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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.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Earth Day Slaughter Beach Cleanup
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - A New Kind of Seasickness: Marine Debris
Learn about the issue of marine debris in Delaware, and what’s being done about it.
Friday, April 24, 2026 - Beachcombing with DuPont Nature Center Naturalists
Meet at the beach and walk the shoreline with a naturalist.
Saturday, April 25, 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, 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.
Friday, May 15, 2026 - Take A Kid Fishing!
Bring a kid out for free fishing lessons with the DNREC Take a Kid Fishing! program.
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 23, 2026 - Fly Fishing Class for Adults, Part 1
Get an introduction to fly-fishing equipment and techniques and try your hand at fly casting.
Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Fly Fishing Class for Adults, Part 2
Get an introduction to fly-fishing equipment and techniques and try your hand at fly casting.
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