2011 Family Trail Days
Sundays, 1:30-3:30 pm
Delaware Greenways invites families to participate in a monthly series of guided walks designed to explore the rich natural and cultural heritage of northern New Castle County through use of the Northern Delaware Greenway Trail; a nine mile ribbon of green stretching from the Delaware to the Brandywine River.
The walks provide opportunities for families to have fun and be active together, explore nature and highlight close-to-home recreational opportunities as part of an active and healthy lifestyle. The theme for 2011 Walks is "All trails Lead to Wilmington".
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April 3 DGI Walks to Rockford Park
1:30-4:00 p.m.
Susan Chase, Park Historian and Author of "Within the Reach of All", will be our guide for a tour of, Rockford Park, and Rockford Tower. The walk will begin at the zoo in Brandywine Park and follow Kentmere Parkway- William Poole Bancroft's east /west greenway- to Rockford Park. Copies of "Within the Reach of All" ($10) will be available.
May 1 DGI Walks to Frank Schoonover Studios
1:30-4:00 p.m.
In the late 19th century Wilmington, was home to Howard Pyle and the Brandywine School of artists and American Illustration. When Pyle outgrew his studio, in 1883 two students, Frank Schoonover and Stanley Arthurs, enlisted the support of William Poole Bancroft to build Schoonover Studios in 1905-6. John Schoonover, curator and grandson of Frank, will give a private tour of the studios. Meet at Warner Elementary School, 801 W. 18th Street.
June 5* Northern Delaware Greenway Trail... End to End
9:00 a.m.
Celebrate National Trail Day, living an active lifestyle and the NDG Trail. Walk/Runners and bicyclists will begin at different points and meet in the middle for refreshments, great informational booths and give-aways. Co-sponsored by Delaware Greenways and White Clay Creek Bicycle Club.
July 3 DGI Walks to Bringhurst Woods for a family picnic
1:30 p.m.
Fried chicken, grilled burgers and dogs- what could be more fun than a picnic on a lazy Sunday afternoon? Maybe the opportunity to hunt crawfish and skip stones in the Shellpot Creek or a nature scavenger hunt? Park at Rockwood Mansion and Park and take a short walk or bicycle ride to Bringhurst Woods. We'll provide the meats, beverages, and set-up. Please bring a salad or dessert. $8.00/adult, $5.00/child
Sept. 24* And it's The Greenways Gallop
1:30-4:00 p.m.
A 1 mile fun run/walk and festival, to benefit Delaware Greenways' educational programs and commitment to promote active lifestyles in Delaware. This fundraiser brings together residents and community organizations that have a stake in fighting Delaware's alarming obesity rate. Meet celebrities; enjoy a Silly Joe Concert, experience the CATCH program and loads of fun outdoor activities. Location TBA