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2010 Summer Camps
Looking for summer fun and recreation for your child? Be sure to sign up early for one or more of our exciting camps!
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Public programs are designed for individuals and families. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Seaside Nature Center is open daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., year-round. The Nature Center is closed October 19 – 26, November 26, December 25, and January 1. A park entrance fee is collected daily through November 30. All programs meet at the Seaside Nature Center unless otherwise stated.
Call (302) 645-6852 to pre-register
Delaware Breakwater Kayak Trips
- DATE:
- TIME: 10 a.m. - Noon
Wednesday through Sunday, beginning June 12
Experienced naturalists and trained instructors take you on a guided tour in sit-on-top kayaks. Trips are designed for beginner paddlers, but can be strenu¬ous depending on weather conditions. All equip-ment is provided. Bring plenty of drinking water and sunscreen, and be prepared to get wet. Closed-toe shoes are required. Limited to 10. Pre-registration is required. Solo paddlers must be at least 13. Pre-registration is required. $25 for solo-kayaks, or $35 for tandem
Kayak Rentals at the Fishing Pier
- DATE:
- TIME: 12:30 - 4 p.m.
Wednesday through Sunday, beginning June 12
Sit-on-top kayak rentals include PFD, seat and paddle. Participants must have paddling experience. Closed-toe shoes required. For information, call (302) 645-6852 or (302) 644-6720. No reservations will be taken. Single or Tandem Sit-on-Top: $15 per person per hour.
Delaware Breakwater Kayak Trips
- DATE: Saturday, September 04, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. – Noon
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak inside the Delaware Breakwater. Participants will be led by informative and experienced naturalists who provide basic instruction before heading out. Beginner paddlers are welcome, but these trips can be strenuous depending on wind and water conditions. All equipment is provided. Bring water and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes are required. Limited to 10. Pre-registration is required; call (302) 645-6852. Solo paddlers must be 13 years or older. Paddlers 8 – 12 years old must be in a tandem kayak with a parent. $25 per solo-kayaker, $35 per tandem
[top]Kayak Rentals at the Fishing Pier
- DATE: Saturday, September 04, 2010
- TIME: 12:30 – 4 p.m.
Rentals include PFD, seat and paddle. Renters must have paddling experience. Bring water and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes are required. Solo paddlers must be 13 years or older. Paddlers 8 – 12 years old must be in a tandem kayak with a parent. For more information, call (302) 645-6852. Single and tandem sit-on-top: $15 per person per hour
[top]Battery 519 Museum Tours
- DATE: Saturday, September 04, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Join an historical interpreter for a guided tour of a World War II coastal defense gun battery. See the updates and renovations to this historic site as you learn about the history of Fort Miles and the future plans for the Fort Miles Historic Area. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Lantern Tours of Fort Miles
- DATE: Saturday, September 04, 2010
- TIME: 1900 – 2030 (7 – 8:30 p.m.)
Tour the Fort Miles Gun Battery by lantern light with an historical interpreter. Hear some of the true stories and learn how Fort Miles defended our coast 24/7 during World War II. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Seining the Bay
- DATE: Saturday, September 04, 2010
- TIME: 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Have fun getting wet collecting and learning about Delaware Bay creatures. Participants must wear secure shoes during the program – no flip-flops! No advanced registration required. For ages 5 and up; limited to 30 participants. Maximum of six tickets per person. $5 per person
[top]Delaware Breakwater Kayak Trips
- DATE: Sunday, September 05, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. – Noon
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak inside the Delaware Breakwater. Participants will be led by informative and experienced naturalists who provide basic instruction before heading out. Beginner paddlers are welcome, but these trips can be strenuous depending on wind and water conditions. All equipment is provided. Bring water and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes are required. Limited to 10. Pre-registration is required; call (302) 645-6852. Solo paddlers must be 13 years or older. Paddlers 8 – 12 years old must be in a tandem kayak with a parent. $25 per solo-kayaker, $35 per tandem
[top]Kayak Rentals at the Fishing Pier
- DATE: Sunday, September 05, 2010
- TIME: 12:30 – 4 p.m.
