Brandywine Creek Nature Center

Brandywine Creek Nature Center


Brandywine Creek Nature Center

At the Brandywine Creek State Park Nature Center, you can meet Cornelius the corn snake, learn about the park and enjoy some of the best bird watching in the state all from the back porch, and see how you “measure up” to the birds of Brandywine Creek with a large wall display.

Virtual Nature Center Tour

Explore the park from anywhere! Dive into the Brandywine Creek Virtual Nature Center and discover new adventures or learn more about trails and topics that you already love. The Virtual Nature Center is home to a variety of self-guided activities from hikes to crafts to seasonal scavenger hunts. You can also explore blogs and articles written by the park naturalists.

Visit the Virtual Nature Center


Upcoming Events

Monthly Bird Walk

Saturday, March 30, 2024

8:00 AM

The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, providing tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission.

Add to Calendar 3/30/2024 8:00:00 AM 3/30/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Monthly Bird Walk The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, providing tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission. Brandywine Creek

Spring Ephemerals Walk

Saturday, April 6, 2024

10:00 AM

Spring ephemerals are short lived wildflowers that emerge in early spring before the leaves on the trees have fully opened. Come explore the forest and learn about the spring ephemerals that can be found in the park. Register over the phone at (302)655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission.

Add to Calendar 4/6/2024 10:00:00 AM 4/6/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Spring Ephemerals Walk Spring ephemerals are short lived wildflowers that emerge in early spring before the leaves on the trees have fully opened. Come explore the forest and learn about the spring ephemerals that can be found in the park. Register over the phone at (302)655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission. Brandywine Creek

Eclipse Extravaganza

Saturday, April 6, 2024

2:00 PM

Join the naturalists to prepare for the April 8th partial Solar Eclipse. Learn about the science of eclipses and create your own type of eclipse viewer. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission but registration is required.

Add to Calendar 4/6/2024 2:00:00 PM 4/6/2024 3:00:00 PM America/New_York Eclipse Extravaganza Join the naturalists to prepare for the April 8th partial Solar Eclipse. Learn about the science of eclipses and create your own type of eclipse viewer. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission but registration is required. Brandywine Creek

Partial Solar Eclipse

Monday, April 8, 2024

1:00 PM

Come join us at the park for some unique solar system activities! Delaware will experience a partial solar eclipse, with the peak occurring at about 3:15 p.m. The eclipse is not something to watch with the naked eye, so be sure to bring your eclipse viewing devices! Check our social media for more information. Free with park admission!

Add to Calendar 4/8/2024 1:00:00 PM 4/8/2024 3:00:00 PM America/New_York Partial Solar Eclipse Come join us at the park for some unique solar system activities! Delaware will experience a partial solar eclipse, with the peak occurring at about 3:15 p.m. The eclipse is not something to watch with the naked eye, so be sure to bring your eclipse viewing devices! Check our social media for more information. Free with park admission! Brandywine Creek

Park Pals

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

9:30 AM

Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 4/10/2024 9:30:00 AM 4/10/2024 10:15:00 AM America/New_York Park Pals Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child. Brandywine Creek

Park Pals

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

5:30 PM

Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 4/10/2024 5:30:00 PM 4/10/2024 6:15:00 PM America/New_York Park Pals Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child. Brandywine Creek

Back Porch Birding

Thursday, April 11, 2024

11:30 AM

Birding is a rewarding activity, but may seem overwhelming to newcomers. Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the Nature Center to watch for birds and learn some tips about birding! Discover the ins and outs of bird feeders and their upkeep. The program will meet in the Nature Center. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission.

Add to Calendar 4/11/2024 11:30:00 AM 4/11/2024 12:30:00 PM America/New_York Back Porch Birding Birding is a rewarding activity, but may seem overwhelming to newcomers. Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the Nature Center to watch for birds and learn some tips about birding! Discover the ins and outs of bird feeders and their upkeep. The program will meet in the Nature Center. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission. Brandywine Creek

Kite Day!

