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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.
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.
Saturday, April 25, 2026 - Saturday Open Day at the St. Jones Reserve
Saturday, April 25, 2026 - Earth Day Seedling Potting at the St. Jones Reserve
Join Reserve staff at the St. Jones Reserve in celebration of Earth Day to pot native plant seedlings!
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.
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.
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.
Monday, June 1, 2026 - Virtual Training: The Crucial Influence Model
Learn a bit more about why people do what they do.
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.
Related Topics: coastal, education, educational, management, ocean and coasts, outreach
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