Lums Pond Nature Center

Lums Pond Nature Center


Lums Pond Nature Center

Surrounded by the parks nature preserve, the Whale Wallow Nature Center is an environmental education facility providing an open floor to ceiling window with gorgeous views of the parks forests and special wetland habitats. Inside you can engage with some of the local native wildlife, including a 500-gallon freshwater fish tank, reptiles, and amphibians. Stop by to speak with our naturalists about the park and hear about upcoming programs.


Upcoming Events

Lums Pond Trail Days

Sunday, March 26, 2023

10:00 AM

Join a guided group hike to shake off some of those winter blues and learn about different trails around Lums Pond. The naturalist will point out helpful tips for hiking around the pond and provide information on wildlife and the history of the park. Weather permitting. For meeting location and trail length call the park office at 302-368-6989. Free

Add to Calendar 3/26/2023 10:00:00 AM 3/26/2023 12:00:00 PM America/New_York Lums Pond Trail Days Join a guided group hike to shake off some of those winter blues and learn about different trails around Lums Pond. The naturalist will point out helpful tips for hiking around the pond and provide information on wildlife and the history of the park. Weather permitting. For meeting location and trail length call the park office at 302-368-6989. Free Lums Pond

Dip-Netting Discovery

Sunday, April 2, 2023

11:00 AM

Do you want to know what lives in Lums Pond? Come grab a net and find out! Pre-registration is required. To register, call the park office at 302-368-6989. Free

Add to Calendar 4/2/2023 11:00:00 AM 4/2/2023 12:00:00 PM America/New_York Dip-Netting Discovery Do you want to know what lives in Lums Pond? Come grab a net and find out! Pre-registration is required. To register, call the park office at 302-368-6989. Free Lums Pond

Dip-Netting Discovery

Sunday, April 16, 2023

11:00 AM

Do you want to know what lives in Lums Pond? Come grab a net and find out! Pre-registration is required. To register, call the park office at 302-368-6989. Free

Add to Calendar 4/16/2023 11:00:00 AM 4/16/2023 12:00:00 PM America/New_York Dip-Netting Discovery Do you want to know what lives in Lums Pond? Come grab a net and find out! Pre-registration is required. To register, call the park office at 302-368-6989. Free Lums Pond

Dip-Netting Discovery

Sunday, April 30, 2023

11:00 AM

Do you want to know what lives in Lums Pond? Come grab a net and find out! Pre-registration is required. To register, call the park office at 302-368-6989. Free

Add to Calendar 4/30/2023 11:00:00 AM 4/30/2023 12:00:00 PM America/New_York Dip-Netting Discovery Do you want to know what lives in Lums Pond? Come grab a net and find out! Pre-registration is required. To register, call the park office at 302-368-6989. Free Lums Pond

Dip-Netting Discovery

Sunday, May 14, 2023

11:00 AM

Do you want to know what lives in Lums Pond? Come grab a net and find out! Pre-registration is required. To register, call the park office at 302-368-6989. Free

Add to Calendar 5/14/2023 11:00:00 AM 5/14/2023 12:00:00 PM America/New_York Dip-Netting Discovery Do you want to know what lives in Lums Pond? Come grab a net and find out! Pre-registration is required. To register, call the park office at 302-368-6989. Free Lums Pond

Dip-Netting Discovery

Sunday, May 28, 2023

11:00 AM

Do you want to know what lives in Lums Pond? Come grab a net and find out! Pre-registration is required. To register, call the park office at 302-368-6989. Free

Add to Calendar 5/28/2023 11:00:00 AM 5/28/2023 12:00:00 PM America/New_York Dip-Netting Discovery Do you want to know what lives in Lums Pond? Come grab a net and find out! Pre-registration is required. To register, call the park office at 302-368-6989. Free Lums Pond