Delaware wild lands: flight of the crane

An evening of discovery, from birdsong to opera.

When: November 7 | 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: Delaware Wild Lands (315 Taylors Bridge Road, Townsend, DE 19734)
Tickets: $70

Four tastings. 1,200 Acres of protected land. an evening of birdsong and opera, under the open sky.

Join Delaware Wild Lands and OperaDelaware for an unforgettable evening on protected lands, where food, drink, birds, and music come together in a one-of-a-kind experience.

Guests will travel into the wild by tram car, stopping at four intimate stations along the way. At each stop, you’ll enjoy a carefully curated wine tasting and small bite while discovering the birds, water, and habitats that make this landscape special. Guided by trained naturalists, you’ll experience the landscape in a way that’s rarely possible: slowly, quietly, and with time to listen. You’ll then return to the Charlie F. Gummey Jr. Terrace as evening falls for the unexpected grand finale: a live OperaDelaware performance with curated avian selections from some of opera’s best (The Magic Flute, Pagliacci, and more) – all this set against the landscape you’ve just explored!

Act fast as this experience is limited to 70 guests. Must be 21 years or older to participate.

What to wear: Dress for the weather and plan to be comfortable outdoors throughout the evening. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required for walking on uneven natural terrain.

Why the Crane?: Sandhill Cranes are elusive visitors to Delaware Wild Lands’ properties; favoring quiet, secluded places where they can go largely unnoticed. You may see one, you may hear one, or you may simply experience the wild habitat that makes their presence possible.

about delaware wild lands

Delaware Wild Lands’ approach to conservation is unique, blending tradition with innovation. They leverage investments in conservation and pursue strategic initiatives that are built on more than 60 years of restoration experience and land ownership in all three of Delaware’s counties. And their conservation projects get results.

They have a small, but dedicated staff, and many neighbors and friends who contribute to their success and share their commitment to conserving and restoring the lands and waters that make Delaware beautiful.

Their mission is to protect and restore Delaware’s important natural areas through the purchase and management of strategic parcels of land.

Since 1961, they’ve played a pivotal role in the acquisition and regulatory protection of 31,800 acres of land, including Delaware’s coastal areas and Great Cypress Swamp.

Learn more at dewildlands.org.