October 13th, 2012
It is a special time of the year for us, the residents of the Delaware Beaches. It seems like on this Second Season we have the Beaches all to ourselves. I took a drive late in the afternoon to check out the Cape Henlopen State Park. Specifically, I wanted to find out what was going on in October. The Seaside Nature Center offers programs for the whole family, including birdwatching, lectures on nature, seaside seining, hiking and biking. The Park offers the ocean, the bay and plenty of water sports.
Until November 30th you will have to pay to get into the Park. It is $4 for in-state cars and $8 for out of state cars.
The Seaside Nature Center is located inside the Park at 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958. Tel. 302-645-6852. So….if you are visiting, this is what’s going on:
Note: All programs meet at the Seaside Nature Center unless otherwise stated. The Seaside Nature Center is open year round from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily.
On Tuesdays, until November 13th at 8 a.m. – Bird Walks at Cape Henlopen. Explore their birding hot spots with a staff naturalist. Bring your binoculars and field guides. Beginners are welcome, as well.
Saturday, October 13th – Animal Skullduggery at 11 a.m. Investigate what animals do in the Park by examining their skulls, footprints and adaptations. Ages 7 and up with an adult. No fee.
Saturday, October 13th – Lantern Tour of Fort Miles. Fort Miles was a key part of the nation’s coastal defense during and after WWII, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. At 6 p.m. Tour the Fort Miles Gun Battery by lantern light and experience how soldiers defended our coast during WWII. Ages 10 and up with an adult. Limit to 30. Pre-registration is required by calling 302-645-6852. $5 per person. The Fort Miles programs meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area.
Saturday, October 20th – Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting at the Officer’s Club (Youth Camp 3) from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Enjoy fine beverages and cheese as proceeds support the Friends projects in the Park. Tickets are available at the Park Office, Biden Center, Lewes Chamber of Commerce, or call 302-858-6127. Note: Your ticket will be your entrance into the Park. $20/person in advance and $24/person at the door. If you would like more information on Friends events, volunteering or becoming a Friend of Cape Henlopen, please call 302-858-6127 or visit http://www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org.
Friday & Saturday, October 26th and 27th and Sunday, October 28th – Please Save this Date because it is the 24th Annual Children’s Fantasy Trail inside the Park. From 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Sunday, from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The kids will see their favorite storybook characters, trick or treat for candy and toys, enjoy live entertainment, including juggling, magic, songs and more….Please wear your costumes!! $5 per person, adults and children. Volunteers are needed! If you are interested in being a character or carving the many pumpkins that line our trail, call the Volunteer Coordinator at 302-644-5005, or the Seaside Nature Center at 302-645-6852.
It was almost closing time at the Seaside Center, but I still had time to check some of the exhibits.
Lectures are given in this room. It had some reptiles and turtles.
The osprey cam has closed for the season since the ospreys are gone for the winter. Still, the Seaside Center has a very interesting exhibit where you can see the development of the ospreys as they come back to the Park year after year.
There was a new Seahorse Exhibit.
A Touch Tank offered kids a fun time…they were getting so wet.
 
1,000 gallon tanks with local fish.
I was watching the horseshoe crab. It was moving around here and there; not too fast.
All of a sudden, it turned on its side….
The Seaside Nature Center has a cute store too. I am sure kids go crazy; lots of neat things to buy.
It was closing time…time to go. The sun was setting…the deer were coming out.
Love it!! Talk to you later.
February 22nd, 2012
 Almost that time of the Year!! Founded in 1631 Lewes is located where the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet. It is such a walkable town; shops, restaurants, museums all within a few blocks. The scenery is beautiful and the residents are so protective of this very first town in the first state.
So, if you are visiting the Delaware Beaches, check out what Lewes is offering this coming week.
Thursday, 2/23 – The Zwaanendael Museum located at 102 Kings Highway presents Archaeological Illustration Through Stipple Drawing” Tips of the Trade. It is a workshop on illustrating historical artifacts through the art of stipple drawing. Led by historical interpreter and artist, Sharyn Murray. Program starts at 2 p.m. The Museum opens at 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. It is free admission. More info? Call 302-645-1148.
An Oyster Eat? A Shrimp Feast? 2 Events; One for Men and the other for Women
Friday, 2/24 – It is the 75th Annual Oyster Eat at the Georgetown Fire Hall in Georgetown, DE. This is a Men only event and it has been long standing in Sussex County. A tradition, shall we say. 7 p.m. until midnight. For information, please call 302-841-0877.
Friday, 2/24 – The Women’s answer to the Men’s Oyster Eat. It is the 23rd Annual Shrimp Feast at the Lewes Fire Hall in Lewes from 7 p.m. until midnight. For more information, please call 302-645-6556.
