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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.
Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Green Eggs and Sand Workshop
Monday, June 1, 2026 - Virtual Training: The Crucial Influence Model
Learn a bit more about why people do what they do.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - Boat Trip on the St. Jones River
Get out on the water with DNERR staff.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - Cyanotype Workshop
Learn how to make photographs of plants with no camera.
Saturday, June 27, 2026 - Layers of the Estuary: Sand Art
Create some art while learning about the estuary.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 - Tying in the Estuary
Create some tie-dye art while learning about the estuary.
Friday, July 17, 2026 - Books by the Bay
Join the DNERR education team for story time at the St. Jones Reserve.
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.
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.
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