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DNREC Calendar: Outdoor Recreation



The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers outdoor recreation classes and opportunities for children and adventurous adults at its several nature centers, outdoor education centers, the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve and via several educational programs.

This calendar is presented as a list of upcoming events (below) and as a month-to-month calendar grid. It is part of the DNREC Calendar of Events.

Find outdoor recreation events at Delaware’s State Parks on the DEStateParks.com website.


Learn how to locate, collect and deconstruct bird nests looking for trash
Time: 8 am
Place: St. Jones Coastal Training Center

Thursday, December 11, 2025 - Holiday Shell-ebration

Shells have been used and valued by people for centuries.

Time: 2 pm
Place: DuPont Nature Center

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 - Sunset Beachcombing

Meet at the beach for a sunset breach walk with a naturalist.

Time: 3:30 pm
Place: Slaughter Beach Pavilion

Monday, December 22, 2025 - Sunset Beachcombing

Meet at the beach for a sunset breach walk with a naturalist.

Time: 3:30 pm
Place: Slaughter Beach Pavilion



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