Education
Educational opportunities are abundant! Groups such as Elderhostel, Adult Plus, Southern Delaware Academy of Lifelong Learning and regional schools at all levels, use the Refuge as an outdoor classroom. A Lecture Series and Bird Walks emphasize the local habitats and their inhabitants.
An Evening at the Hook - 2008–Lecture Series
- August 14, 2008 The Art of Carving Waterfowl Decoys - Doug Gibson, Local Award Winning Carver
- September 11, 2008 Hunting in Delaware - Steven Kendus, Author of Hunting in the First State: A Guide to Delaware Hunting
- October 9, 2008 How to Attract Bluebirds & Songbirds of Delmarva - Bob Dougherty, Delaware Master Gardner
- November 2008 – January 2009 No Lectures Scheduled - Nature Photography Exhibition from October 19 - November 21
- February, 12, 2009 Catching Striped Bass - Eric Burnley, Outdoor Writer
Programs start promptly at 7:00 pm, in the auditorium of the Headquarters building. Light desserts and refreshments start at 6:30 pm. The programs are free, open to the public, family oriented and last about 1 hour.
The Friends of Prime Hook NWR, Inc. Present
The Vandegrift Memorial Series
Bringing Back Fish in the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays:
A Rare Success Story
Featured Speaker: Marine Biologist Sandy BurkJoin Us at the Milton Theater on Saturday September 13th at 7:30 PM
Tickets ($5.00 Adults, $3Ages 12 & Under) Will Be On Sale At The Door
American shad were once one of the most important fish economically and ecologically to be found along the East Coast of the U.S., but were decimated by pollution, dams and overfishing. Learn how a unique partnership between the USFWS, schools and environmental groups is bringing back the American shad and other threatened fish in the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays.
Sandy’s presentation will also cover the interesting story of how American shad and other fish populations support the ecosystems of refuges like Prime Hook NWR, including the bald eagle populations found at the refuge. Learn how the return of fish such as shad is connected to the comeback of the bald eagles.
Sandy will also familiarize you with newly introduced fish to our rivers, such as the fearsome looking snakehead fish.
Sandy Burk is a Marine Biologist (MS, UNC-Wilmington, 1989), science educator, conservationist and author of the award-winning book "Let The River Run Silver Again!" During the past twenty years, she has worked with universities, state and local agencies, and private organizations throughout the middle Atlantic region on aspects of marine biology and the monitoring, conservation, restoration and interpretation of freshwater and marine systems.
Flock to the Refuge...Birding Field Trips!
Meet at the Headquarters building at 8:00am, visit areas normally closed to the public and learn about the 250 local birds of the Refuge from volunteer naturalists. Bring binoculars, field guides, insect repellent, water and snacks. Free and open to the public!
Watch this space for fall trips...
Contact the refuge at 302-684-8419 for more information.
