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.
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Upcoming Events
Stone Walls History Walk
Thursday, December 7, 2023
4:00 PM
Take a walk through history and discover the somewhat mysterious, and very impressive history of the stone walls that line the park landscape. Who built these walls? When? Why? How? Enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of the rolling hills as we unravel the story behind the walls. $6 per person, register online.
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12/7/2023 4:00:00 PM
12/7/2023 5:00:00 PM
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Stone Walls History Walk
Take a walk through history and discover the somewhat mysterious, and very impressive history of the stone walls that line the park landscape. Who built these walls? When? Why? How? Enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of the rolling hills as we unravel the story behind the walls. $6 per person, register online.
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Santa at Brandywine Creek
Friday, December 8, 2023
6:00 PM
Santa is coming to Brandywine Creek State Park! Join us from 6-8pm for some sweet treats with Santa. Bring your camera to take photos with Father Christmas himself, then make a fun holiday craft. $10 per person, register online.
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12/8/2023 6:00:00 PM
12/8/2023 6:30:00 PM
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Santa at Brandywine Creek
Santa is coming to Brandywine Creek State Park! Join us from 6-8pm for some sweet treats with Santa. Bring your camera to take photos with Father Christmas himself, then make a fun holiday craft. $10 per person, register online.
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Santa at Brandywine Creek
Friday, December 8, 2023
6:30 PM
Santa is coming to Brandywine Creek State Park! Join us from 6-8pm for some sweet treats with Santa. Bring your camera to take photos with Father Christmas himself, then make a fun holiday craft. $10 per person, register online.
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12/8/2023 6:30:00 PM
12/8/2023 7:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Santa at Brandywine Creek
Santa is coming to Brandywine Creek State Park! Join us from 6-8pm for some sweet treats with Santa. Bring your camera to take photos with Father Christmas himself, then make a fun holiday craft. $10 per person, register online.
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Santa at Brandywine Creek
Friday, December 8, 2023
7:00 PM
Santa is coming to Brandywine Creek State Park! Join us from 6-8pm for some sweet treats with Santa. Bring your camera to take photos with Father Christmas himself, then make a fun holiday craft. $10 per person, register online.
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12/8/2023 7:00:00 PM
12/8/2023 7:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Santa at Brandywine Creek
Santa is coming to Brandywine Creek State Park! Join us from 6-8pm for some sweet treats with Santa. Bring your camera to take photos with Father Christmas himself, then make a fun holiday craft. $10 per person, register online.
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Santa at Brandywine Creek
Friday, December 8, 2023
7:30 PM
Santa is coming to Brandywine Creek State Park! Join us from 6-8pm for some sweet treats with Santa. Bring your camera to take photos with Father Christmas himself, then make a fun holiday craft. $10 per person, register online.
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12/8/2023 7:30:00 PM
12/8/2023 8:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Santa at Brandywine Creek
Santa is coming to Brandywine Creek State Park! Join us from 6-8pm for some sweet treats with Santa. Bring your camera to take photos with Father Christmas himself, then make a fun holiday craft. $10 per person, register online.
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Rocky Run Beginner Geology Hike
Saturday, December 9, 2023
1:00 PM
Join the naturalists for a hike on our Rocky Run Trail to learn all about the unique geology that makes Brandywine Creek State Park so special. This trail is quite steep, rocky, and involves a stream crossing, so be ready for an adventure! The program will meet at the Thompson's Bridge Parking Lot. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free.
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12/9/2023 1:00:00 PM
12/9/2023 3:00:00 PM
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Rocky Run Beginner Geology Hike
Join the naturalists for a hike on our Rocky Run Trail to learn all about the unique geology that makes Brandywine Creek State Park so special. This trail is quite steep, rocky, and involves a stream crossing, so be ready for an adventure! The program will meet at the Thompson's Bridge Parking Lot. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free.
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Park Pals
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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 will explore a different topic with a story, craft, and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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12/13/2023 9:30:00 AM
12/13/2023 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 will explore a different topic with a story, craft, and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Back Porch Birding
Thursday, December 14, 2023
11:30 AM
Birding is a rewarding activity, but if you’re new it can be very overwhelming! Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the nature center to watch for birds coming to the feeders and learn some tips about birding. We’ll also discuss 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.