Rentals include PFD, seat and paddle. Renters must have paddling experience. Bring water and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes are required. Solo paddlers must be 13 years or older. Paddlers 8 – 12 years old must be in a tandem kayak with a parent. For more information, call (302) 645-6852. Single and tandem sit-on-top: $15 per person per hour
[top]Volunteer Trail Day
- DATE: Sunday, September 05, 2010
- TIME: 9 a.m. – Noon
Join the Friends of Cape Henlopen as they work to maintain the park’s trails, or take on some other light maintenance project. For further details, call the Volunteer Coordinator at (302) 644-5005.
[top]Lunch and Learn: Wild, Wonderful Wetlands
- DATE: Thursday, September 09, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Discover the valuable and secret life that lurks in marshy, swampy land. Bring your lunch and we’ll provide coffee and dessert. Pre-registration is required. $3 per person
[top]5th Annual Chocolate Tasting
- DATE: Saturday, September 11, 2010
- TIME: 1 – 4 p.m. at the Biden Center
Please call (302) 858-6127 to bake, volunteer or for more information. Admission: $5 for 6 tastings
[top]Delaware Breakwater Kayak Trips
- DATE: Saturday, September 11, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. – Noon
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak inside the Delaware Breakwater. Participants will be led by informative and experienced naturalists who provide basic instruction before heading out. Beginner paddlers are welcome, but these trips can be strenuous depending on wind and water conditions. All equipment is provided. Bring water and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes are required. Limited to 10. Pre-registration is required; call (302) 645-6852. Solo paddlers must be 13 years or older. Paddlers 8 – 12 years old must be in a tandem kayak with a parent. $25 per solo-kayaker, $35 per tandem
[top]The Ocean Beach
- DATE: Saturday, September 11, 2010
- TIME: 11 a.m.
You’ve sunbathed, splashed, even built sand castles, but have you truly explored the ocean beach? Join a naturalist on this informative walk and learn what goes on, environmentally, at the beach. For ages 8 and up. Free
[top]Kayak Rentals at the Fishing Pier
- DATE: Saturday, September 11, 2010
- TIME: 12:30 – 4 p.m.
Rentals include PFD, seat and paddle. Renters must have paddling experience. Bring water and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes are required. Solo paddlers must be 13 years or older. Paddlers 8 – 12 years old must be in a tandem kayak with a parent. For more information, call (302) 645-6852. Single and tandem sit-on-top: $15 per person per hour
[top]Battery 519 Museum Tours
- DATE: Saturday, September 11, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Join an historical interpreter for a guided tour of a World War II coastal defense gun battery. See the updates and renovations to this historic site as you learn about the history of Fort Miles and the future plans for the Fort Miles Historic Area. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Natural Connections – People and Nature Performance Series
- DATE: Saturday, September 11, 2010
- TIME: 6 p.m.
Miss Jackie presents Music and Stories. A listing of the evening’s events can be found on the park’s bulletin boards, or call the Nature Center. Meet at the Campground Amphitheatre. For ages 5 and up. Supported by the Delaware Division of the Arts. Free
[top]Guppy Club: The Author Series Continues
- DATE: Thursday, September 16, 2010
- TIME: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Fall Creepy Crawlies
Bring your 3- to 5-year-old to the Seaside Nature Center for learning fun! Discover secrets of nature through games, crafts, outdoor adventures and the books of popular children’s authors. We will read Denise Fleming’s “In Tall, Tall Grass” and explore the cool micro-animals of fall. Children must be accompanied by an adult and dressed for the outdoors. Limited to 12 children. Pre-registration is required. $3 per child
Delaware Breakwater Kayak Trips
- DATE: Saturday, September 18, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. – Noon
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak inside the Delaware Breakwater. Participants will be led by informative and experienced naturalists who provide basic instruction before heading out. Beginner paddlers are welcome, but these trips can be strenuous depending on wind and water conditions. All equipment is provided. Bring water and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes are required. Limited to 10. Pre-registration is required; call (302) 645-6852. Solo paddlers must be 13 years or older. Paddlers 8 – 12 years old must be in a tandem kayak with a parent. $25 per solo-kayaker, $35 per tandem
[top]Life Between the Pilings
- DATE: Saturday, September 18, 2010
- TIME: 11 a.m.
