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

ASHLAND NATURE CENTER

On Beautiful Wings
Program #: F09-055-AS    Max: 10
Tuesday, September 15, 9:30 am -10:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $8/$14
Leader: Derek Stoner

Beautiful colors on the wing: what's fluttering in the fields at Ashland and in our butterfly house? Meet some of these colorful insects and investigate the way that they use their "straw" to sip nectar from flowers. Release a tagged Monarch Butterfly to fly south for the winter.

Have Seeds, Will Travel
Program #: F09-056-AS    Max: 10
Monday, October 12, 9:30 -10:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $8/$14
Leader: Helen Fischel

Catch the wind, hitch a ride, burst from pods--seeds find many ways to travel to a new place. Join us as we travel across the meadows and marshes and along stream banks in search of seeds on the move. Make a seedy craft to take home and enjoy a tasty snack.

Kaleidoscope of Fall Colors
Program #: F09-057-AS    Max: 10
Friday, October 23, 9:30 -10:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $8/$14
Leader: Christy Belardo

Discover the many shades of nature as we look for the last flowers of the year and the first changing leaves of autumn. Watch for colorful butterflies and other insects in the meadow.

Trees and Me
Program #: F09-058-AS    Max: 10
Tuesday, November 10, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $8/$14
Leader: Sarah Hendrickson

Explore trees at Ashland to find ones that tower above us and those that are smaller than us as they begin to grow. Take a close look at the many different tree colors we see and match them to colors we are wearing. Check out the shapes of different trees and try to copy them with our own bodies. Enjoy a story as we sit on a soft bed of tree needles.

Animal Adventures
Program #: F09-059-AS    Max: 10
Monday, November 23, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $8/$14
Leader: Wendy Toman

Investigate Ashland's many habitats and search for the animals that live in them. Hike through the meadow, forest, and marsh to discover who lives where and why. Learn where animals make their homes and how they stay warm and dry. Create a craft and end your adventure with a story.

Getting Ready For Winter
Program #: F09-060-AS    Max: 10
Tuesday, December 8, 9:30 - 10:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $8/$14
Leader: Helen Fischel

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.

COVERDALE FARM

September Stroll
Program #: F09-061-CF    Max: 10
Friday, September 18 - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $8/$14
Leader: Bea Kaplan

Lace up your boots for a seasonal hike made just for little feet. Say goodbye to summer while searching for signs of autumn which is waiting right around the corner!

Autumn at the Farm
Program #: F09-062-CF    Max: 10
Saturday, September 26, 10:00 am -11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $8/$14
Leader: Jeannine Ignatz

October Amble
Program #: F09-063-CF    Max: 10
Friday, October 9, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $8/$14
Leader: Bea Kaplan

Lace up your boots for a seasonal hike made just for little feet. Say hello to autumn while searching for changing leaves and acorn collecting critters!

Barnyard Tales
Program #: F09-064-CF    Max: 10
Saturday, October 24, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $8/$14
Leader: Jeannine Ignatz

Cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep where on the farm do they eat, roam and sleep? Listen to a super story; take a farm adventure; create unique craft; and nibble on a delicious snack!

November Trek
Program #: F09-065-CF    Max: 10
Monday, November 9, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $8/$14
Leader: Bea Kaplan

Lace up your boots for a seasonal hike made just for little feet. Say good morning to the farm animals and discover how they prepare for winter!

A "Thank-filled" Farm
Program #: F09-066-CF    Max: 10
Saturday, November 14, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $8/$14
Leader: Jeannine Ignatz

Celebrate Thanksgiving on the farm! Listen to a super story; take a farm adventure; create unique craft; and nibble on a delicious snack!

December Saunter
Program #: F09-067-CF    Max: 10
Wednesday, December 9, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $8/$14
Leader: Bea Kaplan

Lace up your boots for a seasonal hike made just for little feet. Bundle up for a late autumn adventure!

DUPONT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

NEW! Small Seed, Big World    Max: 15
Program #: F09-068-DC, Wednesday, October 28, 9:30 - 10:30
Program #: F09-069-DC, Thursday, Ocober 29, 9:30 - 10:30
Member/Non-Member: $8/$14
Leader: Helen Fischel

Catch the wind, hitch a ride, burst from pods- seeds find many ways to travel across the marsh and along the river bank. Search for seeds on the move!