BRING-A-FRIEND EVENTS
DNS "Bring A Friend" events at all sites! Free for members! Come to our family fun events and bring one individual or family to join you as your guest. Non-Members are welcome to attend without a DNS member for a nominal fee.
Join DNS and attend for free!
Non-Member Fee for Ashland, Cooch-Dayett, Coverdale Farm:
Adult $5, Child $3, ages 2 & up
Non-Member Fee for Abbott's Mill:
Adult $3, Child $1, ages 2 & up
Click Here for a list of Bring-A-Friend Events.
ABBOTT'S MILL NATURE CENTER (AM)
Weekly Bird and Nature Walk
Wednesdays, Sept 16, 30; Oct 14, 28; Nov 11, 25; Dec 16
8 - 9:30 am
Leader: Jason Beale
Free!
Explore the swamps, forests, and fields of the Milford Millponds Nature Preserve for migratory and resident birds. Learn about the trees, reptiles, amphibians and mammals. Binoculars are available for use.
ASHLAND NATURE CENTER (AS)
Free Birding Programs Max: 10
Bring your binoculars or borrow a pair from us!
Bucktoe Creek Preserve - Weekly walk *
Mondays, September - December, 8 am - 10 am
Leader: DNS Staff
Location: BK
Difficulty: 2
Bucktoe Creek Preserve - Weekly Birding Walk *
Sundays, September - December, 8 am - 10 am
Leader: DNS Staff
Location: BK
Difficulty: 2
Bird Identification at Ashland with experienced birders
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Leader: DNS Staff
Location: AS
Difficulty: 1
Free Botany Program Max: 10
Visit nearby properties rich in blooming wildflowers, and other rare and interesting plants. Learn identification tips and the natural history of local species.
Bucktoe Friday Botany Walks *
Fridays, until October 30, 3 pm - 5 pm
Leader: William Ryan
Location: BK
Difficulty: 1
*Note: Non-Members - Special offer to purchase a new DNS family membership at price!
COVERDALE FARM (CF)
Farm Fun Day
Wednesdays only!
May 6th - Nov 18th
Noon - 2:30 pm;
Members/Non-Members: FREE/Adult $5, $3, child ages 2 & up
DUPONT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER (DEEC)
New Site, New Programs!
Programs are FREE and last no longer than 45 minutes. Saturday programs start at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm; Sunday programs start at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm:
Oct 17 & 18: Marsh Leaf Rubbing
Oct 24 & 25: What's in the Water?
Oct 31 & Nov 1: Marsh Animal Masks
Nov 7 & 8: Meet the Snapper
Nov 14 & 15: Marsh Science Experiment
Nov 21 & 22: Naturalist Walk
Dec 5 & 6: Marsh Origami
Dec 12 & 13: Marsh Science Experiment
Dec 19 & 20: Naturalist Walk
Naturalist Nosh - Noon - 1pm, last Tuesday of
the month (Sept., Oct., Nov.) Bring your own picnic
lunch anytime between noon and 1 pm, and see and learn the nature of the day. Check in at the DuPont Environmental Education Center lobby.
