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Delaware is experiencing high levels of particulate pollution. Friday, July 17 is a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Particulates.
Delaware está experimentando altos niveles de Contaminación por Partículas el Viernes Julio 17.
Delaware ap fè fas ak gwo nivo Polisyon Patikil nan Vandredi, Jiyè 17. More Info
DNREC’s National Estuarine Research Reserve offers a variety of fun and educational activities for children and adults on Reserve property and along the Delaware Bayshore. All activities are free. Most require pre-registration.
Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve
302-739-6377
The Reserve offers free public programs throughout the year. Registration is required for all programs. To register, contact the Reserve at 302-739-6377 or follow the registration link listed on the event page listed below.
Programs may be cancelled due to inclement weather or low registration.
Friday, July 17, 2026 - Books by the Bay
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - Boat Trip on the St. Jones River
Get out on the water with DNERR staff.
Thursday, August 13, 2026 - Perseids Meteor Shower Watch Party
Sit amongst the stars during the Perseid meteor shower.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 - Boat Trip on the St. Jones River
Get out on the water with DNERR staff.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - Estuary Bingo
Come out for a night of estuary-themed bingo.
Saturday, September 12, 2026 - Books by the Bay
Join the DNERR education team for story time at the St. Jones Reserve.
Friday, September 18, 2026 - Boat Trip on the St. Jones River
Get out on the water with DNERR staff.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - DNERR Research and Stewardship Symposium (Day 1)
Join us for a day of presentations on estuarine research and stewardship.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - DNERR Research and Stewardship Symposium (Day 2)
Join us for a day of project site tours at the Blackbird Creek Reserve, in Townsend.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - Tree Identification Workshop
Learn how to identify some of the different species of trees found in Delaware.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - Boardgame Night: Estuary Pictionary with the John Dickinson Plantation
Join staff from DNERR and the John Dickinson Plantation for boardgame night at the Reserve.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 - Books by the Bay
Join the DNERR education team for story time at the St. Jones Reserve.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - Fall into the Forest Hike
Enjoy a hike through fall scenery.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 - Fall Tree Planting at Blackbird Creek Reserve
Join a tree planting and help with the restoration of the Blackbird Creek Reserve.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 - Create a Bookmark at the St. Jones Reserve
Create your own nature inspired bookmark.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 - Nature Journaling at the St. Jones Reserve
Learn the important skill of nature journaling.
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