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Killens Pond State Park
Felton, Delaware
Open Daily 8 a.m. to Sunset
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Celebration of Thanks
- DATE: November 21, 2009
- TIME: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Bring your creative side to the Nature Center to make a traditional Native American craft. Take a relaxing hayride through the park, followed by a cup of hot spiced cider. Be sure to pack a snack or lunch and bring a blanket. $5 per participant
[top]Story & Craft Time
- DATE: December 1, 2009
- TIME: 1:30 – 2 p.m.
For ages 3 – 5
Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $2 per student
Eco-Explorer’s Club: Digging Dirt
- DATE: December 1, 2009
- TIME: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
For ages 6 – 11
Take soil samples at the park and conduct scientific tests on them. Learn how soil is formed and why it is so important to us in our everyday lives! Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $3 per student
Eco-Explorer’s Club: Soil Investigations
- DATE: December 1, 2009
- TIME: 2: 45 – 4 p.m.
For ages 12 and older
Take soil samples at the park and conduct scientific tests on them. Learn how soil is formed and why it is so important to us in our everyday lives! Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $3 per student
Introduction to Archery Hunting
- DATE: December 13, 2009
- TIME: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Participate in this fun-filled lesson for young hunters. First learn safety and archery skills in our Hunter Education Archery Trailer, and then learn a little about deer behavior with a naturalist. Afterward, let the knowledge sink in while you take a fun hayride through the park. Finish off with hot cocoa. $4 per participant
[top]Story & Craft Time
- DATE: December 15, 2009
- TIME: 1:30 – 2 p.m.
For ages 3 – 5
Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $2 per student
Eco-Explorer’s Club: Animals in the Winter
- DATE: December 15, 2009
- TIME: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
For ages 6 – 11
There are several ways to survive the winter. Find out how some of our favorite animals do it. Learn about the unique adaptations that enable animals to live in extreme winter conditions like those found in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $3 per student
Eco-Explorer’s Club: Winter Animal Adaptations
- DATE: December 15, 2009
- TIME: 2: 45 – 4 p.m.
For ages 12 and older
There are several ways to survive the winter. Find out how some of our favorite animals do it. Learn about the unique adaptations that enable animals to live in extreme winter conditions like those found in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $3 per student
Holiday Crafts
- DATE: December 19, 2009
- TIME: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Create whimsical ornaments from nature’s bounty with Wendy Aycoth. As they dry, bring a blanket to snuggle in for our hayride through the winter beauty of the park. Afterward, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa. $4 per participant Sign up for both Holiday Crafts programs for $12 per participant. Be sure to pack a bag lunch!
[top]Holiday Crafts
- DATE: December 19, 2009
- TIME: 10 a.m. - Noon
Nature provides us with all the resources we need to create great holiday decorations. Join Master Gardener Wendy Aycoth to create a wreath or door swag. Bring gardening gloves. $10 per participant includes all materials Sign up for both Holiday Crafts programs for $12 per participant. Be sure to pack a bag lunch!
[top]Winter Fun Day Camp
- DATE: December 28, 2009
- TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Through December 30.
Ages 7 – 12
Kids off from school? Send them to the Killens Pond Nature Center for a fun-filled mini day camp where they will discover the wonders winter has to offer at Killens Pond State Park. Create awesome crafts, gooey science experiments, and play fun games all the time!! Pre-registration is a must. Camp may be cancelled if there are fewer than five participants. Call (302) 284-4299 for more information or to register.
$35 per day, $90 for all three days
Hot Cocoa Hayride
- DATE: January 2, 2010
- TIME: 4 p.m.
Enjoy a beautiful tour of the park’s forests and fields on one of our winter hayrides. Private hayrides may also be arranged by calling (302) 284-4299. Meet at the new Nature Center. Hot cocoa will be available after each hayride. $4 per adult and $2 per child under 12
[top]Owl Prowl
- DATE: January 2, 2010
- TIME: 5 p.m.
Explore the mysteries of the night and discover all the animals that are out and about in our pond and woods. We will travel the trails and try to call in some of our silent hunters of the sky. Meet at the new Nature Center. $2 per participant; pre-registration required
[top]Healthy Living Hike
- DATE: January 3, 2010
- TIME: 1 p.m.
The New Year is here and everyone is trying to stick with their resolution to stay fit or get healthy. Join us in a healthy hike through the park trails.
[top]Story & Craft Time
- DATE: January 5, 2010
- TIME: 1:30 – 2 p.m.
For ages 3 – 5
Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $2 per student
Eco-Explorer’s Club: Reptiles & Amphibians
- DATE: January 5, 2010
- TIME: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
For ages 6 – 11
What is the difference between a salamander and a skink? Find out in this fun-filled class where we will participate in a relay race based on what we learn. Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $3 per student
Eco-Explorer’s Club: Taking Care of Herps
- DATE: January 5, 2010
- TIME: 2: 45 – 4 p.m.
For ages 12 and older
What is the difference between a salamander and a skink? Learn the basics of “herpetology,” and reptile and amphibian care. Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $3 per student
Healthy Living Hike
- DATE: January 10, 2010
- TIME: 1 p.m.
The New Year is here and everyone is trying to stick with their resolution to stay fit or get healthy. Join us in a healthy hike through the park trails.
[top]Crazy Kids Crafts
- DATE: January 16, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Are the kids going crazy in the house? Bring them to the Nature Center to use up some of their energy. The kids can explore the center and take part in a variety of crafts and experiments that are sure to keep them entertained. $4 per participant includes a hayride
[top]Healthy Living Hike
- DATE: January 17, 2010
- TIME: 1 p.m.
