com! $110 per person

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

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VIRTUAL PROGRAMS Brandywine Hundred Library The following programs will be held via Zoom in conjunction with the Brandywine Hundred Library. To register for these free programs, visit the library’s event calendar.

Confederates Defending the Delaware Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. During the Civil War, many Confederate soldiers were captured in battle and became prisoners. Many of them had the opportunity to switch sides and join the Union army. This program highlights the prisoners at Fort Delaware who took an oath of allegiance to the United Wilmington at War States during the Civil War and their Tuesday, November 10 role in defending the . 6 p.m. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Intro to Fort Delaware Delaware was caught in a strange Tuesday, October 13, 6 p.m. position. There were many in the state Find out what Fort Delaware is all about who sympathized with both sides. in this special program! We will talk Nonetheless, the city of Wilmington had about how and why Fort Delaware was a role to play on the side of the Union. built and about its special use during the In this program, we will talk about . Wilmington’s experience of the war, and about the Civil War history that is all Intro to Fort DuPont around us in plain sight. Tuesday, October 20, 6 p.m. Fort DuPont was created in 1899 to defend the Delaware River and points South Coastal Library north from attack by sea. Over its 45 This program will be held via Zoom years in existence, it became a thriving in conjunction with the South Coastal community, full of incredible people Library. To register for this free programs, and incredible stories. Come hear visit the library’s event calendar. about the events and people that make this forgotten historic site significant. Intro to Fort Delaware Tuesday, September 29 2 p.m. Ever wonder what Fort Delaware is all about? Come find out in this special program! We will talk about how and why Fort Delaware was built and about its special use during the American Civil War.

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Interpretive Programs Manager: Jake Miller 302-834-7941 [email protected]

Reservation Line: 302-834-7941

Park Office: Grassdale Center 108 North Reedy Point Road Delaware City, DE 19706 302-834-7941

destateparks.com/FortDuPont Fort DuPont State Park shares the story of coastal defense from the 1870s until World War II. This former military base includes trails, a boat ramp, historic buildings Battery Hike Private Walking Tours and gun batteries, and a fishing Saturday, November 21, 10 a.m. point. All programs meet at the park- Want to learn about Fort DuPont, but don’t ing lot at the end of Old Battery Lane, Take a walk along the trail and check out fancy a self-guided tour? Call our office unless otherwise noted. Though one of the first coastal defense sites to (302-834-7941) to schedule a private tour all programs are free, participants have steel-barreled breech-loading guns for your family or group. Maximum 10 should register in advance by calling in concrete emplacements. Be sure to people per tour. $2 per person our park office at 302-834-7941. wear sturdy walking shoes that you don’t mind getting a little dirty for this one-hour adventure. Fort DuPont Walking Tour Saturdays, November 7 and December 12, 10 a.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.

Explorers’ Walk Saturday, December 5, 3 p.m. Kids, did you know adventure waits in your own backyard? Let’s go exploring! Who knows what we might find?

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

30 Delaware State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 Port Penn Interpretive Center

Interpretive Programs Manager: The Port Penn Interpretive Center provides an intimate glimpse into village life in Jake Miller a seasonal economy tied to the natural resources of the Delaware River. 302-834-7941 [email protected]

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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. Though all programs are free, participants should register in advance by calling our park office at 302-834-7941.

Port Penn Historic Town Tour Saturdays, November 14 and December 5, 10 a.m. Find out what the village of Port Penn is all about! We will be touring the town, as well as part of the wetland trail. All are welcome!

Lantern Tours of Port Penn Fridays, November 6 and November 13, 6:30 p.m. Visit Port Penn by lantern-light! Come hear the stories of the town and the people who built it and made it special.

Explorers’ Walk Saturday, November 21, 3 p.m. Kids, did you know adventure waits in your own backyard? Let’s go exploring! Who knows what natural treasures we might find!

Private Town Tours Can’t make it to any of our scheduled town tours or wetland walks? Call our office (302-834-7941) to schedule a private tour for your family or group. See the picturesque village of Port Penn at a time that is convenient for you! The maximum is 10 people per tour. $2 per person

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

Fall 2020 | destateparks.com/programs | Delaware State Parks 31 Killens Pond State Park

Interpretive Programs Manager: Kate Crane 302-284-4299 [email protected]

Program Reservations: 302-284-4299

Killens Pond State Park 5025 Killens Pond Road Felton, DE 19943 302-284-4526

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Nature Center Hours: Closed Mondays. Check Facebook or call 302-284-4299.

