Sample+Activities

Below are some of the activities that we may do during the weekend:(scroll down to see an aerial view of the area)


 * **Visit the Horseshoe Crabs** at Port Mahon - Horseshoe crabs stay out in the ocean until the ocean water warms up. The only come into lay their eggs from mid-May to mid-June. We will visit one of the beaches to collect some eggs and save some of the adult horseshoe crabs. We'll supply a simple kit to hatch the eggs at home.


 * **Fishing** - Within walking distance to the Mallard Lodge there is a pond stocked with fresh water fish. Don't have a fishing rod? Don't worry the lodge has them for us to use. If you do have your own fishing rod, please bring it.


 * **Canoeing** - The Mallard Lodge is located near a large, very shallow pond. They provide us with canoes, paddles, and life vests. If you have a kayak, there are other bodies of water that adults can explore on their own.


 * **Campfire** - If the wind and weather cooperate we usually have a campfire on Saturday night. If you have some wood that you can donate to the cause please let me know and bring it along!


 * **Critter Hunt in the Vernal (Spring) Ponds** - If we have a wet enough spring, there are temporary fresh water ponds just down the road. We supply big, ill-fitting boots and nets to all the kids so they can find tadpoles, crayfish, and other cool critters.


 * **The Salt Marsh Board Walk** - The Mallard Lodge is just on the edge of a large salt marsh that borders Delaware Bay (see picture below). The Aquatic Resources Center has built a boardwalk into the salt marsh so that you can easily hike and get a feel for the beauty and wildness of the marsh.