Calendar of Events
Guided Nature Trail
Every Saturday at 2 PM
Come visit the Delmarva Discovery Center on Saturdays and, weather permitting, join in on a guided nature trail walk of Pocomoke City's Cypress Park! Local naturalist, Brooks Onley, will guide you through the half mile trail and back. He will point out significant features of the trail, including wetland, forest ecology, native plants and birds, and many more natural features.
Visitor discretion is required in light of the ever-changing conditions of trail, boardwalk and local weather. Walkers should arrive dressed appropriately for muddy ground and wet weather, and be wary of boardwalk conditions.
Children and adults are welcome. Cost is free with paid admission to the Discovery Center.
Local Appreciation Day
The First Weekend of Every Month
50% off Admission for Locals!
Winter Wonderland Gala
Saturday, February 4th
The DDC will be holding a formal fundraiser on Saturday, February 4th, from 7 PM - 10 PM. Admission includes heavy hors d'oeuvres by Restaurant 213, 2 complimentary drink tickets, live entertainment by Moonstruck. Jim Rapp will be host a live auction, and a silent auction and raffles will take place (see below for a partial live of items). Buy your tickets early to receive the best pricing!
Tickets purchased by January 6th are $35.
Tickets January 7th through 20th, $40. After January 20th, all tickets are $50.
Click to view the flyer!
Auction Items for the Winter Wonderland Gala, February 4th. Items below will be available either in live or silent auction or in raffles. There is something for every price range with more items arriving daily! Call 410.957.9933 x 104 for more information or to donate an item.
Miles Hancock decoy
Decoy carved byMiles Hancock (1888-1974) of Chincoteague, VA. The catalpa wood for this decoy was cut and delivered to Mr. Hancock by Richard Tull for which he received a string of shooting decoys. Appraised value $3,000. Minimum bid $500.
The Farm House Family and Corporate Retreat Center 2 night stay
Close to the Deal Island Wildlife Management Area, The Farm House is perfect for your next family or corporate gathering. Enjoy a stay at this year-round beautifully restored six bedroom, six bath home-away-from-home. A two-night stay mid-week is priced at $650, two-night weekend stay is $700. Minimum bid $300.
Wally Makuchal framed print entitled “Teals “. See this print in our gift store!
Aquarist for a day- your child will accompany the aquarist from 9 am until 12 pm. See behind the scenes, feed the fish, and dive into marine biology!
Signed copy of children’s book “Bob the Big Bad Bluefish” by Bernadette Gesser
Salty Dog gift certificate
Help your pet to look his (or her) best at this top-notch grooming shop in Pocomoke City, MD. A spa day for your dog will result in a pet that looks good and smells good too! Valued at $45- but a clean dog is priceless.
From Scher’s, lovely satin dark purple clutch with jeweled clasp
“Pacific Reef” limited edition print by artist Sarah Grangier
Beautiful, colorful framed pacific reef print by local professional wildlife artist Sarah W. Grangier.
From artist Myrna McGrath 20 x 28” matted print of the Chesapeake Bay with detailed paintings of waterfowl, boats and landmarks.
Pocomoke River Bridge print by local artist Jenny Somers
Bay Queen Smith Island Baby Cakes
From Mrs. Diane Kerbin her popular peanut butter fudge, a local favorite!
Charming framed print of colorful buoys hanging on a fence by local artist Charlotte Poore
Ocean print by Deal Island Images, Karen Corwin
Katy Fleming "Together" Framed 11 x 14 photograph of Chincoteague horses.
Assateague Coastal Trust--Gift basket including membership
Print by local artist Willie Crockett
Beautiful, fanciful Cake by Coles Cakes
Warm & lovely quilt by Robyn Ann
Smith Island cake by Denise Walter
A favorite at many local raffles, a cake like this is not to be missed!
John Thomas Rafter “Paris 202”
42” X 17” giclee print, Titled “PARIS 202”, mounted and framed. Original image was taken with Horizon 202 swing lens film camera. Image shows a misty night under the Eiffel Tower, with the super structure high lighted in blues.
John Thomas Rafter – Able Vacation Property Maintenance LLC
8 hours of “Handyman Services” excludes materials and travel time. Enjoy the services of a quality oriented, licensed and insured home improvement contractor specializing in smaller jobs.
Artwork by Doris Glovier (check for updates soon!)
Artwork by Diane Kerbin (check for updates soon!)
Isobel Troutman Matted limited edition watercolor print (20/50) of elegant egret.
Isobel Troutman Matted limited edition watercolor print (35/50) of regal Great Blue Heron.
Dee Brua Charming framed *original* watercolor of Eastern Shore sea and dunes landscape.
U.S. Divers youth mask and snorkel from Discover Diving in Salisbury. $70 value.
Reptiles Alive! l.l.c. 4 tickets to the Reptile Festival at the DDC on February 25th and a backstage pass, photo op, and t-shirt for a lucky auction winner. Meet each animal up close and personal and pet a live snake and take pictures with Cobra Caroline and 'the animal stars of Reptiles Alive!
Dr. Ryan Taylor Limited edition silver gelatin print photograph taken near sunset on Santa Rosa Island, Gulf Islands National Seashore, in the Florida panhandle. This rapidly disappearing habitat is home to an enormous diversity of plants and animals but is one of the most critically endangered ecosystems in the United States. In this image, a great blue heron wandered through the scene, leaving tracks in the sand just before the shutter was tripped. Size: 8x10, framed at 16x20.
Nancy Richards West Original framed pastel of a Peregrine Falcon by local artist Nancy Richards West of Chincoteague. The artist helped to band this bird as part of a research project on these falcons.
4 day passes to Jolly Rogers Splash Mountain
Kenneth Cole, New York Women’s sunglasses, donated by Lower ShoreVisionCenter.
$50 gift certificates to Restaurant 213
$60 Sea Shell Café gift certificate
Turner sculptures
Model Skipjack by John Ennis
$50 Captain’s Table Restaurant gift certificate and one night stay at Courtyard by Marriot, Ocean City
Chincoteague Comfort Suites one night stay
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors which include Frugals, The Locals Source For Coupons
REPTILE FESTIVAL
Saturday February 25th
Activities Include:
10am -4pm Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas display
10am-4pm Touch a native snake or turtle!
12pm-4pm Kid’s craft
Shows By Reptiles Alive at:
1 to 1:30, 2 to2:30, and 3 to 3:30!
Free With Paid Admission to the
Delmarva Discovery Center!
Reptiles Alive! presents a wildly exciting and educational introduction to all kinds of reptiles from all kinds of places! You will meet live animals from all over the world while you learn snake secrets and laugh at lizard stories and turtle tales.
Click here to view the flyer for Reptiles Alive2012