May
JUST FOR KIDS
Drop your kids off for hands-on learning with our safety-certified instructors .
FAMILY FUN
Enjoy hands-on nature experiences together . Parents must accompany children .
Parent ’ s Night Out : Nature Photography Led by Stephen Mousley & Alison Altergott Set mom and dad loose to have dinner along Wilmington ’ s Riverfront while you stay at DEEC and have all the fun . This month , stroll the boardwalk at sunset and learn basic photography techniques . Print a picture to take home . Cameras provided . Parents receive a coupon for Timothy ’ s Riverfront Grill .
Fri , 5 / 12 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Ages 5-12 | U17251DC Member $ 15 | Non-member $ 20
Stream Watch Led by Kristen Travers & Jeff Long Learn how to survey stream health with Delaware Nature Society and Partnership for the Delaware Estuary using stream animals , including freshwater mussels .
Sat , 5 / 20 | 9:30 am – Noon Teen | U17500AS Member $ 8 | Non-member $ 15
Enchanted Afternoons Led by Judy Montgomery Fridays in May are full of fun for your favorite little ladybug , butterfly , fairy , gnome , or wood sprite ! Come dressed for an enchanted afternoon of hidden treasures , crafts , music and fairy-tale fun .
4 Friday sessions 5 / 5 , 5 / 12 , 5 / 19 , 5 / 26 1 pm – 4 pm Family | U17063AS Member $ 15 / session / household Non-member $ 22 / session / household
Portraits with Mom Led by Jessica Barber Celebrate Mom by spending an artful day with her creating portraits of each other ! The class will include basic instruction on how to create a portrait , along with techniques on using media . Choose from charcoal or watercolor to create your masterpieces . No experience necessary .
Sat , 5 / 6 | 1 pm – 4 pm Family age 6 + | U17073AS Member $ 25 | Non-member $ 35
Archery Adventure Series Led by Rob Yacucci Join fellow archery enthusiasts and challenge yourself to improve during these 4 instructional sessions . Try to hit a moving target and play archery golf . All archery equipment is provided or bring your own . Instruction is by certified shooting sports instructors .
4 Sunday sessions 5 / 7 , 6 / 11 , 7 / 23 , 8 / 13 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Family age 10 + | U17158CF Member $ 60 / series Non-member $ 80 / series
Family Yoga at Abbott ’ s Led by Free Spirited Foundation Join Lewes ’ Free Spirited Foundation for outdoor yoga sessions for the whole family . Pack a picnic and your hiking boots to enjoy afterwards .
5 Second Saturday sessions 5 / 13 , 6 / 10 , 7 / 8 , 8 / 12 , 9 / 9 11 am – Noon | Family Member $ 5 / child , $ 10 / adult Non-member $ 5 / child , $ 10 / adult To register , visit FreeSpiritedFoundation . org
Mother ’ s Day - Set in Stone ! Led by Jessica Rodriguez Create a long lasting gift for , or with Mom ! Make beautiful largeleaf stepping stones !
Sat , 5 / 13 | 3 pm – 5 pm Family | U17065AS Member $ 10 | Non-member $ 15
Shakespeare ’ s “ Much Ado About Nothing ” Presented by Second Street Players Pack a picnic and bring the whole family to Abbott ’ s Mill for an outdoor showing of one of Shakespeare ’ s best !
Sat , 5 / 20 & Sun , 5 / 21 ( Rain date Sat , 6 / 3 & Sun , 6 / 4 ) 3 pm – 6 pm Family | V17362AM Member $ 50 / household of 4 , $ 15 / additional individual Non-member $ 50 / household of 4 , $ 15 / additional individual
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