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-4:30pm. The visitor center is open M-F from 9am-4pm and Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm or when the OPEN flag is flying. Both are closed on national holidays.



Questions? Contact us at (302) 684-8419



FIRST SATURDAY GUIDED BIRD WALKS

Saturday: Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2, June 6
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Meet in parking lot near Dike & Boardwalk Trailheads





First Saturday guided bird walks are back! Whether you’re a newcomer to birding or you’ve been birding for a little or a long time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on our First Saturday Bird Walks. Join members of the Sussex Bird Club as they set a leisurely pace for birdwatching on the Dike and Boardwalk Trails.


Rain cancels this event.


For your comfort, please dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes. The group leaders will have a scope for long-distance viewing but please feel free to bring your own scope, binoculars, and camera.



FRIENDS OF PRIME HOOK NATURE BOOK CLUB

POSTPONED DUE TO SHUTDOWN. WILL RESCHEDULE.

Wednesday, October 1 ~ 6:30 pm
Prime Hook NWR Multipurpose Room





The Friends of Prime Hook Nature Book Club meets about every 6 weeks on Wednesday evening to discuss the group's latest selection. Join us in October to discuss Jennifer Pharr Davis' story of her adventures on the Appalachian Trail, Becoming Odyssa. The book is available from the Delaware library system.


Please register so we know to expect you! Thanks!


REGISTER

SOUNDS OF SUNSET & FULL MOONRISE WALK

CANCELLED DUE TO SHUTDOWN

Monday, October 6 @ 5:30 pm
Meet at Fleetwood Pond Parking Lot





Julie & Nancy have decided to change the format of their night walks. You will always be able to select your own style of wildlife viewing and you can decide which group to join each time we meet. We're planning our walks so both groups should be able to see the sunset and the moonrise. The sun sets at 6:30 pm and the moon rises at 7:00 pm.


Nancy will lead the "Movin' and Groovin' Gang." She will take this group on a fairly brisk walk along the Pine Grove Trail while looking for migrating birds.


Julie will lead the "Experiencing Nocturnal Wildlife from the Slow Lane" group. This is for folks who, like Julie, have some physical limitations that slow them down, or for anyone who just prefers walking slowly or doing a "sit," where we would spend some time sitting quietly and connecting with the nighttime world of Prime Hook.



FOWLER BEACH & FOWLER BEACH ROAD CLEANUP

POSTPONED DUE TO SHUTDOWN

Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet in Fowler Beach Fishing Parking Lot





Join the Friends to clean up Fowler Beach and Fowler Beach Road.


Gloves, safety vests, trash grabbers, and garbage bags will be provided.


REGISTRATION REQUIRED


REGISTER



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