Pre-registration strongly encouraged for all programs. Program space is limited. All programs are free with paid park entry unless noted otherwise. The Murderkill River’s natural bounty drew Native Americans and settlers to the ancient waterways. The remaining habitat surrounding the millpond provides a All programs start at 2 p.m. at the recreational oasis for today’s visitors. nature center unless otherwise noted. For more information about Migrate, Adapt, or Die! History of Killens Pond each program, check our events page Saturday, November 7 Saturday, November 21 on Facebook. Come to the nature center to discover Join naturalists to learn about the early

Passport Program what the animals of Killens Pond do to history of the area dating back to the most destateparks.com/passport survive. recent ice age.

Spooky Spiders? Saturday, October 3 (campground) and Sunday, October 4 (nature center) Join us as we delve into the world of spiders and find out if they really are as scary as we may think!

Local Legends: Supernatural Thrills! Saturday, October 10 (campground) and Sunday, October 11 (nature center) Come join us for some fun frights as we learn about the supernatural side of the Kent County region! Frights are family friendly.

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

32 Delaware State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 Killens Pond State Park

Warm Up Your Winter Hike VIRTUAL/INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS Saturday, December 19 Want to take a hike and learn Join us on a hike to warm up and get something but not quite moving this winter. comfortable joining staff for a guided program? We’ve created Homeschool Programs activities like scavenger hunts and Tuesdays October 13, November 10, animal discovery! Keep an eye on and December 8 our Facebook and Instagram for Thursdays October 15, November 12, more independent activities! You and December 10 can also ask us about independent 1 p.m. hikes at the nature center or Join us at the nature center for some campground. hands-on learning! Pre-registration required. Tuesday and Thursday programs Learn fun facts about our box turtles, are the same each month. corn snakes and other native wildlife October: Ecosystem in a Jar! by checking out our Facebook and November: Fall Colors Instagram! December: What’s that Temp? $5 per student Native American History at Know it Owls! Private Wagon rides Killens Pond Saturday, December 5 Book your own private wagon ride! Groups Saturday, November 28 Come test your knowledge and learn about limited to household members only. Join us to learn about the Lenape, a nation owls and their many adaptations. Booking required by 4 p.m. the day before of Indigenous people who have lived along your ride. Availability dependent on staff the Delaware River for thousands of years. schedule. Call 302-284-4299 for more information. $25 minimum or $5 per person (children under 2 are free)

The Friends of Killens Pond hold monthly meetings at the nature center. Attend one of our meetings to find out what the Friend’s Group is all about. We hope to see you soon! Contact the nature center for updated meeting schedule.

Fall 2020 | destateparks.com/programs | Delaware State Parks 33 Lums Pond State Park

Interpretive Programs Manager: Lums Pond, Delaware’s largest pond, and the diverse habitats conserved Samantha Sobel beyond its shoreline, creates a setting for a variety of recreational activities. 302-368-6989 [email protected]

Program Reservations: 302-368-6989

Lums Pond State Park 1068 Howell School Road Bear, DE 19701 Park Office: 302-368-6989

Nature Center Hours October – January Wednesday – Sunday Noon – 4 p.m.

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Programs meet at the Lums Pond Nature Center unless otherwise noted. Pre- Registration is required for all park programs. Please call the park office at Wildlife Wonders with a Naturalist 302-368-6989. Saturdays, October 10, 31, November 7 1 p.m. Join the naturalist at the nature center for a program focused on all things wild and wonderful! Each program will have a different topic focused on wildlife found FREE PROGRAMS around the park. Recommended for ages with paid park entry fee 6 years and older. Pre-registration is required. To register call 302-368-6989. Tales from the Whale Wallow Fall Trail Days Saturdays, November 21 and Sundays, October 4 and 18, December 19 November 1 and 22 1 p.m. Celebrate the colorful changes that Come learn about the diverse habitats autumn brings to the hardwood forest found at Lums Pond! In November, through a naturalist led hike through one we will uncover what is special about of the park’s many trails. We will discuss Delmarva bays and the preserve located why the leaves change their color and what behind the nature center. In December, happens to wildlife as the seasons change. we will look at wetlands and how we can Pre-registration is required. To register call protect them. 302-368-6989.

