Discover the art of fly tying! Learn what makes fish bite and tie your own flies to use at the pond. Then head out to the private pond on the Coverdale Preserve. | $25.00 (ages 13+)
Events
Netting in the Marsh ~ DuPont Environmental Education Center
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of marsh ecosystems! Use dip nets to get up close and personal with tadpoles, fish, snails, and more. This is 30 minutes of hands-on fun you don’t want to mis…
Farm Stroll ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve
This low-impact hike offers a chance to explore the happenings on the farm, visit with the animals, and take in the natural beauty. | Free!
Sunset Kayak Trip ~ DuPont Environmental Education Center
Experience sunset serenity on the Christina River! Immerse yourself in our beautiful wetlands while watching herons, beavers, bald eagles, and more. | $40.00 (ages 14+)
Knee High Naturalists: Garden Clean Up ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve
It’s time to get to work in the garden! Get planting and get your fingers in the soil. Discover the wonders of nature with your little one! Enjoy hands-on nature discovery outdoors with our Teacher Na…
Fresh Air and Farm Hike, May 7 ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve
Step outside and explore the farm! This guided hike invites families to connect with nature, spot local plants and wildlife, enjoy fresh air, and discover the sights and sounds of the outdoors. Fun, r…
Storytime at the Marsh ~ DuPont Environmental Education Center
Join us to read a story together and then participate in an extension activity. | Free! (ages 3-6)*
Knee High Naturalists: It Started With a Seed! ~ Abbott’s Mill Nature Center
Discover the wonders of nature with your little one! Enjoy hands-on nature discovery outdoors with our Teacher Naturalists. | $15.00 (ages 2-5)*
Knee High in the Kitchen, May 6 ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve
Preschoolers and their grown-ups enjoy a hands-on cooking class using simple, fresh ingredients. Together they mix, measure, and taste, building early skills and confidence. Each session ends with a t…
Bird Walks at Middle Run ~ Middle Run Natural Area
Enjoy a gentle guided hike along the Middle Run Birding Trail in search of migrating and nesting birds. Beginners welcome! Meet at gravel parking lot loop off Possum Hollow Rd. | Free!