Delaware Nature Society Program Guide and Newsletter September - December 2017 | Page 19

ASHLAND
ABBOTT’S
COVERDALE
DEEC
Colors indicate site or closest main site. Addresses for many sites on page 7.
ADULTS
Sun, 10/1 | 8 am – 11 am | Age 18+ Sun, 10/8 | 8 am – 5 pm | Age 18+
Howard Brokaw Memorial Bird Walk
Led by Joe Sebastiani & Larry Lewis
Howard Brokaw, former President
of Delaware Nature Society (1973 –
1981), was a lifelong accomplished
Conservationist and devoted birder.
Join us on a walking and birding tour of
Bucktoe Creek Preserve to honor his
efforts toward conservation. Just show up!
Meets at Bucktoe
FREE for everyone | Just show up! The Cypress Swamps
of Southern Delaware
Led by Matt Babbitt & John Harrod
Explore the Cypress Swamps of Southern
Delaware. Canoe into the headwaters
of Trap Pond and then muck around
Delaware Wild Land’s Great Cypress
Swamp Preserves by boot. Pack a bagged
lunch and water bottle. Van transportation
provided from 2 different locations:
Wed, 10/4 | 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Age 18+
Historic Brandywine Ramble
Led by Sally O’Byrne
Take a hike along the Brandywine
River. Begin at Breck’s Mill then hike
through urban parklands, on to the
Schoonover gallery and the Howard Pyle
Studios. Enjoy wine and cheese on a
Victorian porch. Walk is 3.5 miles.
Meets at Breck’s Mill Parking Lot
next to Montchanin Post Office,
101 Stone Block Rd, Wilmington, DE
Mem $20 | Non-mem $30 | F17208DC
Sat, 10/7 | 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Age 18+
Canoeing the Christina River
and Marshes
Led by Ed Rohrbach & Mary Boeni
Explore the Christina River and its
marshes. Watch for herons, ducks, beavers
and more in the freshwater tidal wetlands.
Meets at DEEC
Mem $15 | Non-mem $20 | F17203DC
Depart from Abbott’s
Depart 8 am, return 5 pm
Mem $30 | Non-mem $50 | F17302AM
Depart from DEEC
Depart 7 am, return 6 pm
Mem $30 | Non-mem $50 | F17303DC
Thursdays in Oct | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Age 18+
Farm Yoga
Led by Tracy Lea-Dorsey
Celebrate the end of day with a
truly organic experience. Every level
welcomed for this Gentle Vinyasa. Bring
a mat, water bottle, comfortable clothing.
Avoid heavy meals 30 minutes prior.
Meets at Coverdale
Mem $10 | Non-mem $15
Thu, 10/5: F17103CF
Thu, 10/12: F17104CF
Thu, 10/19: F17105CF
Thu, 10/26: F17106CF
The Cypress Swamps of Southern Delaware
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