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School Programs Abbott's Mill Nature Center Environmental education comes alive at Abbott's Mill Nature Center amid 76 acres of forest, field and pond near Milford; a 110-acre saltmarsh near Slaughter Beach; 64 acres of woods and pond at Blair's Mill Pond; and at the historic lodge in Redden State Forest. Get wet, get dirty, learn and have fun! 34 active outdoor and indoor programs led by teacher-naturalists let students explore a variety of ecosystems and their inhabitants. Immersed in hands-on education, your students will gain an in-depth understanding of the natural world and the role humans play in their environment. Lessons are designed to meet the state science standards and performance indicators and are outdoor extensions to Topical Pathways.  Field Studies & Outreach Overnights & Extended Day Sites - Scholarships - Registration & CostsField Studies - Grades K to 3rd Grades K - 3rd: Topical Pathways
Beach Discovery 1.5 hours - $4/student Through hands on activities and a scavenger hunt, students explore coastal organisms at Slaughter Beach. They build with sand, create a sea turtle nest and study sea turtle behavior. Students learn what makes a crab unique and pretend to walk like a crab. (Meet at Slaughter Beach) [Topical Pathways: 1] Discovering Habitats (Who Lives at Abbott's?) 1.5 hours - $4/student Students use senses to explore the woods, marshes, fields, and streams to find evidence of the animals and plants that live in these habitats. They will discover the similarities and differences of the animals that inhabit these areas and their choices for food and shelter, and explore how specific habitats provide different animals with the requirements they need to survive. Students will study live animals and taxidermy. [Topical Pathways: 1] Discovering Trees 1.5 hours - $4/student During a sensory hike along our woodland trail, discover a variety of trees and learn why they are important to the ecosystem. Students find out how trees grow and protect themselves, find trees of different ages, identify parts of trees, and learn to describe their functions. They will also determine why and how trees change throughout the year and why they are important to others plants, soil, clean air and water. [Topical Pathways: 1] Maple Sugaring (K only) (February - mid-March) 2 hours - $4/student Students explore the unique effect of seasons on maple trees as they learn to identify maples using their senses, examine how a tree makes sap and discover the history of maple syrup. They will learn how Native Americans collected and boiled sap to make this tasty tree treat and also see how trees are tapped to harvest sap today. Students observe the changes in maple syrup as it is boiled to become maple syrup. Sampling is a must. Program is available in February and March only. [Topical Pathways: 1] Pond Study (Pondering the Pond) 1.5 hours - $4/student Students explore the pond to discover what creatures call it home. While viewing live animals and taxidermy, students learn about mammals, amphibians and reptiles that live here and discover the ways pond creatures are the same and the ways they are different. [Topical Pathways: 1] Young Native Americans 1.5 hours - $4/student Students will explore the culture and customs of the early inhabitants of Delaware. While walking the lands these people once inhabited, students will investigate tools, clothing, stories, and plants that Native Americans used as they learn about Delaware's Native Americans preparations for winter and spring. [Topical Pathways: 1] Grades 1st - 3rd Birds in Focus 2 hours - $5/student Students explore the unique and varied adaptations of native birds, including body shape, beaks, and feet and investigate how these adaptations help them survive in the habitats on which they depend. Students see mounted specimens and study the diversity of lifestyles and species in our region. An interpretive walk focuses on identification techniques, survival requirements, and how birds are affected by seasonal changes. Older students use binoculars to enhance their observation skills. [Topical Pathways: 3, 7, 11] Insect Safari 2 hours - $5/student Students use their senses to seek out and identify insect characteristics and to compare their life cycles. With nets, students collect and observe insects found in meadows, forests, and stream, and examine the insects they find to see how they are adapted to their environment. The program focuses on insect parts, function, and types of metamorphosis. [Topical Pathways: 2, 3, 7, 11] It All Starts with Soil (Soil Sleuths) Grade 2 - 2 hours - $5/student Students investigate soil and discover its importance to plants, animals, and people. Through hands-on exploration, they will identify the three basic components of soil and compare different soil types. Students discover soil properties by examining samples from three different habitats: forest, field, and swamp, and perform scientific tests including using an auger to observe layers and testing pH as they learn to