Brandywine Creek State Park

Curious about the insects that can be found in the Pollinator Garden at Brandywine Creek? Join us this Wednesday June 24th at 9am as we take a morning stroll to check out what's buzzing in the garden and how you can identify these amazing insects (and some cool bugs too). Free with paid park admission. Call to register at 302-655- 5740 or email [email protected].



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Grab your paddle buddy and go on a guided paddle tour with our Naturalists down the Brandywine this Saturday at 9AM to 12PM. We will be taking the 4 mile journey from the Brandywine River Museum back down to Thompsons bridge Parking area. $60 per canoe (2-3 people) Register online at DEStateParks.com/programs.



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We walk at dusk!.... to find cool owls that is. 🦉

Join our Naturalists on Wednesday June 17th to search edge habitat for some of our favorite birds of prey here at Brandywine Creek. We will learn more about what makes owls so stealthy in our woodlands. To register go on DEStateParks.com/programs. Program is $8 per person.

Did you know there are 170 different species of fireflies in North America? It's true! The most common species of Firefly here in the park is the Common Eastern Firefly also known as the Big Dipper Firefly. Want to learn more fiery facts about Fireflies? Illuminate the Night with us at Brandywine Creek State Park this Saturday at 8PM! Register online at DEStatePark.com, $8 per person.



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SUMMER CAMP FUN INCOMING!!🤸‍♀️🤸🤸‍♂️

Our Summer Day Camps start next week, Brandywine Creek has a lot in store for our fellow Nature Explorers. From tubing, fishing, visiting Fort Delaware, making bead lizards, or learning more about red pandas at the zoo our campers always have something fun to look forward to. Did you go to summer camp at Brandywine Creek? What was your favorite camp activity?



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Picture 1 - campers splashing in Wilsons Run
Picture 2 - Park interpreter holding a rat snake talking to Campers in red shirts
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Look at what's popping in the Pollinator Garden! Although recently trimmed our garden has already has some early blooming flowers. You can find Golden Alexander blooming a bright yellow, some Common Stars of Bethlehem, and the beginnings of our common milkweed's flowers start to develop!
What flower are you most excited to see bloom in our garden this year? 🌼🪻🌷

New at the Nature Center

Stop in at the Nature Center to check out neat buttons found in the park.

We are hiring!!!📣

Want to spend your summer outdoors working at Brandywine Creek? We are now looking for a seasonal interpreter. Join our interpretation team as we provide public and group programs, participate in state wide conservation projects, plan and work on displays in the Nature Center and spend some time in the creek😎.
Check out the DE State Jobs website for more information on how to apply.



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top left corner: Naturalist interpreting with school group.
top Right: Naturalist tubing down the Brandywine Creek.
bottom left: Naturalist helping the youth conservation core ID plants in garden.
Bottom right: Tractor driver smiling.

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Join us May 9th for a Mothers Day hike through our Tulip Tree Preserve! Old growth forests are the best place to find spring ephemeral flowers like Virginia Spring Beauties, Blood Wart, and Rue Anemone. Come along with our Naturalists to learn more about these seasonal flowers and what makes old growth forests so special! Free Program with paid park admission. to register Call (302) 655 5740 or email [email protected]

Even with these past few chilly mornings we cant help but think about all the fun packed summer we have planned here at BCSP. Especially we cant wait to get back out on the creek. Whether its tubing with our summer camps or canoeing with friends, there's lots to look forward to do out on the water.

Tag your Brandywine paddle buddy! 🚣‍♂️🚣‍♀️🚣