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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

Campground Bingo

Friday, July 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card.

Add to Calendar 7/19/2024 7:00:00 PM 7/19/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Campground Bingo Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card. Trap Pond

Campground Crafts

Saturday, July 20, 2024

10:00 AM

Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft.

Add to Calendar 7/20/2024 10:00:00 AM 7/20/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Campground Crafts Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft. Trap Pond

Fish Tales

Saturday, July 20, 2024

10:00 AM

Net some of our aquatic pond creatures from the shoreline. Meet at the boat house for this hour-long program. Bring shoes and clothes that can get muddy. Free

Add to Calendar 7/20/2024 10:00:00 AM 7/20/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Fish Tales Net some of our aquatic pond creatures from the shoreline. Meet at the boat house for this hour-long program. Bring shoes and clothes that can get muddy. Free Trap Pond

Wagon Rides

Saturday, July 20, 2024

5:00 PM

Take a ride to Persimmon Cove in our farm-wagon. Enjoy the woods and waters of Trap Pond in true farmer fashion as you learn about the nature and culture surrounding the pond. Signup at the nature center at least one hour before the program. Free, with paid park admission!

Add to Calendar 7/20/2024 5:00:00 PM 7/20/2024 6:00:00 PM America/New_York Wagon Rides Take a ride to Persimmon Cove in our farm-wagon. Enjoy the woods and waters of Trap Pond in true farmer fashion as you learn about the nature and culture surrounding the pond. Signup at the nature center at least one hour before the program. Free, with paid park admission! Trap Pond

Campground Bingo

Friday, July 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card.

Add to Calendar 7/26/2024 7:00:00 PM 7/26/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Campground Bingo Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card. Trap Pond

Campground Crafts

Saturday, July 27, 2024

10:00 AM

Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft.

Add to Calendar 7/27/2024 10:00:00 AM 7/27/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Campground Crafts Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft. Trap Pond

Three Square Meals

Saturday, July 27, 2024

11:00 AM

Learn about the contributions the Civilian Conservation Corps made to Trap Pond, Delaware, and the nation. Tour will include short 1/2 mile walk. Meet at the nature center. Free

Add to Calendar 7/27/2024 11:00:00 AM 7/27/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Three Square Meals Learn about the contributions the Civilian Conservation Corps made to Trap Pond, Delaware, and the nation. Tour will include short 1/2 mile walk. Meet at the nature center. Free Trap Pond

Wagon Rides

Saturday, July 27, 2024

5:00 PM

Take a ride to Persimmon Cove in our farm-wagon. Enjoy the woods and waters of Trap Pond in true farmer fashion as you learn about the nature and culture surrounding the pond. Signup at the nature center at least one hour before the program. Free, with paid park admission!

Add to Calendar 7/27/2024 5:00:00 PM 7/27/2024 6:00:00 PM America/New_York Wagon Rides Take a ride to Persimmon Cove in our farm-wagon. Enjoy the woods and waters of Trap Pond in true farmer fashion as you learn about the nature and culture surrounding the pond. Signup at the nature center at least one hour before the program. Free, with paid park admission! Trap Pond

Bethesda Church and Cemetery Tour

Sunday, July 28, 2024

1:00 PM

Stop in at the Bethesda Church. Park staff will be available to answer questions and discuss the important history of rural churches in the area. Give yourself time to explore the cemetery and natural beauty of the area. Free

Add to Calendar 7/28/2024 1:00:00 PM 7/28/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Bethesda Church and Cemetery Tour Stop in at the Bethesda Church. Park staff will be available to answer questions and discuss the important history of rural churches in the area. Give yourself time to explore the cemetery and natural beauty of the area. Free Trap Pond

Campground Bingo

Friday, August 2, 2024

7:00 PM

Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card.

Add to Calendar 8/2/2024 7:00:00 PM 8/2/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Campground Bingo Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card. Trap Pond

Saturday Morning Bird Walk

Saturday, August 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 TOUR on Saturday June 1. Free

Add to Calendar 8/3/2024 8:00:00 AM 8/3/2024 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 TOUR on Saturday June 1. Free Trap Pond

Campground Crafts

Saturday, August 3, 2024

10:00 AM

Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft.

Add to Calendar 8/3/2024 10:00:00 AM 8/3/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Campground Crafts Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft. Trap Pond

Fish Tales

Saturday, August 3, 2024

10:00 AM

Net some of our aquatic pond creatures from the shoreline. Meet at the boat house for this hour-long program. Bring shoes and clothes that can get muddy. Free

Add to Calendar 8/3/2024 10:00:00 AM 8/3/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Fish Tales Net some of our aquatic pond creatures from the shoreline. Meet at the boat house for this hour-long program. Bring shoes and clothes that can get muddy. Free Trap Pond

Wagon Rides

Saturday, August 3, 2024

5:00 PM

Take a ride to Persimmon Cove in our farm-wagon. Enjoy the woods and waters of Trap Pond in true farmer fashion as you learn about the nature and culture surrounding the pond. Signup at the nature center at least one hour before the program. Free, with paid park admission!

