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Crabbing 101
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Fishing Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Interested in crabbing but not sure how to get started? Join a park naturalist to learn about the life cycle of the Atlantic blue crab, different crabbing techniques, and current Delaware rules and regulations. Then try your hand at catching those tasty crustaceans! Catch and release. All participants, observers, and chaperones must purchase a ticket. Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $6 per person Prices: Public: $6.00 |
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Full Moon Bridge Hike
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Historic Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Enjoy a guided hike over the Indian River Inlet bridge during sunset, and then watch the full moon rise over the ocean. Along the way, learn about the history of the inlet and the dynamic forces that have changed it over time. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person Prices: Public: $6.00 |
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Nautical Knots
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Art Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Bowline, figure eight and double half hitch--for surfmen and sailors these were some of the essential working knots they used on a daily basis. Come to the Life-Saving Station and learn how to tie these practical knots and hear some of the history behind them. Then construct your own personal knot board to display all of your finished knots at home. Ages 10 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991.
$15 per person
Prices: Public: $15.00 |
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Junior Life-Savers
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Historic Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Discover how the early life-savers lived, worked, and responded to shipwrecks along Delaware's coast. This children's program takes an interactive look at the rescue methods, communication, and tools of the United States Life-Saving Service. For ages 6-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Portions of the program will take place inside and outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Pre-registration required. 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: Public: $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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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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Sea Glass Jewelry
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Make a simple sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person
Prices: General Admission: $20.00 |
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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
Prices: Public: $6.00 |
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Sea Glass at the Seashore
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Art Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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From sand to bottles to sea glass, dive into the history behind these beach treasures and make a magnet to take home! Learn about the origins of sea glass, scour the coastline for a piece of history, then create a unique keepsake. Recommended ages 12 and up. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program, after that, please call 302-227-6991. $8 per person Prices: Public: $8.00 |
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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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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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IRLSS Homeschool Day: History Themed
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Historic Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Looking for educational programs for your homeschooled students? Join us at the Indian River Life-Saving Station for an interactive history program that explores the U.S. Life-Saving Service. Learn about how the early life-savers lived, worked, and responded to shipwrecks along Delaware¿s coast. For students in 2nd through 6th grade. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program, after that, please call 302-227-6991. $10 per student Prices: Public: $10.00 |
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Beach Driving Clinic
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Fishing Tour |
2 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Learn park rules, licensing requirements and tips from park staff to maximize your safety while driving on the beach. Then, follow park staff out to the beach to practice driving on the sand (participants must have a valid surf tag and the necessary equipment to do so). Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $20 per person
Prices: Public: $20.00 |
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Hike the Indian River Inlet Bridge
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Hiking Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Enjoy a guided hike over the Indian River Inlet Bridge. Learn about the dynamic forces that have shaped the inlet over the last 200 years. Find out about the bridges that have spanned the inlet and how the current bridge design came to be. Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, call 302-227-6991. $6 per person
Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Holts Landing: Shirin-Yoku: The Art of Japanese Forest Bathing
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Hiking Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Join parks staff and a Wellness Facilitator for a mindful walk along the state park trails to learn to engage senses, incorporate breath, and appreciate the benefits of being immersed in the natural environment. Participants will slowly and intentionally walk while paying attention to senses, and learning how to "tune in" as we acclimate to the surroundings through walking and seated meditations. Spending mindful time in Nature is proven to lower your heart rate, reduce stress and anxiety, and help with depression. Expect to feel relaxed, refreshed, and connected to nature after this guided mindfulness walk. A small towel to sit on is optional for the 15-minute seated meditation. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 13 and up. $15 per person Prices: Public: $15.00 |
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Wild Edibles of the Seashore
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Shuttle 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
Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Tales of Tower 3
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Hiking Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Have you ever been curious about the concrete towers along Delaware's coast? Join a park interpreter to discover how they worked, how they were built, and how they helped defend the First State. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. $6 per person Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Hike the Sea Hawk Trail at Holts Landing
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Hiking Tour |
1 hr. 15 min.
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Easy
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Hike the Sea Hawk Trail with a naturalist and explore the many habitats within this hidden gem of a park! This 1.3-mile trail meanders through hardwood forest, meadow, salt marsh and freshwater bog habitats. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991.
$5 per person
Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Morning Patrol
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Hiking Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Moderate
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Over 100 years ago, the surfmen of the Indian River Life-Saving Station went on regular beach patrols, scanning the waters for ships in distress. After hours of walking on the beach, often in harsh conditions, they would return to the station and end their patrol with hot cup of coffee. Start your day like a surfman and venture out on a 1-mile beach patrol with a park interpreter. Coffee will be served in the museum at the conclusion of the walk. Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991 to register. $6 per person Prices: General Admission: $6.00 |
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IRLSS Homeschool Day: Nature Themed
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Historic Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Looking for educational programs for your homeschooled students? Join us at the Indian River Life-Saving Station for an interactive science combo! This two part program will include Squid Dissection and Marsh Exploration. Be prepared to wade in shallow water. Closed-toed shoes are required. For students in 2nd through 6th grade. Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program, after that, please call 302-227-6991. $10 per student Prices: Public: $10.00 |
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Moon, Sun, Beach Walk
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Hiking Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Difficult
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You¿ve probably heard of our famous ¿Sun, Moon, Bridge¿ event held in the spring, but how about ¿Moon, Sun, Beach¿? Enjoy a tranquil walk on the beach with a Park Naturalist to watch the full moon setting over the dunes, and the sun rising over the ocean. Meet at the North Inlet Day area and walk to Tower Road (approximately 4 miles.) Transportation will be provided back to the inlet. Pre-registration required. Online program registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991 to register. $5 per person Prices: Public: $5.00 |
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Savoring Our Coastal Heritage
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Historic Tour |
3 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Tour the historic Indian River Life-Saving Station, one of the oldest oceanfront buildings along Delaware's coast. Here, you'll learn about the daily lives of the surfmen that served at the station and the heroic rescues they performed. Then sit down to a locally-sourced dining experience, with a menu inspired by what the surfmen may have been eating around the turn-of-the-century. Menu may include anything from steamed clams and fresh fish to muskrat stew and grilled venison! Top off the evening with a lantern-lit walk on the beach to hear local shipwreck tales, full of tragedy and mystery. Pre-registration required by Saturday, October 1st. Ages 21 and up. $125 per person. For detailed questions about the menu or what to expect, please call 302-227-6991. Prices: Public: $125.00 |
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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: General Admission: $6.00 |
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Shirin-Yoku: The Art of Japanese Forest Bathing
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Hiking Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Join parks staff and a Wellness Facilitator for a mindful walk along the state park trails to learn to engage senses, incorporate breath, and appreciate the benefits of being immersed in the natural environment. Participants will slowly and intentionally walk while paying attention to senses, and learning how to "tune in" as we acclimate to the surroundings through walking and seated meditations. Spending mindful time in Nature is proven to lower your heart rate, reduce stress and anxiety, and help with depression. Expect to feel relaxed, refreshed, and connected to nature after this guided mindfulness walk. A small towel to sit on is optional for the 15-minute seated meditation. Online registration ends 24 hours before the program. After that, please call 302-227-6991. Ages 13 and up. $15 per person Prices: Public: $15.00 |