Killens Pond Weekend Naturalist Program

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Overview

Next Upcoming Date:
Saturday, March 21, 2026

Join the naturalists at Killens Pond for informative presentations, hikes, and activity workshops! These are paid programs that require online registration. Online registration ends 22 hours prior to the program. After that, please call 302-284-4299. Some events have a minimum age requirement; visit the Delaware State Parks website to learn more. Some of these programs require a small fee (usually $6 per person). 

Park entrance fees are in effect March 1 – November 30. 

Check the Killens Pond webpage for FREE programs at the park.

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Dates

Upcoming Dates For This Event:

Saturday, March 21
FREE First Hike of Spring
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday, March 22
Art in Nature
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday, April 4
Know It Owls
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday, April 18
Hike with a Naturalist
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday, April 26
Live Reptile and Amphibian Show
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Saturday, May 2
Preserving Petals
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday, May 3
FREE Leave it to Beavers
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday, May 10
FREE Hike with the Naturalist
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday, May 17
FREE Going Batty
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday, May 24
FREE Buzz, Flutter & Bloom
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday, June 7
FREE Hike with a Naturalist
11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Sunday, June 14
FREE Magnificent Monarchs
11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Saturday, June 20
FREE Oh...Deer
11:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Saturday, June 27
Live Reptile and Amphibian Show
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

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