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Paddle Through History: The Assawoman Canal
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Kayaking + Canoeing |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Difficult
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The Assawoman Canal connects the Indian River and Little Assawoman Bays. Explore this waterway via kayak with a park interpreter to learn about its history and the role it plays in the coastal ecosystem. Ages 16 and up. Participants must bring a bottle of water and wear closed-toe shoes. If you do not have any prior paddling experience, we highly recommend signing up for our Introduction to Kayaking program before attempting this tour. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. To register after that, call 302-227-6991. $40 per person. Prices: Public: $40.00 |
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Introduction to Kayaking
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Kayaking + Canoeing |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Interested in trying one of our kayak tours, but don't have much paddling experience? We're here to help! Our ACA-trained staff will teach you the basics, from safely getting in and out of a kayak, to different maneuvers out on the water. Program includes a shortened eco-tour with great wildlife viewing. Pre-registration required. Ages 13 and up; under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Participants must bring a bottle of water and wear closed-toe shoes. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. To register after that, call 302-227-6991. $40 per person Prices: General Admission: $40.00 |
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Kayak Eco-Tour: Paddling Station Cove
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Kayaking + Canoeing |
2 hr. 30 min.
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Moderate
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*Previous paddling experience required* Paddle a sit-on-top kayak through the marshes of Rehoboth Bay for a unique glimpse of the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station. Along this 2.5-mile journey, park naturalists will identify the wildlife that makes up this dynamic ecosystem, including the only nesting colony of Laughing Gulls in Delaware. Pre-registration required. Ages 16 and up. Participants must bring a bottle of water and wear closed-toe shoes. If you do not have any prior paddling experience, we highly recommend signing up for our Introduction to Kayaking program before attempting this tour. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. To register after that, call 302-227-6991. $40 per person Prices: General Admission: $40.00 |
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All Washed Up
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Lecture |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Explore the variety of objects that have washed up at Delaware Seashore State Park, from whelk to warheads! A park interpreter will share some common and not-so-common beach finds and how you should handle them. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 7 and up. $6 per person. Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Seining the Bay at Holts Landing
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Use a 20-foot seining net to catch fish, crabs, and other marine critters. Learn to identify each species and discover their adaptations for survival. Closed-toe shoes required. Ages 2 and up. Chaperones and observers must purchase tickets. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991. $6 per person Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Hike Burton Island Nature Preserve
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Explore the varied habitats and scenery along the 1-mile loop on Burton Island Nature Preserve. Learn about the history of this island and how it came to be part of the state park. Identify trees, shrubs, grasses and birds along the way. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991.
$5 per person
Prices: Public: $5.00 |
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Full Moon Horseshoe Crab Walk
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join a park naturalist in exploring a natural phenomenon that is famous in Delaware: spawning horseshoe crabs. These marine invertebrates come into Delaware's inland bays to spawn each year, and they are seen in large numbers right around the full moon. Participants should bring a headlamp or flashlight and wear closed-toe shoes to wade into ankle-deep water. Ages 6 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $6 per person$6 per person
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Burton Island Full Moon Hike
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Discover Burton Island Nature Preserve in a whole new light! Explore the island and its 1-mile trail by moonlight with a park naturalist. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person Prices: Public: $6.00 |
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Wild Edibles of the Seashore
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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This program will introduce you to some of the native plants of coastal Delaware, many of which are edible! Learn about beach plum, prickly pear, sea rocket and much more on a driving tour through the park. You may even leave with some new cooking tips! Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $6 per person
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Owl Pellet Dissection
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Learn about common owl species found in Delaware. A park naturalist will explain their adaptations and guide participants through a dissection of an owl pellet to determine its latest meal! Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 5 and up. All chaperones and observers must purchase a ticket. $6 per person Prices: Public: $6.00 |
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Bike Fresh Pond
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Join a Park Naturalist and explore a lesser-known part of Delaware Seashore State Park, the Fresh Pond Tract. This section of the park has 5 miles of trails that meander through hardwood forest, meadow, and marsh habitats. The trail is a mix of crushed stone, boardwalk, and packed earth. Bring your own bike! $5 per person. Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991.
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CSI: Costal Science Investigation
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Investigate the dune ecosystem and shoreline surrounding the Indian River Life-Saving Station to uncover the truth behind little mysteries you might encounter while exploring Delaware Seashore State Park's beaches. Suggested for ages 4-8. Chaperones must purchase a ticket. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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A Sunday Drive: Hidden Gems of the Inland Bays
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Nature Tour |
6 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Hop aboard the state parks minibus for a Sunday drive and see the bays from all different angles! This all-day adventure will begin and end at the Indian River Inlet and will circumnavigate Rehoboth & Indian River Bays, stopping at seven state-owned bayfront properties: Thompson Island Nature Preserve, Angola Neck Preserve, Massey¿s Landing, Okie Preserve, Holts Landing State Park, the Assawoman Canal, and Fresh Pond. The total hiking distance for the whole day will be about 4-5 miles. Pack a picnic lunch and bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket. And the end of the tour, if you simply can¿t get enough of the scenery, be sure to continue your adventurous day with a self-guided hike at Burton Island Nature Preserve or a sunset walk over the Indian River Inlet bridge. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, call 302-227-6991 to register. $40 per person. Prices: Public: $40.00 |
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Marsh Exploration
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Explore Rehoboth Bay and surrounding marshes like never before! Participants will use hand-held dip nets to collect and identify a variety of marine life. Closed-toe shoes are required to walk through shallow water. Pre-registration required. Ages 5 and up. Chaperones and observers must purchase tickets. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve at 302-227-6991. $5 per person Prices: Public: $5.00 |
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Holts Landing: Get in Touch with the Marsh
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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The marsh at Holts Landing is full of amazing sights and sounds, but have you ever wondered what it FEELS like? Join a park interpreter for this hands-on program that will let you touch everything from animal pelts to plant specimens to that sticky marsh mud. Meet at Holts Landing State Park. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 6 and up. $6 per person. Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Squid Dissection: From Pen to Ink!
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Science Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Study one of the most specialized invertebrates of the sea! A park naturalist will guide participants in a dissection, and at the end of the program we will write with the squid's pen and ink! Ages 6 and up. Chaperones and observers must purchase tickets. Online program registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call the park to reserve, at 302-227-6991. $6 per person Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Breeches Buoy Rescue Drill Reenactment
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Special Event Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Experience the Life-Saving Station Museum's PREMIER program! See park staff and volunteers reenact the breeches buoy, a system that allowed surfmen to rescue shipwreck victims over 100 years ago. Demonstration includes firing the Lyle gun (a small cannon) and a rescue from the "wreck pole". Seating is limited; bring your own chair. $8 per person. Cost includes museum admission. Pre-register online or purchase tickets at the door. In the event of inclement weather, please call 302-227-6991 for updates. Prices: General Admission: $8.00 |