CIB Events

Green Screen Film Night

The Center invites you to an evening of film, food, and fun! Join us on Earth Day at Signatures at Bayside for a special screening of selected films highlighting reforestation efforts, mini-forest plantings, and the power of native trees to restore our landscapes. Also joining us is a panel of experts from our region sharing […]

Mysteries of the Marsh

Learn all about the mysteries of marshes & why they are crucial to our Inland Bays! Uncover the secrets of the marsh as we take a guided nature walk through the marsh at the James Farm Ecological Preserve. Learn why marshes are one of the most important habitats in our Inland Bays watershed. We’ll also […]

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 […]

Kids’ Day: Wild About Birds at the Inland Bays Garden Center

Learn about the different adaptations birds have and why they are important to the Inland Bays and your yard at home! Look for birds with your very own crafted binoculars! This program is a family friendly kids’ day— designed for parents, grandparents and guardians to learn alongside the young children in their lives. A parent or […]

2026 Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale

The 2026 Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale is set for Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale, which started in 2019, is free and family-friendly. It features “feet-wet, hands-dirty fun,” outdoor recreation and educational opportunities, multiple exhibits, food trucks, and a native plant sale. […]

Homeschool Series: Coastal Connections

The Inland Bays Homeschool Series provides dynamic outdoor learning experiences for students ages 6-12 years old, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and a love for nature. Every program will combine classroom learning and outdoor exploration. Students do not need to attend every session in each season, though it is recommended as the topics build on one another. […]

Homeschool Series: Inland Investigations

The Inland Bays Homeschool Series provides dynamic outdoor learning experiences for students ages 6-12 years old, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and a love for nature. Every program will combine classroom learning and outdoor exploration. Students do not need to attend every session in each season, though it is recommended as the topics build on one another. […]

Homeschool Series: What’s In A Habitat?

The Inland Bays Homeschool Series provides dynamic outdoor learning experiences for students ages 6-12 years old, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and a love for nature. Every program will combine classroom learning and outdoor exploration. Students do not need to attend every session in each season, though it is recommended as the topics build on one another. […]