Free Van Tours -Suspended until further notice.

Bird Walks with the Delaware Ornithological Society 8:00 am - 10:00 am
“The Delaware Ornithological Society sponsors a monthly bird walk, each month from September through April, which starts 8 am from the visitor center.  The walks will utilize the newly completed Forest Discovery Tree Trail (2.7 miles) and last approximately 2 hours.  Walks will take place rain-or-shine unless the weather is extreme (check www.DOSBirds.org or the DOS Facebook page). Bring sturdy shoes that can stand mud and moisture; water bottle; insect repellent; and, of course, binoculars if you have them (loaners will be available).  A hand lens or loupe will also be handy if we stop to examine trees, flowers, mushrooms, lichens etc.”

The actual dates for the walk will be:

• February 22, 2025
• March 22, 2025
• *April 19, 2025
• September 27, 2025
• *October 18, 2025
• November 22, 2025
• December 27, 2025

Saturday March 22, 2025 8:00 am – 2:00 pm New Exhibit Open House. Activities all day. 
8:00 – 10:00 Delaware Ornithological Society Bird Walk Guided bird walk along the Forest Discovery Tree Trail.
9:00 Refuge Van Tour. Take a trip around the auto tour route with a Delaware Master Naturalist.
10:30 Ceremonial Welcome. Refuge Project Leader, Kate Toniolo will greet and welcome visitors.
11:00 – 2:00 Volunteers and partner organizations will offer information, activities and games at tables around the building. Be sure to complete the scavenger hunt for a prize!
11:00 Refreshments. Enjoy complimentary refreshments as you explore the exhibits and learn about the refuge history and wildlife.
12:00 Animal Behavior & Conservation Connections Live Bird Program. Phung Luu is back at Bombay Hook with his fantastic avian wildlife ambassadors. Enjoy an educational free flight program while learning about conservation and stewardship.
1:00 Creation of a Legacy.  The history of how a unique troop of the Civilian Conservation Corps built the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge.
2:00 Refuge Van Tour. Take a trip around the auto tour route with a Delaware Master Naturalist.

Saturday March 29, 2025 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Photo Workshop    Join wildlife and landscape photographer Terry Willis for a Wildlife/Nature Photography Workshop. Learn how to optimize your camera for photographing wildlife and landscapes. In this workshop we will discuss camera settings, and how to go beyond the “Auto” setting on your digital camera. We will also begin to delve into editing your photos using software like Adobe Photoshop, beginning with the Raw Image and proceeding to the final version suitable for printing or using on the web.  Call 302-653-9345 to register.

Saturday, April 5, 2025 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm   Monarch Presentation and Gardening Tips for Monarchs  Learn how to identify monarch butterflies and about their migration. Participants will learn about their habitat requirements and gardening tips to attract butterflies. Come learn about the amazing monarch and how you can help them survive. While monarchs will be the main focus, other local butterflies and pollinators will be included.

Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:00 am – 12:00 pm       Fishing Basics
Fishing is a fine way to relax and enjoy nature. It’s easy to get started, you just need to know a few basic things and you’re ready to go try your luck. We’ll teach you a few basic knots, how to rig the rod, how to cast the line, and how to use various lures.

2:00 pm Dragonflies of Delmarva.  
Aimed at the beginner, the class will cover the life phases and the natural habitat of these summer dwellers of stream and marsh side. Participants will also be introduced to easy identification methods of some of the most common members.