The fishing pier of Cape Henlopen is rich in history, both cultural and natural. Travel the underworld of the pier and explore the life living on the pilings, and learn about the history of the fishing pier. Fun for the whole family! For ages 5 and up. Free
[top]Kayak Rentals at the Fishing Pier
- DATE: Saturday, September 18, 2010
- TIME: 12:30 – 4 p.m.
Rentals include PFD, seat and paddle. Renters must have paddling experience. Bring water and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes are required. Solo paddlers must be 13 years or older. Paddlers 8 – 12 years old must be in a tandem kayak with a parent. For more information, call (302) 645-6852. Single and tandem sit-on-top: $15 per person per hour
[top]Lantern Tours of Fort Miles
- DATE: Saturday, September 18, 2010
- TIME: 1900 – 2030 (7 – 8:30 p.m.)
Tour the Fort Miles Gun Battery by lantern light with an historical interpreter. Hear some of the true stories and learn how Fort Miles defended our coast 24/7 during World War II. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Hayrides through the Park
- DATE: Saturday, September 18, 2010
- TIME: 5 and 6 p.m.
View the many wonders of Cape Henlopen from our hay wagon with a naturalist guide. Tickets go on sale at the Seaside Nature Center the morning of the trips on a first-come, first-served basis. For ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by paying adult. Maximum of six tickets per person. Limited to 18. $5 per person
[top]Bird Walks at Cape Henlopen
- DATE: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
- TIME: 8 – 10 a.m.
Explore Cape Henlopen’s birding hot spots with a staff naturalist. Bring your binoculars and field guides. Beginner birders are welcome.
[top]Full Moon Hike
- DATE: Thursday, September 23, 2010
- TIME: 7 p.m.
Watch the moonrise and take a guided walk through the moonlit landscape of Cape Henlopen to discover the nocturnal life of the park including deer and night birds. Limited to 20. Pre-registration is required. $2 per person
[top]Delaware Breakwater Kayak Trips
- DATE: Saturday, September 25, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. – Noon
Paddle a sit-on-top kayak inside the Delaware Breakwater. Participants will be led by informative and experienced naturalists who provide basic instruction before heading out. Beginner paddlers are welcome, but these trips can be strenuous depending on wind and water conditions. All equipment is provided. Bring water and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes are required. Limited to 10. Pre-registration is required; call (302) 645-6852. Solo paddlers must be 13 years or older. Paddlers 8 – 12 years old must be in a tandem kayak with a parent. $25 per solo-kayaker, $35 per tandem
[top]Kayak Rentals at the Fishing Pier
- DATE: Saturday, September 25, 2010
- TIME: 12:30 – 4 p.m.
Rentals include PFD, seat and paddle. Renters must have paddling experience. Bring water and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes are required. Solo paddlers must be 13 years or older. Paddlers 8 – 12 years old must be in a tandem kayak with a parent. For more information, call (302) 645-6852. Single and tandem sit-on-top: $15 per person per hour
[top]Fire Power Tour
- DATE: Saturday, September 25, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Tour Fort Miles and see the artillery pieces that protected our coast during World War II. Learn how and why these weapons worked, participate in a gun drill, witness a firing demonstration and discover why Cape Henlopen was so heavily fortified. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. Limited to 20. $5 per person
[top]Natural Connections – People and Nature Performance Series
- DATE: Saturday, September 25, 2010
- TIME: 6 p.m.
Mark Stanzilis presents Songs of the Seasons. A listing of the evening’s events can be found on the park’s bulletin boards, or call the Nature Center. Meet at the Campground Amphitheatre. For ages 5 and up. Supported by the Delaware Division of the Arts. Free
[top]Bird Walks at Cape Henlopen
- DATE: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
- TIME: 8 – 10 a.m.
Explore Cape Henlopen’s birding hot spots with a staff naturalist. Bring your binoculars and field guides. Beginner birders are welcome.
