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! …
School Day Off: Outdoor Adventures ~ Ashland Nature Center
Join us for two days of sporting in nature! Go fishing, geocaching, and test your archery skills. Hike some of Delaware’s hidden trails and learn what it takes to survive in nature. | $180.00 (grades …
Animal April Fools! ~ Ashland Nature Center
April Fools! Learn about all the ways animals trick and fool you using camouflage. Try to spy some secretive and hidden creatures in the forest, and make your own creature craft to bring home. | $15.0…
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…