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Central Delaware plays host to a number of exciting events across the year. Stop by this page frequently to see which fun, educational and family-friendly activities we have planned on the horizon, and learn how to submit your own!

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Mar 29

Explore the Parks

Bombay Hook Van Tour

Join local naturalists on a van tour around the refuge. Every Saturday morning at 9:00. The tour leaves from the visitor center parking lot. It is limited to 12 people,...

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Mar 29

Explore the Parks

Wildlife Photography: Fundamentals for a Quality Wildlife Image

Join wildlife and landscape photographer Terry Willis for a Wildlife/Nature Photography Workshop. Learn how to optimize your camera for photographing wildlife and landscapes. In this workshop we will discuss camera...

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Apr 5

Explore the Parks

Bombay Hook Van Tour

Join local naturalists on a van tour around the refuge. Every Saturday morning at 9:00. The tour leaves from the visitor center parking lot. It is limited to 12 people,...

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Apr 5

Explore the Parks

Monarch Presentation and Gardening Tips for Monarchs

Learn how to identify monarchs and about their migration. Participants will learn about their habitat requirements and gardening tips to attract butterflies. Come learn about the amazing monarch and how...

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Apr 12

Explore the Parks

Bombay Hook Van Tour

Join local naturalists on a van tour around the refuge. Every Saturday morning at 9:00. The tour leaves from the visitor center parking lot. It is limited to 12 people,...

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Apr 19

Explore the Parks

Bombay Hook Van Tour

Join local naturalists on a van tour around the refuge. Every Saturday morning at 9:00. The tour leaves from the visitor center parking lot. It is limited to 12 people,...

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Apr 19

Explore the Parks

Delaware Bats Program

Bombay Hook NWR Auditorium at 2:00 pm Come join us in learning the importance of bats and their natural history. Attendees will learn about bat rehabilitation efforts in Delaware and...

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Apr 21

Cultural Arts & History

Nature Journaling

Come down to the reserve and learn the important skill of nature journaling! Join the DNERR education team as we walk through the marsh and work on our scientific observational...

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Apr 26

Ag & Eco Tourism

Fourth Saturday Bird Walk with the Delaware Ornithological Society

The Delaware Ornithological Society sponsors a monthly bird walk, on the 4th Saturday of each month from September through April, which starts 8 am from the visitor center. The walks...

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