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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.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 - Board Game Night: Estuary Pictionary
Saturday, October 10, 2026 - Books by the Bay
Join the DNERR education team for story time at the St. Jones Reserve.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 - 2026 Blackbird Creek Fall Festival
Join in a day of free family fun at the Blackbird Creek Fall Festival at the Blackbird Creek Reserve in Townsend.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - Fall into the Forest Hike
Enjoy a hike through fall scenery.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 - Fall Tree Planting at Blackbird Creek Reserve
Join a tree planting and help with the restoration of the Blackbird Creek Reserve.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 - Create a Bookmark at the St. Jones Reserve
Create your own one-of-a-kind nature-inspired bookmark.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 - Nature Journaling at the St. Jones Reserve
Learn the important skill of nature journaling.
Thursday, December 10, 2026 - Trivia Night with the John Dickinson Plantation
Come show off your knowledge of Delaware history and nature.
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