Seasonal Programs

Ashland Nature Center - Hockessin
Coverdale Farm - Greenville
Dupont Environmental Education Center - Wilmington

ASHLAND NATURE CENTER

Button Up Your Overcoat
Program #: F09-076-AS     Max: 12
Tuesday, December 8, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Judi Vanderwerff

How do the animals keep warm in the cold winter? Find out as we huddle in the meadow, feel animal furs, and meet mounted animals. Search for warm places where animals can find shelter and survive the cold winter weather.

Craft a Creepy Snake     Max: 12
Program #: W10-073-AS
Tuesday, January 19, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Wendy Toman

See, feel and hear live snakes up close. Then, create a snake design of your own and paint it on a natural gourd to take home.

Bundle Up!     Max: 12
Program #: W10-074-AS
Thursday, January 28, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Christy Belardo

Bundle up in your warmest clothes and wander with us through a wild and wonderful winter morning at Ashland! Look for frosty patterns, listen for calling birds and smell the crisp dry leaves as we hide along the trail. Search for signs of winter hideaways and the animals that use them.

Groundhog's Garden     Max: 12
Program #: W10-075-AS
Thursday, February 4, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Sarah Hendrickson

Celebrate Groundhog Day with a colorful vegetable picnic--attended by a toad, a box turtle, a corn snake, and you! Read the beautiful story Groundhog's Garden and learn about planting a garden.

Maple Magic     Max: 12
Program #: W10-076-AS
Thursday, March 4, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Christy Belardo

The sap is flowing and it's time to tap the maple trees! Visit the trees and help make sweet syrup. Create a maple leaf craft to take home.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!     Max: 12
Program #: W10-077-AS
Wednesday, March 3, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Judy Montgomery

Help us celebrate Dr. Seuss's 106th birthday! Find a turtle that looks like "Yertle," try to catch "One fish, Two fish" in our stream, make your own "Foot Book" of animal footprints, and hear an "ABC Book" about Ashland. Have a snack of "Green Eggs and Ham" and make a Seuss-style birthday hat!

Calling All Frogs!     Max: 12
Program #: W10-078-AS
Sunday, April 11, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Lauren Danneman

Who is peeping, trilling and clucking down in the marsh? We'll wear boots and frog hats and find out! See how many slippery amphibians we can catch. Frog hats, mud puddles and froggy snack included.

Aquatic Adventures     Max: 12
Program #: W10-079-AS
Wednesday, April 28, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Sarah Hendrickson

Spring is here and the marsh, stream and pond are full of animal activity. Visit these aquatic habitats and discover who lives there. Use dip nets to catch frogs, fish and insects.

COVERDALE FARM

The Hat
Program #: F90-087-CF     Max: 12
Friday, December 11, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Bea Kaplan

How do farm animals stay snug during the chilly winter months? Travel around Coverdale to discover how we keep our animals cozy; enjoy the classic story of "The Hat"; and nibble on a warming snack.

Dream Snow
Program #: F09-088-CF     Max: 12
Friday, December 18, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Michele Wales

Farmer dreams of a blanket of snow to cover his farm. When he wakes he finds all of his animals covered in a coat of frosty white; journey around the barns to see if our animals are covered in "Dream Snow."; enjoy the story and nibble on a snack.

Winter Warmth     Max: 12
Program #: W10-080-CF
Thursday, January 21, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Karen Powell

When the weather is cold, we bundle up in sweaters, wrap ourselves in scarves and zip up our jackets to keep us warm. How do the chickens keep from shivering? The cows keep from quaking? The sheep from shaking and the pigs from turning pink to blue? Discover how the farm animals stay warm in the winter and how the farm helps them stay toasty. Nibble on a yummy snack, enjoy a wintry story and make a farm animal snow globe to remind you of your day.

Groundhog Celebration     Max: 12
Program #: W10-081-CF
Tuesday, February 2, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Jane Griffin

Today is "Groundhog Day" when Punxsutawney Phil makes his annual prediction for the arrival of spring. Come to the farm to find out where our resident groundhogs live and how they spend their year at Coverdale. Play some games, enjoy a story and snack and craft your very own groundhog to take home.

A Farmer's Valentine     Max: 10
Program #: W10-082-CF
Saturday, February 13, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Member/Non-Member: $25/$35
Leader: Michele Wales

Celebrate Valentine's Day the Coverdale Farm way. Deliver love to the pigs by giving them warm straw to sleep in; bring joy to the sheep and chickens by feeding them delicious grain; show love to cows by feeding them crunchy hay. Warm your heart with a delicious dinner and make a farm valentine craft to take home to the ones you love.

Kiss the Cow!     Max: 12
Program #: W10-083-CF
Wednesday, March 31, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Karen Powell

What would it be like to milk a "magic" cow with beautiful brown eyes? Listen to the wonderful story of curious Annalisa as she discovers what it is like to milk and kiss a magic cow. Then try your hand at milking our "magic" milk maker with the beautiful brown eyes. Nibble on a snack, make a craft and please, don't kiss the cow.

Rhode Island Red and Red Wigglers     Max: 12
Program #: W10-084-CF
Friday, April 9, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Jane Griffin

Take a trip to Coverdale Farm to meet two very important residents: egg laying chickens and composting worms. Learn how these creatures are alike and how they both care for our farm. Discover what their jobs are and how our farmers care for them. Listen to the wonderful story of The Chicken and the Worm, nibble on a snack and don't forget to feed your scraps to our chickens and worms!

DUPONT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

Bon Voyage!     Max: 15
Program #: W10-085-DC
Wednesday, January 27, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: John Harrod

All aboard! The Christina Riverfront has a rich maritime history and famously, is the birthplace of many world-class boats. Honor this tradition by using raw materials collected from the marsh to create your own miniature sea-worthy vessel. In the marsh; bon voyage!

Parents Night Out     Max: 15
Ages: 3-8
Program #: W10-086-DC
Friday March 12, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Member/Non-Member: $17/$22
Leader: Lesley Bensinger

Set mom and dad loose to have dinner along Wilmington's Riverfront while you stay at DEEC and have all the fun! Use a flashlight to light your way along a dark night hike. Participate in a scavenger hunt and visit with some live animals. Dinner provided.

Just Like Me!     Max: 15
Program #: W10-087-DC
Wednesday March 24, 10:00 - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Lesley Bensinger

Learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations animals have to help them not just survive, but thrive in a marsh habitat. Compare these adaptations to tools we use to accomplish similar tasks and see live animals. Snack included.