Botanic gardens welcome fall with sculptures and scarecrows

In conjunction with the Sea Witch Festival in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Botanic Gardens near Dagsboro has created its own 9-foot sea witch, scarecrow displays and an animal sculptures discovery trail.

Ray Sander, DBG president, said, “Our wonderful volunteers wanted to celebrate the end of the harvest season and invite the community Oct. 28-30 to see our interpretation of the Sea Witch and enjoy our special fall harvest decorations.”

Stephen Pryce Lea, DBG director of horticulture and education programs, said, “Our volunteers and staff have worked hard to enhance our gardens with new fall seasonal adventures. Costumes are welcome. The decorations – all made out of natural materials – are in progress, and the 9-foot DBG Sea Witch, designed by volunteer Jan Poli, is available for viewing in the Woodlands now. The gardens are open to the public Thursday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please join us for a joyful fall harvest celebration time.”

Sheryl Swed, DBG executive director, said, “We invite families to enjoy DBG’s gardens decorated for the fall season. The plants and trees are beginning to show their fall colors. Also, I want to remind people that as Thanksgiving Day approaches, there is growing need for food assistance in Delaware. On Nov. 11, which is Veterans Day, DBG is offering free admission for all adults who bring a food donation for Food Bank of Delaware. Last year we collected over 1,000 pounds of food. Also, on Veterans Day all military veterans will get free admission by showing their military ID. Please come and enjoy nature’s blessings.”

Delaware Botanic Gardens is located at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro.

Admission is $15 for nonmembers. Children under 16 are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.

To make reservations, go to delawaregardens.org.