An Introduction to the Night Sky, Wilmington, DE, 8:30pm
Join
members of the Delaware Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing.
Learn summer constellations and receive an introduction to the night sky. This
program is appropriate for beginners through advanced stargazers, and is
appropriate for all ages. There is no fee and pre-registration is not required.
Equipment will be available, or you may bring your own binoculars and
telescope. No white flashlights please; red-filtered lights only. Meet in the
field behind the Arts Center. For more information, please call the park office
at (302) 761-6963. This event is taking place at Bellevue State Park, located
at 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington, DE 19809.
June
25, 2009 Rock
climbing at Alapocas Woods, Wilmington, DE, 6-8pm Looking
for something fun to do after work? Join an Alapocas Run State Park naturalist
for an evening of rock climbing. After a brief introduction about equipment and
safety, you will get harnessed up and climb. All equipment is provided.
Pre-registration is required. $15 per person. For more information or to make a
reservation, please call the park office at (302) 577-1164. June
27, 2009 An
Introduction to the Night Sky, Wilmington, DE, 8:30pm Join
members of the Delaware Astronomical Society for an evening of stargazing.
Learn summer constellations and receive an introduction to the night sky. This
program is appropriate for beginners through advanced stargazers, and is
appropriate for all ages. There is no fee and pre-registration is not required.
Equipment will be available, or you may bring your own binoculars and
telescope. No white flashlights please; red-filtered lights only. Meet in the
field behind the Arts Center. For more information, please call the park office
at (302) 761-6963. This event is taking place at Bellevue State Park, located
at 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington, DE 19809. June
28, 2009 Bellevue
State Park Walking Grounds Tour, Wilmington, DE, 1:30pm
Have
you ever wondered about the buildings in the park? Take a guided walking tour
and find out. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to hike over all kinds of
terrain. Meet at the Arts Center. $4 per person. Bellevue State Park is located
at 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington, DE 19809. For more information, please call the
park office at (302) 761-6963. July
4, 2009 Kayaking
the Water’s Edge, Felton, DE, 7pm Explore
the water’s edge for signs of wildlife during this relaxing and enjoyable trip
along Killens Pond. Keep your eyes peeled for some wading waterfowl or even
basking turtles. Pre-register by calling (302) 284-4299. Meet at the Boat
Rental Area. $15 per person. This event is taking place at Killens Pond State
Park located at 5025 Killens Pond Rd., Felton, DE 19943. Bring
in the Night Hike, Felton, DE, 9pm Hike
beneath the starry sky along our nature trails and discover the pond’s nocturnal
world. No flashlights please, your guide will have one. $2 per participant.
This event is taking place at Killens Pond State Park located at 5025 Killens
Pond Rd., Felton, DE 19943. For more information, please call the park office
at (302) 284-4526. July
7, 2009 Full
Moon Hikes, Wilmington, DE, 8pm Take
a nighttime hike through the park with our Naturalist to learn about our moon.
Wear comfortable shoes as we may venture into the woods. Meet at the Park
Office. $3 per person. This event is taking place at Bellevue State Park,
located at 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington, DE 19809. For more information, please
call the park office at (302) 761-6963. July
18, 2009 Intro
to Fishing, Wilmington, DE, 10am Always
wanted to learn how to fish? Here’s your chance! We’ll show you the basics of
catch-and-release fishing, all the way from baiting the hook, to reeling in the
big one! Materials are provided, but bring your own tackle if you have it.
Space is limited. Meet by the pond. $6 per person. This event is taking place
at Bellevue State Park, located at 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington, DE 19809. For more
information, please call the park office at (302) 761-6963. July
25, 2009 Introduction
to Backyard Composting, Wilmington, DE, 9:30-10:30am Join
Master Composter and Master Gardener Hetty Francke to learn how to build a
compost pile, as well as how to begin your own vermi-composting bin. Tour
Bellevue’s Compost Demonstration Site, take home information to help you begin
composting, and enjoy a power point presentation. Compost bins will be on sale
for $10 each. This program is suitable for adults and families. Meet at the
Arts Center. This event is taking place at Bellevue State Park, located at 800
Carr Rd., Wilmington, DE 19809. For more information, please call the park
office at (302) 761-6963. August
1, 2009 Annual
Youth Fishing Tournament, Wilmington, DE, 9am-1pm Youths
through age 15 are invited to our Annual Fishing Tournament, co-sponsored by
Delaware State Parks and the First State Bassmasters. Bring your pole and bait
because prizes will be awarded! Lunch is provided for tournament participants,
and may be purchased by adults. Groups are asked to pre-register by calling
(302) 793-3046. Meet at the pond near Pavilion #3. This event is taking place
at Bellevue State Park, located at 800 Carr Rd., Wilmington, DE 19809. August
5, 2009 Westside Way Race/Walk, Wilmington, DE, 6:30pm Westside Family Healthcare, a non-profit community
health center in New Castle County, will host its 19th annual 5K the Westside
Way Race/Walk on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at the Wilmington Riverfront.
Registration begins at 5:30pm and the run/walk begins at 6:30pm.
Participants can choose to participate in a 5K Walk/Run or a 1-Mile Fitness
Walk. Following the race there will be a free after race party on the deck of
C.W. Harborside, located on the Wilmington Riverfront. All proceeds will
go towards providing family medical, dental, and mental health care to the
uninsured and underinsured. For more information or to register for this
event, please go to www.races2run.com
or contact Sarah Noonan at (302) 656-8292. August 8, 2009 Adventure
Race – The Millpond Challenge, Bear, DE, 8am Join
us for the popular Millpond Challenge, part of the Adventure Race Series in
Delaware State Parks. These races are designed with the average athlete in
mind. The race consists of three legs: a 3.1-mile trail run, a 7.5-mile bicycle
trip around Lums Pond, and a ½-mile flat-water kayak trip with kayaks provided.
Each participant will receive beverages, and a limited edition race t-shirt.
Prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories. The advance registration
entry fee for this event is $27 per racer. Late registration is $40 per racer
after July 18. Pre-race meetings begin 30 minutes before the race starts. For
more information, contact the park office at (302) 368-6989.
Remember
to call ahead to verify dates and times, since events are subject to
change. Do you have an event you'd like to see included here? Send your
information to us via
.
