Reduced Lifeguarding as Students Return to School
Cape Henlopen State Park main beach will be guarded through September 5. We encourage you to use guarded beaches.
For more information, please read the press release.
Find Your Adventure at Cape Henlopen
Visit Deauville Beach
View our Frequently Asked Questions for information on Rehoboth's Deauville Beach transition to DNREC's management, aimed at improving conservation and public enjoyment.
View the Press Release related to the Annual Passes.
Tour the Fort Miles Historical Area
Cape Henlopen was once a World War II coastal defense site. Take a tour of Battery 519, and climb to the top of the Observation Tower to discover the roles the towers played in the operation of Fort Miles.
Biden Environmental Training Center
The Biden Environmental Training Center will reopen for events, conferences, retreats and more in mid-2024. Interested in hosting your event here? Fill out our Interest Form.
Visit the Nature Center and Touch Tank
Get up close with native marine life in the touch tank! You’ll learn about the park’s habitats and the creatures that live here. To understand more about the park, sign up for guided programs such as seining the bay, dolphin watches, or ghost crab hikes!
Borrow a Bike and Loop the Park
Did you know you can borrow a bike for free, thanks to the Friends of Cape Henlopen? Bike the Loop trail around the park to experience diverse ecosystems, including the maritime forests, dunes, and beach. It's a great way to experience the rich history of the park.
Superintendent’s Pick: Gordons Pond Trail
This 3.2-mile accessible trail offers stunning views of the park’s dynamic coastal habitats, including dunes, forests, and wetlands. Hike or bike across the elevated boardwalk, and look for wildlife along the trail.
About the Park
Situated at the mouth of the Delaware Bay sits Cape Henlopen State Park and its 6+ miles of coastline. The “Point” of Cape Henlopen, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, shaped the history of this landscape. For millenia, native people lived off the land’s abundant and rich resources and in the late 1600s, William Penn granted the land and allowed citizens to harvest many of the same resources. The area’s strategic position led to the construction of Fort Miles during World war II with its iconic fire control towers along the Atlantic coast and, which served as a federal defensive site, training area and testing location both during and after the war. A diverse collection of habitats makes up the coastal ecosystem of Cape Henlopen State Park. Barrier dune, coastal beaches, and maritime forest are home to many species of plants and animals. Visitors can visit the Seaside Nature Center to participate in an interpretive program or learn about the park’s native plants and animals.
Water, Beaches, and Trails
Cape Henlopen's beaches attract thousands of visitors who enjoy everything from ocean swimming, boating, fishing, and kayaking to clamming, paddle-boarding and wind-surfing. But Cape Henlopen offers more than just the ocean and bays. The park's premiere trails offer hiking and biking exploration.
A designated swimming beach, accessible from the Lewes entrance to the park, provides lifeguard patrols between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day (schedule may vary depending on staff availability).
Mobi-Mat equipment, consisting of three 30-foot mats allowing those in wheelchairs and power chairs to access the beach from the boardwalk, is also available at this location.
Camping and Cabins
Cape Henlopen's campground, set among pine-covered dunes, now includes 2-point hookups, 100-amp service on several sites, and sites to accommodate larger rigs. Twenty walk-in tent sites lie adjacent to the Waking Dunes Trail. Twelve camping cabins -- two-room individual cabins that offer an outdoor spigot and fire ring for cooking and share a communal bath house -- offer an economical alternative for vacationing at the beach. Visit our Reservations section for camping information and pricing.
Fort Miles Museum and Historic Area
During World War II, the Delaware River was a chief priority for defense planners because of the access it afforded to the giant trade centers of Wilmington, Philadelphia, and beyond. Fort Miles, located in what is now Cape Henlopen State Park, was a key piece of the nation's coastal defense at that time. Visit the Fort Miles page in our Attractions section for information about programs and tours.
