DNREC Calendar: Outdoor Recreation

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The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) offers outdoor recreation classes and opportunities for children and adventurous adults at its several nature centers, outdoor education centers, the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve and via several educational programs.

This calendar is presented as a list of upcoming events (below) and as a month-to-month calendar grid. It is part of the DNREC Calendar of Events.

Find outdoor recreation events at Delaware’s State Parks on the DEStateParks.com website.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 - Trivia Night with the John Dickinson Plantation

Come show off your knowledge of Delaware history and nature.

Time: 6 pm
Place: St. Jones Reserve

Monday, March 2, 2026 - Bolt, Drill, Build!

Help build simple infrastructure for the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR).

Time: 10 am
Place: Blackbird Creek Reserve

Monday, March 2, 2026 - Wineberry Weed-out

Join Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) stewardship staff to pull invasive wineberry plants.

Time: 1 pm
Place: Blackbird Creek Reserve

Saturday, March 14, 2026 - Tea Time Fun with History and Science

Sip tea while learning about the historical purposes of tea and how it is used for innovative research.

Time: 10 am
Place: St. Jones Reserve

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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