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.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Storybook Saturday
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - Shorebirds Along the Bayshore
Join an interesting talk about shorebirds along our coastline.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Earth Day Slaughter Beach Cleanup
Celebrate Earth Day by getting outside and helping the environment.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - A New Kind of Seasickness: Marine Debris
Learn about the issue of marine debris in Delaware, and what’s being done about it.
Friday, April 24, 2026 - Beachcombing with DuPont Nature Center Naturalists
Meet at the beach and walk the shoreline with a naturalist.
Saturday, May 23, 2026 - Fly Fishing Class for Adults, Part 1
Get an introduction to fly-fishing equipment and techniques and try your hand at fly casting.
Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Fly Fishing Class for Adults, Part 2
Get an introduction to fly-fishing equipment and techniques and try your hand at fly casting.
Monday, June 1, 2026 - Virtual Training: The Crucial Influence Model
Learn a bit more about why people do what they do.
Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 2026 Youth Fishing Tournament
Bring your family to a freshwater fishing pond in your county for the Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - DNERR Research and Stewardship Symposium (Day 1)
Join us for a day of presentations on estuarine research and stewardship.
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