Seaside Nature Center
The centerpiece of the newly-renovated Seaside Nature Center is a 495-gallon two-level touch tank, complete with viewing windows that allow visitors to see stingrays, horseshoe crabs and other species in the tank while they’re underwater. The nature center also features five 1,000-gallon tanks with local fish, exhibits that explain the different habitats within the park, a live Osprey cam provided by the Friends of Cape Henlopen (April through August), and a gift shop. A wide selection of activities and programs for children and adults are led by Seaside Nature Center staff each week. Go to YouTube to view the Osprey cam
Visit the Seaside Nature Center page for more information.
Borrow-A-Bike Program
Free bikes are available at the Seaside Nature Center on a first-come, first-served basis, weather permitting, for 2 hours at a time, Bikes must remain within the park and stay on the paved bike trail. For more information, call the nature center. The Borrow-A-Bike Program is a project of the Friends of Cape Henlopen.
Borrow-A-Bike Hours
For most up to date hours & days of operation please check the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park website or Call Nature Center to confirm they are open 302-645-6852
Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve
Lying between the Delaware Bay and the Broadkill River, Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve – Washover Barrier Spit provides the only publicly owned wild beach in Delaware incorporating both dune and marsh habitat. A portion of beachfront allows surf fishing and pedestrian use; however, a majority of the preserve is off limits to human activity to allow for wildlife conservation. The site provides important habitat for horseshoe crab spawning and shorebird feeding in the spring. The preserve has a pedestrian-only linear trail on the river side and a limited-access parking lot.
Upcoming Events
Nature Trail Hike - Vultures: Picking it Clean
Saturday, May 18, 2024
11:00 AM
Join us as we search for vultures and tear apart fact from fiction about these cool scavenger birds. For Ages 7 and older with an adult. $5 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, if space available, please call 302-645-6852.
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5/18/2024 11:00:00 AM
5/18/2024 12:00:00 PM
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Nature Trail Hike - Vultures: Picking it Clean
Join us as we search for vultures and tear apart fact from fiction about these cool scavenger birds. For Ages 7 and older with an adult. $5 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, if space available, please call 302-645-6852.
Cape Henlopen
An Evening with Horseshoe Crabs
Friday, May 24, 2024
7:00 PM
Witness one of nature's amazing scenes, as horseshoe crabs parade up and down our beaches during their nesting season. We will explore the bay beach and uncover their mysterious lives. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required; call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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5/24/2024 7:00:00 PM
5/24/2024 8:15:00 PM
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An Evening with Horseshoe Crabs
Witness one of nature's amazing scenes, as horseshoe crabs parade up and down our beaches during their nesting season. We will explore the bay beach and uncover their mysterious lives. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required; call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Saturday, May 25, 2024
11:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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5/25/2024 11:00:00 AM
5/25/2024 12:00:00 PM
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Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Squid Dissection
Saturday, May 25, 2024
2:00 PM
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
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5/25/2024 2:00:00 PM
5/25/2024 3:00:00 PM
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Squid Dissection
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Cape Henlopen
Dolphin Watch
Sunday, May 26, 2024
9:00 AM
Search for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and discover why they swim within sight of these beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. $6 per person
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5/26/2024 9:00:00 AM
5/26/2024 10:00:00 AM
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Dolphin Watch
Search for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and discover why they swim within sight of these beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. $6 per person
Cape Henlopen
Dolphin Watch
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
9:00 AM
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
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6/18/2024 9:00:00 AM
6/18/2024 10:00:00 AM
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Dolphin Watch
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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6/19/2024 9:00:00 AM
6/19/2024 10:00:00 AM
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Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
2:30 PM
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
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6/19/2024 2:30:00 PM
6/19/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
8:30 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
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6/19/2024 8:30:00 PM
6/19/2024 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Thursday, June 20, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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6/20/2024 9:00:00 AM
6/20/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Thursday, June 20, 2024
8:30 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
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6/20/2024 8:30:00 PM
6/20/2024 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Citizen Science at the Shore (Free Program Fridays)
Friday, June 21, 2024
9:00 AM
Want to do science and help the beach? You can! Have fun while collecting data to help make our beaches better. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
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6/21/2024 9:00:00 AM
6/21/2024 10:00:00 AM
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Citizen Science at the Shore (Free Program Fridays)
Want to do science and help the beach? You can! Have fun while collecting data to help make our beaches better. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
Cape Henlopen
Squid Dissection
Saturday, June 22, 2024
2:30 PM
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
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6/22/2024 2:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Squid Dissection
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Cape Henlopen
Wild Eats!