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

34 Delaware State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 Lums Pond State Park

VIRTUAL/INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS Each month the park will have free activities “to go”, perfect for the whole family. Pick up at the nature center. October: Leaves of the Pond Nature Journals November: Lums Pond Trail Challenge Bingo December: Hoo Hoo is Awake!? Scavenger Hunt January: New Year, New Park Heroes Tips and Tricks

Lums Pond Short Stops Group Pondside Wagon Rides Holiday Wreath Making Every Tuesday, check the Lums and Campfires Saturday, December 5 Pond Facebook for a short clip Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October Session 1: 11 a.m. highlighting what’s going on and November Session 2: 2 p.m. around your favorite pond! Call for available dates and times Use nature’s bounty to make a wreath for Enjoy an evening ride on the main side of the holidays! There will be two different Winter Greens Ornament Making Lums Pond followed by a campfire at the styles of door wreath designs to choose Sunday, December 6 pond’s edge. Refreshments and skewers from. Please bring clippers and gloves; 1 p.m. are not provided (no alcohol permitted). natural materials provided. Pre-registration Perfect for the whole family, we will use Call the park office to reserve for your is required before Wednesday, December nature’s greens to make different types of group event (302-368-6989) and for new 2; call 302-368-6989. ornaments to decorate your home! COVID-restrictions, group size is limited to $25 per person $5 per person max of 15. $125 per wagon

BECOME A FRIEND! Join others like you who appreciate all that Lums has to offer. Email [email protected]. to get involved.

Fall 2020 | destateparks.com/programs | Delaware State Parks 35 TrapBrandywine Pond StateCreek ParkState Park

Interpretive Programs Manager: A remnant of vast cypress and cedar swamps, Trap Pond is where industry and Will Koth nature flow together, shaping our history, culture and community. 302-875-5163 [email protected]

Program Reservations: 302-875-5163

Baldcypress Nature Center 33587 Baldcypress Lane Laurel, DE 19956 302-875-5163

Learn about the history and ecosystem of the Cypress Swamp and its connection to the Chesapeake Bay.

Hours of Operation: Wednesday – Sunday Daily 10 a.m – 4 p.m. Family Wagon Rides Park Office: 302-875-5153 Join a park naturalist on a 45-minute wagon ride. Ride through field and forest to destateparks.com/TrapPond the interior of Trap Pond State Park to find a great view of our famous Cypress Swamp. Passport Program Call the nature center at 302-875-5163 to destateparks.com/passport make your reservation for your family.

Fish Tales PLEASE NOTE: Using nets, gather a sampling of the All fall programs at Trap Pond State Park aquatic life found in Trap Pond. Discover will be for family or household groups what the types and numbers of creatures only. Call the nature center at 302-875- we find tells us about the pond. Bring 5163 to schedule a date and time for shoes and clothing that can get wet and your group. muddy. Call the nature center at 302-875- 5163 to make a reservation for your family. Family Pontoon Tours Join the Trap These 45-minute boat tours will take you Family Education Programs Pond Partners through the northern most Baldcypress Looking for a fun, educational program for Are you interested swamp in the . Reservations the kids? We have numerous programs in helping your local can be made by calling the nature center on history, nature, earth sciences and park, participating at 302-875-5163. Please register at least even math! Call the nature center to talk in volunteer efforts and fun get- one day in advance. Pontoon Tours will end to one of our educators. Chances are we togethers, or plan and promote on November 15 or earlier, depending on have a program to fit your needs, and programs in the community? We weather. most are free! $20 per tour need your energy and help!

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

36 Delaware State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 One winner will receive a FREE 2021 Delaware State Parks Annual Pass. Several others will receive official DE State Parks swag bags. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 pm. on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020. Winners will be announced on social media. Photos must be taken in a Delaware State Park.

