
The centerpiece of the Seaside Nature Center is a 300-gallon two-level touch tank, complete with viewing windows. The nature center also features five 1,000-gallon tanks with local fish, exhibits that explain the different habitats within the park, a live Osprey cam provided by the Friends of Cape Henlopen (April through August) and a gift shop.
Saturday, February 4, 2023
1:00 PM
Search for the different rocks and minerals that make up our beach, and discover the fascinating story of how they made it to the Delaware shore! For ages 7 and up with a paying adult. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, if space available, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per person.
Saturday, February 11, 2023
1:00 PM
Join Howard on his journey as we learn about horseshoe crabs and how they are important to the other animals of Delaware Bay. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Space is limited, pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at 302-645-6852. FREE
Thursday, February 16, 2023
10:30 AM
Bring your 3 to 5 year-old and search for different tracks in the sand or snow and discover what these animals do during winter. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852. $5 per child
Saturday, February 18, 2023
10:00 AM
$6 per person. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-645-6852.
Saturday, February 18, 2023
1:00 PM
Learn about the fish and other creatures in our touch tank while they eat their lunch in this short, interactive program. For ages 5 and up with an adult. No pre-registration required. FREE
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
9:00 AM
Explore Cape Henlopen’s birding hot spots with a staff naturalist during the fall migration. Bring your own binoculars (or borrow a pair of ours), wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Beginner birders are welcome. For ages 10 and older with an adult. Limit 15. Pre-registration required by calling the Nature Center at 302-645-6852. FREE (with paid park entrance fee)