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Delaware Coastal Programs

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.

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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.

Friday, May 8, 2026 - Evening Hike at Blackbird Creek Reserve

Learn about native plants, the local estuary and resident wildlife on a guided sunset hike.

Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Blackbird Creek Reserve

Saturday, May 16, 2026 - Saturday Open Day at the St. Jones Reserve

For one special Saturday this month, the visitor center at St. Jones Reserve is open to the public.

Time: 8 am
Place: St. Jones Reserve

Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Green Eggs and Sand Workshop

Explore the relationship between horseshoe crabs and shorebird populations along the Atlantic Coast in a two-day workshop for teachers.

Time: 9 am
Place: St. Jones Reserve

Monday, June 1, 2026 - Virtual Training: The Crucial Influence Model

Learn a bit more about why people do what they do.

Time: 1 pm
Place: Virtual Training

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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