5th Annual Wilmington Games 5K, Wilmington, DE, 6:30 pm
The
Wilmington Games are brought to you by the City of Wilmington Parks and
Recreation. 6:30 pm race start time, registration opens at 5:30 pm. The
course will start on Baynard’s track with loop around the Brandywine
with finish near stadium. Amenities include tee shirts and
refreshments. Awards will be give to overall male and female winners
plus top 3 in ten year age groups: 13 and under through 70 and over as
well as top male and female walkers. $12 pre entry till July
26th. $15 after and day of event. For more information, contact Wayne
S. Kursh 302-654-6400 or wayne@races2run.com.
July 21, 2010
Reptiles & Amphibians, Felton, DE, 4 pm
Come
learn the difference between a reptile and an amphibian at this fun
filled up close lesson. Meet the Nature Center's reptile and amphibian
collection (5025 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943) in this free
program. Call: (302) 284-4299 for more information.
July 21, 2010
Crabbing 101, Rehoboth, DE, 10 am This
two-hour class will cover everything you need to know to begin catching
those tasty crustaceans on your own! Learn different crabbing
techniques, traps, bait and current regulations. Participants must be
at least 6 years old. Space is limited; pre-registration is required.
Call (302)227-6991. $10 per person, includes use of material and bait.
Please meet at Delaware Seashore State Park (39415 Inlet Place,
Rehoboth Beach, DE).
July 21, 2010 Shark Tagging Demonstration, Lewes, DE, 6 pm
Join
Jay and Ben Fleming, volunteers with the National Marine Fisheries
Service, as they collect data on Delaware Bay Sharks for the Apex
Predators Investigation. Watch as live sharks are brought onto the
beach and tagged, and learn about common sharks of Delaware Bay and how
this research provides a baseline of data for the management of large
Atlantic sharks. Ages 10 and up. Limited to 12. Pre-registration
required. $5 per person. Cape Henlopen State Park is located at
15099 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes, DE 19958. Please call (302) 645-8983
for more information and to register.
July 22, 2010
Kids Garrison Duty, Lewes, DE, 9 am
Calling
all kids ages 8 to 12 to start the day the army way. Learn what a WWII
soldier at Fort Miles would have done. Join historical interpreters for
morning exercises and gun maintenance, and test your work by firing the
3” gun. Limited to 12. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.
All Fort Miles programs meet at the Orientation Building in the Fort
Miles Historic Area. Call the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852
to pre-register for a program or for more information. Pre-registration
required. $3 per child.
July 24, 2010
Saturday Afternoon Naturalist Program: Secrets of the Creek, Wilmington, DE, 2 pm
Spend
the afternoon with one of our naturalists learning about the local
flora and fauna. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. No fee;
however, donations toward our education programs will gladly be
accepted. Get your feet wet and learn about life in the creek. Meet at
Thompson’s Bridge parking lot. Brandywine Creek State Park is located
at 41 Adams Dam Road, Wilmington, DE 19807. Please call (302) 577-3534
for more information.
July 24, 2010
Owl Prowl, Wilmington, DE, 8 pm
Following
an introduction to the owls of Delaware, head out into the night to
listen for some of the park’s resident owls at Brandywine Creek Stat
Park. Bring your sense of adventure, but no flashlights please! $4 per
person, minimum 5 participants, registration deadline one week before
program date. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Please call (302) 577-3534
for more information on this event.
July 28, 2010
5th Annual Wilmington Games 5K, Wilmington, DE, 6:30 pm
The
Wilmington Games are brought to you by the City of Wilmington Parks and
Recreation. 6:30 pm race start time, registration opens at 5:30 pm. The
course will start on Baynard’s track with loop around the Brandywine
with finish near stadium. Amenities include tee shirts and
refreshments. Awards will be give to overall male and female winners
plus top 3 in ten year age groups: 13 and under through 70 and over as
well as top male and female walkers. $12 pre entry till July
26th. $15 after and day of event. For more information, contact Wayne
S. Kursh 302-654-6400 or wayne@races2run.com.
July 31, 2010
Saturday Afternoon Naturalist Program: Dragons and Damsels of Brandywine Creek, Wilmington, DE, 2 pm Spend
the afternoon with one of our naturalists learning about the local
flora and fauna. Walk-ins are welcome if space is available. No fee;
however, donations toward our education programs will gladly be
accepted. Visit the park trails and meadows and learn to identify some
of the native dragonflies and damselflies that live here. Discover how
you can bring them to your own backyard! Brandywine Creek is located at
41 Adams Dam Rd., Wilmington, DE. Please call 302-577-3534 for more
information.
August 4, 2010
20th 5K the Westside Way, Wilmington, DE, 6:30pm
This
race benefits Westside Family Health Care. Meet at the Overlook
Pavilion (110 S. West Street behind the new AAA Building and next to
Barclay Bank). The fast flat course starts on West Street to
Water St. to River Walk to Frawley Stadium loop to Frawley Stadium and
back to River Walk with finish line at the Overlook on the
Riverfront. Amenities include: T-shirts, Latin food, music and
numerous random prizes. There will be a post race party next door at
Firestone Restaurant's outdoor patio. Awards
will be given to overall male and female winners plus 1-2 -3 in 10 year
age groups 13 under through 70+ Top 2 male and female walkers. For more
information, contact Sarah K Noonan sarah.noonan@westsidehealth.org.
August 5, 2010
25th The Mayor’s 5Krun/walk, Wilmington, DE, 6:30 pm
This
race is brought to you as part of the City of Wilmington Running
Series. Race time begins at 6:30 pm, registration opens at 5:30. Meet
at Rockford Park (19th Street & Tower Drive, Wilmington, DE). The
course in USATF certified, starting and finishing at Rockford tower.
Amenities include t-shirts and refreshments. Awards will be given to
overall male and female in ten year age groups 18 and under through 60
and over. $16 pre entry till August 2nd, $20 day of event. For more
information, contact Wayne S. Kursh at 302-654-6400 or
info@races2run.com
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