Friday, 2/24 – Sydney’s Revival at Bethany Blues, Lewes, located on 18385 Coastal Highway (Rt.1). At 8 p.m. More Info? Visit http://www.bethanyblues.com.
On Friday the 24th Daddy Mack Blues Band will be the entertainers and on Saturday, the 25th Galaxy Collective will be main act.
Bethany Blues is in a casual environment with great food. If you have a gluten allergy, you can eat at this restaurant with ease. Just mention it to your server and you will get great service.
Saturday, 2/25 – Coastal Concerts present Carpe Diem String Quartet at 8 p.m. at the Bethel United Methodist Church Hall, located at Fourth & Market Sts. in Lewes. Tickets are $25. Ages 10 to 18 are free. For tickets and further info., please call 888-212-6458. Or, visit www.coastalconcerts.org.
 At Cape Henlopen State Park The Cape Henlopen State Park encompasses over 7,000 acres of beach, dune, forest and wetland at the mount of the Delaware Bay. There are 4 miles of ocean and 2 miles of bay beach.
The State Park is so important for all of us that live at the Delaware Beaches. It is enjoyed by so many visitors, as well. The Park offers a variety of recreational, historical and natural opportunities for all ages. It is located at 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958. Tel. 302-645-8983. Seaside Nature Center 302-645-6852.
Check out what’s going on at the Park:
Saturday, 2/25 – It is the Semi-Annual Book Fair hosted by the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park. Food and homemade baked goods will be available. This is a private, non-profit (501(c)3) member-supported organization working with the Division of Parks and Recreation and staff of Cape Henlopen State Park.
This group holds throughout the year different fundraising events like Bird Seed Sales, Used Book Fairs, Chocolate Tastings, Wine, Cheese, & Beer Tastings, Flea Markets and Fishing Tournaments. You can check them out at http://www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org.
This Saturday is their book fair at the Seaside Nature Center, which is inside the Cape Henlopen State Park. Book donations can be dropped off Friday, the 24th, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Events like this one support activities at the Park like Borrow-A-Bike Program, Monthly Trails Day, Playground Program, Park Beautification, and the Osprey Camera.
Saturday, 2/25 – Cold War at Fort Miles at 11 a.m. Take a tour of Fort Miles and learn what took place on this base during the Cold War. Hear tales of Doomsday ships, Soviet spies, tracking Soviet submarines and more. For ages 10 and older with an adult. $3/ person. Please call to register at 302-645- 6852. You will need to meeet at the Orientation Building in the Fort Miles Historic Area. To get there, follow the “Fort Miles” signs to the Historic Area parking lot. Walk the paved road through the Cantonment Area to the Orientation Bldg. which is the last large building on your right.
Fort Miles was a key part of the nation’s coastal defense during and After WWII. In April of 2005 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Saturday, 2/25 – Turtles, Snakes & People…Oh My!! at 2 p.m. at the Seaside Nature Center inside the Cape Henlopen State Park. See live turtles and snakes and learn how these animals have been used in different cultures. Hear stories and legends, and discover the truth behind some of the myths. For ages 5 and older with an adult. Registration is required so please call 302-645- 6852. $2/person
In Dover (25 minutes North from the Delaware Beaches) on Saturday, 2/25 – The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition presents Southern Lights of Life. It is an Evening of Living & Giving. It is Delaware’s Premier Breast Cancer Event. Venue? Dover Downs Hotel & Casino in Dover. It is a fundraising event. Tickets start at $150/person. Dress? Business to Glamorous.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will start at 6 p.m. Silent auction will be open. The program, dinner and Live Auction will start at 8 p.m., followed by an exciting fashion show featuring breast cancer survivors as models. Auction check-out will begin at 10 p.m.
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is located at 1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. More info? Please visit http://www.debreastcancer.org/SLOL/
Have a Good One!!
March 31st, 2011
Visitors that come to Lewes are always enchanted by the character of this Historic Town. The shops, the restaurants, the scenery. But, Lewes is also known for its residents. They are friendly, loyal, and most of all really love the town and what it stands for. Lewes has so many events on their 2011 schedule.
Thursday, 3/31 – Bethany Blues, Lewes is celebrating their 2 year anniversary starting at 8:00 p.m. Bethany Blues is located at 18385 Coastal Highway. Tel. 302-644-2500. Since it will be a celebration, they will be having great specials.
Live music by Jimi Smooth & Hit Time. Their genre is Funk, R & B, and Soul. You know, favorite Motown and Soul classics. Check their website at www.jimismoothandhittime.com. If you visit Dewey Beach in the summer, they are regulars at the Delaware Beaches.