distinguish between humus, sand, and clay. [Topical Pathways: 3, 6] Maple Sugaring (February - mid-March) 2 hours - $5/student Students explore the unique effect of seasons on maple trees as they learn to identify maples using their senses, examine how a tree makes sap and discover the history of maple syrup. They will learn how Native Americans collected and boiled sap to make this tasty tree treat and also see how trees are tapped to harvest sap today. Students observe the changes in maple syrup as it is boiled to become maple syrup. Sampling is a must. Program is available in February and March only. [Topical Pathways: 2, 3, 6, 7, 12] Native American Lifeways (2nd and 3rd grade only) 2 hours - $5/student Explore the lifestyles of the Native Americans of three North American regions: mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, and Great Plains. Examine the unique resources of each region and learn how regions interacted through hands on bartering activities. Examine the shelters, flora, and fauna that define each region. Participate in a Native American game and make your own craft from local plants to take-home. [Topical Pathways: 7, 10] Organisms (1st and 2nd grade only) 2 hours - $5/student Students find and identify a variety of living organisms in the forest, meadow and pond. ÊThey collect and study seeds, insects, plants and pond life. First grade concentrates on similarities and differences between organisms. Second grade focuses on survival mechanisms. [Topical Pathways: 2, 3, 7] Pond Study (1st and 2nd grades only) 1.5 hours - $4/student Students explore the pond to discover what creatures call it home. While viewing live animals and taxidermy, students learn about mammals, amphibians and reptiles that live here and discover the ways pond creatures are the same and the ways they are different. Students use dip nets and waders to discover the plant and animal inhabitants of Abbott's Pond. First grade examines the unique plant life of the pond. Second grade looks at how animals develop, change, and adapt to the pond. [Topical Pathways: 2, 3, 7] Rock Hounds (3rd grade only) (April-October) 2 hours - $5/student Students learn about the cycle of rocks, where rocks come from, weathering, and the differences between a rock and a mineral. ÊThey will use a key to select and separate types of rocks and perform a variety of tests to determine what minerals are present in the rocks they collected from the beach. (Meet at Slaughter Beach) [Topical Pathway: 10] Seashore & Saltmarsh (April-October) 2 hours - $5/student Students explore the beach and saltmarsh habitats at Slaughter Beach to discover the wonders of life while examining plants and animals that live in each area. ÊStudents learn the value of protecting this fragile ecosystem. (Meet at Slaughter Beach) [Topical Pathways: 2, 3, 4, 7, 11] Seeds (Fall only) 2 hours - $5/student On an interpretive walk through fall fields and meadows, students use senses to discover the diversity of color, size, shape, and travel modes of seeds. They examine the parts of a seed and learn about its life cycle. Students experience how flour and meal are made and what seeds are used in this process at the gristmill. [Topical Pathways: 2, 3, 6, 7] Weighing at the Mill (2nd and 3rd grades only) 2 hours - $5/student Students learn how corn and wheat are transformed into meal and flour inside the historic Abbott's Mill. They will find the weight of corn, wheat, and wood at various stages in the milling process and, using a simple balance, arrange items in serial order. [Topical Pathways: 6, 8, 12] Young Native Americans (1st grade only) 1.5 hours - $4/student Students will explore the culture and customs of the early inhabitants of Delaware. While walking the lands these people once inhabited, students will investigate tools, clothing, stories, and plants that Native Americans used as they learn about Delaware's Native Americans preparations for winter and spring. [Topical Pathways: 3] Outreach Pre-K - 3rd (December - March) Each program runs 45 minutes to 1 hour Invite an Abbott's Mill naturalist to visit your class for close-up experiences. A minimum payment for 15 students is required. Animals in Winter $5/student + $25 travel fee Students will learn about different animals native to Delaware and their strategies for winter survival. They investigate which animals hibernate, which stay awake, and which migrate south where it is warm with live animals, taxidermy and a story. [Topical Pathways: 1, 2, 3] Birds in Focus $5/student +$25 travel fee Students explore the unique and varied adaptations of native birds, including body shape, beaks, and feet and investigate how these adaptations help them survive in the habitats on which they depend. Students see mounted specimens and study the diversity of lifestyles and species in our region. An interpretive walk focuses on identification techniques, survival requirements, and how birds are affected by seasonal changes. Older students use binoculars to enhance their observation skills. [Topical Pathways: 3, 7, 11] Delaware's Native Americans $5/student + $25 travel fee Students will explore the culture and customs of the early inhabitants of Delaware. Students will investigate tools, clothing, stories, and plants that Native Americans used as they learn about Delaware's Native Americans preparations for winter and spring. [Topical Pathways: 2, 6, 7] Incredible Insects $5/student + $25 travel fee Students learn to identify and classify orders of insects using identification keys and guidebooks.