Friday, July 17, is a Code Red Air Quality Action Day for Particulates for Delaware.
El viernes, 17 de julio, es un Día de Acción de Calidad del Aire de Código Rojo debido a las Partículas en Delaware.
Vandredi 17 jiyè, a se yon Jounen Aksyon Kòd Wouj pou Kalite Lè (konsènan patikil) nan Delaware. More Info

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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.

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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.

Friday, July 17, 2026 - Books by the Bay

Join the DNERR education team for story time at the St. Jones Reserve.
Time: 10 am
Place: St. Jones Reserve

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - Boat Trip on the St. Jones River

Get out on the water with DNERR staff.

Time: 4 pm
Place: Scotton Landing

Thursday, August 13, 2026 - Perseids Meteor Shower Watch Party

Sit amongst the stars during the Perseid meteor shower.

Time: 9 pm
Place: Blackbird Creek Reserve

Thursday, August 20, 2026 - Boat Trip on the St. Jones River

Get out on the water with DNERR staff.

Time: 4:30 pm
Place: Scotton Landing

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - Estuary Bingo

Come out for a night of estuary-themed bingo.

Time: 6 pm
Place: St. Jones Reserve

Saturday, September 12, 2026 - Books by the Bay

Join the DNERR education team for story time at the St. Jones Reserve.

Time: 10:30 am
Place: St. Jones Reserve

Friday, September 18, 2026 - Boat Trip on the St. Jones River

Get out on the water with DNERR staff.

Time: 2:30 pm
Place: Scotton Landing

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: Blackbird Creek Reserve

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - Tree Identification Workshop

Learn how to identify some of the different species of trees found in Delaware.

Time: 5 pm
Place: Blackbird Creek Reserve

Join staff from DNERR and the John Dickinson Plantation for boardgame night at the Reserve.

Time: 6 pm
Place: St. Jones Reserve

Saturday, October 10, 2026 - Books by the Bay

Join the DNERR education team for story time at the St. Jones Reserve.

Time: 10:30 am
Place: St. Jones Reserve

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - Fall into the Forest Hike

Enjoy a hike through fall scenery.

Time: 5 pm
Place: Blackbird Creek Reserve

Join a tree planting and help with the restoration of the Blackbird Creek Reserve.

Time: 9 am
Place: Blackbird Creek Reserve

Saturday, November 14, 2026 - Create a Bookmark at the St. Jones Reserve

Create your own nature inspired bookmark.

Time: 10:30 am
Place: St. Jones Reserve

Saturday, November 14, 2026 - Nature Journaling at the St. Jones Reserve

Learn the important skill of nature journaling.

Time: 2 pm
Place: St. Jones Reserve



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