Monday, June 24, 2024
9:30 AM
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
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6/24/2024 9:30:00 AM
6/24/2024 10:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Wild Eats!
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Dolphin Watch
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
9:00 AM
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
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6/25/2024 9:00:00 AM
6/25/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Dolphin Watch
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
5:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
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6/25/2024 5:00:00 PM
6/25/2024 5:45:00 PM
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Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
6:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
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6/25/2024 6:00:00 PM
6/25/2024 6:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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6/26/2024 9:00:00 AM
6/26/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Beach Nature Program: Tidal Flats Exploration
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
9:00 AM
Search for fish, crabs and other aquatic life on the bay flats at low tide and uncover how these creatures adapt to this changing habitat. Wear old shoes (no flip-flops) that can get wet and muddy. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, if space available, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
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6/26/2024 9:00:00 AM
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Beach Nature Program: Tidal Flats Exploration
Search for fish, crabs and other aquatic life on the bay flats at low tide and uncover how these creatures adapt to this changing habitat. Wear old shoes (no flip-flops) that can get wet and muddy. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, if space available, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
2:30 PM
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
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6/26/2024 2:30:00 PM
6/26/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
8:30 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
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6/26/2024 8:30:00 PM
6/26/2024 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Thursday, June 27, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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6/27/2024 9:00:00 AM
6/27/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Squid Dissection
Thursday, June 27, 2024
2:30 PM
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Add to Calendar
6/27/2024 2:30:00 PM
6/27/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Squid Dissection
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Thursday, June 27, 2024
8:30 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Add to Calendar
6/27/2024 8:30:00 PM
6/27/2024 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Bird Walk (Free Porgram Fridays)
Friday, June 28, 2024
8:30 AM
Listen and look for resident birds during these short bird walks. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
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6/28/2024 8:30:00 AM
6/28/2024 10:00:00 AM
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Bird Walk (Free Porgram Fridays)
Listen and look for resident birds during these short bird walks. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
Cape Henlopen
Wild Eats!
Monday, July 1, 2024
9:30 AM
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
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7/1/2024 9:30:00 AM
7/1/2024 10:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Wild Eats!
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Dolphin Watch
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
9:00 AM
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
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7/2/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/2/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Dolphin Watch
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
5:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Add to Calendar
7/2/2024 5:00:00 PM
7/2/2024 5:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
6:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
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7/2/2024 6:00:00 PM
7/2/2024 6:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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7/3/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/3/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
2:30 PM
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
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7/3/2024 2:30:00 PM
7/3/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
8:30 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
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7/3/2024 8:30:00 PM
7/3/2024 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Thursday, July 4, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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7/4/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/4/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Thursday, July 4, 2024
8:30 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
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7/4/2024 8:30:00 PM
7/4/2024 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Treasures (Free Program Fridays)
Friday, July 5, 2024
9:00 AM
Search the shore for shells, feathers and other “treasures” that wash up on our beaches and figure out how they got there. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
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7/5/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/5/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Beach Treasures (Free Program Fridays)
Search the shore for shells, feathers and other “treasures” that wash up on our beaches and figure out how they got there. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
Cape Henlopen
Squid Dissection
Saturday, July 6, 2024
2:30 PM
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
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7/6/2024 2:30:00 PM
7/6/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Squid Dissection
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Cape Henlopen
Wild Eats!