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12/14/2023 11:30:00 AM
12/14/2023 12:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Back Porch Birding
Birding is a rewarding activity, but if you’re new it can be very overwhelming! Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the nature center to watch for birds coming to the feeders and learn some tips about birding. We’ll also discuss 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.
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History Campfire
Saturday, December 16, 2023
11:00 AM
Ever wonder who lived on the land that is now Brandywine Creek State Park? Come learn about some of the children who used to call this place home and what their life on a working farm would have been like. See artifacts and hear first hand accounts from the time! Historically inspired refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration required, $6 per person.
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12/16/2023 11:00:00 AM
12/16/2023 12:30:00 PM
America/New_York
History Campfire
Ever wonder who lived on the land that is now Brandywine Creek State Park? Come learn about some of the children who used to call this place home and what their life on a working farm would have been like. See artifacts and hear first hand accounts from the time! Historically inspired refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration required, $6 per person.
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Winter Solstice Hike
Thursday, December 21, 2023
4:00 PM
The calm of winter is settling in. Take a celebratory hike around the Hidden Pond Trail, and learn about the winter solstice along the way. Take in the sights and sounds of the forest and creek in winter on the shortest day of the year. 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.
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12/21/2023 4:00:00 PM
12/21/2023 5:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Winter Solstice Hike
The calm of winter is settling in. Take a celebratory hike around the Hidden Pond Trail, and learn about the winter solstice along the way. Take in the sights and sounds of the forest and creek in winter on the shortest day of the year. 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.
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Winter Tree ID
Saturday, January 6, 2024
10:00 AM
How do you identify a tree without its leaves? Explore some of the trees of the park with the naturalists and learn what to look for to identify them. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free.
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1/6/2024 10:00:00 AM
1/6/2024 11:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Winter Tree ID
How do you identify a tree without its leaves? Explore some of the trees of the park with the naturalists and learn what to look for to identify them. Register over the phone at (302)-655-5740 or via email at DNREC_brandywinecreekprograms@delaware.gov. Free.
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Park Pals
Wednesday, January 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 will explore a different topic with a story, craft, and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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1/10/2024 9:30:00 AM
1/10/2024 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 will explore a different topic with a story, craft, and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Back Porch Birding
Thursday, January 11, 2024
11:30 AM
Birding is a rewarding activity, but if you’re new it can be very overwhelming! Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the nature center to watch for birds coming to the feeders and learn some tips about birding. We’ll also discuss 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.
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1/11/2024 11:30:00 AM
1/11/2024 12:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Back Porch Birding
Birding is a rewarding activity, but if you’re new it can be very overwhelming! Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the nature center to watch for birds coming to the feeders and learn some tips about birding. We’ll also discuss 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.
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Building & Birding
Saturday, January 13, 2024
10:00 AM
Come enjoy a morning on the Nature Center back porch where we will look for birds and build natural bird feeders to feed our feathered friends! The program will meet in the Nature Center. Pre-registration required,spaces are limited. $10 per person.
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1/13/2024 10:00:00 AM
1/13/2024 11:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Building & Birding
Come enjoy a morning on the Nature Center back porch where we will look for birds and build natural bird feeders to feed our feathered friends! The program will meet in the Nature Center. Pre-registration required,spaces are limited. $10 per person.
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Fireside Chat: People of our Past
Saturday, January 13, 2024
2:00 PM
Gather around the fireside to take a deep dive into one of the inhabitants of the land that became Brandywine Creek State Park! Before our days as a state park, this land was home to farmers, millers, and thinkers alike who helped shape the landscape we see around us today. This month we’ll be learning about Amos H. Wickersham, teacher, thinker, and 'wielder of a sarcastic pen' who used to live along the banks of the Brandywine. Pre-registration required, $6 per person.
