Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Delaware State Parks offer exciting programs for families and individuals. Enjoy crafts, learn about Delaware's heritage or explore the parks' natural wonders. Many programs require pre-registration. Call the specific park you plan to visit for details.
| Birds of Bellevue at Bellevue State Park | ||
| Tuesday, May 21, 2013 8 AM |
Join our volunteers and naturalists for an introduction to birding. We will take a walk around the park to spot resident and migrant birds. Wear comfortable shoes. Binoculars are available or bring your own. Meet at the Arts Center. $3 per person. | |
| Eco Explorers Club: Going Batty at Killens Pond State Park | ||
| Tuesday, May 21, 2013 1:30 PM |
Discover the fascinating world of bats, from echolocation to bat nurseries. Learn how these agile flyers hunt for their dinner in the darkness of night. Killens Pond State Park Eco-Explorer’s Club: Every other Tuesday, 1:30 to 2:30p.m., ages 6-11. The t | |
| Lunchtime Concert Series- Bob Croce at Bellevue State Park | ||
| Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12 PM |
Bring your lunch and join us for a free relaxing concert by Bob Croce. The performance will be classical acoustic folk guitar music. For more information about upcoming performances call the concert hotline at (302) 761-6965. | |
| Pick Up Volley Ball League at Bellevue State Park | ||
| Wednesday, May 22, 2013 6 PM |
People of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. There is no fee to play and pre-registration is not necessary. Meet at the Volleyball court near Pavilion 3. | |
| Wee Have Fun Club: I Grew This! at Bellevue State Park | ||
| Wednesday, May 22, 2013 1 PM |
For ages 3-5 and offered on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and again at 1:00 p.m. Nature discoveries, stories and art projects are all part of the fun! Whenever possible, we will venture outside, so please dress accordingly. The fee for t | |
| Wee Have Fun Club: I Grew This! at Bellevue State Park | ||
| Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10 AM |
For ages 3-5 and offered on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and again at 1:00 p.m. Nature discoveries, stories and art projects are all part of the fun! Whenever possible, we will venture outside, so please dress accordingly. The fee for t | |
| Introduction to Surf Fishing at Delaware Seashore State Park | ||
| Friday, May 24, 2013 1 PM |
Have you always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? If so, this program is for you! We will cover everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques. Rods, reels and bait are all provided. Must have a fishing | |
| Introduction to Surf Fishing at Indian River Life-Saving Station at Delaware Seashore State Park | ||
| Friday, May 24, 2013 1:00:00 PM |
Have you always wanted to try surf fishing but weren’t sure how to get started? If so, this program is for you! We will cover everything from fish identification to proper casting techniques. Rods, reels and bait are all provided. Must have a fishing | |
| Girl Scouts of Chesapeake Bay: Introduction to Rock Climbing at Alapocas Run State Park | ||
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 12 PM |
Learn about equipment, safety and physical and mental preparedness. Harness up and climb on our natural rock wall. Safety equipment, ropes and belayers provided. Register through the Council at gscb.org. Not a member of the Chesapeake Council? Contact us | |
| Bellevue Night Hike at Bellevue State Park | ||
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 8:30 PM |
Take a nighttime hike through the park. Learn about, look for and listen to nocturnal animals as you enjoy the park in a whole new way. Wear comfortable shoes as we will venture into the woods. $5 per person. Register no later than 4 p.m. on the previous | |
| Memorial Day Trail Challenge Hike at Brandywine Creek State Park | ||
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 1 PM |
Enjoy this 2.1-mile hike through meadow and forest, with scenic creek and river views. Meet at the Nature Center. $3 per person; free for veterans and active duty military personnel. | |
| Delaware Breakwater Kayak Eco-Tour at Cape Henlopen State Park | ||
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 10 a.m. |
Enjoy a tour in sit-on-top kayaks. Trips are designed for beginners, but can be strenuous. Closed-toe shoes required. Ages 8+; solo paddlers must be at least 13. Limit 10, pre-registration required by calling 302-645-6852. $25 for a solo kayak, or $35 for | |
| Seining the Bay at Cape Henlopen State Park | ||
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 11 a.m. |
Search the shallows of Delaware Bay with a seine net looking for fish, crabs, and other creatures. Dress to get wet. Ages 5+. No reservations - tickets are available on Saturday with a maximum of 6 per person. Limit 30. $5 per person. | |
| Kayak Rentals at the Fishing Pier at Cape Henlopen State Park | ||
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 12:30 p.m. |
Sit-on-top kayak rentals include PFD, seat, and paddle. Must have paddling experience. Closed-toe shoes required. Single and tandem kayaks available. Ages 8+; solo paddlers must be at least 13. No reservations. $15 per person per hour. | |
| Fire Power Tour at Cape Henlopen State Park | ||
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 2 p.m. |
