Chambers House Nature Center

Chambers House Nature Center


Chambers House Nature Center

Originally built c.1820, The Chambers House serves as the nature center and office for White Clay Creek State Park’s programming staff. Staffed by volunteers who give information to park visitors, the house also serves as the main building for the park’s Discovery Camps. To learn how to get involved or volunteer to staff the nature center, call or email us.


Upcoming Events

Nature Babies Series

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

10:00 AM

Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger).

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Add to Calendar 3/28/2023 10:00:00 AM 3/28/2023 11:15:00 AM America/New_York Nature Babies Series Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger). White Clay Creek

Sunset Hike

Friday, March 31, 2023

7:30 PM

Enjoy the sunset on this hike with the naturalilst where we will learn about this month's full moon. Must pre-register online or by calling the park office 302-368-6900. Meeting location provided upon registration.

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Add to Calendar 3/31/2023 7:30:00 PM 3/31/2023 8:30:00 PM America/New_York Sunset Hike Enjoy the sunset on this hike with the naturalilst where we will learn about this month's full moon. Must pre-register online or by calling the park office 302-368-6900. Meeting location provided upon registration. White Clay Creek

Stroll with the Superintendent

Friday, April 7, 2023

1:00 PM

Join our park superintendant on a stroll around the park. Call 302-368-6900 for registration and meeting location. Free.

Add to Calendar 4/7/2023 1:00:00 PM 4/7/2023 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Stroll with the Superintendent Join our park superintendant on a stroll around the park. Call 302-368-6900 for registration and meeting location. Free. White Clay Creek

Naturalist Led Hike

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

10:00 AM

New to the park? Ready to find a new favorite trail? Then join the park naturalist on this series to explore trails and discover nature in White Clay Creek State Park. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water and come ready for adventure! Pre-registration required, call 302-368-6900 by Friday at 3 p.m. Free

Add to Calendar 4/11/2023 10:00:00 AM 4/11/2023 11:30:00 AM America/New_York Naturalist Led Hike New to the park? Ready to find a new favorite trail? Then join the park naturalist on this series to explore trails and discover nature in White Clay Creek State Park. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water and come ready for adventure! Pre-registration required, call 302-368-6900 by Friday at 3 p.m. Free White Clay Creek

Nature Babies Series

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

10:00 AM

Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger).

Register Online

Add to Calendar 4/11/2023 10:00:00 AM 4/11/2023 11:15:00 AM America/New_York Nature Babies Series Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger). White Clay Creek

Mason and Dixon's Post Mark'd West History Hike

Sunday, April 16, 2023

1:00 PM

Guest Speaker: Mike Ott. Meet at the Possum Hill Parking Lot on Smith Mill Rd. The Mason Dixon Line often cited in reference to the Civil War was really a survey to mark two large land holders properties. The east-west boundary line began its history right here in the park. Join us on a moderate hike to this historic marker. Bring plenty of water. Space is limited, pre-registration is required by noon, Thursday, April 13. Call 302-368-6900 to register by Noon, Thursday, April 13. Free with paid park entrance fee or Annual Park Pass.

Add to Calendar 4/16/2023 1:00:00 PM 4/16/2023 2:30:00 PM America/New_York Mason and Dixon's Post Mark'd West History Hike Guest Speaker: Mike Ott. Meet at the Possum Hill Parking Lot on Smith Mill Rd. The Mason Dixon Line often cited in reference to the Civil War was really a survey to mark two large land holders properties. The east-west boundary line began its history right here in the park. Join us on a moderate hike to this historic marker. Bring plenty of water. Space is limited, pre-registration is required by noon, Thursday, April 13. Call 302-368-6900 to register by Noon, Thursday, April 13. Free with paid park entrance fee or Annual Park Pass. White Clay Creek

Nature Babies Series

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

10:00 AM

Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger).

