Delaware Nature Society Program Guide and Newsletter March - July 2017 | Page 21

Discover . Explore . Preserve .

ADULT DISCOVERY
Firefly Family Festival Led by Delaware Nature Society staff Bring your glow sticks and picnic baskets for an evening of music , crafts , and fun ! Catch fireflies , find glowworms , and end with a campfire !
Sat , 7 / 15 | 5 pm – 7 pm Family | U17070AS Member $ 15 / household Non-member $ 22 / household
Family Firefly Campout at Ashland Led by Jessica Shahan Festival goers can stay for even more fun ! Enjoy carefree tent camping - we provide the tents and breakfast ! Registrants will receive a list of what to bring . Save $ 10 on the campout when you register for the festival too !
Family Farmers for a Day Led by Bea Kaplan Roll up your sleeves and jump into the shoes of Coverdale farmers by feeding animals , sowing seeds , planting , or harvesting . Finish with a light , yummy farm snack !
Sun , 7 / 16 | 9 am – 11 am Family age 6 + | U17165CF Member $ 25 / team of 2 , $ 5 / additional individual Non-member $ 35 / team of 2 , $ 7 / additional individual
Family Canoe Led by Tracy Lea-Dorsey & Steven Mousley Learn how to canoe or improve your paddling skills while taking in the beautiful Riverfront view . Become an expert on preparing for a paddle and travel down the river learning paddling techniques as you go . Watch for herons , beavers , bald eagles , and more . Adult participation required .
Sat , 7 / 22 | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Family age 8 + | U17260DC Member $ 15 | Non-member $ 20
The Natural World According to Jim : Insect Foray Led by Jim White Marshes have many rare and interesting insects . Catch , observe , and learn about many types from beetles and dragonflies to collembolans and scorpion flies . Beer provided . Series overview and schedule on page 11 .
Fri , 7 / 7 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Adult age 21 + | W17202DC Member $ 15 | Non-member $ 30
July Canoeing : The Christina River and Marshes Led by Ed Rohrbach & Steven Mousley Explore the winding channels of our urban freshwater marsh . Immerse yourself in the grassy domain of giant wild rice , dragonflies , and other marsh inhabitants .
Sat , 7 / 8 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Adult | U17205DC Member $ 15 | Non-member $ 20
Blackbird Creek Reserve by Canoe Led by Matt Babbitt & John Harrod Explore the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve ’ s hidden gem Blackbird Creek Reserve by boot and canoe . Pack a bagged dinner . Meets at Blackbird Creek Reserve , 801 Blackbird Landing Rd , Townsend , DE .
Sat , 7 / 15 | 2:30 pm – 8 pm Adult | U17301AM Member $ 10 | Non-member $ 15
Awesome Herbaceous Plants and Working with Water Led by Lori Athey & Michael Bard Native perennials , grasses , ferns , and vines for your garden . Also , learn about working with rain water .
Wed , 7 / 26 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm Adult | U17501DC Member $ 10 | Non-member $ 15
Sat , 7 / 15 – Sun , 7 / 16 7 pm – 10 am Family | U17071AS Member $ 40 | Non-member $ 55
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