CIB Events

2026 Horseshoe Crab Hustle 10k Run & 1.5 Mile Walk

Get ready to hustle! The 2026 Horseshoe Crab Hustle is here, , a 10k Mile Run and a 1.5 Mile Fun Walk.. Again hosted by absolutely amazing Bethany Brewing Company to benefit the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays. The event begins and ends at Bethany Brewing Company and will primarily take place on the […]

Kids’ Event: Creepy Crawlies

Learn about the different types of “creepy” critters found in the ecosystem and create Halloween-inspired nature crafts Overview Join us for a special Halloween-inspired event: Creepy Crawlies! Learn about the “creepy” creatures living in the environment, then make a nature craft inspired by those critters. Stop by the James Farm Ecological Preserve any time between 3pm […]

Hike & Chat at the James Farm

Learn about the James Farm Ecological Preserve while walking the trails Overview Interested in learning more about the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, the James Farm Ecological Preserve, and the local environment? Join us for a Hike & Chat event to find out more and explore the Preserve! Participants in this program will explore trails along the Indian River Bay. As […]

Kids’ Event: Creepy Crawlies

Learn about the different types of “creepy” critters found in the ecosystem and create Halloween-inspired nature crafts Overview Join us for a special Halloween-inspired event: Creepy Crawlies! Learn about the “creepy” creatures living in the environment, then make a nature craft inspired by those critters. Stop by the James Farm Ecological Preserve any time between 3pm […]

Public Program: Curious Clouds

Learn about the different types of clouds and how they relate to the weather. OverviewHow do clouds form? Do all clouds produce rain? How many different types of clouds are there? Join us for Curious Clouds to find out & explore the Preserve! Participants in this program will learn about different cloud types and characteristics, then view […]

Bay Banter & Brews: Oysters!

Join the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays at Ocean View Brewing Company for a special Oyster Week Bay Banter & Brews. Date: Wednesday, October 7th Time: 3-5 PM (Presentation & Q&A) Ticket Price: $15 donation (Includes beer & a snack!) – All proceeds of ticket sales go directly to the Center! Presenter: Jordan Nally […]

RASCL Coffee Hour

RASCL Coffee Hour: Bays to Backyards Community Engagement Program and Developing Delaware’s New Hazard Mitigation Plan Lisa Swanger, Director of Outreach & Education at the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, will highlight the Bays to Backyards Community Engagement Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Delaware that helps residential communities steward shared spaces and address watershed […]

TEDI Tree Giveaway

The Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI) is coming to the James Farm Ecological Preserve! Mark your calendars for October 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and stay tuned for more information!

Resiliency in Action – Sept. 29

Learn about “Resilient Earth, Resilient Communities” and how the DE Center for the Inland Bays is building resilience throughout the watershed. Overview How is the Center working towards building a more resilient Inland Bays watershed? Join Center staff to learn more about coastal resiliency and visit the Resilient Earth, Resilient Communities traveling exhibit on display in the Dr. […]

Mysteries of the Marsh – Sept. 22

Learn about salt marshes and why they are such a vital component to our environment. Overview What is a salt marsh? Why are marshes important to the environment? Join us for Mysteries of the Marsh to find out & explore the Preserve! Participants in this program will explore trails and salt marshes along the Indian River Bay. As a […]