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DuPont Environmental Education Center
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Courtney
April 29, 2022
Located along the Christina River and on the edge of the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge, DuPont Environmental Education Center (DEEC) is where the city, river, and marsh meet. The refuge is 212 acres of freshwater tidal marsh adjoining the Christina River and is home to many birds such as American Bald Eagles, Virginia Rails, Belted Kingfishers, Wood Ducks and a wide variety of other nesting and migrating species. Also, American beaver, river otter, Snapping, Red-bellied, and Eastern Painted Turtles can be observed in the river and tidal pool. In summer, several kinds of colorful dragonflies swoop over the marsh in search of small insect prey. DEEC is open to the public year-round and features a Visitor Center with panoramic river and marsh views, a 10-acre ornamental garden, and a quarter-mile handicap-accessible pond loop that extends into the marsh. DEEC serves as a trailhead access to the 7 mile long Markell bike/hike trail from Wilmington to New Castle. DuPont Environmental Education Center is a partnership with the Riverfront Development Corporation and New Castle County.
Located along the Christina River and on the edge of the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge, DuPont Environmental Education Center (DEEC) is where the city, river, and marsh meet. The refuge is 212 acres of freshwater tidal marsh adjoining the Christina River and is home to many birds such as…
Courtney
January 9, 2022
Another great sunset-viewing spot. Great for travelers looking to get some physical activity in! Park at the Planet Fitness, take a walk along the riverfront and follow path towards the big “treehouse.” Features a boardwalk to walk around the marsh, or you can take the Jack Markell “JAM” trail and walk/run/bike all the way to New Castle!
Kristin
April 7, 2017
The Education Center showcases the many species of amphibians, birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and native plants that make their home in the refuge.
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1400 Delmarva Ln
Wilmington, DE
Riverfront