Monday, July 8, 2024
9:30 AM
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
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7/8/2024 9:30:00 AM
7/8/2024 10:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Wild Eats!
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Dolphin Watch
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
9:00 AM
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
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7/9/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/9/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Dolphin Watch
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
5:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
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7/9/2024 5:00:00 PM
7/9/2024 5:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
6:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
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7/9/2024 6:00:00 PM
7/9/2024 6:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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7/10/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/10/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
2:30 PM
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
Add to Calendar
7/10/2024 2:30:00 PM
7/10/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
8:30 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Add to Calendar
7/10/2024 8:30:00 PM
7/10/2024 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Thursday, July 11, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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7/11/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/11/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Squid Dissection
Thursday, July 11, 2024
2:30 PM
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Add to Calendar
7/11/2024 2:30:00 PM
7/11/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Squid Dissection
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Thursday, July 11, 2024
8:30 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Add to Calendar
7/11/2024 8:30:00 PM
7/11/2024 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Citizen Science at the Shore (Free Program Fridays)
Friday, July 12, 2024
9:00 AM
Want to do science and help the beach? You can! Have fun while collecting data to help make our beaches better. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
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7/12/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/12/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Citizen Science at the Shore (Free Program Fridays)
Want to do science and help the beach? You can! Have fun while collecting data to help make our beaches better. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Nature Program: Tidal Flats Exploration
Saturday, July 13, 2024
9:00 AM
Search for fish, crabs and other aquatic life on the bay flats at low tide and uncover how these creatures adapt to this changing habitat. Wear old shoes (no flip-flops) that can get wet and muddy. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, if space available, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
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7/13/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/13/2024 10:15:00 AM
America/New_York
Beach Nature Program: Tidal Flats Exploration
Search for fish, crabs and other aquatic life on the bay flats at low tide and uncover how these creatures adapt to this changing habitat. Wear old shoes (no flip-flops) that can get wet and muddy. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, if space available, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Wild Eats!
Monday, July 15, 2024
9:30 AM
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
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7/15/2024 9:30:00 AM
7/15/2024 10:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Wild Eats!
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Dolphin Watch
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
9:00 AM
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
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7/16/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/16/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Dolphin Watch
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
5:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Add to Calendar
7/16/2024 5:00:00 PM
7/16/2024 5:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
6:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Add to Calendar
7/16/2024 6:00:00 PM
7/16/2024 6:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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7/17/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/17/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
2:30 PM
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
Add to Calendar
7/17/2024 2:30:00 PM
7/17/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
8:30 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Add to Calendar
7/17/2024 8:30:00 PM
7/17/2024 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Thursday, July 18, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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7/18/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/18/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Thursday, July 18, 2024
8:30 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Add to Calendar
7/18/2024 8:30:00 PM
7/18/2024 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Squid Dissection
Saturday, July 20, 2024
2:30 PM
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Add to Calendar
7/20/2024 2:30:00 PM
7/20/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Squid Dissection
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Cape Henlopen
Wild Eats!
Monday, July 22, 2024
9:30 AM
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
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7/22/2024 9:30:00 AM
7/22/2024 10:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Wild Eats!
