Chambers House Nature Center

Chambers House Nature Center


Chambers House Nature Center

Originally built c.1820, The Chambers House serves as the nature center and office for White Clay Creek State Park’s programming staff. Staffed by volunteers who give information to park visitors, the house also serves as the main building for the park’s Discovery Camps. To learn how to get involved or volunteer to staff the nature center, call or email us.


Upcoming Events

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, May 4, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 5/4/2024 11:00:00 AM 5/4/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

White Clay Creek Fest

Saturday, May 4, 2024

12:00 PM

Join Delaware State Parks, White Clay Wild and Scenic Program, National Park Service, Veolia Water and other organizations to celebrate the White Clay Creek. We will have displays and exhibits related to the healthy water, healthy people, energy, recycling and our natural world. Also enjoy games, hikes, live music, a live bird show, kid’s activities and more! For more info visit www.whiteclay.org. Free

Add to Calendar 5/4/2024 12:00:00 PM 5/4/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York White Clay Creek Fest Join Delaware State Parks, White Clay Wild and Scenic Program, National Park Service, Veolia Water and other organizations to celebrate the White Clay Creek. We will have displays and exhibits related to the healthy water, healthy people, energy, recycling and our natural world. Also enjoy games, hikes, live music, a live bird show, kid’s activities and more! For more info visit www.whiteclay.org. Free White Clay Creek

Nature Babies Session 2

Monday, May 6, 2024

10:00 AM

For ages birth to 2 1/2. Bring your little ones out for their first nature programs at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child. $30 per child for the series. Register online. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-368-6900

Register Online

Add to Calendar 5/6/2024 10:00:00 AM 5/6/2024 11:15:00 AM America/New_York Nature Babies Session 2 For ages birth to 2 1/2. Bring your little ones out for their first nature programs at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child. $30 per child for the series. Register online. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-368-6900 White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, May 11, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 5/11/2024 11:00:00 AM 5/11/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

Full Moon Friday

Friday, May 17, 2024

8:00 PM

Join our park naturalist for an evening hike near the full moon. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-368-6900 prior to 3 p.m. Meeting location provided upon registration. $6 per person

Register Online

Add to Calendar 5/17/2024 8:00:00 PM 5/17/2024 9:00:00 PM America/New_York Full Moon Friday Join our park naturalist for an evening hike near the full moon. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-368-6900 prior to 3 p.m. Meeting location provided upon registration. $6 per person White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, May 18, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 5/18/2024 11:00:00 AM 5/18/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

National Kids to Parks Day: White Clay Creek Flotilla

Saturday, May 18, 2024

2:00 PM

Let your creative juices flow by making and decorating a vessel to sail in the creek. Using recyclable materials and the laws of physics, make a boat and test it before our grand parade of ships in the creek. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Add to Calendar 5/18/2024 2:00:00 PM 5/18/2024 3:00:00 PM America/New_York National Kids to Parks Day: White Clay Creek Flotilla Let your creative juices flow by making and decorating a vessel to sail in the creek. Using recyclable materials and the laws of physics, make a boat and test it before our grand parade of ships in the creek. All children must be accompanied by an adult. White Clay Creek

Hiking Series

Monday, May 20, 2024

2:00 PM

New to the park? Ready to find a new favorite trail? Join our naturalist to explore our trails and learn a bit about the park while you’re out. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water and come ready for adventure! Registration required by calling 302-368-6900; meeting location provided upon registration.

Add to Calendar 5/20/2024 2:00:00 PM 5/20/2024 3:30:00 PM America/New_York Hiking Series New to the park? Ready to find a new favorite trail? Join our naturalist to explore our trails and learn a bit about the park while you’re out. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water and come ready for adventure! Registration required by calling 302-368-6900; meeting location provided upon registration. White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, May 25, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 5/25/2024 11:00:00 AM 5/25/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

Creek Exploration

Saturday, May 25, 2024

1:00 PM

Join us to explore the Wild and Scenic White Clay! We’ll use buckets and nets to see what may be living in the creek as well as learn a little about the geology of the area. Be prepared to get your feet wet, closed toed water shoes or old sneakers recommended. Pre-registration require, call 302-368-6900. Free program.

Add to Calendar 5/25/2024 1:00:00 PM 5/25/2024 12:00:00 AM America/New_York Creek Exploration Join us to explore the Wild and Scenic White Clay! We’ll use buckets and nets to see what may be living in the creek as well as learn a little about the geology of the area. Be prepared to get your feet wet, closed toed water shoes or old sneakers recommended. Pre-registration require, call 302-368-6900. Free program. White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, June 1, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 6/1/2024 11:00:00 AM 6/1/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, June 8, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 6/8/2024 11:00:00 AM 6/8/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

Ethnobotany: People and Plants

Saturday, June 15, 2024

10:00 AM

Come along on a guided 1.5 mile hike through Judge Morris Estate as we learn about some of the many ways people utilize plants and discuss how our use of plants has shaped the modern landscape. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring plenty of water for a gentle 2 hour walk through the woods. This program is provided by Master Naturalist Mary Osman. Pre-registration is required by calling 302-368-6900. Free, with paid park admission!