ÊÊ They investigate insects up close with mounted specimens, and describe what enables them to reproduce, grow, and survive in their environment. With nets and jars, students will collect insects to identify them and discover their role in the food chains of meadow, forest and stream ecosystems. [Topical Pathways: 1, 3, 7] Native Wild Animals $5/student + $25 travel fee Students will learn about wild animals that are native to this region while looking closely at live and taxidermy specimens including turtles, rabbits, snakes, fox, owls, hawks and others. Instructors guide students in close examination of the characteristics of these wild animals, noting their similarities and differences. [Topical Pathways: 1, 2, 7] Reptiles & Amphibians $5/student + $25 travel fee Students learn fascinating facts about frogs and toads, salamanders, and snakes during this exciting animal program. With live specimens, students examine the differences between reptiles and amphibians and learn the significance of their unique adaptations and differing life cycles. [Topical Pathways: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 11] Skull Study $5/student + $25 travel fee Students handle and classify a variety of skulls from local mammals, birds, and reptiles. They explore the structures of the teeth and skulls to determine their function and how the animals live in their environments. [Topical Pathways: 1] Unhuggables $5/student +$25 travel fee Spiders, bats, snakes, and lizards are all animals that make many people shudder. Students learn about the remarkable role these less popular animals play in the balance of nature and explore their wondrous adaptations. [Topical Pathways: 1, 3, 7, 11] Field Studies - Grade Cluster 4th - 5th Grades 4th - 5th: Topical Pathways
Beach Ecology (April - October) 3 hours - $6/student Students study the beach, seine the bay and use sampling methods in the saltmarsh to compare and contrast these three habitats and the unique organisms that occupy each site. They will focus on shorebirds, horseshoe crabs and their interactions in the Delaware Bay. (Meet at Slaughter Beach) [Topical Pathways: 3, 6, 9] Birds in Focus 2 hours - $5/student Students explore the unique and varied adaptations of native birds, including body shape, beaks, and feet and investigate how these adaptations help them survive in the habitats on which they depend. Students see mounted specimens and study the diversity of lifestyles and species in our region. An interpretive walk focuses on identification techniques, survival requirements, and how birds are affected by seasonal changes. Students use binoculars to enhance their observation skills. [Topical Pathways: 3, 6, 9] Exploring by Canoe (5th grade only) 3 hours - $10/student - max. 28 students Students learn basic paddling skills and water safety. Explore Abbott's Pond, home to beaver, turtles, and waterfowl. Catch aquatic organisms with a large seine. Survey underwater life with a microscope and observe manmade changes and their impact on the pond ecosystem. [Topical Pathways: 3, 6, 9] Fantastic Fish 3 hours - $6/student - max. 75 students Student s discover biological and ecological adaptations of fish by examining external and internal features. They learn to ÒreadÓ a fish by its structure and infer how that relates to its function. Students don chest wader and use a seine net in Abbott's Pond to collect specimens and learn dissecting skills in our wet lab as they explore all aspects of fish life. [Topical Pathways: 3, 6, 9] Maple Sugaring (February - mid-March) 2 hours - $5/student Students explore the unique effect of seasons on maple trees as they learn to identify maples using their senses, examine how a tree makes sap and discover the history of maple syrup. They will learn how Native Americans collected and boiled sap to make this tasty tree treat and also see how trees are tapped to harvest sap today. Students observe the changes in maple syrup as it is boiled to become maple syrup. Sampling is a must. Program is available in February and March only. [Topical Pathways: 3, 6, 7, 9] Native Americans of Delmarva 3 hours - $6/student - max. 75 students Students will explore the culture and customs of the early inhabitants of Delaware. While taking an interpretive walk to discover pre-colonial Delaware history, students will learn how Native Americans used nature for their everyday needs and visit a replica longhouse for a hands-on experience with tools, animal furs and hides, games, and musical instruments. (Meet at the Lindale Tract) [Topical Pathways: 3, 6, 9] Pond Ecology I 2.5 