Friends of Prime Hook Events



The gates of Prime Hook NWR are open every day of the year from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset.


The administrative office is open M-F from 8am-4:00pm. The visitor center is open M-F from 9am-4pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm. Both are closed on national holidays.



Questions? Contact us at (302) 684-8419



WANDERING REFUGE AMBASSADOR

July: pop-up on cooler Saturdays
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Accessible Trails





On cooler Saturdays in June, look for John Knapp lurking among the mosquitoes on either the Dike or Boardwalk Trails. John will be available to help you with bird identification, refuge information, instruction, and more.


John Knapp has been enjoying birds for over 35 years, both here and abroad. For many years he led beginning birding walks for NJ Audubon, National Audubon, as well as NJ Fish and Wildlife. He participated in numerous Christmas bird counts, bird nesting surveys, and hawk watches in his home state of New Jersey. With all of this John never considers himself anything other than just a man who enjoys birdwatching, nothing more.



PURPLE MARTIN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Saturday, July 12 ~ 10:00 am
Prime Hook NWR Multipurpose Room





We will present an overview of the life of purple martins and their characteristics, including their annual migration and nesting. The popular hobby of hosting purple martin nest sites —small and large — and caring for them, will conclude the presentation. Questions from just curious to intently serious are all welcome. Following the presentation, our PM team will visit the colony to show off chicks, and answer any more questions.


Rain Date: Tuesday, July 15 at 10:00 am


REGISTRATION REQUIRED


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TRI-STATE BIRD RESCUE OUTREACH PROGRAM

Saturday, July 19
1:00 pm ~ 2:30 pm
Prime Hook NWR Multipurpose Room





Have you ever found an injured bird on your property or seen a raptor in distress on the side of the road? Did you know what to do or where to turn for help? Delmarva residents are fortunate to have Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research nearby and willing to help in these crises.


Marie Maiura, Tri-State’s outreach manager, will talk about the history and work of this special organization that operates a full-time wildlife rehabilitation and research facility caring for ill, injured, and orphaned wild birds. She’ll also discuss ways in which we can help prevent injuries to wild birds.


No live birds will be present but there will be a hands-on part to the program.


REGISTRATION REQUIRED


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TALKING TRASH ~ DE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY

Saturday, July 26
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (including Q&A)
Prime Hook NWR Multipurpose Room





During this presentation DSWA will discuss how they manage waste through their facilities, single-stream recycling, and their special recycling programs. They will discuss why recycling is important and how we can all be good stewards and make sure waste ends up in the right place.


REGISTRATION REQUIRED


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UPCOMING PROGRAMS



We're busy finalizing plans for several programs. Stay tuned for more details.



SAVE THE DATES!

  • August 9 @ 2 pm: Bat program TBD
  • September 6: Bird/Wildlife Photography Class ~ Ed Norman
  • September 6: Judging Wildlife Photography Workshop
  • September 27: Spotlight Delaware Family Fun Day

DATES NOT FINALIZED

  • Identifying Butterflies and Moths
  • Our Beneficial Bugs
  • Dragonflies and Damselflies
  • Programs on the Patio




Friends of Prime Hook NWR
12322 Turkle Pond Road
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-8419
info@friendsofprimehook.org