DBG Celebrates Veterans Day – Free Admission for Veterans and Free Admission for Food Donations

Ray Sander, President of the Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek (DBG) announced that on Saturday, November 11th - Veteran’s Day - all Veterans, showing their military ID cards, will have “Free” admission to the Delaware Botanic Gardens in appreciation for their military service to our 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 uniform, and we also thank those in our community who recognize the food needs of our veterans in Sussex County.” 

Sander also noted that the DBG Fall Harvest decorations, including the Woodlands Discovery Trail with sculptures of forest creatures will remain on display through Sunday, November 19th 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. Swed also said, “This has been a wonderful 2023 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 on March 14, 2024.” 

Stephen Pryce Lea, DBG Director of Horticulture said,” I want our friends to know that the gardens are now in their full fall glory. Lots of things to see including our new Hedgerow Garden, Monarch Meadow Meander and Woodland Discovery Trail with new forest creatures.  Bring the whole family.” 

The DBG is open to the public Thursdays – Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closing for the season at 4 p.m. on November 19th.  Walk-ins are welcome. 

The Delaware Botanic Gardens is located at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939. Memberships are available by going to delawaregardens.org/membership. 

The mission of the Delaware Botanic Gardens is to create a world-class, inspirational, educational, and sustainable public botanic garden in southern Delaware for the benefit and enjoyment of all.