Plan Your Visit to DelNature
Explore nature across Delaware’s most beautiful trails, preserves, and education centers.
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Photo Courtesy of Tyler Conover -
Photo Courtesy of Tyler Conover
Nature Centers
Ashland Nature Center
Experience rolling hills, meadows, and streams in the Red Clay Valley. Hike trails, visit Hawk Watch Hill, and explore educational programs for all ages.
Abbott’s Mill Nature Center
Enjoy historic mill demonstrations, scenic trails, and wildlife habitats around Abbott’s Pond. A favorite destination for outdoor learning and family fun.
DuPont Environmental Education Center (DEEC)
Located where the city meets the marsh, DEEC offers boardwalks, wildlife viewing, and hands-on exhibits that highlight Wilmington’s connection to nature.
Coverdale Farm Preserve
Explore regenerative farming, open meadows, and hands-on programs that connect people to food, nature, and community.
Nature Preserves
In addition to our staffed sites, the following preserves protect some of the region’s most beautiful natural spaces while providing opportunities for learning and conservation. Our preserves protect the region’s most beautiful natural spaces while giving visitors places to hike, observe wildlife, and learn about conservation.
Our Preserves Include:
- Bucktoe Creek Preserve – A private natural area near Kennett Square, PA, featuring birding programs and research access through DelNature.
- Flint Woods Preserve – Old-growth hardwood forest and rare plant habitats in northern Delaware.
- Isaacs Tract – Atlantic white cedar swamp with a boardwalk trail and thriving bird life near Abbott’s Mill.
- Isaacs-Greene Preserve – Coastal plain woodlands and wetlands supporting owls, warblers, and beavers.
- Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve – Accessible boardwalk and salt marsh wildlife near Slaughter Beach.
- Middle Run Valley Natural Area Park – Reforested parkland in New Castle County, home to miles of trails and over 190 bird species.
Activities & Events
Looking for ways to explore or learn? Join guided hikes, birding
walks, farm tours, and family programs at our sites across Delaware.