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1/13/2024 2:00:00 PM
1/13/2024 3:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Fireside Chat: People of our Past
Gather around the fireside to take a deep dive into one of the inhabitants of the land that became Brandywine Creek State Park! Before our days as a state park, this land was home to farmers, millers, and thinkers alike who helped shape the landscape we see around us today. This month we’ll be learning about Amos H. Wickersham, teacher, thinker, and 'wielder of a sarcastic pen' who used to live along the banks of the Brandywine. Pre-registration required, $6 per person.
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Flint Woods Hike
Saturday, January 20, 2024
10:00 AM
Come see one of the park’s more remote nature preserves! We’ll take you over to Flint Woods to see the sites of this beautiful forest. Pre-registration required and closes 24 hours prior, space is very limited. $6 per person.
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1/20/2024 10:00:00 AM
1/20/2024 12:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Flint Woods Hike
Come see one of the park’s more remote nature preserves! We’ll take you over to Flint Woods to see the sites of this beautiful forest. Pre-registration required and closes 24 hours prior, space is very limited. $6 per person.
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Full Moon Hike
Thursday, January 25, 2024
5:30 PM
Join the naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. $6 per person, register online.
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1/25/2024 5:30:00 PM
1/25/2024 6:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Full Moon Hike
Join the naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. $6 per person, register online.
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Monthly Bird Walk
Saturday, January 27, 2024
8:00 AM
The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Bring your eyes, ears, and a comfortable pair of hiking boots. Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, provide 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.
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1/27/2024 8:00:00 AM
1/27/2024 11:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Monthly Bird Walk
The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Bring your eyes, ears, and a comfortable pair of hiking boots. Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, provide 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.
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Groundhogs Galore
Friday, February 2, 2024
2:00 PM
Get ready for Groundhog Day with a fun walk through the meadows to learn about groundhogs. 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.
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2/2/2024 2:00:00 PM
2/2/2024 3:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Groundhogs Galore
Get ready for Groundhog Day with a fun walk through the meadows to learn about groundhogs. 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.
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Bluebird Monitoring Trail
Saturday, February 3, 2024
10:00 AM
Learn about volunteering on our Bluebird Trail Team. We will walk the trail, clean out the boxes for spring nesting season and learn about the eastern bluebird along the way. If interested, you can learn how to sign up for nest box monitoring for the season. 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.
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2/3/2024 10:00:00 AM
2/3/2024 11:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Bluebird Monitoring Trail
Learn about volunteering on our Bluebird Trail Team. We will walk the trail, clean out the boxes for spring nesting season and learn about the eastern bluebird along the way. If interested, you can learn how to sign up for nest box monitoring for the season. 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.
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Just Around The Riverbend: The Flooding of the Brandywine
Saturday, February 3, 2024
2:00 PM
Walk along the Brandywine Creek and learn about what causes flooding. Discover the impacts flooding has on the ecosystem including how floods have worsened in recent years. Meet at the Thompson’s Bridge Parking Lot. 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.
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2/3/2024 2:00:00 PM
2/3/2024 3:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Just Around The Riverbend: The Flooding of the Brandywine
Walk along the Brandywine Creek and learn about what causes flooding. Discover the impacts flooding has on the ecosystem including how floods have worsened in recent years. Meet at the Thompson’s Bridge Parking Lot. 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.
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Winter Sky Gazing
Friday, February 9, 2024
6:00 PM
Take a cool winter hike and get an introduction to the night sky. Enjoy the new moon with us and see what stars we can spot. Learn a little star science and enjoy the park after dark. Pre-registration required, $6 per person.
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2/9/2024 6:00:00 PM
2/9/2024 7:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Winter Sky Gazing
Take a cool winter hike and get an introduction to the night sky. Enjoy the new moon with us and see what stars we can spot. Learn a little star science and enjoy the park after dark. Pre-registration required, $6 per person.
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History and Ruins Hike: The Western Bank of the Brandywine
Saturday, February 10, 2024
10:00 AM
Meet at the Thompson’s Bridge Parking lot for this hike back through time. Explore the history of the river and visit the site of the old Rockland Mills. Learn how the Brandywine was influenced by the people who lived here, and discover how the creek came to be an important part of the Industrial Revolution. Pre-registration required, $6 per person.