Add to Calendar 8/3/2024 5:00:00 PM 8/3/2024 6:00:00 PM America/New_York Wagon Rides Take a ride to Persimmon Cove in our farm-wagon. Enjoy the woods and waters of Trap Pond in true farmer fashion as you learn about the nature and culture surrounding the pond. Signup at the nature center at least one hour before the program. Free, with paid park admission! Trap Pond

Campground Bingo

Friday, August 9, 2024

7:00 PM

Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card.

Add to Calendar 8/9/2024 7:00:00 PM 8/9/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Campground Bingo Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card. Trap Pond

Campground Crafts

Saturday, August 10, 2024

10:00 AM

Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft.

Add to Calendar 8/10/2024 10:00:00 AM 8/10/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Campground Crafts Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft. Trap Pond

Three Square Meals

Saturday, August 10, 2024

11:00 AM

Learn about the contributions the Civilian Conservation Corps made to Trap Pond, Delaware, and the nation. Tour will include short 1/2 mile walk. Meet at the nature center. Free

Add to Calendar 8/10/2024 11:00:00 AM 8/10/2024 3:00:00 PM America/New_York Three Square Meals Learn about the contributions the Civilian Conservation Corps made to Trap Pond, Delaware, and the nation. Tour will include short 1/2 mile walk. Meet at the nature center. Free Trap Pond

Wagon Rides

Saturday, August 10, 2024

5:00 PM

Take a ride to Persimmon Cove in our farm-wagon. Enjoy the woods and waters of Trap Pond in true farmer fashion as you learn about the nature and culture surrounding the pond. Signup at the nature center at least one hour before the program. Free, with paid park admission!

Add to Calendar 8/10/2024 5:00:00 PM 8/10/2024 6:00:00 PM America/New_York Wagon Rides Take a ride to Persimmon Cove in our farm-wagon. Enjoy the woods and waters of Trap Pond in true farmer fashion as you learn about the nature and culture surrounding the pond. Signup at the nature center at least one hour before the program. Free, with paid park admission! Trap Pond

Youth Fishing Tournament

Sunday, August 11, 2024

8:30 AM

Open to ages 15 and under. Meet at the boathouse for free fishing instruction and other activities from 8 - 9 a.m. Fishing tournament will begin at 9 and run until 11. Catch and release will be encouraged. Equipment will be provided, or bring your own. Free, with paid park admission!

Add to Calendar 8/11/2024 8:30:00 AM 8/11/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Youth Fishing Tournament Open to ages 15 and under. Meet at the boathouse for free fishing instruction and other activities from 8 - 9 a.m. Fishing tournament will begin at 9 and run until 11. Catch and release will be encouraged. Equipment will be provided, or bring your own. Free, with paid park admission! Trap Pond

Campground Bingo

Friday, August 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card.

Add to Calendar 8/16/2024 7:00:00 PM 8/16/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Campground Bingo Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card. Trap Pond

Campground Crafts

Saturday, August 17, 2024

10:00 AM

Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft.

Add to Calendar 8/17/2024 10:00:00 AM 8/17/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Campground Crafts Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft. Trap Pond

Wagon Rides

Saturday, August 17, 2024

5:00 PM

Take a ride to Persimmon Cove in our farm-wagon. Enjoy the woods and waters of Trap Pond in true farmer fashion as you learn about the nature and culture surrounding the pond. Signup at the nature center at least one hour before the program. Free, with paid park admission!

Add to Calendar 8/17/2024 5:00:00 PM 8/17/2024 6:00:00 PM America/New_York Wagon Rides Take a ride to Persimmon Cove in our farm-wagon. Enjoy the woods and waters of Trap Pond in true farmer fashion as you learn about the nature and culture surrounding the pond. Signup at the nature center at least one hour before the program. Free, with paid park admission! Trap Pond

Bethesda Church and Cemetery Tour

Sunday, August 18, 2024

1:00 PM

Stop in at the Bethesda Church. Park staff will be available to answer questions and discuss the important history of rural churches in the area. Give yourself time to explore the cemetery and natural beauty of the area. Free

Add to Calendar 8/18/2024 1:00:00 PM 8/18/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Bethesda Church and Cemetery Tour Stop in at the Bethesda Church. Park staff will be available to answer questions and discuss the important history of rural churches in the area. Give yourself time to explore the cemetery and natural beauty of the area. Free Trap Pond

Campground Bingo

Friday, August 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card.