[top]Kayak Rentals at the Fishing Pier
- DATE: Saturday, October 02, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Rentals include PFD, seat and paddle. Renters must have paddling experience. Bring water and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes are required. Solo paddlers must be 13 years or older. Paddlers 8 – 12 years old must be in a tandem kayak with a parent. For more information, call (302) 645-6852. Single and tandem sit-on-top: $15 per person per hour
[top]Trail Hike Series at Cape Henlopen: Hike the Point
- DATE: Saturday, October 02, 2010
- TIME: 11 a.m.
1.6 miles
Not a true trail, but still a great hike now that the Point is open. Look for treasures and learn how the Point is changing every year. Call (302) 645-6852 for directions, more information and to pre-register. All hikes will meet at the Seaside Nature Center, and then drive to the respective trail heads. Free
World War II Games for Kids
- DATE: Saturday, October 02, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Children ages 8 to 12 are encouraged to join the historical interpreters from Fort Miles for fun and learning games about WWII. Get real military training on hand signals, concealment exercises, code breaking and more! Limited to 12. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $3 per child
[top]Lantern Tours of Fort Miles
- DATE: Saturday, October 02, 2010
- TIME: 1800 – 1930 (6 – 7:30 p.m.)
Tour the Fort Miles Gun Battery by lantern light with an historical interpreter. Hear some of the true stories and learn how Fort Miles defended our coast 24/7 during World War II. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Hayrides through the Park
- DATE: Saturday, October 02, 2010
- TIME: 5 and 6 p.m.
View the many wonders of Cape Henlopen from our hay wagon with a naturalist guide. Tickets go on sale at the Seaside Nature Center the morning of the trips on a first-come, first-served basis. For ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by paying adult. Maximum of six tickets per person. Limited to 18. $5 per person
[top]Volunteer Trail Day
- DATE: Saturday, October 02, 2010
- TIME: 9 a.m. – Noon
Join the Friends of Cape Henlopen as they work to maintain the park’s trails, or take on some other light maintenance project. For further details, call the Volunteer Coordinator at (302) 644-5005.
[top]Bird Walks at Cape Henlopen
- DATE: Wednesday, October 06, 2010
- TIME: 8 – 10 a.m.
Explore Cape Henlopen’s birding hot spots with a staff naturalist. Bring your binoculars and field guides. Beginner birders are welcome.
[top]Lunch and Learn: Animal Superheroes
- DATE: Thursday, October 07, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Explore the amazing exploits of the animal world, like flying backwards, swimming upside down and more! Bring your lunch and we’ll provide coffee and dessert. Pre-registration is required. $3 per person
[top]Kayak Rentals at the Fishing Pier
- DATE: Saturday, October 09, 2010
- TIME: 10 – 4 p.m.
Rentals include PFD, seat and paddle. Renters must have paddling experience. Bring water and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes are required. Solo paddlers must be 13 years or older. Paddlers 8 – 12 years old must be in a tandem kayak with a parent. For more information, call (302) 645-6852. Single and tandem sit-on-top: $15 per person per hour
[top]Hawks of Cape Henlopen
- DATE: Saturday, October 09, 2010
- TIME: 11 a.m.
Learn how to identify some of our common birds of prey that migrate over head each fall. Then take to the Hawk Watch and see them for yourself. Limited to 20. Pre-registration is required. $2 per person
[top]Battery 519 Museum Tours
- DATE: Saturday, October 09, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Join an historical interpreter for a guided tour of a World War II coastal defense gun battery. See the updates and renovations to this historic site as you learn about the history of Fort Miles and the future plans for the Fort Miles Historic Area. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Creatures of the Coast
- DATE: Saturday, October 09, 2010
- TIME: 2 p.m.
See live animals and learn about some of the cool and amazing creatures that call Delaware Bay their home. Limited to 40. Pre-registration is required. $2 per person
[top]Campfire Circle: Night Skies
- DATE: Saturday, October 09, 2010
- TIME: 6:30 p.m.
Join us for stories and other campfire activities. Learn about constellations and be part of the stories they tell. Bring marshmallows and sticks for roasting! For ages 5 and up. Free
[top]Bird Walks at Cape Henlopen
- DATE: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
- TIME: 8 – 10 a.m.
