Delaware Nature Society

Abbott's Mill Nature Center

Located in a picturesque, rural setting in southern Delaware, Abbott's Mill Nature Center features:

Nature education programs year-round for ages 18 months-18 years, adults and families
Programs for school classes and public groups
Short, easy walking trails through fields, pine woods and along a stream including the Lindale Tract and Marvel Saltmarsh
A historic grist mill
Tours are conducted during programs and Autumn at Abbott's Mill Festival
Throughout the summer, week-long programs for youngsters
In mid-October, the Autumn at Abbott's Mill Festival

The Delaware Nature Society has full management responsibilities for all the properties at Abbott's Mill including the 6-acre Cedar Bog Preserve, owned by the Nature Society, the core area and buildings owned by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the 27 acre Lindale Tract owned by the Division of Fish & Wildlife, and the 12-acre Lee Tract, acquired by Fish & Wildlife.

The Nature Society also owns the 110-acre Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve adjacent to Slaughter Beach and the 21- acre Isaacs Tract near Abbott's Mill. In addition, the Nature Society maintains the Pope and Blairs Pond loop trails.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM.

Other times by appointment

Trails are open dawn to dusk everyday

Mailing Address

15411 Abbott's Pond Road

Milford, DE 19963

Telephone

302-422-0847

Fax

302-422-1849

Map & Directions

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Other DNS Facilities

Ashland Nature Center

Coverdale Farm