CIB Events

Kids’ Day: Horseshoe Crabs

Learn about horseshoe crabs and why they make their way onto the beaches of the Inland Bays. This program dives into the ecology, anatomy, and benefits of horseshoe crabs using a lifelike model (and hopefully a living organism!). Participants will have the opportunity to explore the beach and the Preserve and hopefully find a living […]

Kids’ Day: Crazy Crabs

Participants in this program get closer to the Bays than ever before as they explore the shallow waters of the Indian River Bay for aquatic life and handle living organisms! This program will focus on invasive and native crabs that call the Inland Bays home. As a group, we identify and discuss different fish, crabs […]

Kids’ Day: Fish Printing

Create your own fish printed shirt, bandana or mini tote bag! Participants will choose some fish and other organisms to print onto their items to create their own work of art. While waiting for their creations to dry, participants will head to the beach and explore the Indian River Bay searching for aquatic life like […]

Journey up the Coast at the Preserve

The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays (Center) and Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) are excited to offer “Journey Up the Coast: An In-Person Exploration of the DE Inland and MD Coastal Bays” for children ages 6-12 this summer! This unique “bay-hop” education program will include a series of fun interactive activities focused on topics […]

Journey up the Coast at Assateague State Park

The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays (Center) and Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) are excited to offer “Journey Up the Coast: An In-Person Exploration of the DE Inland and MD Coastal Bays” for children ages 6-12 this summer! This unique “bay-hop” education program will include a series of fun interactive activities focused on topics […]

Terrapin Survey Volunteer Training

Date: 4/9/2025 Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 7:30 PM Location: VIRTUAL ONLY Zoom link: 2025 Volunteer Trainings- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86326608001 Meeting ID: 863 2660 8001 — One tap mobile +19292056099,,86326608001# US (New York) +13017158592,,86326608001# US (Washington DC) Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kjVhJg6G

Coastal Cruise to Benefit the Bays

DAY-OF WALK-UP REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR COASTAL CRUISE ONLY ON FRIDAY, MAY 2 FROM 12PM-7PM. Sign up for a fun 10-mile coastal cruise ride up to Big Chill (located at the Indian River Inlet and back to Downtown Bethany. This ride can be completed any time on Friday (12:00PM- 5:00PM) or Saturday (11:00AM – 5:00PM). The starting point […]

Bay Banter and Brews: Native Plants

Join us at Ocean View Brewing Company on April 9th for another installment of our popular Bay Banter and Brews! Time: 3–5 PM (Talk at 3:30 PM, followed by Q&A) Location: Ocean View Brewing Company Ticket Price: $15 (Includes beer & a snack!) Discover the beauty and benefits of native plants with Chantal Bouchard of […]