The DuPont Nature Center at the Mispillion Harbor Reserve will reopen for the 2025 season on Wednesday, April 2, welcoming visitors to explore new educational exhibits and enjoy spectacular views of the harbor.
Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Division of Fish and Wildlife, the center offers visitors the chance to experience the beauty and biodiversity of the Delaware Bay ecosystem.
Starting in April, the center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following schedule:
– April: Wednesdays and Saturdays only
– May through August: Tuesdays through Saturdays (closed Sundays and Mondays)
– September: Wednesdays and Saturdays only
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The center is closed from October through March.
The DuPont Nature Center’s deck provides visitors with exceptional views of wildlife, including the annual spawning of horseshoe crabs and the migration of shorebirds, such as the federally threatened red knots. These birds rely on horseshoe crab eggs to sustain their 9,000-mile journey to the Arctic.
Inside the center, guests can explore interactive exhibits that highlight the environmental and historical significance of the Mispillion Harbor. New this season, the center has introduced additional exhibits to help deepen visitors’ understanding of the local aquatic species.
The center also features live cameras offering real-time views of nesting osprey and other wildlife in the area, available online here.
Admission to the DuPont Nature Center is free, and the center is located at 2992 Lighthouse Road, near Slaughter Beach.
Raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Jarek earned a B.A. in journalism and a B.A. in political science from Temple University in 2021. After running CNN’s Michael Smerconish’s YouTube channel, Jarek became a reporter for the Bucks County Herald before joining Delaware LIVE News.
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Source: delawarelive.com…
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