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Delaware Seashore State Park
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Open Daily 8 a.m. to Sunset
Download the Delaware Seashore Winter 2009 - Spring 2010 Program Guide.
Beachcombing
- DATE: November 22, 2009
- TIME: 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Stroll along Delaware Seashore State Park’s famous undeveloped beach looking for seashells, egg cases and other signs of marine and beach life. Winter storms wash up a treasure trove of objects not typically seen during the mild summer months, so it’s worth bundling up and venturing out! A naturalist will display beachcombing items from the park’s collection before the group heads out onto the strand. Dress for the weather! Meet at the Indian River Life-Saving Station. $3 per person
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- DATE: November 27, 2009
- TIME: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Make your own rope bracelet! These woven rope bracelets have been worn by mariners for ages including the surfmen of the U. S. Life-Saving Service. A rescuer could hook the bracelet and haul victims aboard or ashore to safety should they accidently land in the water. We’ll provide the rope and instruction for you to make your own! Participants must be at least 12. Space is limited, pre-register by calling (302) 227-6991. $7.50 includes materials and instruction
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- DATE: November 27, 2009
- TIME: 7 p.m.
Tours are approximately 1 ˝ hours long. Enjoy a guided lantern tour of the circa-1876 Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum with a costumed interpreter. Then walk the same beach where the surfmen performed their nightly patrols more than 100 years ago. Dress for the weather! Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Call (302) 227-6991. $7.50 per person
[top]Turks-Head Knot Bracelets
- DATE: November 28, 2009
- TIME: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Make your own rope bracelet! These woven rope bracelets have been worn by mariners for ages including the surfmen of the U. S. Life-Saving Service. A rescuer could hook the bracelet and haul victims aboard or ashore to safety should they accidently land in the water. We’ll provide the rope and instruction for you to make your own! Participants must be at least 12. Space is limited, pre-register by calling (302) 227-6991. $7.50 includes materials and instruction
[top]Squid Dissection: From Pen to Ink!
- DATE: November 28, 2009
- TIME: 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Study one of the most specialized squishy creatures of the sea! Dissect a squid of your own and learn about their unique adaptations for survival. At the end of the program, we will cook up our study specimens and enjoy them as the treat known as calamari! The fee for this program is $8 per person and it is suitable for ages 8 and up. Space and materials are limited so please pre-register by calling (302) 227-6991.
[top]Sailor Valentines
- DATE: November 29, 2009
- TIME: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
In the 1800s sailors, spent months away from home. To fill their down time, the sailors would create “valentines” with a mosaic of tropical seashells mounted in a wooden frame or box. Recreate this old tradition using shells and items found on our local beaches and make a true keepsake valentine for your sweetheart. Pre-register by calling (302) 227-6991. $15 per person (includes materials and instruction)
[top]Seashore Wreath Making
- DATE: December 5, 2009
- TIME: 1 – 3 p.m.
Make a wreath using nature materials found here on the seashore! Start off with a basic grapevine wreath, then hike the beach to collect items to decorate it. We will also use local holly and other trimmings to spruce up your take-home piece. Create a handmade heirloom from a place that’s close to your heart! As space and materials are limited, pre-registration is required, call (302) 227-6991. $20 per person (includes all materials)
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- DATE: December 6, 2009
- TIME: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Make your own rope bracelet! These woven rope bracelets have been worn by mariners for ages including the surfmen of the U. S. Life-Saving Service. A rescuer could hook the bracelet and haul victims aboard or ashore to safety should they accidently land in the water. We’ll provide the rope and instruction for you to make your own! Participants must be at least 12. Space is limited, pre-register by calling (302) 227-6991. $7.50 includes materials and instruction
[top]Outside in the Off-Season: Thompson Island Trail Hike
- DATE: December 13, 2009
- TIME: 1 – 3 p.m.
Join a park naturalist on a hike around Thompson Island Nature Preserve at Delaware Seashore State Park. Look for birds and other wildlife while learning about the Native American presence on our Inland Bays. Space is extremely limited; pre-register by calling (302) 227-6991. $5 per person
[top]Sailor Valentines
- DATE: December 19, 2009
- TIME: 10 – 11:30 p.m.
In the 1800s sailors, spent months away from home. To fill their down time, the sailors would create “valentines” with a mosaic of tropical seashells mounted in a wooden frame or box. Recreate this old tradition using shells and items found on our local beaches and make a true keepsake valentine for your sweetheart. Pre-register by calling (302) 227-6991. $15 per person (includes materials and instruction)
[top]Lantern Tours
- DATE: December 21, 2009
- TIME: 7 p.m.
Tours are approximately 1 ˝ hours long. Enjoy a guided lantern tour of the circa-1876 Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum with a costumed interpreter. Then walk the same beach where the surfmen performed their nightly patrols more than 100 years ago. Dress for the weather! Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Call (302) 227-6991. $7.50 per person
[top]Beachcombing
- DATE: December 28, 2009
- TIME: Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Stroll along Delaware Seashore State Park’s famous undeveloped beach looking for seashells, egg cases and other signs of marine and beach life. Winter storms wash up a treasure trove of objects not typically seen during the mild summer months, so it’s worth bundling up and venturing out! A naturalist will display beachcombing items from the park’s collection before the group heads out onto the strand. Dress for the weather! Meet at the Indian River Life-Saving Station. $3 per person
[top]Turks-Head Knot Bracelets
- DATE: December 29, 2009
- TIME: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Make your own rope bracelet! These woven rope bracelets have been worn by mariners for ages including the surfmen of the U. S. Life-Saving Service. A rescuer could hook the bracelet and haul victims aboard or ashore to safety should they accidently land in the water. We’ll provide the rope and instruction for you to make your own! Participants must be at least 12. Space is limited, pre-register by calling (302) 227-6991. $7.50 includes materials and instruction
[top]Squid Dissection: From Pen to Ink!
- DATE: December 29, 2009
- TIME: 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Study one of the most specialized squishy creatures of the sea! Dissect a squid of your own and learn about their unique adaptations for survival. At the end of the program, we will cook up our study specimens and enjoy them as the treat known as calamari! The fee for this program is $8 per person and it is suitable for ages 8 and up. Space and materials are limited so please pre-register by calling (302) 227-6991.
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