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Baldcypress Nature Center


Baldcypress Nature Center

The Baldcypress Nature Center shows our connection to water and the Chesapeake. The exhibits include an 18' replica baldcypress tree, 500-gallon floor aquarium and waterfall feature showcasing the fish species found at Trap Pond, a virtual pontoon tour of the pond, and numerous other areas to discover. This facility is also available for special event rentals.


Upcoming Events

Trap Pond Lantern Hike

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

4:30 PM

Join our park staff as we experience an after dark view of the Island and Bob trails as our lanterns chase shadows and reflect the intricate landscape of the park. Please dress for the weather. $20 per person, register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 12/6/2023 4:30:00 PM 12/6/2023 6:00:00 PM America/New_York Trap Pond Lantern Hike Join our park staff as we experience an after dark view of the Island and Bob trails as our lanterns chase shadows and reflect the intricate landscape of the park. Please dress for the weather. $20 per person, register online. Trap Pond

Jingle Bell Wagon Ride

Friday, December 8, 2023

3:00 PM

Join us for a winter wagon ride to lift the holiday spirit. End the night with camaraderie and the comfort of a warm campfire after your journey. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $4. Register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 12/8/2023 3:00:00 PM 12/8/2023 4:30:00 PM America/New_York Jingle Bell Wagon Ride Join us for a winter wagon ride to lift the holiday spirit. End the night with camaraderie and the comfort of a warm campfire after your journey. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $4. Register online. Trap Pond

American Holly Hike

Saturday, December 9, 2023

1:00 PM

Take a short guided hike on our American Holly Trail. Learn about the namesake tree and its importance in Delaware forests and Delaware history. Call the Baldcypress Nature Center at 302-875-5163 with questions. No registration required

Add to Calendar 12/9/2023 1:00:00 PM 12/9/2023 2:00:00 PM America/New_York American Holly Hike Take a short guided hike on our American Holly Trail. Learn about the namesake tree and its importance in Delaware forests and Delaware history. Call the Baldcypress Nature Center at 302-875-5163 with questions. No registration required Trap Pond

Trap Pond Lantern Hike

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

4:30 PM

Join our park staff as we experience an after dark view of the Island and Bob trails as our lanterns chase shadows and reflect the intricate landscape of the park. Please dress for the weather. $20 per person, register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 12/13/2023 4:30:00 PM 12/13/2023 6:00:00 PM America/New_York Trap Pond Lantern Hike Join our park staff as we experience an after dark view of the Island and Bob trails as our lanterns chase shadows and reflect the intricate landscape of the park. Please dress for the weather. $20 per person, register online. Trap Pond

Jingle Bell Wagon Ride

Friday, December 15, 2023

3:00 PM

Join us for a winter wagon ride to lift the holiday spirit. End the night with camaraderie and the comfort of a warm campfire after your journey. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $4. Register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 12/15/2023 3:00:00 PM 12/15/2023 4:30:00 PM America/New_York Jingle Bell Wagon Ride Join us for a winter wagon ride to lift the holiday spirit. End the night with camaraderie and the comfort of a warm campfire after your journey. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $4. Register online. Trap Pond

American Holly Hike

Saturday, December 16, 2023

1:00 PM

Take a short guided hike on our American Holly Trail. Learn about the namesake tree and its importance in Delaware forests and Delaware history. Call the Baldcypress Nature Center at 302-875-5163 with questions. No registration required

Add to Calendar 12/16/2023 1:00:00 PM 12/16/2023 2:00:00 PM America/New_York American Holly Hike Take a short guided hike on our American Holly Trail. Learn about the namesake tree and its importance in Delaware forests and Delaware history. Call the Baldcypress Nature Center at 302-875-5163 with questions. No registration required Trap Pond

Trap Pond Lantern Hike

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

4:30 PM

Learn about the history of our park and different types of lanterns. Experience an after dark view of the park as our lanterns chase shadows and reflect the intricate landscape of the park. This program will include a hike of approximately 1 mile. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5. Register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 1/10/2024 4:30:00 PM 1/10/2024 5:45:00 PM America/New_York Trap Pond Lantern Hike Learn about the history of our park and different types of lanterns. Experience an after dark view of the park as our lanterns chase shadows and reflect the intricate landscape of the park. This program will include a hike of approximately 1 mile. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5. Register online. Trap Pond

Bethesda Church and Cemetery Tour

Saturday, January 13, 2024

1:00 PM

Meet at the Bethesda Church parking area to tour the church and cemetery. Learn about the tight-knit community that was here before the park. Sign ups required. Call the nature center at 302-875-5163 to reserve your spot.