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Dolphin Watch
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
9:00 AM
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Add to Calendar
7/23/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/23/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Dolphin Watch
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
5:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Add to Calendar
7/23/2024 5:00:00 PM
7/23/2024 5:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
6:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Add to Calendar
7/23/2024 6:00:00 PM
7/23/2024 6:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Thursday, July 25, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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7/25/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/25/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Squid Dissection
Thursday, July 25, 2024
2:30 PM
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Add to Calendar
7/25/2024 2:30:00 PM
7/25/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Squid Dissection
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Thursday, July 25, 2024
8:30 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Add to Calendar
7/25/2024 8:30:00 PM
7/25/2024 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Bird Walk (Free Porgram Fridays)
Friday, July 26, 2024
8:30 AM
Listen and look for resident birds during these short bird walks. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
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7/26/2024 8:30:00 AM
7/26/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Bird Walk (Free Porgram Fridays)
Listen and look for resident birds during these short bird walks. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
Cape Henlopen
Citizen Science at the Shore (Free Program Fridays)
Friday, July 26, 2024
9:00 AM
Want to do science and help the beach? You can! Have fun while collecting data to help make our beaches better. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
Add to Calendar
7/26/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/26/2024 9:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Citizen Science at the Shore (Free Program Fridays)
Want to do science and help the beach? You can! Have fun while collecting data to help make our beaches better. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Nature Program: Tidal Flats Exploration
Saturday, July 27, 2024
9:00 AM
Search for fish, crabs and other aquatic life on the bay flats at low tide and uncover how these creatures adapt to this changing habitat. Wear old shoes (no flip-flops) that can get wet and muddy. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, if space available, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Add to Calendar
7/27/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/27/2024 10:15:00 AM
America/New_York
Beach Nature Program: Tidal Flats Exploration
Search for fish, crabs and other aquatic life on the bay flats at low tide and uncover how these creatures adapt to this changing habitat. Wear old shoes (no flip-flops) that can get wet and muddy. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, if space available, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Wild Eats!
Monday, July 29, 2024
9:30 AM
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
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7/29/2024 9:30:00 AM
7/29/2024 10:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Wild Eats!
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Dolphin Watch
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
9:00 AM
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Add to Calendar
7/30/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/30/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Dolphin Watch
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
5:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Add to Calendar
7/30/2024 5:00:00 PM
7/30/2024 5:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
6:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Add to Calendar
7/30/2024 6:00:00 PM
7/30/2024 6:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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7/31/2024 9:00:00 AM
7/31/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
2:30 PM
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
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7/31/2024 2:30:00 PM
7/31/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
8:30 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
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7/31/2024 8:30:00 PM
7/31/2024 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Thursday, August 1, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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8/1/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/1/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Thursday, August 1, 2024
8:00 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
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8/1/2024 8:00:00 PM
8/1/2024 9:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Treasures (Free Program Fridays)
Friday, August 2, 2024
9:00 AM
Search the shore for shells, feathers and other “treasures” that wash up on our beaches and figure out how they got there. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
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8/2/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/2/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Beach Treasures (Free Program Fridays)
Search the shore for shells, feathers and other “treasures” that wash up on our beaches and figure out how they got there. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
Cape Henlopen
Squid Dissection
Saturday, August 3, 2024
2:30 PM
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
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8/3/2024 2:30:00 PM
8/3/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Squid Dissection
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Cape Henlopen
Wild Eats!
Monday, August 5, 2024
9:30 AM
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
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8/5/2024 9:30:00 AM
8/5/2024 10:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Wild Eats!
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Dolphin Watch
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
9:00 AM
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
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8/6/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/6/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Dolphin Watch
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Nature Program: Tidal Flats Exploration
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
9:00 AM
Search for fish, crabs and other aquatic life on the bay flats at low tide and uncover how these creatures adapt to this changing habitat. Wear old shoes (no flip-flops) that can get wet and muddy. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, if space available, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
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8/6/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/6/0024 10:15:00 AM
America/New_York
Beach Nature Program: Tidal Flats Exploration
Search for fish, crabs and other aquatic life on the bay flats at low tide and uncover how these creatures adapt to this changing habitat. Wear old shoes (no flip-flops) that can get wet and muddy. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, if space available, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
5:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
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8/6/2024 5:00:00 PM
8/6/2024 5:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
6:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
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8/6/2024 6:00:00 PM
8/6/2024 6:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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8/7/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/7/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
2:30 PM
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
Add to Calendar
8/7/2024 2:30:00 PM
8/7/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
8:00 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Add to Calendar
8/7/2024 8:00:00 PM
8/7/2024 9:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Thursday, August 8, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Add to Calendar
8/8/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/8/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Squid Dissection
Thursday, August 8, 2024
2:30 PM
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Add to Calendar
8/8/2024 2:30:00 PM
8/8/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Squid Dissection
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Thursday, August 8, 2024
8:00 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Add to Calendar
8/8/2024 8:00:00 PM
8/8/2024 9:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Citizen Science at the Shore (Free Program Fridays)
Friday, August 9, 2024
9:00 AM
Want to do science and help the beach? You can! Have fun while collecting data to help make our beaches better. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
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8/9/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/9/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Citizen Science at the Shore (Free Program Fridays)
Want to do science and help the beach? You can! Have fun while collecting data to help make our beaches better. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
Cape Henlopen
Wild Eats!