Add to Calendar 6/15/2024 10:00:00 AM 6/15/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Ethnobotany: People and Plants Come along on a guided 1.5 mile hike through Judge Morris Estate as we learn about some of the many ways people utilize plants and discuss how our use of plants has shaped the modern landscape. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring plenty of water for a gentle 2 hour walk through the woods. This program is provided by Master Naturalist Mary Osman. Pre-registration is required by calling 302-368-6900. Free, with paid park admission! White Clay Creek

Panning for Creek Gems

Saturday, June 15, 2024

10:30 AM

Pan the creek for garnets, magnetite, and other shiny treasures! We will provide materials for participants. Water shoes and towel recommended. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. $6 per person

Register Online

Add to Calendar 6/15/2024 10:30:00 AM 6/15/2024 11:30:00 AM America/New_York Panning for Creek Gems Pan the creek for garnets, magnetite, and other shiny treasures! We will provide materials for participants. Water shoes and towel recommended. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. $6 per person White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, June 15, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 6/15/2024 11:00:00 AM 6/15/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

Full Moon Friday

Friday, June 21, 2024

8:00 PM

Join our park naturalist for an evening hike near the full moon. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-368-6900 prior to 3 p.m. Meeting location provided upon registration. $6 per person

Register Online

Add to Calendar 6/21/2024 8:00:00 PM 6/21/2024 9:00:00 PM America/New_York Full Moon Friday Join our park naturalist for an evening hike near the full moon. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-368-6900 prior to 3 p.m. Meeting location provided upon registration. $6 per person White Clay Creek

Hiking Series

Saturday, June 22, 2024

9:00 AM

New to the park? Ready to find a new favorite trail? Then join our naturalist on this series to explore our trails. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water and come ready for adventure! Drop-Ins Welcome, registration suggested in case of weather cancellation. Call 302-368-6560 by noon on Friday to register. Free, with paid park admission!

Add to Calendar 6/22/2024 9:00:00 AM 6/22/2024 10:30:00 AM America/New_York Hiking Series New to the park? Ready to find a new favorite trail? Then join our naturalist on this series to explore our trails. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water and come ready for adventure! Drop-Ins Welcome, registration suggested in case of weather cancellation. Call 302-368-6560 by noon on Friday to register. Free, with paid park admission! White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, June 22, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 6/22/2024 11:00:00 AM 6/22/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

Panning for Creek Gems

Sunday, June 23, 2024

1:00 PM

Pan the creek for garnets, magnetite, and other shiny treasures! We will provide materials for participants. Water shoes and towel recommended. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. $6 per person

Register Online

Add to Calendar 6/23/2024 1:00:00 PM 6/23/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Panning for Creek Gems Pan the creek for garnets, magnetite, and other shiny treasures! We will provide materials for participants. Water shoes and towel recommended. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. $6 per person White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, June 29, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 6/29/2024 11:00:00 AM 6/29/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, July 6, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 7/6/2024 11:00:00 AM 7/6/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

Panning for Creek Gems

Saturday, July 13, 2024

10:30 AM

Pan the creek for garnets, magnetite, and other shiny treasures! We will provide materials for participants. Water shoes and towel recommended. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. $6 per person

Register Online

Add to Calendar 7/13/2024 10:30:00 AM 7/13/2024 11:30:00 AM America/New_York Panning for Creek Gems Pan the creek for garnets, magnetite, and other shiny treasures! We will provide materials for participants. Water shoes and towel recommended. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. $6 per person White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, July 13, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 7/13/2024 11:00:00 AM 7/13/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

Full Moon Friday

Friday, July 19, 2024

8:00 PM

Join our park naturalist for an evening hike near the full moon. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-368-6900 prior to 3 p.m. Meeting location provided upon registration. $6 per person

Register Online

Add to Calendar 7/19/2024 8:00:00 PM 7/19/2024 9:00:00 PM America/New_York Full Moon Friday Join our park naturalist for an evening hike near the full moon. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-368-6900 prior to 3 p.m. Meeting location provided upon registration. $6 per person White Clay Creek

Hiking Series

Saturday, July 20, 2024

9:00 AM

New to the park? Ready to find a new favorite trail? Then join our naturalist on this series to explore our trails. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water and come ready for adventure! Drop-Ins Welcome, registration suggested in case of weather cancellation. Call 302-368-6560 by noon on Friday to register. Free, with paid park admission!