Add to Calendar 1/13/2024 1:00:00 PM 1/13/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Bethesda Church and Cemetery Tour Meet at the Bethesda Church parking area to tour the church and cemetery. Learn about the tight-knit community that was here before the park. Sign ups required. Call the nature center at 302-875-5163 to reserve your spot. Trap Pond

Chilly Wagon Ride

Friday, January 19, 2024

3:00 PM

Bring warm clothes and blankets for this ride. Afterwards, we will discuss how the Trap Pond animals deal with the cold while enjoying a warm campfire. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $4. Register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 1/19/2024 3:00:00 PM 1/19/2024 4:30:00 PM America/New_York Chilly Wagon Ride Bring warm clothes and blankets for this ride. Afterwards, we will discuss how the Trap Pond animals deal with the cold while enjoying a warm campfire. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $4. Register online. Trap Pond

Bethesda Church and Cemetery Tour

Saturday, January 20, 2024

1:00 PM

Meet at the Bethesda Church parking area to tour the church and cemetery. Learn about the tight-knit community that was here before the park. Sign ups required. Call the nature center at 302-875-5163 to reserve your spot.

Add to Calendar 1/20/2024 1:00:00 PM 1/20/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Bethesda Church and Cemetery Tour Meet at the Bethesda Church parking area to tour the church and cemetery. Learn about the tight-knit community that was here before the park. Sign ups required. Call the nature center at 302-875-5163 to reserve your spot. Trap Pond

Trap Pond Lantern Hike

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

4:30 PM

Learn about the history of our park and different types of lanterns. Experience an after dark view of the park as our lanterns chase shadows and reflect the intricate landscape of the park. This program will include a hike of approximately 1 mile. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5. Register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 1/24/2024 4:30:00 PM 1/24/2024 5:45:00 PM America/New_York Trap Pond Lantern Hike Learn about the history of our park and different types of lanterns. Experience an after dark view of the park as our lanterns chase shadows and reflect the intricate landscape of the park. This program will include a hike of approximately 1 mile. Adults $10, children 12 and under $5. Register online. Trap Pond

Chilly Wagon Ride

Friday, January 26, 2024

3:00 PM

Bring warm clothes and blankets for this ride. Afterwards, we will discuss how the Trap Pond animals deal with the cold while enjoying a warm campfire. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $4. Register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 1/26/2024 3:00:00 PM 1/26/2024 4:30:00 PM America/New_York Chilly Wagon Ride Bring warm clothes and blankets for this ride. Afterwards, we will discuss how the Trap Pond animals deal with the cold while enjoying a warm campfire. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $4. Register online. Trap Pond

Nature's Engineers

Thursday, February 1, 2024

6:00 PM

Join us in the Baldcypress Nature Center's Pondview Room as we take a look into some of nature's most efficient and complex engineers. Call the Baldcypress Nature Center at 302-875-5163 with questions. No registration required

Add to Calendar 2/1/2024 6:00:00 PM 2/1/2024 7:00:00 PM America/New_York Nature's Engineers Join us in the Baldcypress Nature Center's Pondview Room as we take a look into some of nature's most efficient and complex engineers. Call the Baldcypress Nature Center at 302-875-5163 with questions. No registration required Trap Pond

Saturday Morning Bird Walk

Saturday, February 3, 2024

8:00 AM

Meet us at the Nature Center for a leisurely walk around the picnic area and spillway to learn the basics of birding. Call the Baldcypress Nature Center at 302-875-5163 with questions. No registration required.