hours - $6/student Students visit Abbott's Pond with dip nets to sample the diversity of aquatic organisms. They use a video microscope and individual scopes to view small pond organisms and examine and compare the structures of pond organisms that help them survive in their environment. ÊFourth graders examine and compare the structures of insects, amphibians and reptiles. Fifth graders perform water quality testing. [Topical Pathways: 3, 6, 9] Rock Hounds (April-October) 2 hours - $5/student Students learn about the cycle of rocks, where rocks come from, weathering, and the differences between a rock and a mineral. They will use a key to select and separate types of rocks and perform a variety of tests to determine what minerals are present in the rocks they collected from the beach. (Meet at Slaughter Beach) [Topical Pathways: 2, 9] Stream Study (4th grade only) 2 hours - $5/student Students examine stream dynamics, including size, flow and temperature, in Johnson's Branch. ÊLearn how to measure turbidity and determine overall stream health. ÊDiscover how human activity impacts streams, what wildlife utilize them, and four basic types of stream pollution. Discuss how everyone can work to improve the health of our streams and environment. [Topical Pathways: 3, 6, 9] Stream Ecology (5th grade only) 3 hours - $6/student Students determine a stream's health by examining its biological, chemical and physical attributes. They catch and classify stream macro-invertebrates, and use test kits to record pH and dissolved oxygen. Discover how humans and wildlife impact our stream and identify four basic types of stream pollution. Students use microscopes to reveal the tiniest inhabitants of the stream. This program qualifies your class to adopt a stream to monitor. [Topical Pathways: 3, 6, 9] Outreach - Grades 4th - 5th (December - March) Ê Each program runs 45 minutes to 1 hour. Invite an Abbott's Mill naturalist to visit your class for close-up experiences. A minimum payment for 15 students is required. Birds in Focus $5/student +$25 travel fee Students explore the unique and varied adaptations of native birds, including body shape, beaks, and feet and investigate how these adaptations help them survive in the habitats on which they depend. Students see mounted specimens and study the diversity of lifestyles and species in our region. An interpretive walk focuses on identification techniques, survival requirements, and how birds are affected by seasonal changes. Students use binoculars to enhance their observation skills. [Topical Pathways: 3, 6] Delaware's Native Americans $5/student + $25 travel fee Students will explore the culture and customs of the early inhabitants of Delaware. Students will investigate tools, clothing, stories, and plants that Native Americans used as they learn about Delaware's Native Americans preparations for winter and spring. [Topical Pathways: 3, 6] Incredible Insects $5/student + $25 travel fee Students learn to identify and classify orders of insects using identification keys and guidebooks. ÊÊThey investigate insects up close with mounted specimens, and describe what enables them to reproduce, grow, and survive in their environment. With nets and jars, students will collect insects to identify them and discover their role in the food chains of meadow, forest and stream ecosystems. [Topical Pathways: 3, 6] Owls in Delaware $5/student + $25 travel fee Learn about four species of owls common to Delaware. Examine their structures and adaptations for survival. Listen to calls and examine mounted specimens. Dissect owl pellets to explore the eating habits of owls. Cost includes owl pellets. [Topical Pathways: 3, 6] Reptiles & Amphibians $5/student + $25 travel fee Students learn fascinating facts about frogs and toads, salamanders, and snakes during this exciting animal program. With live specimens, students examine the differences between reptiles and amphibians and learn the significance of their unique adaptations and differing life cycles. [Topical Pathways: 3, 6] Skull Study $5/student + $25 travel fee Students handle and classify a variety of skulls from local mammals, birds, and reptiles. They explore the structures of the teeth and skulls to determine their function and how the animals live in their environments. [Topical Pathways: 3, 6] Field Studies - Grade Cluster 6th - 8th Grades 6th - 8th: Topical Pathways
