Imagine : you’re standing in a grove of tall trees in early autumn. There’s a gentle breeze, the sun is shining and the forest is calm. What do you see? Smell? Hear? Feel? How does your body feel in this moment? If you’ve made it to the end of this paragraph, shinrin-yoku may be for […]
By Robin Sutker, Assistant Curator at the Brandywine Zoo Summer is officially here! The trees have all leafed out, the goats finished shedding their winter coats, and the lemurs are enjoying prolonged sunning sessions in their new habitat. When visiting the Brandywine Zoo, you’ll see updated signage, a welcome return of volunteers, and a few […]
By Robin Sutker, Assistant Curator at Brandywine Zoo Starting the third Sunday of July every year, we recognize and celebrate the dedicated animal care professionals that work in zoos, aquariums, museums, and beyond. These facilities, including the Brandywine Zoo, could not function without dedicated animal care professionals. These professionals work 365 days a year, […]
By Melanie Cucunato, Natural Heritage Program Manager at Delaware State Parks The Nature Area Preservation Program The State of Delaware enacted Title 7 Delaware Code, Chapter 73: Natural Areas Preservation System on February 10, 1978. This legislation and the subsequent regulations were passed to provide the State of Delaware, through the Department of Natural […]
By Robin Sutker, Assistant Curator at Brandywine Zoo Wednesday, August 4, was International Owl Awareness Day, and the Zoo celebrated their resident Strigiformes (A.K.A. owls), the Burrowing Owls! Burrowing owls are one of the few owl species that are active during the day and actively dig tunnels to live in. The species is native to Central […]
By Erin Tighe and Lauren Barczak, Park Naturalists at Lums Pond State Park If you’ve ever driven along State Route 71, you may have passed this building and not thought much of it. However, this relic of the past is an iconic part of Lums Pond State Park’s history. This building is the Lums […]
As part of Delaware State Park’s mission to provide stewardship of the cultural and historic resources of our state, archaeologic investigations are conducted throughout state park lands and properties all year long! Our Cultural Resources Unit is supported by a team of volunteers known as the “Time Travelers” who assist with the hands-to-dirt work of […]
Cooler weather may drive many indoors, but for those adventurers who head outside a world of unique experiences abound! Many tried-and-true “parkies” (read: park enthusiasts) swear by this time of year as truly magical. The silence, the stillness, the unexpected. Below are just a few of our favorite unique winter activities in Delaware State Parks. Winter is […]
The candy is filling the shelves, the cards are overflowing, and the dinner reservations are all but gone…Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! More than 6 million couples get engaged on Valentine’s Day annually, and the prep work is a big deal – picking the ring, choosing the words, selecting the perfect location. Let […]
“He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter.” John Burroughs, American Naturalist When tree limbs are bare and the wind starts nipping at your cheeks, you may think there is not much to see in our parks – but beauty can […]
Check the calendar – it’s Earth Month! We’re celebrating Earth Day, officially on April 22, all month long with content celebrating our precious blue planet. As people become increasingly aware of the impacts of our lives on the health of earth’s ecosystems, we want to provide a few easy-to-implement ways for you to adjust your […]