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DNREC Calendar: Outdoor Recreation



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.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - Feeding Time at the DuPont Nature Center

Join DuPont Nature Center Naturalists as they feed some of their aquatic friends.
Time: 1 pm
Place: DuPont Nature Center

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Take A Kid Fishing!

Bring a kid out for free fishing lessons with the DNREC Take a Kid Fishing! program.

Time: 10 am
Place: Records Pond

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Horseshoe Crab Beach Walk

It’s horseshoe crab season here in the Delaware Bay!

Time: 11 am
Place: Marvel Drive Parking Lot

Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Horseshoe Crab Hitchhikers

There’s a lot happening on and around Horseshoe crabs!

Time: 11 am
Place: DuPont Nature Center

Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Feeding Time at the DuPont Nature Center

Join DuPont Nature Center Naturalists as they feed some of their aquatic friends.

Time: 1 pm
Place: DuPont Nature Center

Friday, June 19, 2026 - Horseshoe Crabs and the Delaware Bay

Come learn more about the Horseshoe Crabs of the Delaware Bay.

Time: 2 pm
Place: DuPont Nature Center

Saturday, June 20, 2026 - International Horseshoe Crab Day

Come celebrate the Delaware Bay’s Horseshoe Crabs at the DuPont Nature Center.

Time: 9 am
Place: DuPont Nature Center

Saturday, June 20, 2026 - Storybook Saturday

Gather the kids to enjoy story time with our naturalists at the DuPont Nature Center.

Time: 11 am
Place: DuPont Nature Center

Saturday, June 20, 2026 - Feeding Time at the DuPont Nature Center

Join DuPont Nature Center Naturalists as they feed some of their aquatic friends.

Time: 1 pm
Place: DuPont Nature Center

Saturday, June 20, 2026 - Horseshoe Crab Jeopardy

So, you think you know all about the Horseshoe Crabs of the Delaware Bay?

Time: 2 pm
Place: DuPont Nature Center

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