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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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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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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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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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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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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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Lyle Gun Firing & Museum Tour
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General Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Travel back in time to 1876 and the beginnings of the Indian River Life Saving Station. Learn about the lives of surfmen stationed on the coast and hear about their heroic rescues in this interactive program. Discover shipwrecks, drills, and daily struggles of men who called this place home. Top off the tour by watching park staff fire an authentic 1894 Lyle gun. 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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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.
Prices: Public: $5.00 |
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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 |
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DIY Sea Salt Scrub
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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It's time to get a little salty! Join a park interpreter to learn about the water salinity of Delaware Seashore. Harvest sea water to make some all natural sea salt and use it to create a scrub for your skin! Online registration ends 24 hours prior to program. After that, please call 302-227-6991.
$15 per person
Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 |