Monday, August 12, 2024
9:30 AM
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
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8/12/2024 9:30:00 AM
8/12/2024 10:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Wild Eats!
Explore the park for wild edibles and understand how you can use some of the same plants that animals eat. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Dolphin Watch
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
9:00 AM
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
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8/13/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/13/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Dolphin Watch
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Nature Program: Explore the Shore
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
9:00 AM
Search for seashore creatures and uncover how they adapt to this changing habitat. Wear old shoes (no flip-flops) that can get wet and muddy. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, if space available, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Add to Calendar
8/13/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/13/2024 10:15:00 AM
America/New_York
Beach Nature Program: Explore the Shore
Search for seashore creatures and uncover how they adapt to this changing habitat. Wear old shoes (no flip-flops) that can get wet and muddy. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, if space available, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
5:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Add to Calendar
8/13/2024 5:00:00 PM
8/13/2024 5:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Wagon Ride
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
6:00 PM
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Add to Calendar
8/13/2024 6:00:00 PM
8/13/2024 6:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Beach Wagon Ride
Enjoy a ride on the ocean beach aboard an all-abilities wagon pulled by a tractor. Highlights may include seeing dolphins and other evening wildlife. For ages 5 and up with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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8/14/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/14/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
2:30 PM
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
Add to Calendar
8/14/2024 2:30:00 PM
8/14/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Snakes & Turtles of Cape
Meet live reptiles and find out why the park is their home during this indoor program. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. For ages 5 and older with an adult. $5 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
8:00 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Add to Calendar
8/14/2024 8:00:00 PM
8/14/2024 9:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Thursday, August 15, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
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8/15/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/15/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Thursday, August 15, 2024
8:00 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Add to Calendar
8/15/2024 8:00:00 PM
8/15/2024 9:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Beach Treasures (Free Program Fridays)
Friday, August 16, 2024
9:00 AM
Search the shore for shells, feathers and other “treasures” that wash up on our beaches and figure out how they got there. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
Add to Calendar
8/16/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/16/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Beach Treasures (Free Program Fridays)
Search the shore for shells, feathers and other “treasures” that wash up on our beaches and figure out how they got there. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
Cape Henlopen
Squid Dissection
Saturday, August 17, 2024
2:30 PM
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Add to Calendar
8/17/2024 2:30:00 PM
8/17/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Squid Dissection
Explore the ins and outs of these mysterious animals through hands-on dissection. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $9 per person
Cape Henlopen
Dolphin Watch
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
9:00 AM
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Add to Calendar
8/20/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/20/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Dolphin Watch
Look for bottlenose dolphins from our shore overlook and find out why they swim within sight of our beaches. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $6 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Add to Calendar
8/21/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/21/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
8:00 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Add to Calendar
8/21/2024 8:00:00 PM
8/21/2024 9:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Thursday, August 22, 2024
8:00 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Add to Calendar
8/22/2024 8:00:00 PM
8/22/2024 9:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Bird Walk (Free Porgram Fridays)
Friday, August 23, 2024
8:30 AM
Listen and look for resident birds during these short bird walks. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
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8/23/2024 8:30:00 AM
8/23/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Bird Walk (Free Porgram Fridays)
Listen and look for resident birds during these short bird walks. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.