Learn how the artillery pieces that protected our coast worked and participate in a gun drill. Ages 7+. Limit 30, pre-registration required by calling 302-645-6852. $5 per person, cash only. | |
| Lantern Tour of Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen State Park | ||
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:30 p.m. |
Tour the gun battery by lantern light and learn how soldiers defended out coast during World War II. Ages 10+. Limit 30, pre-registration required by calling 302-645-6852. $5 per person, cash only. | |
| Our Neighbors in Space at Cape Henlopen State Park | ||
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 8 p.m. |
Meet at the campground amphitheater and witness the conjunction of Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter, as they will all be "close" together. Ages 7+. No pre-registration by calling 302-645-6852. Free. | |
| Firing the Lyle Gun at Delaware Seashore State Park | ||
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 1 PM |
Enjoy a guided tour of the Life-Saving Station Museum and learn the story of the surfmen who risked their lives to rescue shipwreck victims. At the end of the tour, park staff will fire the Lyle gun, an essential piece of equipment used by the surfmen du | |
| Firing the Lyle Gun at Indian River Life-Saving Station at Delaware Seashore State Park | ||
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 1:00:00 PM |
Enjoy a guided tour of the Life-Saving Station Museum and learn the story of the surfmen who risked their lives to rescue shipwreck victims. At the end of the tour, park staff will fire the Lyle gun, an essential piece of equipment used by the surfmen du | |
| Dover Library Program at Killens Pond State Park | ||
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 3 PM |
Join us at the Dover Public Library at 3p.m. on the last Saturday of each month from March to September. Topics vary each month. May 25, June 29, July 27, August 31, & September 28. | |
| Full Moon Hike at Killens Pond State Park | ||
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 9 PM |
Let the light of the full moon light our path tonight. $2/person | |
| Water Park Opening Day at Killens Pond State Park | ||
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 10 AM |
Come swim in our friendly, safe, clean and fun facility. Back by popular demand: Group Reservations are available. Call 284-4526 for details. Discounted entrance tickets are available at the Park Office. | |
| Park After Dark: Coyote Twilight at White Clay Creek State Park | ||
| Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:30 PM |
Register by noon the day of the program and receive $1 discount. Are there coyote’s wandering the woods of White Clay Creek? Enjoy a moderate twilight hike to a secret corner of our park. | |
| Battery 519 Tour at Cape Henlopen State Park | ||
| Sunday, May 26, 2013 2 p.m. |
Take a guided tour to learn why the gun battery was here and how it operated. Ages 10+. Limit 30, pre-registration required by calling 302-645-6852. $5 per person, cash only. | |
| Secret Lives of Horseshoe Crabs at Cape Henlopen State Park | ||
| Sunday, May 26, 2013 7 p.m. |
What goes on inside these odd creatures? Explore the beach in search of them and uncover some of their mysterious behaviors. Ages 5+. Limit 20, pre-registration required by calling 302-645-6852. $3 per person. | |
| Kayak Rentals at the Fishing Pier at Cape Henlopen State Park | ||
| Sunday, May 26, 2013 10 a.m. |
Sit-on-top kayak rentals include PFD, seat, and paddle. Must have paddling experience. Closed-toe shoes required. Single and tandem kayaks available. Ages 8+; solo paddlers must be at least 13. No reservations. $15 per person per hour. | |
| Horseshoe Crabs: Delaware's Living Fossil at Delaware Seashore State Park | ||
| Sunday, May 26, 2013 1 PM |
Horseshoe crabs are more than just funny looking shells that wash up on the beach. Learn about its unique adaptations for survival, its contributions to scientific research and its key role in Delaware’s coastal ecosystem. $4 per person. | |
| Lantern Tour at Delaware Seashore State Park | ||
| Sunday, May 26, 2013 8 PM |
Enjoy a unique, guided lantern tour of the circa-1876 Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum. Learn about what surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast, and then venture over the dune to patrol the beach while listening to l | |
| Horseshoe Crabs: Delaware's Living Fossil at Indian River Life-Saving Station at Delaware Seashore State Park | ||
| Sunday, May 26, 2013 1:00:00 PM |
Horseshoe crabs are more than just funny looking shells that wash up on the beach. Learn about its unique adaptations for survival, its contributions to scientific research and its key role in Delaware’s coastal ecosystem. $4 per person. | |
| Lantern Tour at Indian River Life-Saving Station at Delaware Seashore State Park | ||
| Sunday, May 26, 2013 8:00:00 PM |
Enjoy a unique, guided lantern tour of the circa-1876 Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum. Learn about what surfmen went through to save shipwreck victims off the Delaware coast, and then venture over the dune to patrol the beach while listening to l | |
| Memorial Day Celebration at Rockford Tower, Rockford Park at Wilmington State Parks | ||
| Sunday, May 26, 2013 12 PM |
RockfordTower will be open in conjunction with the Civil War Memorial Day Celebration being hosted by Mt. Salem United Methodist Church | |
at