Add to Calendar 7/20/2024 9:00:00 AM 7/20/2024 10:30:00 AM America/New_York Hiking Series New to the park? Ready to find a new favorite trail? Then join our naturalist on this series to explore our trails. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water and come ready for adventure! Drop-Ins Welcome, registration suggested in case of weather cancellation. Call 302-368-6560 by noon on Friday to register. Free, with paid park admission! White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, July 20, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 7/20/2024 11:00:00 AM 7/20/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

Panning for Creek Gems

Sunday, July 21, 2024

1:00 PM

Pan the creek for garnets, magnetite, and other shiny treasures! We will provide materials for participants. Water shoes and towel recommended. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. $6 per person

Register Online

Add to Calendar 7/21/2024 1:00:00 PM 7/21/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Panning for Creek Gems Pan the creek for garnets, magnetite, and other shiny treasures! We will provide materials for participants. Water shoes and towel recommended. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. $6 per person White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, July 27, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 7/27/2024 11:00:00 AM 7/27/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, August 3, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 8/3/2024 11:00:00 AM 8/3/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

Harmony Hike

Saturday, August 3, 2024

6:00 PM

Join us for silent hike just before sunset, as we listen to the sounds of nature with our heightened senses. This is designated as a meditation hike to enjoy the forest and fields in quiet contemplation. Pre-registration is required, call 302-368-6900 for meeting location. Free

Add to Calendar 8/3/2024 6:00:00 PM 8/3/2024 7:00:00 PM America/New_York Harmony Hike Join us for silent hike just before sunset, as we listen to the sounds of nature with our heightened senses. This is designated as a meditation hike to enjoy the forest and fields in quiet contemplation. Pre-registration is required, call 302-368-6900 for meeting location. Free White Clay Creek

Panning for Creek Gems

Saturday, August 10, 2024

10:30 AM

Pan the creek for garnets, magnetite, and other shiny treasures! We will provide materials for participants. Water shoes and towel recommended. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. $6 per person

Register Online

Add to Calendar 8/10/2024 10:30:00 AM 8/10/2024 11:30:00 AM America/New_York Panning for Creek Gems Pan the creek for garnets, magnetite, and other shiny treasures! We will provide materials for participants. Water shoes and towel recommended. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. $6 per person White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, August 10, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 8/10/2024 11:00:00 AM 8/10/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

Full Moon Friday

Friday, August 16, 2024

8:00 PM

Join our park naturalist for an evening hike near the full moon. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-368-6900 prior to 3 p.m. Meeting location provided upon registration. $6 per person

Register Online

Add to Calendar 8/16/2024 8:00:00 PM 8/16/2024 9:00:00 PM America/New_York Full Moon Friday Join our park naturalist for an evening hike near the full moon. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-368-6900 prior to 3 p.m. Meeting location provided upon registration. $6 per person White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, August 17, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 8/17/2024 11:00:00 AM 8/17/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

Panning for Creek Gems

Sunday, August 18, 2024

1:00 PM

Pan the creek for garnets, magnetite, and other shiny treasures! We will provide materials for participants. Water shoes and towel recommended. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. $6 per person

Register Online

Add to Calendar 8/18/2024 1:00:00 PM 8/18/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Panning for Creek Gems Pan the creek for garnets, magnetite, and other shiny treasures! We will provide materials for participants. Water shoes and towel recommended. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. $6 per person White Clay Creek

Hiking Series

Saturday, August 24, 2024

9:00 AM

New to the park? Ready to find a new favorite trail? Then join our naturalist on this series to explore our trails. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water and come ready for adventure! Drop-Ins Welcome, registration suggested in case of weather cancellation. Call 302-368-6560 by noon on Friday to register. Free, with paid park admission!

Add to Calendar 8/24/2024 9:00:00 AM 8/24/2024 10:30:00 AM America/New_York Hiking Series New to the park? Ready to find a new favorite trail? Then join our naturalist on this series to explore our trails. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water and come ready for adventure! Drop-Ins Welcome, registration suggested in case of weather cancellation. Call 302-368-6560 by noon on Friday to register. Free, with paid park admission! White Clay Creek

Nature Backpacks

Saturday, August 24, 2024

11:00 AM

Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last.

Add to Calendar 8/24/2024 11:00:00 AM 8/24/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature Backpacks Stop by the Chambers House Nature Center and check out our White Clay Creek Water, Geology or Birding Backpack. Each backpack contains detailed hiking directions and the supplies for activities to complete along the way. Specially designed for ages 4-10 years with adults. Must be 18 with a valid ID to check-out a backpack. Call 302-368-6560 to reserve your Backpack. We also have available Osmo color blind glasses to borrow. Free, with paid park admission! Available every day in the summer season while supplies last. White Clay Creek

Ethnobotany: People and Plants

Saturday, September 7, 2024

10:00 AM

Come along on a guided 1.5 mile hike through Judge Morris Estate as we learn about some of the many ways people utilize plants and discuss how our use of plants has shaped the modern landscape. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring plenty of water for a gentle 2 hour walk through the woods. This program is provided by Master Naturalist Mary Osman. Pre-registration is required by calling 302-368-6900. Free, with paid park admission!

Add to Calendar 9/7/2024 10:00:00 AM 9/7/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Ethnobotany: People and Plants Come along on a guided 1.5 mile hike through Judge Morris Estate as we learn about some of the many ways people utilize plants and discuss how our use of plants has shaped the modern landscape. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring plenty of water for a gentle 2 hour walk through the woods. This program is provided by Master Naturalist Mary Osman. Pre-registration is required by calling 302-368-6900. Free, with paid park admission! White Clay Creek