Beach Ecology (April - October) 3 hours - $5/student Students study the beach, seine the bay and use sampling methods in the saltmarsh to compare and contrast these three habitats and the unique organisms that occupy each site. They will focus on shorebirds, horseshoe crabs and their interactions in the Delaware Bay. (Meet at Slaughter Beach) [Topical Pathways: 1, 4, 8, 12] Birds in Focus 2 hours - $5/student Students explore the unique and varied adaptations of native birds, including body shape, beaks, and feet and investigate how these adaptations help them survive in the habitats on which they depend. Students see mounted specimens and study the diversity of lifestyles and species in our region. An interpretive walk focuses on identification techniques, survival requirements, and how birds are affected by seasonal changes. Older students use binoculars to enhance their observation skills. [Topical Pathways: 1, 4, 7] Biodiversity at Blair's Pond 3 hours - $6/student Identify conditions that affect biodiversity along the Blair's Pond Loop Trail. Investigate and measure the biotic and abiotic components of a lowland moist forest, upland forest and field/forest edge. Discuss invasive species at this unique site and learn to recognize those species that imperil this location. 7th grade students will examine how invasive organisms affect the biodiversity of the watershed. (Meet at Blair's Pond parking lot) [Topical Pathways: 1, 4, 8, 12] Ecology of Coastal Delaware (8th grade only) (April - October) 3 hours, also includes pre-trip session - $8/student The pre-trip prepares the students for the activities of the trip and focuses on adaptations. The trip is a three-hour field study at Slaughter Beach. Students will learn how valuable data about horseshoe crabs is collected through counting and tagging. Students will also explore the adaptations of dunes and saltmarsh flora and fauna, plus food webs. [Topical Pathways: 1, 4, 8, 12] Exploring by Canoe 3 hours - $10/student - max. 28 students Students learn basic paddling skills and water safety. Explore Abbott's Pond, home to beaver, turtles, and waterfowl. Catch aquatic organisms with a large seine. Survey underwater life with a microscope and observe manmade changes and their impact on the pond ecosystem. 6th grade focuses on classification around the pond. 7th grade looks at the pond and its watershed. 8th grade looks at adaptations of life in the pond. [Topical Pathways: 1, 4, 8, 12] Fantastic Fish 3 hours - $6/student Students discover biological and ecological adaptations of fish by examining external and internal features. They learn to ÒreadÓ a fish by its structure and infer how that relates to its function. Students don chest wader and use a seine net in Abbott's Pond to collect specimens and learn dissecting skills in our wet lab as they explore all aspects of fish life. [Topical Pathways: 1, 4, 8, 12] Maple Sugaring (FebruaryÊ - Êmid-March) 2 hours - $5/student Students explore the unique effect of seasons on maple trees as they learn to identify maples using their senses, examine how a tree makes sap and discover the history of maple syrup. They will learn how Native Americans collected and boiled sap to make this tasty tree treat and also see how trees are tapped to harvest sap today. Students observe the changes in maple syrup as it is boiled to become maple syrup. Sampling is a must. Program is available in February and March only. [Topical Pathways: 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 14] Native Americans of Delmarva (6th grade only) 3 hours - $6/student - max. 75 students Students will explore the culture and customs of the early inhabitants of Delaware. While taking an interpretive walk to discover pre-colonial Delaware history, students will learn how Native Americans used nature for their everyday needs and visit a replica longhouse for a hands-on experience with tools, animal furs and hides, games, and musical instruments. (Meet at the Lindale Tract) [Topical Pathways: 4, 8, 10, 12, 14] Orienteering & Compass Reading 4 hours - $8/student Learn to read a topographic map and navigate using a compass. Determine their walking pace for measurement and put new skills to the test on a real compass course. [Topical Pathways: 11] Pond Ecology II 3 hours - $6/student Students visit Abbott's Pond with dip nets to sample the diversity of aquatic organisms. They use a video microscope and individual scopes to view small pond organisms and examine and compare the structures of pond organisms that help them survive in their environment. Ê6th grade students examine and identify plant life using a key. 7th grade students use pH meters, dissolved oxygen kits and other test equipment to discover watershed quality. Students discuss possible threats to the watershed. 8th grade students look at adaptations of plants and animals, and energy transfer through food webs. [Topical Pathways: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12] Rock Hounds (April - October) 2 hours - $6/student Students learn about the cycle of rocks, where rocks come from, weathering, and the differences between a rock and a mineral. They will use a key to select and separate types of rocks and perform a variety of tests to determine what minerals are present in the rocks they collected from the beach. (Meet at Slaughter Beach) [Topical Pathways: 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 14] Stream Ecology 3 hours - $6/student Students determine a stream's health by examining its biological, chemical and physical attributes. They catch and classify stream macro-invertebrates, and use test kits to record pH and dissolved oxygen. Discover how humans and wildlife impact our stream and identify four basic types of