The New Year is here and everyone is trying to stick with their resolution to stay fit or get healthy. Join us in a healthy hike through the park trails.
[top]Survivor Mini Day Camp
- DATE: January 18, 2010
- TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 7 – 12
Kids off from school? Send them to the Killens Pond Nature Center for a fun-filled mini day camp where they will learn how the Inuit survived the harsh winter weather and do a little surviving of your own in our action-packed camp. Learn how to build a shelter, and how to make a fire for cooking. Pre-registration is a must. Camp may be cancelled if there are fewer than five participants. Call (302) 284-4299 for more information or to register. $35 per camper
Eco-Explorer’s Club: Winter Hayride & Hot Cocoa
- DATE: January 19, 2010
- TIME: 1:30, 2:15 and 3 p.m.
For ages 6 – 11
Enjoy the winter scenery at Killens Pond State Park. Bring a blanket for the hayride and enjoy hot cocoa afterward. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater. Call to pre-register for ONE of the times listed. Age categories do not apply to this program. Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $3 per student
Healthy Living Hike
- DATE: January 24, 2010
- TIME: 1 p.m.
The New Year is here and everyone is trying to stick with their resolution to stay fit or get healthy. Join us in a healthy hike through the park trails.
[top]Winter Fest
- DATE: January 30, 2010
- TIME: 2 – 4 p.m.
The winter is in full swing and the festivities have just begun. Join the park naturalists for a fun day of winter activities including winter crafts, a hayride and a hike. $4 per participant
[top]Hot Cocoa Hayride
- DATE: January 30, 2010
- TIME: 5 p.m.
Enjoy a beautiful tour of the park’s forests and fields on one of our winter hayrides. Private hayrides may also be arranged by calling (302) 284-4299. Meet at the new Nature Center. Hot cocoa will be available after each hayride. $4 per adult and $2 per child under 12
[top]Full Moon Hike
- DATE: January 30, 2010
- TIME: 6 p.m.
Explore the mysteries of the night and discover all the animals that are out and about in our pond and woods. We will travel the trails and try to call in some of our silent hunters of the sky. Meet at the new Nature Center. $2 per participant; pre-registration required
[top]Healthy Living Hike
- DATE: January 31, 2010
- TIME: 1 p.m.
The New Year is here and everyone is trying to stick with their resolution to stay fit or get healthy. Join us in a healthy hike through the park trails.
[top]Story & Craft Time
- DATE: February 2, 2010
- TIME: 1:30 – 2 p.m.
For ages 3 – 5
Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $2 per student
Eco-Explorer’s Club: Groundhogs
- DATE: February 2, 2010
- TIME: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
For ages 6 – 11
Learn the facts and myths of groundhogs on this special day. Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $3 per student
Eco-Explorer’s Club: Weather Wise
- DATE: February 2, 2010
- TIME: 2: 45 – 4 p.m.
For ages 12 and older
Learn some ancient ways to predict the weather. How do those birds know when a storm is coming? Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $3 per student
Something Sweet
- DATE: February 13, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and we are ready to help. Find great ways to enjoy the holiday including candle making, chocolate tasting and crafts. Bring a blanket to snuggle up with a loved one during our winter hayride. Warm up back at the Nature Center with some hot cocoa afterward. $5 per participant
[top]Wild About Animals Mini Day Camp
- DATE: February 15, 2010
- TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 7 – 12
Kids off from school? Send them to the Killens Pond Nature Center for a fun-filled mini day camp where they will earn about the animals of the park and how naturalists do their jobs. Help take care of the Nature Center’s reptile and amphibian collection. Come be wild in this animal-filled camp! Pre-registration is a must. Camp may be cancelled if there are fewer than five participants. Call (302) 284-4299 for more information or to register. $35 per camper
Story & Craft Time
- DATE: February 16, 2010
- TIME: 1:30 – 2 p.m.
For ages 3 – 5
Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $2 per student
Eco-Explorer’s Club: Wonderful Wiggling Worms
- DATE: February 16, 2010
- TIME: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
For ages 6 – 11
Worms are everywhere and they impact our lives in more ways than we know. Learn the ins and outs of a wiggly worm. Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $3 per student
Eco-Explorer’s Club: Worm Anatomy
- DATE: February 16, 2010
- TIME: 2: 45 – 4 p.m.
For ages 12 and older
Worms are everywhere and they impact our lives in more ways than we know. Learn the ins and outs of a wiggly worm, and participate in a worm dissection. Meet at the Nature Center. Pre-registration is required by calling (302) 284-4299. $3 per student
Maple Madness
- DATE: February 27, 2010
- TIME: 2 – 4 p.m.
Enjoy this sweet program as we learn how maple syrup is made. Bring a blanket to snuggle in while we take a hayride to a sugar maple tree in the park. Learn how a tree is tapped, then travel back to the Nature Center where we will enjoy some sweet treats.
[top]Hot Cocoa Hayride
- DATE: February 27, 2010
- TIME: 5 p.m.
Enjoy a beautiful tour of the park’s forests and fields on one of our winter hayrides. Private hayrides may also be arranged by calling (302) 284-4299. Meet at the new Nature Center. Hot cocoa will be available after each hayride. $4 per adult and $2 per child under 12
[top]Full Moon Hike
- DATE: February 27, 2010
- TIME: 6 p.m.
Explore the mysteries of the night and discover all the animals that are out and about in our pond and woods. We will travel the trails and try to call in some of our silent hunters of the sky. Meet at the new Nature Center. $2 per participant; pre-registration required.
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