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DNREC has Temporarily Closed State Parks Nature Centers due to COVID-19 Concerns
Submitted by: TBC Press
Posted on: 12/14/20
News # 14136
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The closures coincide with Gov. John Carney’s latest stay-at-home advisory, which was issued to “interrupt the dangerous winter surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Delaware.” The advisory strongly urges Delawareans to avoid gathering indoors with anyone from outside their households during the advisory timeframe.
For more information about Delaware State Parks, visit www.destateparks.com.
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Publishers Notes: Our country is still battling COVID-19. To avoid the spread of this virus and continue to enjoy outdoor activities, ALL outdoor enthusiasts (man, woman, child) should follow the guidelines set by nps.gov. These guidelines include; social distancing, the Leave No Trace principles, including pack-in and pack-out, to keep outdoor spaces safe and healthy.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has temporarily closed all nature centers within Delaware State Parks as of Monday, Dec. 14 through Jan. 11, 2021, to limit the spread of COVID-19.
No in-person programming will be held at Delaware State Parks while the nature centers are closed in order to eliminate gatherings of people from different households. Delaware State Parks will instead offer independent, online programming, such self-guided hikes, online activities and videos while nature centers are closed. The virtual programs will be posted on Delaware State Parks’ Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts, and at the Delaware State Parks Adventure Blog and www.destateparks.com/virtualparks.
