If you are looking for a great place to get outside and enjoy the beginning of fall, Killen’s Pond State Park is a great place to do just that. For the month of September, they are offering many different programs for young, old and even your four-legged family members.
On September 1 at 4 PM, bring your dog to the Killen’s Pond Water Park for one last swim before it gets too cold. The cost is $7 per dog and $3 for each additional owner. One dog per owner and they must have a valid Delaware license. If you are coming from out of state, be sure to bring a license or vaccine records.
The park will offer a public wagon ride on Saturday, September 6, 13, 20 and 27 starting at 5 PM and again from 6 to 7 PM. The ride is 40 minutes, traveling through the fields and forests of the park. Bring a blanket as this ride does not have hay added. The wagon ride is weather permitting, and riders should meet at the campground.
It is that time of year when we start decorating homes for fall and if you are looking for some new options, Art in Nature: Nature Mobiles is the perfect program. The program is September 6 at 11 AM and meets at the nature center where you will be able to make mobiles out of things you can find in nature. The cost is $10, and registration is required.
Want to learn how to fish or have a child who is asking to learn? On Sunday, September 7 at 10 AM, the park will offer Beginner Fishing. You will be guided through the basics of fishing, like casting, baiting hooks and reeling them in. Rods are provided but you can also bring your own. A valid Delaware non-tidal fishing license will be required for anyone ages 16 to 65. Registration is required.
The Tales and Trails program for September, planned for September 12 from 10 to 11 AM will feature “Water Wonders” where children can learn why we need water and its importance in nature. The program meets at the nature center. Pre-registration is required, and an adult must be present at all times. The program is designed for children aged three to six.
Children aged six to twelve are welcome to attend this month’s Eco-Explorers program which will feature “Arthropod Adventures.” The program is planned for September 18 at 1 PM and will provide information on what bees, crabs and millipedes have in common – they are all arthropods. Kids will learn about the different types and search for a few around the park. The cost is $6 with adults free. Pre-registration is required.
On September 20 at 11 AM, meet at the nature center for “Stream Sleuths,” where you can dive into the fascinating world of aquatic macroinvertebrates. Discover and investigate the tiny critters who live in two habitats, a calm pond and a lively creek. Registration is required.
The park will offer a Naturalist Nature Hike on September 21 at 11 AM. The hike is just over one mile and meets at the nature center. A naturalist will walk the hike with you, providing information about the park.
The final program of the month is on Saturday, August 27 where a naturalist will provide the basics on safe fire starting. Instruction will include what a fire needs to start, and you will be able to try your hand at starting your own fire. Meet at the nature center for this program designed for those eight and older. The cost is $6 per child and adults are free. Registration is required.
To register for any program at Killen’s Pond State Park, click here. All online registrations end 22 hours prior to the program. After that, call 302-284-4299. Park entrance fees are still in effect in September.
