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Every weekday, we are sharing special virtual programming content on our social media pages to keep you engaged with the outdoors from the comfort of your home.

Starting today, we are going to start sending you an email every Saturday morning with a recap of all of the week's content in case you missed it!

This week we shared the history of the cherry blossom trees in Brandywine Park, took you on a behind the scenes tour of the Marshall Brothers Paper Mill at Auburn Valley State Park, learned about box turtles, and more! Check out this week's #DailyDEstateparks content!
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Video: History and Meaning of the Cherry Blossom Trees and the Josephine Fountain in Brandywine Park

The cherry blossom trees in Brandywine Park are blooming, and the Josephine Fountain is open again after years of construction and repair work. Today, join one of the naturalists at Alapocas Run and Wilmington State Parks for a walk in the park. You'll learn the significance and symbolism of the cherry trees and the Josephine Fountain. You'll even learn to identify some of the sculptural elements on the fountain itself!

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Blog: Did you know there were drones at Fort Miles during World War II?

We’re all familiar with drones, the remote-controlled crafts that take pictures, make deliveries, perform stunts, and more. They seem like technology straight out of a sci-fi movie, but did you know drones date back to the mid-1930s?

This blog post will teach you about the important work early drones performed to help keep Fort Miles and Delaware secure.

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Video: Meet the Box Turtles at Killens Pond State Park

These land turtles are native to Delaware and get their name from a special hinge on their bottom shells. Today, join one of our naturalists at Killens Pond State Park to learn what box turtles eat, where they live, how to tell the difference between males and females, and more!

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Blog: Soil Scavenger Hunt

Lums Pond State Park has a variety of trees, shrubs, grasses, mosses, and mushrooms that all play a vital role in the park's ecosystem. Learn about the importance of soil, and discover a free downloadable soil scavenger hunt for your next outdoor adventure!

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Video: Tour of the Marshall Brothers Paper Mill at Auburn Valley State Park

Today we are giving you an inside look at the historic Marshall Brothers Paper Mill at Auburn Valley State Park! This paper mill used the power of water to manufacture a wide variety of products for over two hundred years, but has been frozen in time since its closure over 10 years ago. Join the park's interpretive programs manager for a behind the scenes tour of this historic site.

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Video: Virtual Hike at Alapocas Run State Park
Presentation: History of the Indian River Inlet at Delaware Seashore State Park
Learn to Draw a Monarch Butterfly with Brandywine Creek State Park
Guppy Club: Make a Recycled Rainmaker with Cape Henlopen State Park
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