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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.


Saturday, July 11, 2026 - Take A Kid Fishing!

Bring a kid out for free fishing lessons with the DNREC Take a Kid Fishing! program.
Time: 9 am
Place: Aquatic Resources Education Center

Saturday, July 11, 2026 - Tying in the Estuary

Create some tie-dye art while learning about the estuary.

Time: 10 am
Place: St. Jones Reserve

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

Sunday, July 19, 2026 - Take A Kid Fishing!

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

Time: 9 am
Place: Bellevue State Park

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

Friday, July 24, 2026 - Life in the Bay Seining Program

Join staff from the Aquatic Resources Education Center seining for critters along the edge of Delaware Bay.

Time: 9 am
Place: Woodland Beach

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - Take A Kid Fishing!

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

Time: 9 am
Place: Aquatic Resources Education Center

Thursday, July 30, 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: Indian River Marina

Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Life in the Bay Seining Program

Join staff from the Aquatic Resources Education Center seining for critters along the edge of Delaware Bay.

Time: 4 pm
Place: Woodland Beach

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 - Life in the Bay Seining Program

Join staff from the Aquatic Resources Education Center seining for critters along the edge of Delaware Bay.

Time: 9 am
Place: Woodland Beach



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