TO ENTER: Explore Delaware State Parks this fall and take some photos. Upload your best photos at: https://woobox.com/6o34dh OR share your photos publicly on social media using #destateparksfall20 Read official contest rules and regulations: https://destateparks.blog/social-media

Photo of Trap Pond State Park by last year’s contest winner, Beth Baker. WhiteBrandywine Clay CreekCreek StateState Park Park

Interpretive Programs Manager: From creek’s edge to piedmont ridge, the natural vistas and rich history of the Claire Mickletz White Clay watershed persist because communities surrounding present day 302-368-6560 White Clay Creek State Park advocated on behalf of this critical resource. [email protected]

Program Reservations: 302-368-6900

White Clay Creek State Park 750 Thompsons Station Road Newark, DE 19711

Chambers House Nature Center 1475 Creek Road, north of Hopkins Road

The park is open from 8 a.m. to sun- set all year. Unless otherwise noted, programs meet at the Chambers House Nature Center

White Clay Creek Nature Center Porch Hours Saturdays and Sundays through October (weather dependent) 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join our volunteers on the porch for Autumn Wagon Rides in the Park Wednesday Wonders Nature and fun activities and lots of information! Saturdays and Sundays starting October 3 History Series (Drop-Off Program) Call 302-368-6900 for available September 30 - November 11 Join the Park E-mailer dates and times 10 a.m. Get details about programs, updates Bundle up with your family group and Ages 6 – 12 are welcome to join us for on locations and last-minute changes enjoy an old-fashioned hayride, followed in-depth investigations of different topics. by joining the White Clay Creek State by 45 minutes around a blazing campfire. Pre-registration required; weekly topics Park e-mailer! Send blank email to: Refreshments and skewers are not listed online. [email protected] provided (no alcohol permitted). Nine $8 per student or $40 for the series Foot Road parking lot. Call to register and Passport Program for details about new COVID-restrictions. destateparks.com/passport Group size is limited to max of 15. $125 per wagon

For COVID-19 guidelines and face covering requirements, see p. 3 or visit destateparks.com/covid19 . Events and hours subject to change.

38 Delaware State Parks | destateparks.com/programs | Fall 2020 White Clay Creek State Park

VIRTUAL/INDEPENDENT PROGRAMS Visit the nature center or email [email protected] for a variety of fall-themed scavenger hunt worksheets.

Pick up your Holiday Nature Craft Kit Saturday, December 12 9 a.m. - noon We’ve got a variety of crafts that children can make for loved ones (holiday gnomes, a pinecone craft, cards and natural ornaments). Kits include instructions, some home Wednesday Nature Nuggets Owl Prowl supplies needed. Call the nature September 30 - November 11 Friday, October 23, 7 p.m. center for a complete list of projects 10 a.m. Learn about these night hunters, and then and to pre-pay for your kit by For ages 3 – 5 and their adults. We’ll spend hike along the creek to hear their calls. Pre- December 4. $15 per kit about 45 minutes investigating a variety of registration and pre-payment required. nature topics. Pre-registration required. $5 per person $4 per child or $20 for series Veterans Day Celebration Colors of Fall Hike Wednesday, November 11 Stroll with the Superintendent Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Friday, October 23 Explore the trails with a naturalist to learn a Join us on Facebook for a virtual 9 a.m. bit about the park and why leaves change Veterans Day Ceremony to thank Join our park superintendent for an easy colors. Dress for the weather, bring bottled veterans for their service. We’ll hike lasting about 90 minutes. Dress for water, and come ready for adventure! Pre- share stories and talk about the the weather; bring plenty of water. Pre- registration required. history of our Annual Veterans registration required. Free Apple Pie Social. Free Wag the Trail Hike Follow us on Facebook, Instagram Park After Dark: Full Moon Fridays Friday, November 6, 9 a.m. and Twitter for more virtual programs. October 2 and 30, 7 p.m. We know we have lots of furry friends that November 27, 6 p.m. visit our park, so bring them along to enjoy Join the park naturalist for an evening hike an hour-long group walk through the park. and enjoy the full moon’s journey in the Dogs must be leashed and under control Friends sky. Pre-registration required. by an adult hiker for the entire program. of White Free Limit two dogs per person. Please bring Clay Creek waste bags. Pre-registration required. State Park Intro to Hawk Migration Free The Friends Saturday, October 17 support the park in many ways. 10 a.m. Solstice Hike To learn about volunteer projects We’ll look to the skies to see if we can spot Monday, December 21, 9 a.m. going on throughout the year or any migrating birds of prey. Bring your own Join us to celebrate the solstice – the shortest how to become a member, visit binoculars. Pre-registration required. day of the year and a time for renewal and whiteclayfriends.org or email Free reflection. Pre-registration required. [email protected] Free

Fall 2020 | destateparks.com/programs | Delaware State Parks 39 THREE TYPES OF FALL PROGRAMS TO ENJOY AT DELAWARE STATE PARKS:

Independent In-person

Virtual