Delaware Botanic Gardens opening to public Aug. 20
DBG President Ray Sander announced that the Delaware Botanic Gardens will be open to the public starting Thursday, Aug. 20, with hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday to Sunday. A special rate of $12 per person is being offered to nonmembers through September with anyone under 16 admitted free of charge. Reservations are required and can be made at www.delawaregardens.org/tickets. The reservations are by day and timed at every half hour. Tickets may be purchased online starting Aug. 17.
Sander said, “Our staff and volunteers have been working hard to add new features this year, including the new Rhyne Garden and 1.5 miles of winding, ADA-compatible trails in the 12-acre Woodland Gardens. We welcome everyone.”
DBG Executive Director Sheryl Swed said, “Our goal is to make the gardens a safe and healthy place to enjoy the beauty of nature. We will be following all CDC and state COVID-19 guidelines. In the gardens, all staff and guests are required to wear a face covering, practice social distancing and wash their hands.” A hand sanitizer station is at the entrance-exit point. The restrooms are closed except for emergencies.
Delaware Botanic Gardens is at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro. Memberships are available at www.delawaregardens.org/membership.