Register Online

Add to Calendar 4/18/2023 10:00:00 AM 4/18/2023 11:15:00 AM America/New_York Nature Babies Series Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger). White Clay Creek

Earth Day Hike

Saturday, April 22, 2023

10:00 AM

Join us for a relaxing and meditative hike through the different habitats at White Clay Creek. We will talk about some of the many projects happening at the park during our walk. Register by calling 302-368-6900 by 3 pm on 4/21. Free

Add to Calendar 4/22/2023 10:00:00 AM 4/22/2023 11:00:00 AM America/New_York Earth Day Hike Join us for a relaxing and meditative hike through the different habitats at White Clay Creek. We will talk about some of the many projects happening at the park during our walk. Register by calling 302-368-6900 by 3 pm on 4/21. Free White Clay Creek

Nature Babies Series

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

10:00 AM

Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger).

Register Online

Add to Calendar 4/25/2023 10:00:00 AM 4/25/2023 11:15:00 AM America/New_York Nature Babies Series Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger). White Clay Creek

Nature Babies Series 2

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

10:00 AM

Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger).

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Add to Calendar 5/2/2023 10:00:00 AM 5/2/2023 11:15:00 AM America/New_York Nature Babies Series 2 Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger). White Clay Creek

Full Moon Friday

Friday, May 5, 2023

8:00 PM

Join our park naturalist for an evening hike near the full moon. We’ll start the hike as the sun sets and then enjoy the moonrise as we return. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-368-6900. Meeting location provided upon registration. $6 per person

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Add to Calendar 5/5/2023 8:00:00 PM 5/5/2023 9:00:00 PM America/New_York Full Moon Friday Join our park naturalist for an evening hike near the full moon. We’ll start the hike as the sun sets and then enjoy the moonrise as we return. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-368-6900. Meeting location provided upon registration. $6 per person White Clay Creek

White Clay Creek Fest

Saturday, May 6, 2023

12:00 PM

Join Delaware State Parks, White Clay Wild and Scenic Program, National Park Service, Suez Water and other organizations to celebrate the White Clay Creek. We will have displays and exhibits related to the healthy water, healthy people, energy, recycling and our natural world. Also enjoy games, hikes, live music, kids activities and more! For more info visit www.whiteclay.org. Free

Add to Calendar 5/6/2023 12:00:00 PM 5/6/2023 4:00:00 PM America/New_York White Clay Creek Fest Join Delaware State Parks, White Clay Wild and Scenic Program, National Park Service, Suez Water and other organizations to celebrate the White Clay Creek. We will have displays and exhibits related to the healthy water, healthy people, energy, recycling and our natural world. Also enjoy games, hikes, live music, kids activities and more! For more info visit www.whiteclay.org. Free White Clay Creek

Nature Babies Series 2

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

10:00 AM

Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger).

Register Online

Add to Calendar 5/9/2023 10:00:00 AM 5/9/2023 11:15:00 AM America/New_York Nature Babies Series 2 Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger). White Clay Creek

Nature Babies Series 2

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

10:00 AM

Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger).

Register Online

Add to Calendar 5/16/2023 10:00:00 AM 5/16/2023 11:15:00 AM America/New_York Nature Babies Series 2 Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger). White Clay Creek

National Kids to Parks Day: White Clay Creek Flotilla

Saturday, May 20, 2023

2:00 PM

Let your creative juices flow by making and decorating a vessel to sail in the creek. Using recyclable materials and the laws of physics, make a boat and test it before our grand parade of ships in the creek. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $6 per person

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Add to Calendar 5/20/2023 2:00:00 PM 5/20/2023 3:30:00 PM America/New_York National Kids to Parks Day: White Clay Creek Flotilla Let your creative juices flow by making and decorating a vessel to sail in the creek. Using recyclable materials and the laws of physics, make a boat and test it before our grand parade of ships in the creek. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $6 per person White Clay Creek

Nature Babies Series 2

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

10:00 AM

Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger).

Register Online

Add to Calendar 5/23/2023 10:00:00 AM 5/23/2023 11:15:00 AM America/New_York Nature Babies Series 2 Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger). White Clay Creek

Nature Babies Series 2

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

10:00 AM

Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger).

Register Online

Add to Calendar 5/30/2023 10:00:00 AM 5/30/2023 11:15:00 AM America/New_York Nature Babies Series 2 Bring your little ones out for their first nature program at the park! Cost includes one parent /guardian with child (for kids 2 years and younger). White Clay Creek