Add to Calendar 2/3/2024 8:00:00 AM 2/3/2024 9:00:00 AM America/New_York Saturday Morning Bird Walk Meet us at the Nature Center for a leisurely walk around the picnic area and spillway to learn the basics of birding. Call the Baldcypress Nature Center at 302-875-5163 with questions. No registration required. Trap Pond

Trap Pond Lantern Hike

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

4:30 PM

Learn about the history of our park and different types of lanterns. Experience an after dark view of the park as our lanterns chase shadows and reflect the intricate landscape of the park. This program will include a hike of approximately 1 mile. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $5. Register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 2/7/2024 4:30:00 PM 2/7/2024 5:45:00 PM America/New_York Trap Pond Lantern Hike Learn about the history of our park and different types of lanterns. Experience an after dark view of the park as our lanterns chase shadows and reflect the intricate landscape of the park. This program will include a hike of approximately 1 mile. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $5. Register online. Trap Pond

Three Square Meals

Saturday, February 10, 2024

1:00 PM

Tour some original Civilian Conservation Corps structures at Trap Pond State Park. Learn how these young men impacted the state and the nation. Call the Baldcypress Nature Center at 302-875-5163 with questions.No registration required.

Add to Calendar 2/10/2024 1:00:00 PM 2/10/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Three Square Meals Tour some original Civilian Conservation Corps structures at Trap Pond State Park. Learn how these young men impacted the state and the nation. Call the Baldcypress Nature Center at 302-875-5163 with questions.No registration required. Trap Pond

Indoor Seed Starting

Thursday, February 15, 2024

6:00 PM

Get your seeds started indoors for a jump start on the growing season.Starting flats, media, and a variety of seeds will be provided along with instructions. Feel free to bring your own favorite seeds for a customized garden. Price is $15, register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 2/15/2024 6:00:00 PM 2/15/2024 7:00:00 PM America/New_York Indoor Seed Starting Get your seeds started indoors for a jump start on the growing season.Starting flats, media, and a variety of seeds will be provided along with instructions. Feel free to bring your own favorite seeds for a customized garden. Price is $15, register online. Trap Pond

History Wagon Ride

Friday, February 16, 2024

3:00 PM

Our wagon is pulled by a blue Ford tractor. Past residents didn't have it as easy. Learn about the park's past people and history alongside a warm fire after the ride. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $4. Register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 2/16/2024 3:00:00 PM 2/16/2024 4:30:00 PM America/New_York History Wagon Ride Our wagon is pulled by a blue Ford tractor. Past residents didn't have it as easy. Learn about the park's past people and history alongside a warm fire after the ride. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $4. Register online. Trap Pond

Three Square Meals

Saturday, February 17, 2024

1:00 PM

Tour some original Civilian Conservation Corps structures at Trap Pond State Park. Learn how these young men impacted the state and the nation. Call the Baldcypress Nature Center at 302-875-5163 with questions.No registration required.

Add to Calendar 2/17/2024 1:00:00 PM 2/17/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Three Square Meals Tour some original Civilian Conservation Corps structures at Trap Pond State Park. Learn how these young men impacted the state and the nation. Call the Baldcypress Nature Center at 302-875-5163 with questions.No registration required. Trap Pond

Trap Pond Lantern Hike

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

4:30 PM

Learn about the history of our park and different types of lanterns. Experience an after dark view of the park as our lanterns chase shadows and reflect the intricate landscape of the park. This program will include a hike of approximately 1 mile. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $5. Register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 2/21/2024 4:30:00 PM 2/21/2024 5:45:00 PM America/New_York Trap Pond Lantern Hike Learn about the history of our park and different types of lanterns. Experience an after dark view of the park as our lanterns chase shadows and reflect the intricate landscape of the park. This program will include a hike of approximately 1 mile. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $5. Register online. Trap Pond

History Wagon Ride

Friday, February 23, 2024

3:00 PM

Our wagon is pulled by a blue Ford tractor. Past residents didn't have it as easy. Learn about the park's past people and history alongside a warm fire after the ride. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $4. Register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 2/23/2024 3:00:00 PM 2/23/2024 4:30:00 PM America/New_York History Wagon Ride Our wagon is pulled by a blue Ford tractor. Past residents didn't have it as easy. Learn about the park's past people and history alongside a warm fire after the ride. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $4. Register online. Trap Pond

Indoor Seed Starting

Thursday, February 29, 2024

6:00 PM

Get your seeds started indoors for a jump start on the growing season.Starting flats, media, and a variety of seeds will be provided along with instructions. Feel free to bring your own favorite seeds for a customized garden. Price is $15, register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 2/29/2024 6:00:00 PM 2/29/2024 7:00:00 PM America/New_York Indoor Seed Starting Get your seeds started indoors for a jump start on the growing season.Starting flats, media, and a variety of seeds will be provided along with instructions. Feel free to bring your own favorite seeds for a customized garden. Price is $15, register online. Trap Pond