Explore Cape Henlopen’s birding hot spots with a staff naturalist. Bring your binoculars and field guides. Beginner birders are welcome.
[top]Guppy Club: The Author Series Continues
- DATE: Thursday, October 14, 2010
- TIME: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Fall on the Move
Bring your 3- to 5-year-old to the Seaside Nature Center for learning fun! Discover secrets of nature through games, crafts, outdoor adventures and the books of popular children’s authors. We will read James Kaczman’s “A Bird and His Worm” and learn why many animals are on the move during fall. Children must be accompanied by an adult and dressed for the outdoors. Limited to 12 children. Pre-registration is required. $3 per child
Arachnophobia
- DATE: Saturday, October 16, 2010
- TIME: 2 p.m.
Get caught in a web of discovery while learning about our local spiders. We’ll teach you which ones to avoid and give you some great tips for sneaking up on them in the wild. For ages 5 and up. Free
[top]5th Annual Wine, Cheese and Beer Tasting
- DATE: Saturday, October 16, 2010
- TIME: 4 – 6 p.m. at the Officers Club
Tickets available at the park office, Biden Center, Lewes Printing, Lewes Gourmet, Lewes Chamber of Commerce or call (302) 858-6127. Note: Your ticket will be your entrance into the park. Admission: $18 in advance, $24 at door
[top]Hayrides through the Park
- DATE: Saturday, October 16, 2010
- TIME: 5 and 6 p.m.
View the many wonders of Cape Henlopen from our hay wagon with a naturalist guide. Tickets go on sale at the Seaside Nature Center the morning of the trips on a first-come, first-served basis. For ages 8 and up. Children must be accompanied by paying adult. Maximum of six tickets per person. Limited to 18. $5 per person
[top]Trail Hike Series at Cape Henlopen: Salt Marsh Spur Trail
- DATE: Sunday, October 17, 2010
- TIME: 11 a.m.
3.0 miles
Travel through the maritime forest to enjoy the fall beauty of our tidal salt marshes. Call (302) 645-6852 for directions, more information and to pre-register. All hikes will meet at the Seaside Nature Center, and then drive to the respective trail heads. Free
Bird Walks at Cape Henlopen
- DATE: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
- TIME: 8 – 10 a.m.
Explore Cape Henlopen’s birding hot spots with a staff naturalist. Bring your binoculars and field guides. Beginner birders are welcome.
[top]22nd Children’s Fantasy Trail
- DATE: Friday, October 22, 2010
- TIME: 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Bring the kids (costumes are appreciated) to our 22nd Fantasy Trail. Trick or Treat for candy and toys with your favorite storybook characters on our jack-o’-lantern lined trail. Entertainment under the tent each evening will include singing, juggling, magic and more. $5 per person, adults and children
[top]22nd Children’s Fantasy Trail
- DATE: Saturday, October 23, 2010
- TIME: 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Bring the kids (costumes are appreciated) to our 22nd Fantasy Trail. Trick or Treat for candy and toys with your favorite storybook characters on our jack-o’-lantern lined trail. Entertainment under the tent each evening will include singing, juggling, magic and more. $5 per person, adults and children
[top]22nd Children’s Fantasy Trail
- DATE: Sunday, October 24, 2010
- TIME: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Bring the kids (costumes are appreciated) to our 22nd Fantasy Trail. Trick or Treat for candy and toys with your favorite storybook characters on our jack-o’-lantern lined trail. Entertainment under the tent each evening will include singing, juggling, magic and more. $5 per person, adults and children
[top]Bird Walks at Cape Henlopen
- DATE: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
- TIME: 8 – 10 a.m.
Explore Cape Henlopen’s birding hot spots with a staff naturalist. Bring your binoculars and field guides. Beginner birders are welcome.
[top]Lantern Tours of Fort Miles
- DATE: Saturday, October 30, 2010
- TIME: 1800 – 1930 (6 – 7:30 p.m.)
Tour the Fort Miles Gun Battery by lantern light with an historical interpreter. Hear some of the true stories and learn how Fort Miles defended our coast 24/7 during World War II. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]All Hallows Night Hike
- DATE: Saturday, October 30, 2010
- TIME: 6 p.m.