Saturday, April 13, 2024

12:00 PM

Let's go fly a kite! Come enjoy the wind at Hawk Watch and try your hand at kite flying. Please bring your own kite. Check our Facebook page for up-to-date information. Free with park admission.

Add to Calendar 4/13/2024 12:00:00 PM 4/13/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Kite Day! Let's go fly a kite! Come enjoy the wind at Hawk Watch and try your hand at kite flying. Please bring your own kite. Check our Facebook page for up-to-date information. Free with park admission. Brandywine Creek

Hidden Gems Hike: Longwall Trail

Thursday, April 18, 2024

10:00 AM

Explore some of the lesser known parts of Brandywine Creek on the Hidden Gems Hike. the rocky forests on the steep hillside along the Longwall Trail. This is a moderate hike with rocky terrain that is about 3 miles. Register over the phone at (302)655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission.

Add to Calendar 4/18/2024 10:00:00 AM 4/18/2024 12:00:00 PM America/New_York Hidden Gems Hike: Longwall Trail Explore some of the lesser known parts of Brandywine Creek on the Hidden Gems Hike. the rocky forests on the steep hillside along the Longwall Trail. This is a moderate hike with rocky terrain that is about 3 miles. Register over the phone at (302)655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission. Brandywine Creek

Earth Day Stream Study

Saturday, April 20, 2024

12:00 PM

Water quality is an important indicator for stream health. Stop by between 12 and 2 p.m to go netting for creatures and test the water quality of Wilson’s Run, by the park entrance. Register over the phone at (302)655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission.

Add to Calendar 4/20/2024 12:00:00 PM 4/20/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Earth Day Stream Study Water quality is an important indicator for stream health. Stop by between 12 and 2 p.m to go netting for creatures and test the water quality of Wilson’s Run, by the park entrance. Register over the phone at (302)655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission. Brandywine Creek

Full Moon Hike

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

8:00 PM

Join the park's naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn a bit about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. Discover where the moon's nicknames come from. Online registration closes 24 hours before the program. $6 per person

Register Online

Add to Calendar 4/23/2024 8:00:00 PM 4/23/2024 9:00:00 PM America/New_York Full Moon Hike Join the park's naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn a bit about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. Discover where the moon's nicknames come from. Online registration closes 24 hours before the program. $6 per person Brandywine Creek

Monthly Bird Walk

Saturday, April 27, 2024

8:00 AM

The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, providing tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission.

Add to Calendar 4/27/2024 8:00:00 AM 4/27/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Monthly Bird Walk The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, providing tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission. Brandywine Creek

Ruins and History Hike: Quakers But Not Oaks

Saturday, April 27, 2024

1:00 PM

Join the naturalist for a hike exploring some of the ruins and remnants of the park's Quaker past. Enjoy the beauty and interesting stories of this historic landscape under the golden light of a summer evening. Leaving from the Hawk Watch parking lot, this program will discuss the farmers, millers, and community leaders who called this place home. $6 per person, register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 4/27/2024 1:00:00 PM 4/27/2024 3:00:00 PM America/New_York Ruins and History Hike: Quakers But Not Oaks Join the naturalist for a hike exploring some of the ruins and remnants of the park's Quaker past. Enjoy the beauty and interesting stories of this historic landscape under the golden light of a summer evening. Leaving from the Hawk Watch parking lot, this program will discuss the farmers, millers, and community leaders who called this place home. $6 per person, register online. Brandywine Creek

Hidden Pond Hike

Saturday, May 4, 2024

10:00 AM

Hike through the Tulip Tree Woods down to the Hidden Pond while enjoying the sights and sounds of spring! Learn about the history and ecology of the area and find the mysterious Hidden Pond. This is a 2 mile rocky and hilly trail. Be sure to bring a full water bottle. The program will meet at the Nature Center. Register over the phone at (302)655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission.

