CIB Events

Beach and Park Cleanup + Dine to Donate at Big Chill Beach Club

We’re excited to partner again with the Big Chill Beach Club to celebrate World Ocean Day with a Beach Cleanup and Dine & Donate event! Join us on Monday, June 8, for a morning cleanup as we help protect our coastline by removing trash from the beach and the surrounding Delaware Seashore State Park area. […]

Decked Out 2026

Mark your calendars for an evening dedicated to supporting our mission, celebrating our community, and making a lasting impact. More details and ticket information coming soon, stay tuned! Event Sponsors Interested in sponsoring this event? Feel free to reach out to our Development Coordinator, Milan, at mmcwilliams@inlandbays.org, for more information!

Environmental Literacy Teacher Training

Hosted by the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays and Delaware Sea Grant, this hands-on workshop introduces educators to the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE)—a learner-centered framework that engages students in investigating local environmental issues and taking informed action. Designed for K–12 educators, the workshop blends practical strategies, place-based learning, and regional collaboration. Participants will […]

Inland Bays Birding: Osprey – May 28th

Take a guided walking tour through the James Farm Ecological Preserve to learn more about one of the Inland Bays’ bird of prey – osprey! Dust off your binoculars and join our resident osprey expert on a guided nature walk through the Preserve to learn more about osprey. There will be plenty of opportunities to […]

Explore an Estuary – May 19th

What is an estuary? Learn all about estuaries and so much more by joining us for a guided nature walk throughout the Preserve! Join us for a guided nature walk throughout the Preserve! Learn all about estuaries and why they are important for our water, wildlife, and way of life. Participants will hear about some […]

Beachcombing – May 7th

Learn about different shelled creatures and how to tell them apart while exploring the beach at the Preserve. Participants will learn some tips and tricks for identifying different shells and shelled creatures we may find at the Preserve. We will talk briefly about the types of animals that live in shells and how they are […]

Green Screen Film Night

The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays welcomes you to a night of documentary films focused on Reforestation for Earth Day. EARTH DAY Green Screen Film Night with The Center Join us in celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Signatures at Bayside for an inspiring and eco-focused evening benefiting the Delaware Center for […]

Kids’ Day: Beachcombing

Learn about different shelled creatures while exploring the beach at the James Farm Ecological Preserve! Participants will learn some tips and tricks for identifying different shells and shelled creatures we may find at the Preserve. We will talk briefly about the types of animals that live in shells and how they are important to the […]

Kids’ Day: Animal Mania

Get wild during this kids’ day! Discover different animals that call the Preserve home by examining replica animal skulls! Join us for a wild and exciting kids’ day filled with nature walks, games, and more! Discover different animals found here at the Preserve or in Delaware by examining some natural artifacts and model animal skulls! Put your animal knowledge to […]

Kids’ Day: Backyard Critters at the Inland Bays Garden Center

Discover different critters you might find near your home as we search for camouflaged animals and play a camo game! These programs are family friendly kids days— designed for parents, grandparents and guardians to learn alongside the young children in their lives. A parent or guardian must remain with their children throughout the program. Discover different […]