You might have heard the tales of what comes out on Halloween nights, but what about what comes out every night at Cape Henlopen? Join a naturalist and explore the night time wonders of the park. Limited to 20. Pre-registration is required. $2 per person
[top]Bird Walks at Cape Henlopen
- DATE: Wednesday, November 03, 2010
- TIME: 8 – 10 a.m.
Explore Cape Henlopen’s birding hot spots with a staff naturalist. Bring your binoculars and field guides. Beginner birders are welcome.
[top]Lunch and Learn: Osprey Migrations
- DATE: Thursday, November 04, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Enjoyed the Osprey Cam? Join us for a recap of the summer’s activities and where our Ospreys go for the winter. Pre-registration is required. $3 per person
[top]FHMA Open Battery Day
- DATE: Saturday, November 06, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join Fort Miles volunteers and see the latest efforts to restore this World War II battery. Food, beverages and merchandise will be on sale. All sales and donations benefit the Fort Miles Historical Association and their efforts to help Delaware State Parks restore Battery 519. Free
[top]Reptiles of the Delaware
- DATE: Saturday, November 06, 2010
- TIME: 11 a.m.
See live snakes and turtles and learn how these reptiles adapt to life in the many habitats of Delaware. For ages 5 and up. Limited to 40. Pre-registration is required. $3 per person
[top]Volunteer Trail Day
- DATE: Saturday, November 06, 2010
- TIME: 9 a.m. – Noon
Join the Friends of Cape Henlopen as they work to maintain the park’s trails, or take on some other light maintenance project. For further details, call the Volunteer Coordinator at (302) 644-5005.
[top]Bird Walks at Cape Henlopen
- DATE: Wednesday, November 10, 2010
- TIME: 8 – 10 a.m.
Explore Cape Henlopen’s birding hot spots with a staff naturalist. Bring your binoculars and field guides. Beginner birders are welcome.
[top]Trail Hike Series at Cape Henlopen: Pinelands Trail
- DATE: Saturday, November 13, 2010
- TIME: 11 a.m.
1.5 miles
Take a nature walk along the Pinelands Trail and experience the beauty of the maritime forest and cranberry bogs. Call (302) 645-6852 for directions, more information and to pre-register. All hikes will meet at the Seaside Nature Center, and then drive to the respective trail heads. Free
Battery 519 Museum Tours
- DATE: Saturday, November 13, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Join an historical interpreter for a guided tour of a World War II coastal defense gun battery. See the updates and renovations to this historic site as you learn about the history of Fort Miles and the future plans for the Fort Miles Historic Area. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Birdseed and Christmas Boutique Sale
- DATE: Saturday, November 13, 2010
- TIME: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Seaside Nature Center
Advance birdseed order forms are available at the park office, Seaside Nature Center, www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org or call (302) 858-6127. Members may take a 10% discount on seed orders. T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, totes and seasonal crafts will be on sale, and food and homemade baked goods will be available.
[top]Bird Walks at Cape Henlopen
- DATE: Wednesday, November 17, 2010
- TIME: 8 – 10 a.m.
Explore Cape Henlopen’s birding hot spots with a staff naturalist. Bring your binoculars and field guides. Beginner birders are welcome.
[top]Guppy Club: The Author Series Continues
- DATE: Thursday, November 18, 2010
- TIME: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Falling Leaves
Bring your 3- to 5-year-old to the Seaside Nature Center for learning fun! Discover secrets of nature through games, crafts, outdoor adventures and the books of popular children’s authors. We will read Nancy Elizabeth Wallace’s “Leaves, Leaves, Leaves” and discover the many colors and shapes of fall leaves. Children must be accompanied by an adult and dressed for the outdoors. Limited to 12 children. Pre-registration is required. $3 per child
Full Moon Hike
- DATE: Saturday, November 20, 2010
- TIME: 5 p.m.