Cape Henlopen
Seining the Bay
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
9:00 AM
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Add to Calendar
8/28/2024 9:00:00 AM
8/28/2024 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Seining the Bay
Fish the shallows of Delaware Bay using a beach seine net to collect fish, crabs and other creatures, and discover how the bay functions as a nursery. Dress to get wet and wear secure shoes, no flip-flops. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Online registration closes 24 hours prior to the program. After that please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person
Cape Henlopen
Ghost Crab Hike
Thursday, August 29, 2024
8:00 PM
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Add to Calendar
8/29/2024 8:00:00 PM
8/29/2024 9:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Ghost Crab Hike
Walk the bay in search of these elusive crustaceans and experience why they come out at night. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $7 per person.
Cape Henlopen
Map and Directions
15099 Cape Henlopen Drive
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-8983
Email
Hours and Info
Park Hours
Open daily from 8 a.m. until sunset
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Park Office Hours
- November 1 to March 31 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Monday – Friday, Closed Holidays
- April 1 to October 31 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Everyday
Seaside Nature Center
(302) 645-6852
Summer Hours:
- June 15 - September 2
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Daily
Fall Hours:
- September 3 – October 20
- Open Wednesday - Monday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Tuesdays)
- Closed October 21 – 30 for Children’s Fantasy Trail
Winter Hours:
- November 1 – April 30
- Wednesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Mondays and Tuesday)
- Closed Holidays
Spring Hours:
- May 1 – June 15
- Wednesday – Monday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Tuesday)
Fort Miles Museum
- January 1st to June 15th:
Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - June 16th to August 31st:
Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and
Sundays 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. starting on May 19th - September 1st to November 2nd:
Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed October 23rd to October 29th for Children’s Fantasy Trail - November 3rd to December 31st:
Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed for holidays
Swimming Beach is Guarded
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Memorial Day Saturday to Labor Day Monday
9 a.m – 5 p.m. daily
Entrance Fees
In-state vehicle: $5 Daily
Out-of-state vehicle: $10 Daily
Maps + Downloads
- Cape Henlopen Main Map
- Cape Henlopen State Park Map
- Cape Henlopen Campground Map
- Beach Plum Island Map
- Gordons Pond, J&B and Wolfe Neck Trail Map
- Regional Loop Map
- Program Guide
- Disc Golf Scorecard and Map
- Pets in the Park Brochure
- Surf Fishing Brochure (includes maps)
- Birding Checklist
Love This Park?
- Join The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park
- Become a Cape Henlopen State Park Volunteer
- Make an Online Donation to Cape Henlopen State Park
Activities
- Beach Weddings/Special Events
- Biking
- Camping
- Canoeing + Kayaking
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Disc Golf
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Hiking
- Nature/Cultural/Historical Programs
- Picnicking
- School Group Programs + REECH Program
- Sledding
- Swimming
- Summer Camps
- Volunteering
Amenities
- Bait and Tackle Store
- Bathhouse
- Beaches
- Canoe/Kayak/SUP Rentals*
- Basketball Court
- Borrow-A-Bike Program
- Camp Store
- Campground: Camping Cabins
- Campground: Tent + RV sites
- Campground Laundry Facilities
- Day Use Areas
- Day Use Group Facilities
- Disc Golf Course
- Drinking Water
- Dump Station
- Fishing Pier
- Food/Refreshment Concession Stand*
- Fort Miles Historic Site
- Guarded Swimming Area with Bathhouse*
- Hiking/Biking/Equestrian Trails
- Seaside Nature Center + Gift Shop
- Observation Tower
- Osprey Cam
- Pet Areas
- Playground
- Picnic Tables + Pavilions
- Primitive Youth Group Camping
- Recycling Center
- Restrooms
- Scenic Overlook
- Showers
- Surf Fishing (Off-Road) Areas (permit required)
- Umbrella Rentals*
- Wedding/Special Event Venue
- Wheelchair-Accessible Beach Area
*Summer only
* Sunset time in Lewes, DE (EST) by Time.is