Add to Calendar 8/23/2024 7:00:00 PM 8/23/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Campground Bingo Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card. Trap Pond

Campground Crafts

Saturday, August 24, 2024

10:00 AM

Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft.

Add to Calendar 8/24/2024 10:00:00 AM 8/24/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Campground Crafts Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft. Trap Pond

Fish Tales

Saturday, August 24, 2024

10:00 AM

Net some of our aquatic pond creatures from the shoreline. Meet at the boat house for this hour-long program. Bring shoes and clothes that can get muddy. Free

Add to Calendar 8/24/2024 10:00:00 AM 8/24/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Fish Tales Net some of our aquatic pond creatures from the shoreline. Meet at the boat house for this hour-long program. Bring shoes and clothes that can get muddy. Free Trap Pond

Wagon Rides

Saturday, August 24, 2024

5:00 PM

Take a ride to Persimmon Cove in our farm-wagon. Enjoy the woods and waters of Trap Pond in true farmer fashion as you learn about the nature and culture surrounding the pond. Signup at the nature center at least one hour before the program. Free, with paid park admission!

Add to Calendar 8/24/2024 5:00:00 PM 8/24/2024 6:00:00 PM America/New_York Wagon Rides Take a ride to Persimmon Cove in our farm-wagon. Enjoy the woods and waters of Trap Pond in true farmer fashion as you learn about the nature and culture surrounding the pond. Signup at the nature center at least one hour before the program. Free, with paid park admission! Trap Pond

Campground Bingo

Friday, August 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card.

Add to Calendar 8/30/2024 7:00:00 PM 8/30/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Campground Bingo Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card. Trap Pond

Campground Crafts

Saturday, August 31, 2024

10:00 AM

Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft.

Add to Calendar 8/31/2024 10:00:00 AM 8/31/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Campground Crafts Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft. Trap Pond

Three Square Meals

Saturday, August 31, 2024

11:00 AM

Learn about the contributions the Civilian Conservation Corps made to Trap Pond, Delaware, and the nation. Tour will include short 1/2 mile walk. Meet at the nature center. Free

Add to Calendar 8/31/2024 11:00:00 AM 8/31/2024 4:00:00 PM America/New_York Three Square Meals Learn about the contributions the Civilian Conservation Corps made to Trap Pond, Delaware, and the nation. Tour will include short 1/2 mile walk. Meet at the nature center. Free Trap Pond

Wagon Rides

Saturday, August 31, 2024

5:00 PM

Take a ride to Persimmon Cove in our farm-wagon. Enjoy the woods and waters of Trap Pond in true farmer fashion as you learn about the nature and culture surrounding the pond. Signup at the nature center at least one hour before the program. Free, with paid park admission!

Add to Calendar 8/31/2024 5:00:00 PM 8/31/2024 6:00:00 PM America/New_York Wagon Rides Take a ride to Persimmon Cove in our farm-wagon. Enjoy the woods and waters of Trap Pond in true farmer fashion as you learn about the nature and culture surrounding the pond. Signup at the nature center at least one hour before the program. Free, with paid park admission! Trap Pond

Campground Bingo

Friday, September 6, 2024

7:00 PM

Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card.

Add to Calendar 9/6/2024 7:00:00 PM 9/6/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Campground Bingo Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card. Trap Pond

Campground Crafts

Saturday, September 7, 2024

10:00 AM

Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft.

Add to Calendar 9/7/2024 10:00:00 AM 9/7/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Campground Crafts Meet at the campground pavilion for a creative session of crafts. All necessary supplies will be provided and we will do a different craft each week. $2 per craft. Trap Pond

Campground Bingo

Friday, September 13, 2024

7:00 PM

Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card.

Add to Calendar 9/13/2024 7:00:00 PM 9/13/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Campground Bingo Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card. Trap Pond

Campground Bingo

Friday, September 20, 2024

7:00 PM

Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card.

Add to Calendar 9/20/2024 7:00:00 PM 9/20/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Campground Bingo Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card. Trap Pond

Campground Bingo

Friday, September 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card.

Add to Calendar 9/27/2024 7:00:00 PM 9/27/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Campground Bingo Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card. Trap Pond

Campground Bingo

Friday, October 4, 2024

7:00 PM

Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card.

Add to Calendar 10/4/2024 7:00:00 PM 10/4/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Campground Bingo Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card. Trap Pond

Campground Bingo

Friday, October 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card.

Add to Calendar 10/11/2024 7:00:00 PM 10/11/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Campground Bingo Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card. Trap Pond

Campground Bingo

Friday, October 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card.

Add to Calendar 10/18/2024 7:00:00 PM 10/18/2024 8:00:00 PM America/New_York Campground Bingo Try your luck at our weekly campground bingo games. There will be lots of prizes for the young and young at heart. Meet at the campground pavilion. 50 cents per card. Trap Pond