Delaware Nature Society

A Great Outdoor Experience!

Why YOUR Students Should Experience a Nature Society Program

Excellent Programs and Instructors - the Delaware Nature Society offers more than 90 courses taught by 100 trained professionals.
Eleven Special Sites that everyone should see.
Low-Cost Programs - Delaware Nature Society Programs are designed to accommodate school costs and schedules. If any program you desire is not affordable within your budget, please talk with us regarding a scholarship or financial aid. Maybe we can help.
Programs aligned with your curriculum. Please note as you look through our study offerings that all are geared to "Indicators of Achievement" or "Topical Pathways". These guides should help you ensure that the studies you select fit within your curriculum and build on your classroom direction.

Multiple Choices for Your Nature Experience
Experience # 1:
Over-Night Programs

Ashland Nature Lodge overlooking beautiful
Red Clay Valley near Hockessin

Group Size: min. 15 students, max. 72 participants
Schedule: 9:30 am Day-1 through Noon Day-2 *
*Modify the program schedule to fit your time availability.

Option 1: Ashland Nature Center
Grades 1-12 Cost: $35/student

Option 2: Coverdale Farm
Overnight at Ashland Lodge, field trip to Coverdale
Grades 1-12 Cost: $35/student

Options 3 & 4: Flint Woods or Burrows Run Preserves:
Overnight at Ashland Lodge, field trip to Preserve
Grades 5-12 Cost: $35/student

Each overnight trip includes:

Your choice of three (3) hands-on field studies (pages 5-19)
Early morning and evening hikes through a variety of habitats
An evening program, evening campfire event, and a tee-shirt craft
Optional Activities: Team building and cooperative activities. Interested? Contact Judy Montgomery, Overnight & Outreach Coordinator 302-239-2334 x 127

PLUS free time for teachers to coordinate crafts/songs/journals/games

Science laboratory, 30 microscopes, video microscope

Two dormitories with bunk beds, up to 72 people

Great Room with fireplace, TV, DVD/VCR players, seating for 80, panoramic view

Restrooms with showers

Modern kitchen, all appliances and cooking/eating utensils provided

Experience # 2:
Extended-Day Programs at Delaware Nature Society Sites

For: Grades 1 through 12
Cost: $25/student
Group Size: min. 15 students, max. 72 participants
Schedule: Arrive at 9:30am, stay until 8:00pm. (You may modify the program schedule to fit your time availability)

Extended day programs allow you to have a full day with your students at a choice of our sites. You receive two (2) field study programs plus one (1) live animal presentation, a wonderful evening hike and a campfire.

Experience #3:
School Day Field Studies at Delaware Nature Society Sites

For: Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12
Cost: varies by field study
Group Size: min. 15 students, max. varies by program

Choose one or more of our programs or ask us about custom-designed programs.

Experience #4:
Studies At Your School

For: Grades 1-12
Cost: varies by program
Group Size: min. 15 students, no maximum

Choose the study(s) you would like and experienced instructors will visit your school. DNS offers programs in your classroom and on your school grounds. See listings on pages (5-19) for offerings available at your school.

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