We encourage education...
We love to help children and adults learn about nature, the environment and how to deal with both.
Thatcher Education Fund
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Cape Henlopen State Park provides a wide variety of educational programs and teachers in Delaware schools have long made it the destination of field trips. In recent years, budget cuts have limited the ability of some schools to send students on these trips. In 2009 the Friends established the Richard & Mirth Thatcher Education Fund to provide financial assistance with travel expenses to schools that need help bringing their students to participate in Park programs. The Thatcher Fund was established in recognition of the long and distinguished service to the Friends by Richard and Mirth Thatcher. Proceeds from our annual Chocolate Tasting in September support this endeavor.
Any teacher interested in this program should contact Richard Julian at the Nature Center by phone at 302-645-6852. To apply for assistance:
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Youth Fishing Tournament
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Our annual youth fishing tournament for children 15 and under is held annually in May at the Fishing Pier in the Park. This activity is designed to get young people interested in the Park’s activities. In addition to the fishing tournament, youth are encouraged to explore all the Park has to offer.
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