April
PRESCHOOL JUST FOR KIDS FAMILY FUN
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Parent or guardian must accompany children , free of cost . Full preschool schedules below and on page 8 .
Green by Nature Preschool : It ’ s Toad Time Led by Judy Montgomery Toads are trilling and hopping in Ashland ’ s marsh ! Look for toad eggs and tadpoles , and learn how they grow .
Tue , 4 / 4 | 9:30 am – 11 am Ages 2-5 | W17032AS Member $ 6 | Non-member $ 10
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Green by Nature Preschool : Egg-cellent Egg Hunt Led by Rob Weist Who lays eggs on the farm ? After a visit to our feathered friends , let ’ s see how many eggs you can find .
Tue , 4 / 18 | 9:30 am – 11 am Ages 2-5 | W17132CF Member $ 6 | Non-member $ 10
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Drop your kids off for hands-on learning with our safety-certified instructors .
Parent ’ s Night Out : Earth Day Led by Alison Altergott & Delaware Nature Society staff Set mom and dad loose to have dinner along Wilmington ’ s Riverfront while you stay at DEEC and have all the fun . Dinner provided . Parents receive a coupon for Timothy ’ s Riverfront Grill .
Fri , 4 / 14 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Ages 5-12 | W17253DC Member $ 15 | Non-member $ 20
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Enjoy hands-on nature experiences together . Parents must accompany children .
Nature ’ s Top Chef : Local Honey Led by Judy Montgomery Hike to watch honey bees in action , then create a sweet surprise to share using local honey and mystery ingredients .
Sun , 4 / 2 | 1 pm – 3 pm Family age 5 + | W17062AS Member $ 15 / team of 2 Non-member $ 20 / team of 2
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Green by Nature Preschool : Spring Sunshine Led by Shweta Arya Let ’ s catch some sun ! Walk through the garden and find materials to use to make a beautiful sun catcher . Read a book and enjoy a snack with springtime friends .
Tue , 4 / 11 | 9:30 am – 11 am Ages 2-5 | W17232DC Member $ 6 | Non-member $ 10
Green by Nature Preschool : Hide and Seek Led by Judy Montgomery Look very carefully to spot these masters of camoufage . What tricks do they use to hide and how many can we find ? Meet a box turtle and corn snake and watch how they “ disappear !”
Tue , 4 / 25 | 9:30 am – 11 am Ages 2-5 | W17033AS Member $ 6 | Non-member $ 10
Knee-high Naturalists Series
Join us for hands-on nature discovery outdoors with our professional team of Teacher Naturalists .
2 – 5 year olds | $ 4 Member child , $ 7 Non-member child per class Abbott ’ s Mill Nature Center | Wednesdays , 9:30 am – 11 am Parental participation required .
4 / 5 Searching for Signs of Spring W17330AM 4 / 12 April Showers and Sunny Rainbows W17331AM 4 / 19 Blowing in the Wind W17332AM 4 / 26 Storms in the Woods W17333AM 5 / 3 Insect Safari W17334AM 5 / 10 Feathers , Beaks , and Wings W17335AM 5 / 17 Wiggly Worms W17336AM 5 / 24 Spring ’ s First Blooms W17337AM 5 / 31 Frogs in the Pond W17338AM
Register : 302.239.2334 , DelNature . org / Preschool
Spring Break Day Camp Led by Meghan Hawkins Discover Wilmington ’ s wildlife ! Go on a safari , catch fish , toads , and more . Hunt the Riverfront for treasures . Aftercare is available from 3:30 to 5 pm at no additional charge . Bring a bag lunch and dress for the outdoors .
3 days | Tue , 4 / 18 – Thu , 4 / 20 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Ages 5-12 | W17290DC Member $ 140 | Non-member $ 200
Day Camp : Building Gizmos , Gadgets , and Catapults Led by Judy Montgomery Build amazing inventions and test them outdoors . Team and individual challenges . Participants receive a copy of The Way Things Work , Now . Longwood Community Read Partner .
Wed , 4 / 19 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Ages 6-12 | W17091AS Member $ 55 | Non-member $ 75
Day Camp : Spring Training Led by Delaware Nature Society staff Spring into action with outdoor games , rocky trail climbing , and a muddy obstacle course . Try great new actvities - bring a friend and a hearty lunch .
Thu , 4 / 20 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Ages 6-12 | W17092AS Member $ 55 | Non-member $ 75
Wildlife and Beauty : Delaware and Pennsylvania Led by Joseph Flowers Be amazed at our LOCAL beauty and wildlife in this photo presentation ! You ’ ll be creating your own weekend and day trips after you get a glimpse of the nearby flora and fauna . Sites such as Ricketts Glen , Bombay and Prime Hook , Susquehanna State Park and Kilgore Falls ! See Bald Eagles , Tundra Swans , turtles , owls and much more .
Wed , 4 / 5 | 7 pm – 8 pm Family | W17066AS Member $ 10 / household Non-member $ 15 / household
Wildlife and Beauty : Newfoundland Led by Jim White Take a journey north with us to experience icebergs , Humpback Whales and a fabulous diversity of marine wildlife in this photo presentation ! Puffin , boreal songbirds and Gannet colonies among the fog and rocky cliffs .
Thu , 4 / 6 | 7 pm – 8 pm Family | W17070AS Member $ 10 / household Non-member $ 15 / household
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