Saturday, 4/2 – Cooking Demonstration, Inspirational Talk and Book Signing at 10:00 a.m. Location? Seekers, Spiritual Treasures at St. Peter’s Square, in the parish hall of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church located at 211 Mulberry St., Lewes. You can visit www.seekerslewes.com or call 302-645-9916.
Seekers has a mission of offering resources for spiritual growth, knowledge and inspiration for people of all faiths.
Katie Moose is the author of her cookbook God’s Bounty. She will be signing the book and giving a demonstration. She is from Easton, Maryland and has written a number of guidebooks and other cookbooks.
I have Chesapeake’s Bounty and Chesapeake’s Bounty II. One of the recipes I featured as a post on this blog. It was her Corn Chowder. You can see this post by clicking on the month of April, 2010 and scroll down to the 27th.
Saturday, 4/2 – A Talk about Delaware’s Lighthouses at 2:00 p.m. Free!! The talk will be given by Judith Roales of the Delaware River and Bay Lighthouse Foundation. Location? The Zwaanendael Museum at 102 Kings Highway, Lewes.
This foundation is working actively on behalf of Delaware’s Lighthouses. The State’s oldest one, at Cape Henlopen was lost to erosion in 1924. The Bombay Hook Light one was demolished in 1974, the New Castle Bar Light was destroyed in 1982 and the Mahon River Light burned in 1984 just at the preservation group was being formed. For more info. you can call 302-645-1148 or visit www.history.delaware.gov.
Saturday, 4/9 – Flea Market – Seaside Nature Center located inside the Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes. Time? From 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. It is sponsored by the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park.
Items can be dropped off at the Nature Center Friday, 4/8 from 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. For more info. please call 302-858-6127 or visit www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org.
Sunday, 4/10 – Autism Delaware half-marathon, 5K and children’s run. All starting and ending at Irish Eyes on Anglers Rd., Lewes. Registration starts at 6:45 a.m. and the runs will start at 7:50 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
$10 for children’s run, other prices range from $20 to $55 depending on the race and date registered. Runners can also raise money for Autism Delaware. For more info., please call 302-644-3410 or visit www.delautism.org.
Thursday, 4/14 – Lewes Preservation Dinner, which is sponsored by the Lewes Historical Society to honor area residents for their commitment to historical preservation will be at the Lewes Yacht Club starting at 5:30 p.m. $50. Inf you need more info., please call 302-645-7670 or visit www.historiclewes.org.
Mark your calendars or see if you can make it to Lewes on the Week-End of April 15th and 16th.
It is the 2nd Annual Lewes Tulip Festival. The Town of Lewes celebrates spring and the town’s Dutch heritage. It is centered around Zwaanendael Park.
In the fall of 2009, Lewes in Bloom selected red and white tulips and blue Muscari bulbs to showcase a red, white and blue theme; colors of the Dutch and American flags.
This past fall the addition of pink tulips will add to the color spectrum; also more red and white bulbs were planted, as well.
Trolley rides will be $5. There will be photography exhibits, workshops about historical restoration; a quilt exhibit, as well. For more info., please call 302-645-8073 or visit www.leweschamber.com.
April 16th is also Dutch-American Friendship Day, at the Zwaanendael Museum. Focused on Lewes’s Dutch roots. It is free from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. For info. please call 302-645-1148 or visit www.historydelaware.gov.
Saturday, 4/16 – Plant Sale – Sponsored by the Beebe Medical Center Auxiliary. Location? Beebe’s Tunnell Cancer Center, at 18947 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24) near Midway. 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Rain date? It will be April 17th. For more info., please call 302-645-3531.
Have a great time!!…talk to you later….
October 7th, 2010
“The Beach is a Narrow World between the waves and the land.”
The kind of day we had today in the Delmarva Peninsula was one in a million. Bright sunshine, no humidity, 70 degrees and all you wanted to do was to be outside. And, so I was. Dishes not in the dishwasher, beds not made; I really did not care. Soon enough fall will turn into winter and we will be more indoors.
I had not been in some time to the Nature Center located at 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive in Lewes, Delaware. Right inside the Cape Henlopen State Park.
It has a shop as well as a museum/aquarium. You can read about the tides and watch the different types of fish that live in our area.
There is also a “petting” tank. The horseshoe crab came right up to me the moment I approached the tank.
The Park and the Nature Center offer a variety of recreational and historic opportunities for all of us. There are also rental facilities for groups, conferences meetings or other events. It is open daily, year round from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. It will be closed Oct. 18th until Oct. 26th, Nov. 25th, Dec. 25th and Jan. 1st.
For information on programs please call 302-645-6852 or visit www.destateparks.com.
