The Ashland Nature Center is one of Delaware’s best hidden gems. There are trails, a hawk watch, events for kids and adults, and so much to explore! During the summer, the Ashland Nature Center Butterfly House creates a magical atmosphere for all to enjoy.
The Ashland Nature Center is located in Hockessin, Delaware.
Facebook / Roberta Wendt You can find the Nature Center at 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE. The entry fee is just $5 for adults, or $3 for children. Members of the Delaware Nature Society get to enjoy the grounds for free.
You can call for more information about the programs they offer at 302.239.2334
There are plenty of activities and places to explore on the property, but perhaps none is as magical as the Butterfly House.
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You’ll see all kinds of butterflies, from the Monarch to the blue spotted, to the official butterfly of Delaware: the Tiger Swallowtail.
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Interpretive programs will teach you all you’ve ever wanted to know about these beautiful winged insects.
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And you’ll have plenty of chances to capture the perfect photo - it is harder than you think!
Facebook / Delaware Nature Society Butterflies can also be found through the entire property and on the miles of trails that wind through the Ashland Nature Center, so get out there and get exploring!
Ashland Nature Center provides so much to explore!
Facebook / Delaware Nature Society The trails are open from dawn to dusk year round, and the visitors center building is open from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm each day from April to November. They do close on some holidays, so if you’re planning a visit, please double check with the Delaware Nature Society. Check out their page on the DNS website right here to learn more about the free programs that are offered throughout the summer months.
If you’re looking for another enchanting activity in the area to round out your day trip, be sure to set a few hours aside for a walk through the Fairy Trail at Winterthur, right around the corner from Ashland Nature Center.
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You can find the Nature Center at 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE. The entry fee is just $5 for adults, or $3 for children. Members of the Delaware Nature Society get to enjoy the grounds for free.
You can call for more information about the programs they offer at 302.239.2334
Flickr / Windlebo
Facebook / Delaware Nature Society
Butterflies can also be found through the entire property and on the miles of trails that wind through the Ashland Nature Center, so get out there and get exploring!
The trails are open from dawn to dusk year round, and the visitors center building is open from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm each day from April to November. They do close on some holidays, so if you’re planning a visit, please double check with the Delaware Nature Society. Check out their page on the DNS website right here to learn more about the free programs that are offered throughout the summer months.
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