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2/10/2024 10:00:00 AM
2/10/2024 11:30:00 AM
America/New_York
History and Ruins Hike: The Western Bank of the Brandywine
Meet at the Thompson’s Bridge Parking lot for this hike back through time. Explore the history of the river and visit the site of the old Rockland Mills. Learn how the Brandywine was influenced by the people who lived here, and discover how the creek came to be an important part of the Industrial Revolution. Pre-registration required, $6 per person.
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Park Pals
Wednesday, February 14, 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 will explore a different topic with a story, craft, and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Add to Calendar
2/14/2024 9:30:00 AM
2/14/2024 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 will explore a different topic with a story, craft, and (if the weather is good) an outdoor adventure! Register online, spaces limited, $5 per child. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Back Porch Birding
Thursday, February 15, 2024
11:30 AM
Birding is a rewarding activity, but if you’re new it can be very overwhelming! Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the nature center to watch for birds coming to the feeders and learn some tips about birding. We’ll also discuss 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.
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2/15/2024 11:30:00 AM
2/15/2024 12:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Back Porch Birding
Birding is a rewarding activity, but if you’re new it can be very overwhelming! Bring your lunch and join the naturalists on the back porch of the nature center to watch for birds coming to the feeders and learn some tips about birding. We’ll also discuss 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.
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Flint Woods Hike
Saturday, February 17, 2024
10:00 AM
Come see one of the park’s more remote nature preserves! We’ll take you over to Flint Woods to see the sites of this beautiful forest. Pre-registration required and closes 24 hours prior, space is very limited. $6 per person.
Add to Calendar
2/17/2024 10:00:00 AM
2/17/2024 12:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Flint Woods Hike
Come see one of the park’s more remote nature preserves! We’ll take you over to Flint Woods to see the sites of this beautiful forest. Pre-registration required and closes 24 hours prior, space is very limited. $6 per person.
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Stone Walls History Walk
Thursday, February 22, 2024
4:30 PM
Take a walk through history and discover the somewhat mysterious, and very impressive history of the stone walls that line the park landscape. Who built these walls? When? Why? How? Enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of the rolling hills as we unravel the story behind the walls. $6 per person, register online.
Add to Calendar
2/22/2024 4:30:00 PM
2/22/2024 5:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Stone Walls History Walk
Take a walk through history and discover the somewhat mysterious, and very impressive history of the stone walls that line the park landscape. Who built these walls? When? Why? How? Enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of the rolling hills as we unravel the story behind the walls. $6 per person, register online.
Brandywine Creek
Monthly Bird Walk
Saturday, February 24, 2024
8:00 AM
The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Bring your eyes, ears, and a comfortable pair of hiking boots. Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, provide 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.
Add to Calendar
2/24/2024 8:00:00 AM
2/24/2024 11:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Monthly Bird Walk
The monthly bird walk is back on the last Saturday of every month! Bring your eyes, ears, and a comfortable pair of hiking boots. Our expert volunteer birder from the Delaware Ornithological Society will lead the group, provide 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.
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Full Moon Hike
Saturday, February 24, 2024
6:00 PM
Join the naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. $6 per person, register online.
Add to Calendar
2/24/2024 6:00:00 PM
2/24/2024 7:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Full Moon Hike
Join the naturalists for a hike under the wide open skies and look for the beautiful full moon. Learn about the moon and some of the folklore that it stars in. $6 per person, register online.
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Invasive Species Walk
Saturday, March 2, 2024
1:00 PM
Even in the late winter landscape invasive plants stand out.. Join the naturalists for a hike down the Hidden Pond Trail as we discuss invasive plants and their damage to our ecosystem. 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.
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3/2/2024 1:00:00 PM
3/2/2024 3:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Invasive Species Walk
Even in the late winter landscape invasive plants stand out.. Join the naturalists for a hike down the Hidden Pond Trail as we discuss invasive plants and their damage to our ecosystem. 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.
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