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…
Events
Be An Environmental Advocate, Apr 3 ~ Virtual
Learn how to contact and meet with elected officials, present your issue, and keep in touch. | Free! (ages 12+)*
Red Clay Clean Up ~ Ashland Nature Center
Clean over 103 miles of roadsides in the Red Clay Creek Watershed in both Chester and New Castle Counties | Free!
School Day Off: Spring Break at Ashland ~ Ashland Nature Center
Dive into spring at Ashland. Find spring amphibians, observe all the life stages of a frog, and visit with some of Ashland’s live animals! Play and explore during this two-day spring break adventure! …
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 Hatched! ~ 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, Apr 1 ~ 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…
Spring into Native Plant Gardening ~ Ashland Nature Center
Learn about spring maintenance and native plant garden planning during this session. This program is for gardeners new to native plant gardening or who would like to increase their knowledge around ma…
Free! Meet Marsh Animals ~ DuPont Environmental Education Center
Meet our Animal Ambassadors. Come learn about some of the animals that live in and around the marsh. Just drop in, or let us know you’re coming by registering now. | Free!
Chicken Check-in: Taste, Tour, and Learn ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve
Meet our chickens before the market opens in April! Tour the coop, learn about the breeds, see rainbow eggs, sample fresh ones, and take home a half dozen! Cost is per person; all must register. | $25…