Add to Calendar 5/4/2024 10:00:00 AM 5/4/2024 11:30:00 AM America/New_York Hidden Pond Hike Hike through the Tulip Tree Woods down to the Hidden Pond while enjoying the sights and sounds of spring! Learn about the history and ecology of the area and find the mysterious Hidden Pond. This is a 2 mile rocky and hilly trail. Be sure to bring a full water bottle. The program will meet at the Nature Center. Register over the phone at (302)655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission. Brandywine Creek

Back Porch Birding

Saturday, May 11, 2024

11:30 AM

Birding is a rewarding activity, but may seem overwhelming to newcomers. Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the Nature Center to watch for birds and learn some tips about birding! Discover the ins and outs of bird feeders and their upkeep. The program will meet in the Nature Center. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission.

Add to Calendar 5/11/2024 11:30:00 AM 5/11/2024 12:30:00 PM America/New_York Back Porch Birding Birding is a rewarding activity, but may seem overwhelming to newcomers. Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the Nature Center to watch for birds and learn some tips about birding! Discover the ins and outs of bird feeders and their upkeep. The program will meet in the Nature Center. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission. Brandywine Creek

Park Pals

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

9:30 AM

Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 5/15/2024 9:30:00 AM 5/15/2024 10:15:00 AM America/New_York Park Pals Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child. Brandywine Creek

Park Pals

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

5:30 PM

Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 5/15/2024 5:30:00 PM 5/15/2024 6:15:00 PM America/New_York Park Pals Calling all park loving 3-6 year olds! Join the naturalists for a fun new weekday morning program series. Each month we'll explore a different topic with a story, craft and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child. Brandywine Creek

Back Porch Birding

Thursday, May 16, 2024

11:30 AM

Birding is a rewarding activity, but may seem overwhelming to newcomers. Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the Nature Center to watch for birds and learn some tips about birding! Discover the ins and outs of bird feeders and their upkeep. The program will meet in the Nature Center. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission.

Add to Calendar 5/16/2024 11:30:00 AM 5/16/2024 12:30:00 PM America/New_York Back Porch Birding Birding is a rewarding activity, but may seem overwhelming to newcomers. Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the Nature Center to watch for birds and learn some tips about birding! Discover the ins and outs of bird feeders and their upkeep. The program will meet in the Nature Center. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission. Brandywine Creek

Ruins and History Hike: Indian Springs Farm

Saturday, May 18, 2024

1:00 PM

Wander back in time with the naturalists to one of the old tenant farms. See how the land has changed and explore the ruins of the old Indian Springs Farm. Learn the history of this farm as well as the surrounding area during the turn of the 20th century. This hike will be about a mile over rocky, muddy, and hilly terrain. $6 per person, register online.

Register Online

Add to Calendar 5/18/2024 1:00:00 PM 5/18/2024 3:00:00 PM America/New_York Ruins and History Hike: Indian Springs Farm Wander back in time with the naturalists to one of the old tenant farms. See how the land has changed and explore the ruins of the old Indian Springs Farm. Learn the history of this farm as well as the surrounding area during the turn of the 20th century. This hike will be about a mile over rocky, muddy, and hilly terrain. $6 per person, register online. Brandywine Creek

Full Moon Hike

Thursday, May 23, 2024

9:00 PM

Join the park's naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn a bit about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. Discover where the moon's nicknames come from. Online registration closes 24 hours before the program. $6 per person

Register Online

Add to Calendar 5/23/2024 9:00:00 PM 5/23/2024 10:00:00 PM America/New_York Full Moon Hike Join the park's naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn a bit about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. Discover where the moon's nicknames come from. Online registration closes 24 hours before the program. $6 per person Brandywine Creek

Monthly Bird Walk

Saturday, May 25, 2024

8:00 AM

The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, providing tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission.

Add to Calendar 5/25/2024 8:00:00 AM 5/25/2024 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Monthly Bird Walk The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, providing tips and advice to all interested bird watchers. Register over the phone at (302) 655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free with park admission. Brandywine Creek