DBG Celebrates Veteran’s Day
Ray Sander, President of the Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper
Creek (DBG) announced that on Saturday, November 9th DBG will
celebrate Veteran’s Day - all Veterans, showing their military ID cards,
will have “Free” admission to the 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
military 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 24h 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. Starting October 31st until we
close, we have a 20% off sale in the Gift Shop on most items, including
gifts made by local artisans. So do your Holiday shopping early. This has
been a wonderful 2024 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 13th 2025.”
