No need to pre-register for these free weekly activities – just stop on by and discover nature with us! For a deeper dive into nature, check out our full Activities Calendar.
Ashland Hawk Watch
Daily 9 am – 4 pm (September – November) | Ashland
Visit Ashland’s Hawk Watch Hill for the annual Ashland Hawk Watch to scan the skies for migratory hawks, eagles, falcons, and many other birds. Better yet, join our volunteer team! Led by our Hawk Watch Coordinator and Volunteers.
All ages | Free for everyone
Photography by Christi Leeson
The Winter Market & Christmas Trees at Coverdale Farm
Dec 1, 2 & 3 | Coverdale
Shop for holiday gifts at our market. Buy locally-sourced Christmas Trees. Winter workshops on the weekend.
All ages | Free entry for everyone
The Market at Coverdale Farm
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (April – December 3) | Coverdale
Add us to your grocery list! Shop farm produce, eggs, regional fare and kitchen essentials. U-Pick flower field Jul-Oct. Join us on Saturdays for family fun farm activities.
All ages | Free entry for everyone
Bird Banding
Wednesdays, 8 am – 11 am (April – December) | Bucktoe
Watching a bird bander at work, learn about feather molt, how to age a bird, migration, feeding, and bird conservation. Great photo ops. Weather dependent. Contact Ian Stewart, Ornithologist the day before to confirm start/end times.
All ages | Free for everyone
Photography by Christi Leeson
Meet Live Animals
Saturdays, 1:30 pm – 2 pm (Year-round) | DEEC
Get up close and meet with some of the reptiles and amphibians that call the freshwater tidal marsh their home.
All ages | Free for everyone
Returning in 2024
Saturdays at Coverdale Farm
Returning April 2024: Saturdays (April – November 19) | Coverdale
Make your weekends matter and enjoyable. Enjoy weekly farm hikes, fun activities, and programs for all ages!
All ages | FREE entry for everyone
Some activities require a participation fee
First Fridays at the Farm
Returning June 2024: First Fridays Each Month (June – October) | Coverdale
Wind down with live entertainment while you shop, sip, snack and savor the beauty of the farm landscape.
All ages | FREE entry for everyone
Photography by Christi Leeson
Shorebird and Kite Watch
Returning in May 2024: Daily, 3 pm – 8pm (May 17 – June 6) | Bucktoe
Join the nightly search for shorebirds flying overhead from Delaware Bay to the Arctic. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy!
Adults | Free for everyone
Photography by Hank Davis
Nighthawk Watch
Returning in August 2024: Daily, 3 pm – dusk (August 23 – September 4) | Bucktoe
Take a picnic dinner along with your binoculars and scan the skies for migrating Nighthawks. Led by Larry Lewis.
All ages | Free for everyone
Bird Walks
Returning in September 2024:
Sundays 8 am – 11 am (April – May, Sep – Nov) | Bucktoe
Tuesdays 8 am – 10 am (April – May, Sep – Oct) | Middle Run
Thursdays 8 am – 10 am (April – May, Sep – Oct) | Coverdale
Join us on a walk and enjoy sighting resident and migratory birds. Learn basic bird identification skills while exploring our streams, forests, and field habitats.
All ages | Free for everyone
Photography by Tom Davis
Netting in the Marsh
Returning in September: Saturdays, 1 pm – 1:30 pm (September – October) | DEEC
Come see what we catch in the marsh. How many fish and other critters can you identify?
All ages | Free for everyone
Coverdale Awesome Autumn Saturdays
Returning in October 2024: Saturdays in October | 10 am – 3 pm | Coverdale
Check off your autumn bucket list at Coverdale Farm Preserve! Pumpkins, scarecrows, hayrides, seasonal treats, and much more. Everyone is welcome, admission is free, some activity fees apply. Some activities require a nominal fee.
All ages | Free for everyone