On Earth Day, Saturday, April 22 – Free DBG Admission with Food Donation

Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek (DBG) announced that on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22nd non-member adults who bring food donations for Food Bank of Delaware will receive free DBG admission. Children 16 and under always receive Free Admission.

Ray Sander, DBG president, said, “We thank those in our community who recognize the food needs of our neighbors in a challenging time. Please show your support for our neighbors in need.”

Sheryl Swed, DBG Executive Director, said, “We are thankful for the past generosity of our guests who donated food for the Food Bank of Delaware.” 

The list of needed food items include: applesauce, cranberry sauce, oatmeal, cold cereals, pudding mix, canned pumpkin, graham cracker pie crust, canned gravy, rice, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, stuffing, hearty soups, corn muffin mix, canned sweet potatoes and yams, canned peas and green beans, 100% fruit juice, hot chocolate, coffee and tea, and evaporated milk.

Stephen Pryce Lea, DBG Director of Horticulture and Education Programs, said, “I want our friends to know that we currently have a major spring bulb display with 200,000 spring bulbs throughout the gardens. We invite our neighbors to come and enjoy this colorful display of spring bulbs.”

The Delaware Botanic Gardens (DBG) is open to the public from Thursdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., located at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro, DE 19939.

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. For more information go to delawaregardens.org.