Killens Pond Nature Center

Killens Pond Nature Center


Killens Pond Nature Center

Visitors to the park’s nature center experience live animal exhibits featuring native reptiles and amphibians. The Pileated Woodpecker, Prothonotary Warbler and Barred Owl can often be heard in the woods at the park - explore the surrounding wooded trails along the pond's edge or simply take in the sights and sounds from the covered deck. This facility is also available for special event rentals.


Upcoming Events

Naturalist Nature Hike

Saturday, November 9, 2024

1:00 PM

Join naturalists to hike the trails of Killens Pond State Park. This month's hike will be about 1.5 miles and will meet at the campground overflow parking lot. Pre-registration required. Call 302-284-4299 or email DNREC_KPSPNatureCenter@delaware.gov for more information or to pre-register. Free with paid park entry.

Add to Calendar 11/9/2024 1:00:00 PM 11/9/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Naturalist Nature Hike Join naturalists to hike the trails of Killens Pond State Park. This month's hike will be about 1.5 miles and will meet at the campground overflow parking lot. Pre-registration required. Call 302-284-4299 or email DNREC_KPSPNatureCenter@delaware.gov for more information or to pre-register. Free with paid park entry. Killens Pond

History at Killens Pond State Park

Saturday, November 16, 2024

1:00 PM

Have you ever wondered about the founding of Killens Pond State Park? Join naturalists to learn about the early history of the area , European settlement here, and the formation of the pond and our beautiful state park! Program meets at the nature center. Pre-registration required. Call 302-284-4299 or email DNREC_KPSPNatureCenter@delaware.gov for more information or to pre-register. Free with paid park entry.

Add to Calendar 11/16/2024 1:00:00 PM 11/16/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York History at Killens Pond State Park Have you ever wondered about the founding of Killens Pond State Park? Join naturalists to learn about the early history of the area , European settlement here, and the formation of the pond and our beautiful state park! Program meets at the nature center. Pre-registration required. Call 302-284-4299 or email DNREC_KPSPNatureCenter@delaware.gov for more information or to pre-register. Free with paid park entry. Killens Pond

Eco-Explorers: Exciting Engineering

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

1:00 PM

We are going to put on our engineer hats for this eco-explorers program. We will learn what it means to be an engineer and will do building activities to see what it feels like to be an engineer. Program will be held on the nature center deck. Pre-registration is mandatory for all homeschool programs. Ages 6 -12. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. $5 per student

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Add to Calendar 11/19/2024 1:00:00 PM 11/19/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Eco-Explorers: Exciting Engineering We are going to put on our engineer hats for this eco-explorers program. We will learn what it means to be an engineer and will do building activities to see what it feels like to be an engineer. Program will be held on the nature center deck. Pre-registration is mandatory for all homeschool programs. Ages 6 -12. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. $5 per student Killens Pond

Ornament Making

Sunday, December 1, 2024

1:00 PM

Looking to add some unique ornaments to your holiday tree or searching for last-minute gift ideas? Join us at Killens Pond for a fun and creative session! We'll be crafting beautiful decorations using wood cookies and other natural materials. Come get artsy with us and bring home some handmade holiday cheer!

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Add to Calendar 12/1/2024 1:00:00 PM 12/1/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Ornament Making Looking to add some unique ornaments to your holiday tree or searching for last-minute gift ideas? Join us at Killens Pond for a fun and creative session! We'll be crafting beautiful decorations using wood cookies and other natural materials. Come get artsy with us and bring home some handmade holiday cheer! Killens Pond

Naturalist Nature Hike

Saturday, December 7, 2024

1:00 PM

Join naturalists to hike the trails of Killens Pond State Park. This month's hike will be about 1.5 miles and will meet at the sports complex parking lot. Pre-registration required. Call 302-284-4299 or email DNREC_KPSPNatureCenter@delaware.gov for more information or to pre-register. Free with paid park entry.

Add to Calendar 12/7/2024 1:00:00 PM 12/7/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Naturalist Nature Hike Join naturalists to hike the trails of Killens Pond State Park. This month's hike will be about 1.5 miles and will meet at the sports complex parking lot. Pre-registration required. Call 302-284-4299 or email DNREC_KPSPNatureCenter@delaware.gov for more information or to pre-register. Free with paid park entry. Killens Pond

Floral Design Fundraiser Hosted by the Friends of Killens Pond

Sunday, December 15, 2024

1:00 PM

Looking for one more unique winter piece to complete your holiday décor? Join us to create a centerpiece for your holiday table! Local Master Gardener and floral designer Wendy Aycoth will walk the class through the process of creating their own centerpiece step-by-step. Please bring a container or vase of your choice. All other materials necessary to make a beautiful center piece will be provided - greens, flowers, ribbons, and pinecones! You may also bring additional decorations from home to make your design extra unique! Program meets in the Killens Pond Nature Center classroom. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Call 302-284-4299 or email DNREC_KPSPNatureCenter@delaware.gov for more information. $35/centerpiece.

Add to Calendar 12/15/2024 1:00:00 PM 12/16/2024 3:00:00 PM America/New_York Floral Design Fundraiser Hosted by the Friends of Killens Pond Looking for one more unique winter piece to complete your holiday décor? Join us to create a centerpiece for your holiday table! Local Master Gardener and floral designer Wendy Aycoth will walk the class through the process of creating their own centerpiece step-by-step. Please bring a container or vase of your choice. All other materials necessary to make a beautiful center piece will be provided - greens, flowers, ribbons, and pinecones! You may also bring additional decorations from home to make your design extra unique! Program meets in the Killens Pond Nature Center classroom. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Call 302-284-4299 or email DNREC_KPSPNatureCenter@delaware.gov for more information. $35/centerpiece. Killens Pond

Eco-Explorers: Astronomy Superstars

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

1:00 PM

Do you wonder what little star is twinkling in the sky? Wonder no longer as we venture into the cosmos to learn all about stars, constellations, and other things that are found in space. Program will be held on the nature center deck. Pre-registration is mandatory for all homeschool programs. Ages 6 -12. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. $5 per student

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Add to Calendar 12/17/2024 1:00:00 PM 12/17/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Eco-Explorers: Astronomy Superstars Do you wonder what little star is twinkling in the sky? Wonder no longer as we venture into the cosmos to learn all about stars, constellations, and other things that are found in space. Program will be held on the nature center deck. Pre-registration is mandatory for all homeschool programs. Ages 6 -12. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. $5 per student Killens Pond

Terrific Tracks and Traces

Saturday, December 28, 2024

1:00 PM

Animals leave many signs that they are around even when you can’t see them. You just have to know how to decipher them. Come find out which animals leave certain tracks and what other signs they may leave. Program meets at the nature center. Pre-registration required. Call 302-284-4299 or email DRNEC_KPSPNatureCenter@delaware.gov for more information or to pre-register. Free.

Add to Calendar 12/28/2024 1:00:00 PM 12/28/2024 2:00:00 PM America/New_York Terrific Tracks and Traces Animals leave many signs that they are around even when you can’t see them. You just have to know how to decipher them. Come find out which animals leave certain tracks and what other signs they may leave. Program meets at the nature center. Pre-registration required. Call 302-284-4299 or email DRNEC_KPSPNatureCenter@delaware.gov for more information or to pre-register. Free. Killens Pond