NEWS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
March 13, 2009
Vol. 39, No. 90
Contact: Debbie Davies, White Clay Creek State Park Office, 302-368-6900; or Angel Burns, Chambers House Nature Center, 302-368-6560.
White Clay Creek State Park to Hold Spring Programs
White Clay Creek State Park in Newark announces its spring program schedule. All programs take place at the White Clay Creek State Park Nature Center unless otherwise noted. Park entrance fees are in effect March 1 – Nov. 30.
Full Moon Fridays
Trills, Croaks and Quacks: Native Frogs!
7 p.m. Friday, April 3 and May 8
Have you ever wondered what that sound was on a spring evening? Most likely it was a frog singing in search of a mate. Join us at the Nature Center where you will meet a few real, live frogs and learn about the different frog families. We will continue with an outdoor exploration in search of these amazing amphibians. Although we can’t guarantee we will see the animal that night, we will share with you tips and techniques you need to better your own nature explorations. The cost is $4 per person. Call the park office to register 302-368-6900.
On the Home Front for Girl Scouts at the Judge Morris Estate
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 4
Send your kids back in time to the days of World War II when dads were in the service and moms ran the factories. Judge and Mrs. Morris frequently invited groups of children to their lovely estate to escape from the stresses and shortages of war. During this Saturday at the Judge Morris Estate, you will tour the house, try to stretch meager ration points for meals, bake a snack with rationed ingredients, create your own unique scrapbook of WWII memorabilia and start your own Victory Garden! This program fulfills the requirements for the following: Try-Its: Brownie Girl Scouts through the Years, Junior Badge: Local Lore. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Park Office at 302-368-6900. Cost is $20 per scout.
White Clay Creek Clean-Up
8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18
Calling all citizens! Bring your friends and join us for an enjoyable morning along the beautiful banks of White Clay Creek. Your past participation in the annual clean-up campaign has had amazing results so we’re counting on your continued efforts. This is a part of the 18th Annual Christina River Cleanup (for more info visit www.ChristinaRiverCleanup.org). Meet at the Chambers House Nature Center to check in and receive gloves and garbage bags. Groups of all sizes are welcome! If your group is large, please pre-register by calling the Park Office at 302-368-6900. Parking is limited and large groups are encouraged to meet at Carpenter Recreation Area and carpool to the Nature Center.
Nature Center Volunteer Projects
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18
It’s only natural to want to do something to celebrate Earth Day! Join the park naturalists for a volunteer project or visit the nature center as we do a little spring cleaning and do our part to make the world a little greener! If you are an individual or group looking for a project, call the Nature Center at 302-368-6560 for ideas and information.