stream pollution. Students use microscopes to reveal the tiniest inhabitants of the stream. This program qualifies your class to adopt a stream to monitor. [Topical Pathways: 1, 4, 8, 10, 12] Outreach - Grades 6th - 8th Ê(December - March) Invite an Abbott's Mill naturalist to visit your class for close-up experiences. ÊA minimum payment for 15 students is required. Each program runs 45 minutes to 1 hour. Birds in Focus $5/student +$25 travel fee Students explore the unique and varied adaptations of native birds, including body shape, beaks, and feet and investigate how these adaptations help them survive in the habitats on which they depend. Students see mounted specimens and study the diversity of lifestyles and species in our region. An interpretive walk focuses on identification techniques, survival requirements, and how birds are affected by seasonal changes. Older students use binoculars to enhance their observation skills. [Topical Pathways: 1, 4, 7] Owls in Delaware $5/student + $25 travel fee Learn about four species of owls common to Delaware. Examine their structures and adaptations for survival. Listen to calls and examine mounted specimens. Dissect owl pellets to explore the eating habits of owls. Cost includes owl pellets. [Topical Pathways: 4, 7] Skull Study $5/student + $25 travel fee Students handle and classify a variety of skulls from local mammals, birds, and reptiles. They explore the structures of the teeth and skulls to determine their function and how the animals live in their environments. [Topical Pathways: 4, 7] Field Studies - Grade Cluster 9th - 12th Grades 9th - 12th: Indicators of Achievement
Stream Ecology & Stream Watch 4 hours - $8/student Learn about Delaware Stream Watch and variables that indicate the health of a body of water. Collect macro-invertebrates and perform physical/chemical testing, such as pH and dissolved oxygen in Johnson's Branch. Examine water samples under a microscope, looking for the minute plants and animals that are the basis of the stream food chain. Emphasis is placed on the possible harmful effects of human activity in the watershed. These Steam Watch skills provide students the ability to ÒadoptÓ and monitor a local stream of choice. [Indicators of Achievement: 1, 2, 3, 7] Orienteering & Compass Reading 4 hours - $8/student Learn to read a topographic map and navigate using a compass. Determine their walking pace for measurement and put new skills to the test on a real compass course. [Indicators of Achievement: 9] Pond Biodiversity by Canoe 4 hours - $12/student (Max. 15 participants, including teacher) Explore Abbott's Pond by canoe! Learn how to use the canoe and examine what lives in and around the pond. Look for aquatic plant life, reptiles and amphibians, and birds that call Abbott's Pond home. Complete visual surveys, record data and drag a plankton net. Back at the nature center examine the microscopic life found in the pond. [Indicators of Achievement: 1, 2, 3, 6] Outreach - Grades 9th - 12th (December - March) Birds in Focus $5/student +$25 travel fee Students explore the unique and varied adaptations of native birds, including body shape, beaks, and feet and investigate how these adaptations help them survive in the habitats on which they depend. Students see mounted specimens and study the diversity of lifestyles and species in our region. An interpretive walk focuses on identification techniques, survival requirements, and how birds are affected by seasonal changes. Students use binoculars to enhance their observation skills. [Indicators of Achievement: 1, 2, 4, 6] Overnights & Extended Day at Redden State Forest - Grades 1st - 8th Overnights and extended days at Redden State Forest near Georgetown are a special adventure for everyone! Spend a night for an in-depth experience with the outdoors. A great kickoff or culminating activity for your curriculum, your class will enjoy the many hands-on programs offered. A free teacher's planning guide will be sent to you upon reserving a date. What You Can Do During an Overnight Each overnight includes three hands-on field studies led by experienced teacher-naturalists, early morning and evening hikes through a variety of habitats, and choice of evening program with a campfire. Team building and cooperative activities are an option, plus there is free time for teachers to plan crafts/songs/journals/games. Extended Day Programs Can't spend the night? Bring your class for Extended Day field experiences! Arrive at 10:00 a.m. and stay until 8:00 p.m. Activities include two field studies and an evening hike or campfire. Teachers may select programs to complement their classroom curriculum. Accommodations and Facilities - Redden Lodge was built in 1903 and was previously owned by the Pennsylvania Railroad - 9,500 acres of surrounding forest - Two spacious, heated dorms - A large kitchen facility with large-capacity refrigerator, stove and microwave - A large screened-in porch with lunch tables and multipurpose room - Double fireplaces and an outdoor picnic area © 2005 Delaware Nature Society |