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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.

A family canoeing down a stream

Information and Registration

Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve
302-739-6377

Discover the Delaware Bay with us!

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

Come show off your knowledge of Delaware history and nature.
Time: 6 pm
Place: St. Jones Reserve

Monday, March 2, 2026 - Bolt, Drill, Build!

Help build simple infrastructure for the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR).

Time: 10 am
Place: Blackbird Creek Reserve

Monday, March 2, 2026 - Wineberry Weed-out

Join Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) stewardship staff to pull invasive wineberry plants.

Time: 1 pm
Place: Blackbird Creek Reserve

Saturday, March 14, 2026 - Tea Time Fun with History and Science

Sip tea while learning about the historical purposes of tea and how it is used for innovative research.

Time: 10 am
Place: St. Jones Reserve

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - DNERR Research and Stewardship Symposium (Day 1)

Join us for a day of presentations on estuarine research and stewardship.

Time: 8:30 am
Place: St. Jones Reserve

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.

Time: 8:30 am
Place: St. Jones Reserve

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