Events
Discover our exciting events happening throughout the year! There's always something going on, so come join the fun and make unforgettable memories with us!
Trails Day
FOCHSP is dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and ecological balance of Cape Henlopen State Park. We usually meet on the second Saturday of every month at 8:45 a.m. to maintain trails and collect trash. Locations may include a trail or the beach. Check below or the monthly newsletter for the meet-up location.
The next Trails Day is Saturday, February 14. Meet at the Nature Center at 8:45 to pick up tools. We will then drive to the Biden Center. We will work on cleaning up the Walking Dunes Trail and Salt Marsh Spur. We will focus on lopping, pruning, clearing debris, and trash pickup. Please dress appropriately with closed-toed shoes, gloves, and a hat.
Annual Meeting
Biden Environmental Center
Februrary 21, 2026,
10 a.m. Coffee and Donuts
10:30 a.m. Meeting Presentations
Featured Presentation
Winter Birds of Southern Delaware
Ian Stewart
Staff Ornithologist, Delaware Nature Society
Delaware’s unique location, positioned between the Delaware River/Bay and the Chesapeake Bay, places it at a strategic crossroads for birdlife and makes it an excellent destination for birdwatching. Throughout the year, the state offers outstanding opportunities to observe an impressive diversity of species, from migrating shorebirds and waterfowl to resident woodland and grassland birds.
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Birds of Winter
Stewart will introduce attendees to the winter bird species found throughout Delaware and share the best locations for observing them.
Tips for Backyard Bird Enthusiasts
The presentation will include practical advice on attracting more birds to your yard, both during the winter season and throughout the rest of the year.
Image credits: Snow Geese at Prime Hook, lwolfartist, CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons;
Ian Stewart photo, courtesy of Delaware Nature Society.
Indoor Flea Market
Cape Henlopen State Park Officers Club
March 21, 2026
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Find a bargain! Find the unexpected! Shop a wide-ranging selection of items donated by members and non-members.
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10% discount for Friends Members on Friends logo merchandise
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Credit cards accepted, $10 minimum
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Bike Raffle
Donations accepted March 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Officers Club.
Items Not Accepted for Donation: CRT or Plasma TVs Clothing items, including shoes Text books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and magazines (unless historical) Large furniture Personal healthcare items Artificial Christmas trees
Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting
Cape Henlopen State Park Officers Club
April 18, 2026
4 to 6 p.m.
Sample a wide selection of craft beers, wines, and cheeses. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres selected to pair with the wines and beers. Free complimentary wine glass.​
Ticket price: $ in advance; $ at the door
Advance tickets may be purchased at the Park Office or at R&L Liquors.
Co-sponsored by R&L Liquors of Lewes, DE.
Youth Fishing Tournament
Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Pier
September 12, 2026
8 to 11 a.m.
Ages 15 & Under
$10 Entrance Fee
Free T-Shirts for first 70 contestants.
Prizes will be awarded!
Chocolate Tasting
Cape Henlopen State Park Officers Club
September 12, 2026
1 to 4 p.m.
or 'til chocolate is gone!
Satisfy your chocolate craving with homemade confections and baked items. 100% of the proceeds from this event go toward our Thatcher Education Fund, which provides financial assistance for students attending Nature Center programs at the park.
Plus, Bake Sale and Friends Merchandise
Holiday Boutique & Book Sale
Cape Henlopen State Park Officers Club
November 14, 2025
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Discover unique, handcrafted items or gently used Christmas decorations perfect for holiday gifts or decorating your home. Grab a book for cozy winter reading. Show your support for the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park with a purchase of exclusive logo gear.
Donations of clean books and crafts are welcome.
Dropoff November 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
