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

ASHLAND NATURE CENTER

Fall Fliers
Program #: F09-070-AS    Max: 12
Thursday, September 24, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Anisa Parks

Beautiful butterflies are on the wing as summer ends and fall begins. Meet some of these colorful insects and investigate how they use their "straw" to sip nectar from flowers. Release a tagged Monarch butterfly to fly south for the winter.

Aquatic Discovery
Program #: F09-071-AS    Max: 12
Monday, October 12, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Christy Belardo

Explore the marsh and stream to find aquatic insects, minnows, and other water creatures! Meet a turtle, frog, and tadpoles up close!

Lenape Fall
Program #: F09-072-AS    Max: 12
Friday, October 16, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Sarah Hendrickson

Hike Ashland's trails and see through the eyes of a Lenape child as we learn how they prepared for winter. Discover how they found food and kept warm, and touch real tools that a Lenape child would use.

Spooky Creatures
Program #: F09-073-AS    Max: 12
Wednesday, October 28, 9:30 -11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $10/$16
Leader: Judy Montgomery

Halloween is near, so join us as we meet some "spooky" creatures--have no fear! From a creepy cockroach to bone-white snake, what memories will you make

Lunch With The Squirrels
Program #: F09-074-AS    Max: 12
Tuesday, November 3, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Judy Montgomery

Red squirrels and gray squirrels are so busy in the fall. Bring a picnic lunch and watch the activity. Look for a summer and winter squirrel home and search for "nutty" trees. Make a fuzzy squirrel pouch to take home!

Fall Frolic
Program #: F09-075-AS    Max: 12
Thursday, November 12, 9:30 -11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Anisa Parks

Take a walk to look for birds flying south and squirrels gathering nuts. Feel the cool wind on your face and smell the layers of leaves in the forest. Search for milkweed pods and acorns as we explore autumn outdoors.

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.

COVERDALE FARM

Lunch!
Program #: F09-077-CF    Max: 12
Thursday, September 10, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Michele Wales

Follow the story of a hungry mouse as he nibbles his way through a smorgasbord of delicious vegetables; search the farm gardens and harvest his favorite delights; then prepare and eat a taste treat straight from the farm!

Spectacular Sunflowers
Program #: F09-078-CF    Max: 12
Wednesday, September 16, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Judi VanderWerff

Explore the farm to find the "GIANTS" of the garden; discover the birds that nibble their seeds; then craft a sunflower feeder to keep the birds fed in the chilly winter months to come.

Scarecrows
Program #: F09-079-CF    Max: 12
Tuesday, September 22, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Wendy Honaker

Who is this quiet "keeper of the garden"; what is he made of; and how does he spend his day? Visit the Coverdale Farm scarecrow then make your very own to put in your autumn garden.

Oh My Gosh, A Squash!
Program #: F09-080-CF    Max: 12
Wednesday, October 7, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Wendy Honaker

Summer squash spaceships and zucchini the color of the night....these are just a few of the crazy members of the squash family growing at the farm. Find the rest of the squash cousins then nibble on cookies made from zucchini!

A is for Applesauce
Program #: F09-081-CF    Max: 12
Tuesday, October 20, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Judi VanderWerff

A is for applesauce, apple trees, apple art and much, much more. Enjoy this seasonal delight with an apple tasting; a visit to the Coverdale Farm apple trees; making a dish of applesauce and a work of apple art!

Pumpkin Soup
Program #: F09-082-CF    Max: 12
Thursday, October 29, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Gloria Cooke

Peek inside the pumpkin-shaped home of cat, squirrel, and duck as they work together preparing their famous pumpkin soup. Follow the story's bubbling turn of events; explore our pumpkin patch; nibble on pumpkin snacks; and discover how they get cooking again!

Farmer Will
Program #: F09-083-CF    Max: 12
Thursday, November 5, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Jane Griffin

Moo! Baa! Neigh! Wink! Farmer Will's toy animals come to life and play hide-and-seek! Journey through Coverdale Farm to discover our farm animals; listen to the story of this little farmer; and nibble on a delicious snack.

Hay! Hay! What do You Say?
Program #: F09-084-CF    Max: 12
Tuesday, November 10, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Judi VanderWerff

Who on the farm eats sweet hay? Travel the farm to find out the favorite foods of our cows, pigs, chickens, and sheep; serve them some snacks then serve yourself a delicious farm treat!

Turkey Feathers
Program #: F09-085-CF    Max: 12
Wednesday, November 18, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Jane Griffin

Share in the story of a little old woman that finds a turkey egg and raises a turkey for her Thanksgiving meal but decides to invite her turkey as a guest instead of the main course. Prepare a "from the farm feast" to celebrate a Coverdale Thanksgiving.

Pancakes, Pancakes!
Program #: F09-086-CF    Max: 12
Wednesday, December 2, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Michele Wales

Flour from the mill; eggs from a big hen; milk from a cow; butter churned from cream; will we ever get to eat our pancakes? Journey through the farm to locate our ingredients; make them; then cook and eat our very own pancakes....yum!

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.

DUPONT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER

NEW! Creatures of the Marsh
Program #: F09-089-DC    Max: 15
Tuesday, October 13, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Member/Non-Member: $9/$15
Leader: Lesley Bensinger

Look, listen, touch residents of a marsh wetland starting with a short story and then go out exploring. Finish up with a wetland snack.