Delaware Nature Society

Visit Hawk Watch Hill

Outdoor observation area offering bird identification activities, plus a chance to count migrating hawks.

Bird Banding ~ Bucktoe Creek Preserve

Educational event featuring bird banding demonstrations, hands-on learning, plus expert guidance from professionals.

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Outdoor event offering bird identification, migration counting, plus a scenic hilltop view.

Knee High Naturalists: Fruits and Vegetables ~ Abbott’s Mill Nature Center

Outdoor nature discovery event featuring hands-on activities for children, plus guided sessions by Teacher Naturalists.

Storytime at the Marsh ~ DuPont Environmental Education Center

Storytime event featuring a shared reading session and a related extension activity, plus a scenic outdoor setting.

Autumn at Abbott’s

Harvest festival featuring hands-on activities, seasonal food options, plus community engagement events.

Autumn at Abbott’s

Harvest festival offering hands-on activities, food vendors, and community events for all ages.

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Outdoor event featuring bird identification and counting activities, plus the chance to observe migrating hawks.

Fresh Air and Farm Hike, Oct 1 ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve

Guided hike at Coverdale Farm Preserve featuring nature exploration, local wildlife spotting, plus fresh air.

Fall Native Plant Seminar: Reimagine Your Yard ~ Ashland Nature Center

Seminar featuring discussions on native plants, yard reimagining ideas, plus expert advice from homeowners.

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Outdoor event featuring bird identification and counting activities, plus views of migrating hawks.

Knee High Naturalists: Bunny Rabbits ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve

Outdoor nature event offering hands-on bunny education and rabbit meet-and-greet, plus expert guidance.

Be An Environmental Advocate, Oct 2 ~ Virtual

Virtual event teaching teens how to engage with elected officials and advocate for their issues.

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Outdoor event offering bird identification, counting activities of migrating hawks, plus scenic views.

Fall Native Plant Sale ~ Abbott’s Mill Nature Center

Seasonal sale featuring a variety of native plants for wildlife, plus knowledgeable staff on-site.

After Hours at Abbott’s ~ Abbott’s Mill Nature Center

Evening hike along scenic trails at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, plus relaxation in autumn colors.

Nature Journaling: Fungi ~ Ashland Nature Center

Event exploring the hidden world of fungi with journaling activities and educational discussions.

Fitness, Food and Friends, Oct 3 ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve

Community event featuring a light workout, social interaction, and refreshments, plus a focus on self-care.

Farm Stroll ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve

Low-impact hike featuring farm exploration, animal visits, and scenic views, plus it's free.

Netting in the Marsh ~ DuPont Environmental Education Center

Hands-on event featuring dip netting for tadpoles, fish, and snails, plus guided exploration of marsh ecosystems.

Meet Marsh Animals ~ DuPont Environmental Education Center

Guided boardwalk stroll featuring wildlife observation, a live animal collection, plus drop-in opportunities.

Young Farmers Club ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve

Hands-on program featuring animal care, gardening, and cooking, plus practical farming skills.

Autumn at Abbott’s

Fall family outing at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center featuring nature crafts and interpretive hikes, plus an open house.

Bird Walks at Bucktoe Creek Preserve ~ Bucktoe Creek Preserve

Guided bird walks featuring hiking through meadows and woods, plus opportunities to observe various bird species.

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Bird-watching event featuring hawk identification and migration counting, plus guided observation sessions.

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Nature event offering bird identification and counting of migrating birds of prey, plus scenic hilltop views.

Bird Walks at Middle Run ~ Middle Run Natural Area

Guided bird walks featuring expert identification of migrant and nesting species, plus seasonal insights.

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Outdoor event featuring bird identification, counting of migrating hawks, plus expert guidance.

Bird Banding ~ Bucktoe Creek Preserve

Bird banding event offering close-up views of birds being measured and tracked by professionals, plus free admission.

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Birdwatching event featuring guided identification of migrating hawks and educational activities, plus stunning views.

Knee High Naturalists: Pumpkins ~ Abbott’s Mill Nature Center

Knee High Naturalists program at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center for ages 2-5 with hands-on nature discovery.

Knee High in the Kitchen, Oct 7 ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve

Hands-on cooking class for preschoolers and their grown-ups at Coverdale Farm Preserve.

Storytime at the Marsh ~ DuPont Environmental Education Center

Storytime event at DuPont Environmental Education Center with reading and extension activity.

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Nature event offering bird identification and counting of migrating birds of prey, plus scenic views.

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Outdoor event offering bird identification and counting of migrating hawks, plus scenic views from the hill.

Knee High Naturalists: Slithery Snakes ~ Ashland Nature Center

Nature discovery for preschoolers and their grown-ups at Ashland Nature Center with real snakes.

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Hawk watch at Ashland Nature Center to identify and count migrating birds of prey.

Nature Walk ~ DuPont Environmental Education Center

Guided nature walk at DuPont Environmental Education Center exploring local ecosystems.

Wake up the Farm Breakfast, Oct 10 ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve

Farm breakfast event at Coverdale Farm Preserve with a relaxing tour and light breakfast.

Farm Stroll ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve

Netting in the Marsh ~ DuPont Environmental Education Center

Meet Marsh Animals ~ DuPont Environmental Education Center

Guided stroll to look for wildlife and see live animals.

Young Farmers Club ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve

This 6-week hands-on program lets kids explore farming through animal care, gardening, and cooking.

Bird Walks at Bucktoe Creek Preserve ~ Bucktoe Creek Preserve

Bird walk at Bucktoe Creek Preserve exploring meadows and woods in search of birds.

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Hawk watch at Ashland Nature Center to help identify and count birds of prey migrating overhead.

Fall Colors Hike ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Hawk watch at Ashland Nature Center to help identify and count birds of prey migrating overhead.

Bird Walks at Middle Run ~ Middle Run Natural Area

Bird walk at Middle Run Natural Area identifying birds with an expert.

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Hawk watch at Ashland Nature Center to help identify and count birds of prey migrating overhead.

Storytime with the Bunnies, Oct 13 ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve

Bird Banding ~ Bucktoe Creek Preserve

Bird banding at Bucktoe Creek Preserve to see birds up close as trained professionals band them.

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Hawk watch at Ashland Nature Center to help identify and count birds of prey migrating overhead.

Knee High Naturalists: Trees in the Fall ~ Abbott’s Mill Nature Center

Knee High Naturalists program at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center for hands-on nature discovery with little ones.

Storytime at the Marsh ~ DuPont Environmental Education Center

Storytime at the Marsh at DuPont Environmental Education Center with a story and extension activity.

Coverdale Farm Book Club: The Paris Novel ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Hawk Watch ~ Ashland Nature Center

Knee High Naturalists: Fall on the Farm ~ Coverdale Farm Preserve

Halloween at the Farm

Seasonal outdoor event featuring food vendors, live music, and various fall activities, plus family-friendly fun.

Maple Sugar Festival

Create sweet memories together while exploring the magic of maple!