Ashland Nature Center
A DelNature educator leads an animal, scavenger-hunt, stream, butterfly, maple, or evening campfire adventure outdoors.
Hockessin, DE · Party facts checked 2026-08-31
$200 members or $250 nonmembers for standard themes; the campfire theme is $250/$300.
Ashland publishes a maximum of 20 children; the base reservation covers 15, with an extra-instructor fee for eligible larger themes.
Where the party happens
Our take
The most varied nature-party menu in northern Delaware. Pick the theme first—season, age fit, darkness, and water exposure matter more than the small price differences.
What the provider publishes
- Standard themes include Animals of Ashland and a nature scavenger hunt; seasonal options include maple sugaring, butterflies, and Water Wonders.
- The evening Night Noises & Campfire theme includes s'mores supplies.
- A typical party uses one hour for the educator-led activity and one hour for the family's celebration.
Food & cake
Families bring food, decorations, linens, tableware, and utensils. Balloons, pinatas, and noisemakers are not allowed.
Setup & cleanup
Families may arrive 30 minutes early. Staff assists at the end, but the host handles most cleanup.
Booking timing
Reserve at least 30 days ahead. A $50 deposit is due within seven days of the request.
Accessibility & logistics
Programs are designed to run outdoors, including in light rain. Tell DelNature about mobility or behavioral accommodations on the request form.
Confirm before paying a deposit
- Which themes are available on our date?
- What indoor fallback or modified activity applies in severe weather?
- Does our theme allow more than 15 children?
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Packages, prices, and rules change. We checked the provider-owned sources below on 2026-08-31; confirm your date and final total directly.
Sources: delawarenaturesociety.org · delawarenaturesociety.org