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.
Thursday, February 26, 2026 - Trivia Night with the John Dickinson Plantation
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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