DuPont Environmental Education Center of Delaware Nature Society — Attraction in Wilmington

We attended a birthday children's party. The staff was very good with making certain we found our way in, tending to the children and of course guiding them slowly through a nature walk just outside the main building along the raised wooden walkway.

There's not a whole lot to discuss about the local marsh and wildlife which made this most appropriate for young audiences.

The indoor facilities are very spacious and clean.

The only criticisms are that the wooden boardwalk had a couple weak spots beginning to rot and a couple parents thought it would have been something that was better maintained. Inside, there were numerous hornets flying about the windows. It really did give cause for concern with three and four year old children standing inches from them while the older children couldn't help but notice. Your results...

A very pretty building next to a lovely boardwalk over a freshwater marsh just off the split of the brandywine and christiana rivers. A great place to enjoy a little stroll there is a footpath that connects it to riverwalk complex and frawley stadium. Lots of industrial development surrounds this nature preserve, my visit was punctuated by the clanging of huge pieces of metal from across the river and occasionally yelling men. I also saw the new castle county rowing association come back to their landing, that evening and that was pleasant. This is a great start at what one day will be a great area as land values rise and the industrial uses are pushed...

Wilmington’s DuPont Center for Environmental Education is the largest facility of its kind in the state. Its convenient urban setting makes it an excellent option for those visiting Pike Creek or just passing through on the way to the beach.

The center’s grounds are comprised of about 200 acres that include long stretches of the Christiana River, forests, and freshwater marshes. They’re home to an impressive variety of animals and birds that are commonly seen from the well-marked trails.

The indoor portion of the facility includes interactive exhibits that are both engaging and educational. Admission is...