So this is what’s going on: Please note that until November there is an admission fee for the Park. $4 instate and $8 out of state.
Saturday, 10/9 – Kayak Rentals at the Fishing Pier – 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Renters must have paddling experience. Bring water and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes are required. Solo paddlers must be 13 years or older. Paddlers 8 – 12 years old must be in a tandem kayak with a parent. For more info. call 302-645-6852. $15 per person per hour.
Saturday, 10/9 – Hawks of Cape Henlopen at 11 a.m. Learn how to identify some of our common birds of prey that migrate overhead each fall. Then take to the Hawk Watch and see them for yourself. Limited to 20 people and pre-registration is required by calling 302-645-6852. $2.00 per person.
Meet at the Seaside Nature Center.
I was at the Cape Henlopen State Park today and I could not believe how many hawks I saw.
Saturday, 10/9 – Creatures of the Coast at 2 p.m. See live animals and learn about some of the cool and amazing creatures that call Delaware Bay their home. Limited to 40. Meet at the Seaside Nature Center. $2.00 per person.
Saturday, 10/9 – Battery 519 Museum Tour. Location? Fort Miles. Fort Miles was a key part of the nation’s coastal defense during and after WWII. In April 2005, Fort Miles was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Directions: On arriving at Cape Henlopen State Park, follow the “Fort Miles” signs to the Historic Area parking lot. Walk the paved road through the Cantonment Area to the Orientation Building, the last large building on your right.
Pre-registration is required; call 302-645-6852.
This program will start at 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. A historical interpreter will give you a guided tour of a WWII coastal defense gun battery. See the updates and renovations to this historic site as you learn about the history of Fort Miles and the future plans for the Fort Miles Historic Area. Limited to 30. $5 per person.
Saturday, 10/9 – Campfire Circle: Night Skies at 6:30 p.m. Join them for stories and other campfire activities. Learn about constellations and be part of the stories they tell. Bring marshmallows and sticks for roasting!! For ages 5 and up. It is Free!!
Thursday, 10/14 – Fall on the Move. 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. They will read James Kaczman’s A Bird and His Worm. Learn why many animals are on the move during the fall.
Please take your 3 to 5 year old to the Seaside Nature Center for learning fun. Secrets of nature will be discovered through games, crafts, outdoor adventures and the books of popular children’s authors.
Children must be accompanied by an adult and dressed for the outdoors. Limited to 12 children. $3 per child.
This Program is offered on Thursdays until December 16th.
Saturday, 10/16 – Arachnophobia at 2 p.m. Get caught in a web of discovery while learning about our local spiders. They will teach you which ones to avoid and give you some great tips for sneaking up on them in the wild. For ages 5 and up. It is Free!!
Saturday, 10/16 – Hayrides through the Park. View the many wonders of Cape Henlopen from their hay wagon with a naturalist guide. Tickets go on sale at the Seaside Nature Center the morning of the trips on a first-come, first-served basis. For ages 8 and up.
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Maximum of 6 tickets per person. Limited to 18. $5/person.
Saturday, 10/16 – 5th Annual Wine, Cheese and Beer Tasting from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Officers Club. It is offered by the Friends of Cape Henlopen Events.
Tickets are available at the Park Office, Biden Center, Lewes Printing, Lewes Gourmet, Lewes Chamber of Commerce or call 302-858-6127. Please note that your ticket will be your entrance into the park.
Admission: $18 in advance or $24 at the door.
For more info. about Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park Events, volunteer projects or membership, please call 302-858-6127 or visit www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org.
Sunday, 10/17 – Salt Marsh Spur Trail (3 miles) – At 11 a.m. Join their naturalist on a guided hike along some of the scenic and interesting trails in the State. Call 302-645-6852 for directions, more info. and to pre-register. Meet at the Seaside Nature Center, and then drive to the respective trailheads. It is free.
Special Event
Friday, 10/22, Saturday, 10/23, Sunday, 10/24 – It is the 22nd Children’s Fantasy Trail. Friday and Saturday from 6 until 8:30 p.m. and Sunday from 6 until 7:30 p.m.
Take the kids (costumes are appreciated) to their 22nd Fantasy Trail. Trick-or-treat for candy and toys with your favorite storybook characters on their jack-o’lantern lined trail. Entertainment under the tent each evening will include singing, juggling, magic and more. $5 per person, adults and children.
Volunteers are Needed – To make this event better than ever you are needed. If you are interested in being a character or carving the many pumpkins that line the trail, please call the Volunteer Coordinator at 302-644-5005 or the Seaside Nature Center at 302-645-6852.
Can you believe it? The above are just a few of the many events that will be going on in the Delmarva Peninsula in the fall.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later….you know I will….
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