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Trap Pond Lantern Hike
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Evening Tour |
1 hr. 15 min.
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Moderate
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Experience an after-dark view of the Island and Bob Trails as our lanterns chase shadows and reflect the intricate landscape of the park. Perhaps some shining eyes will stare back from the darkness. $10 per person, register online. Prices: General Admission: $10.00 |
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Learn to Paddle
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Kayaking + Canoeing |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Investigate the basics of getting out on the water in a canoe or kayak. Boat and gear selection, safety considerations, launching, paddling skills and paddling locations for both canoe and kayak will be covered. Includes 1 hour of on-water instruction. Minimum age of 12 with accompanying adult.
$20 per person
Prices: Single Paddler (Age 12 and up): $20.00 |
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Concrete Stepping Stones
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Art Tour |
0 hr. 45 min.
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Easy
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Learn the process of making concrete stepping stones for your yard, garden or campsite. Take home a kit to create your own personalized stone.
$10 per stepping stone
Prices: Public: $10.00 |
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Swamp Livin
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Historic Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Trap Pond is only a small remnant of a large cypress swamp that covered much of lower Delaware. Get a glimpse of life when folks used the swamp resources to make a living.
$5 per person
Prices: Public: $5.00 |
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Moonlight Paddle
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Kayaking + Canoeing |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Paddle the pond after hours. Experience the sights, sounds and wildlife of the moonlit swamp. Your choice of canoe or kayak. Prior paddling experience recommended. Minimum age of 12 with accompanying adult.
$25 per person
Prices: Single Paddler (Age 12 and up): $25.00 |
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Fall Foliage Pontoon Tour
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 05 min.
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Easy
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Enjoy the beautiful Fall foliage while enjoying snacks and beverages on the Trap Pond pontoon boat. These tickets are for individual seats on the pontoon boat. Online registration ends 48 hours prior to the pontoon tour. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Adults $15, Children (Age 12 and under) $10 Park Entrance Fee in effect Prices: Adult: $15.00, Child (Age 12 and under): $10.00 |
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Wagon Rides
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Hayride Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Travel the woods of Trap Pond in true farmer fashion aboard our rustic wagon. Enjoy a campfire and a story afterwards.
Prices: Adult: $8.00, Child (Age 12 and under): $4.00 |
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Trap Pond History Tour
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Historic Tour |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Tour the expanses of Trap Pond and discover the rich cultural history of the park and the surrounding areas on board the park bus. $10 per person
Prices: Public: $10.00 |
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Swamp Canoe Tour
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Kayaking + Canoeing |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Paddle through the northernmost stand of Baldcypress trees in the U.S. Learn why this type of swamp occurs no further north and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the swamp. No experience necessary. Minimum age of 12 with accompanying adult.
$15 per person
Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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Swamp After Dark Canoe/Kayak
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Kayaking + Canoeing |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Watch the sunset as you paddle back, deep into the swamp. Listen to the night sounds and enjoy an new perspective of the pond. Recommended for paddlers with some experience. $25 per person
Prices: Public: $25.00 |
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Pontoon Tour Seat
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Nature Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the cypress swamp during this 1-hour guided tour aboard our 28-ft pontoon boat. These tickets are for individual seats on the pontoon boat. Online registration ends 48 hours prior to the pontoon tour. To make a reservation for your family/household group, please call the Baldcypress Nature Center directly at 302-875-5163. Adults $8, Children (Age 12 and under) $4 Prices: General Admission: $8.00, Child (Age 12 and under): $4.00 |
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Silent Hunters of the Night
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Evening Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Learn about the special adaptation's owls use to hunt at night. Individuals will dissect an owl pellet and later take a short to listen for owls in their natural environment. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register online, $5 a person. Park Entrance Fee in effect. Prices: General Admission: $5.00 |
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Indoor Seed Starting
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Gardening Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Get your seeds started indoors for a jump start on the growing season. Starting flats, media, and a variety of seeds will be provided along with instructions. Feel free to bring your own favorite seeds for a customized garden. Price is $15, register online. Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |
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Gyotaku
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Art Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Try your hand at this traditional Japanese method of fish printing. Gyotaku once used by fisherman to record their catch now can live on through artist like you. We will learn how to ink and press faux fish onto paper to create designs that capture the beauty of different types of fish. $5 per person
Prices: Public: $5.00 |
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Bee Box Builders
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Gardening Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Build your own bee box to attract native pollinators to your yard and garden. $10 per person.
Prices: Public: $10.00 |
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Chilly Wagon Ride
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Hayride Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Bring warm clothes and blankets for this ride. Afterwards, we will discuss how the Trap Pond animals deal with the cold while enjoying a warm campfire. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $4. Register online. Prices: Adult: $10.00, Child (Age 12 and under): $4.00 |
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History Wagon Ride
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Hayride Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Our wagon is pulled by a blue Ford tractor. Past residents didn't have it as easy. Learn about the park's past people and history alongside a warm fire after the ride. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $4. Register online. Prices: Adult: $10.00, Child (Age 12 and under): $4.00 |
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Ropes, Poles, and Lashes
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Survival/Wilderness |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Learn the easy skill of lashing to make primitive structures. This pioneer skill can be used to make anything from garden trellis to foot bridges. Poles, ropes, and instruction provided. $8 per person
Prices: Public: $8.00 |
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Tie Dye T-Shirts
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
0 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Create your very own Trap Pond Tie-Dye T-shirts. Instruction and all materials will be provided. $20 per person. Prices: General Admission: $20.00 |
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New Moon Paddle
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Kayaking + Canoeing |
2 hr. 00 min.
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Moderate
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Experience the dark night solitude of the cypress swamp, with only the starlight to guide your way. Your choice of canoe or kayak. Prior paddling experience recommended. Minimum age of 12 with accompanying adult.
$25 per person
Prices: Single Paddler (Age 12 and up): $25.00 |
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A Photographer's Eye
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Photography Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Learn some techniques to help you take better photographs by using different types of composition. Includes 1-hour of discussion and then a 1/2 hour walk through the park to practice skills. Prices: General Admission: $7.00 |
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Jingle Bell Wagon Ride
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Hayride Tour |
1 hr. 30 min.
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Easy
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Join us for a winter wagon ride to lift the holiday spirit. End the night with camaraderie and the comfort of a warm campfire after your journey. Adults $10, children age 12 and under $4. Register online. Prices: Adult: $10.00, Child (Age 12 and under): $4.00 |
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Trussum Pond Paddle
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Kayaking + Canoeing |
2 hr. 30 min.
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Difficult
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Navigate through cypress knees and past beaver lodges as we paddle this favorite local pond. Meet at the Trussum Pond Parking area. Call the nature center at 302- 875-5163 with questions. Prior paddling experience recommended. Minimum age of 12 with accompanying adult.
$25 per person
Prices: Single Paddler (Age 12 and up): $25.00 |
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Night Sounds Pontoon Tour
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Evening Tour |
1 hr. 15 min.
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Listen for the strange sounds of our mysterious backwaters at night aboard the park¿s pontoon boat. Listen to eerie sounds and learn about the spooky swamp creatures. Prices: Adult: $20.00, Child: $10.00 |
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Winter Wreath Making
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Crafts & DIY Tour |
1 hr. 00 min.
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Easy
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Join us at the nature center to create your own holiday wreath. Supplies included.
Prices: General Admission: $15.00 |