Discover . Explore . Preserve .
FAMILY FUN CONT .
Family Farmers for a Day Led by Rob Wiest Roll up your sleeves and jump into the shoes of Coverdale farmers by feeding animals , sowing seeds , planting , or harvesting . Finish with a light , yummy farm snack !
Sat , 5 / 20 | 9 am – 11 am Family age 6 + | U17163CF Member $ 25 / team of 2 , $ 5 / additional individual Non-member $ 35 / team of 2 , $ 7 / additional individual
Family Hike and Birdwatching at Bucktoe Creek Preserve Led by Dawn Coughlan Birds are here , let ’ s find them ! Loaner binoculars are available . This program is sponsored by a private donor . Meets at Bucktoe Creek Preserve . No preregistration required . Just show up !
Sun , 5 / 21 | 1 pm – 3 pm | Family | V17604BK FREE for everyone
Coverdale Pond Adventure Led by Delaware Nature Society staff The pond at Coverdale Farm Preserve is teeming with wildlife in mid-summer . Explore the waters , woods and fields to find tadpoles , wildflowers , and more ! Bring a bag lunch .
Sun , 5 / 21 | Noon – 2 pm Family age 6 + | W17164CF Member $ 10 | Non-member $ 15
ADULT DISCOVERY
Beer Flight , Bird Flight Led by Sally O ’ Byrne Enjoy an after work cultural and natural history walk on the Riverfront led by expert birder and author of Wilmington ’ s Waterfront , Sally O ’ Byrne . Finish up and relax with an informative beer tasting . Meets at Veritas Wine and Craft Beer , 321 Justison St , Wilmington , DE .
Tue , 5 / 2 | 6 pm – 8 pm Adult age 21 + | U17206DC Member $ 25 | Non-member $ 35
Big Trees of New Castle County Led by Joe Sebastiani & Emily Carnwath , Auburn Heights State Park Program Coordinator Tour New Castle County to see , appreciate , and measure the biggest trees of their kind in Delaware . Visit historic properties and other private sites to see these trees and hear about some local history . Bring a lunch . Van transportation from Ashland provided .
Wed , 5 / 3 | 9 am – 3 pm Adult | U17001AS Member $ 25 | Non-member $ 35
Tangier Island : The Heart of the Chesapeake Led by Matt Babbitt Travel by ferry boat to Virginia ’ s Tangier Island , a historic community on the Cheasapeake Bay . Meet with local watermen who operate the island ’ s first oyster aquaculture farm and visit the museum and a crab shanty . Ferry is included . Bring a bagged lunch or purchase lunch on the island . Van transportation from Abbott ’ s provided .
Sat , 5 / 13 | 7 am – 6 pm Adult | U17302AM Member $ 50 | Non-member $ 60
May Canoeing : The Christina River and Marshes Led by Ed Rohrbach & Matt Kosh Paddle through the winding channels of our urban freshwater marsh and search for Ospreys , Kingfishers , turtles , and other marsh animals .
Sat , 5 / 13 | 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Adult | U17203DC Member $ 15 | Non-member $ 20
Habitat Gardens Part II : Habitat Design , Care , and Water Quality Led by Lori Athey & Kristen Travers Gardening tips for keeping you , your neighbors , and the critters happy and healthy . Indoor presentation . See Habitat Part I on page 10 . This program is also part of the Habitat Steward Training series on page 11 .
Wed , 5 / 24 | 6 pm – 8 pm Adult | W17012AS Member $ 10 | Non-member $ 15
Bird Banding at Coverdale Farm Led by Ian Stewart During the period of late Spring Migration and the beginning of nesting season , there are a wide variety of bird species to be found at the Coverdale Farm Preserve . Join our ornithologist to capture and band colorful songbirds and learn about their unique features .
Sat , 5 / 27 | 8 am – 11 am Adult | U17101CF Member $ 15 | Non-member $ 20
Red Knot Day on the Bay Led by Dawn Coughlan Visit the legendary Mispillion Harbor to view migrating Red Knots gorging on horseshoe crab eggs . The viewing deck of DuPont Nature Center will provide the best views of this amazing site . Then visit the adjoining Slaughter Beach to see the horseshoe crab spawning location . Bring a bag lunch . Van transportation from Ashland provided .
Sun , 5 / 28 | 9 am – 4 pm Adult | U17005AS Member $ 40 | Non-member $ 50
ASHLAND ABBOTT ’ S COVERDALE DEEC OTHER
Colors indicate site . Addresses for many sites on page 7 . Learn more about our four primary sites on pages 23 – 25 .
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