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For Kids and Families



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

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.

Come help build nest boxes for use in the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR).
Time: 10 am
Place: St. Jones Reserve

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - Estuary Bingo Night

Come out for a night of estuary-themed bingo with the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR).

Time: 6 pm
Place: St. Jones Reserve

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - Boardgame Night: Estuary Pictionary

Join us for the first ever DNERR boardgame night at the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR).

Time: 6 pm
Place: St. Jones Reserve



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