Welcome to DuPont Environmental Education Center

Welcome to DuPont Environmental Education Center. Where the City, River and Marsh Meet. , DuPont Environmental Education Center (DEEC), the centerpiece of Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge, was built by the Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware in 2009 and operates under a partnership with Delaware Nature Society., DEEC offers panoramic views, exhibits, and a ¼ mile accessible pond loop. Entrance is free and open to the public year-round. For the protection of wildlife, please stay on trails and leash your pets., Russell Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge , This refuge is unique urban freshwater tidal marsh named for former Governor Russell Peterson, environmental activist. This 212-acre marsh has over 400 species of plants and animals including Osprey, American Beaver, and wild rice. Tidal marshes help filter pollutants, purify water, and alleviate flooding., The Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware, working with Delaware Fish and Wildlife, restored the refuge as part of its overall vision to reclaim the long forgotten and abandoned land along the Christina River. Since 1996, RDC has worked to transform the riverfront from industrial wasteland into a thriving destination rich in history and filled with recreational, cultural, retail, and culinary attractions., Delaware Nature Society connects people with the natural world through education, conservation, and advocacy to help improve the environment, providing high-quality, interactive environmental programming, such as paddling, summer camps, and field trips, for a variety of ages., Jack A. Markell Trail , Named after former Delaware Governor Jack Markell, the "JAM" trail is a scenic walkable and bikeable trail. The JAM connects Wilmington's Riverfront to Historic New Castle. This trail was established in 2018.