Veterans pay no entrance fee at Delaware Botanic Gardens Nov. 9

Ray Sander, Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek president, announced all veterans showing their military ID cards will be admitted free Saturday, Nov. 9, in appreciation of their military service to the country.

Also, other guests who bring food donations for Home of the Brave Foundation in Milford will receive free admission. Sander said, “We are thankful for all who have served our nation in military uniform, and we also thank those in our community who recognize the food needs of our veterans in Sussex County.”

Sander said fall harvest decorations, including sculptures of forest creatures along the Woodlands Discovery Trail, will remain on display through Sunday, Nov. 24, the DBG season closing date.

Sheryl Swed, DBG executive director, said, “As we approach the Thanksgiving holidays, we are thankful for the generosity of our guests who will donate food for our veterans. Now until we close, we have a 20% off sale in the gift shop on most items, including gifts made by local artisans. This has been a wonderful 2024 season, and we thank all who have visited and supported the gardens this year. We look forward to seeing you next spring when we reopen March 13.”

Stephen Pryce Lea, DBG director of horticulture, said, “I want our friends to know that the gardens are now in their full fall glory. We are in the fifth season. Come stroll through our 10 gardens including the Woodlands Discovery Trail with forest creatures and the new Eagle Watch Garden under construction. Bring the whole family.”

Delaware Botanic Gardens, located at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro, is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday to Sunday. It will close for the season at 4 p.m., Nov. 24. 

For more information, go to delawaregardens.org/membership.