Watch the moonrise and take a guided walk through the moonlit landscape of Cape Henlopen to discover the nocturnal life of the park including deer and night birds. Limited to 20. Pre-registration is required. $2 per person
[top]Waterfowl Adventure
- DATE: Friday, November 26, 2010
- TIME: 11 a.m.
Had your fill of holiday turkey? Then join us as we learn to identify our winter waterfowl, and then explore key spots in the park to observe them. Limited to 20. Pre-registration is required. $2 per person
[top]Critters of the Cape
- DATE: Saturday, November 27, 2010
- TIME: 11 a.m.
The forests of the New World were daunting to our Pilgrim ancestors, but how were the native animals adapted for this life? Join a naturalist and meet some of our live native and non-native animals that make up Cape Henlopen. Limited to 40. Pre-registration is required. $2 per person
[top]Battery 519 Museum Tours
- DATE: Saturday, November 27, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Join an historical interpreter for a guided tour of a World War II coastal defense gun battery. See the updates and renovations to this historic site as you learn about the history of Fort Miles and the future plans for the Fort Miles Historic Area. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Lunch and Learn: Ready for Winter?
- DATE: Thursday, December 02, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Find out what some plants and animals do to get ready for the long, cold winter ahead. Bring your lunch and we’ll provide coffee and dessert. Pre-registration is required. $3 per person
[top]Osprey Cultural Connection
- DATE: Saturday, December 04, 2010
- TIME: 11 a.m.
Ospreys migrate to South America. Explore some of the cultures of the countries where Ospreys spend their winter vacation and make your own souvenir of their journeys. Pre-registration is required. Limited to 25. $2 per person.
[top]Trail Hike Series at Cape Henlopen: Gordons Pond Trail
- DATE: Sunday, December 05, 2010
- TIME: 11 a.m.
3.6 miles
We will travel between Herring Point and Gordons Pond, exploring the sand dunes, marsh and the brackish water pond. Call (302) 645-6852 for directions, more information and to pre-register. All hikes will meet at the Seaside Nature Center, and then drive to the respective trail heads. Free
Battery 519 Museum Tours
- DATE: Saturday, December 11, 2010
- TIME: 1400 – 1530 (2 – 3:30 p.m.)
Join an historical interpreter for a guided tour of a World War II coastal defense gun battery. See the updates and renovations to this historic site as you learn about the history of Fort Miles and the future plans for the Fort Miles Historic Area. Limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Program is suitable for ages 8 and older; children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852 to pre-register. $5 per person
[top]Guppy Club: The Author Series Continues
- DATE: Thursday, December 16, 2010
- TIME: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Falling into Winter
Bring your 3- to 5-year-old to the Seaside Nature Center for learning fun! Discover secrets of nature through games, crafts, outdoor adventures and the books of popular children’s authors. We will read Karma Wilson’s “Bear Snores On” and share what different plants and animals do to get ready for the cold winter ahead. Children must be accompanied by an adult and dressed for the outdoors. Limited to 12 children. Pre-registration is required. $3 per child
Winter Wonderland: Winter Vacation Nature Programs for Children
- DATE: Tuesday, December 28, 2010
- TIME: 9:30 a.m. – Noon
Looking for something fun, hands-on and educational to do over the holiday break? Enroll your child ages 6 – 9 in an engaging program about nature and exploration. Each day will have its own theme. Dress to go outside. Limited to 15. $15 per child for each Winter Wonderland program.
[top]Winter Wonderland: Winter Vacation Nature Programs for Children
- DATE: Wednesday, December 29, 2010
- TIME: 9:30 a.m. - Noon
Looking for something fun, hands-on and educational to do over the holiday break? Enroll your child ages 6 – 9 in an engaging program about nature and exploration. Each day will have its own theme. Dress to go outside. Limited to 15. $15 per child for each Winter Wonderland program.
[top]Winter Wonderland: Winter Vacation Nature Programs for Children
- DATE: Thursday, December 30, 2010
- TIME: 9:30 a.m. - Noon
Looking for something fun, hands-on and educational to do over the holiday break? Enroll your child ages 6 – 9 in an engaging program about nature and exploration. Each day will have its own theme. Dress to go outside. Limited to 15. $15 per child for each Winter Wonderland program.
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