CIB Events

Bay Banter & Brews – Ospreys

Join us at Ocean View Brewing on May 22nd from 3-5PM for Bay Banter & Brews – Ospreys! Come out & learn about a local seasonal favorite resident, the osprey! Hear all about this majestic species from Center volunteer and osprey expert Jodi McLaughlin, who has dedicated countless hours to helping ospreys thrive in our […]

Bay Banter & Brews – Eels at Ocean View Brewing

Join us at Ocean View Brewing on April 24th from 3-5PM for Bay Banter & Brews – Eels! Ever wonder about what critters live in our Inland Bays besides those famous horseshoe crabs and those delicious oysters? Let’s talk about eels! Eels live fascinating and mysterious lives, traveling from the Sargasso Sea near Bermuda to […]

Citizens Advisory Committee–Citizens Café

The public is invited to attend the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays’ (Center) upcoming Citizens Advisory Committee–Citizens Café on April 25th from 6 – 8 PM. In honor of Earth Month, the group will be “talking trash” and learning about the various sources and types of and solutions to marine debris. Katie Morgan, Mid-Atlantic […]

Inland Bays Birding: 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 spot other birds and learn more about the Preserve! Closed-toe shoes are encouraged. Please remember to bring water, sunscreen and insect repellant, if desired since […]

Explore an Estuary

Join us for a guided nature walk throughout the Preserve! Learn all about estuaries and why they are important for humans and wildlife. Participants will hear about some ways they can help to preserve, protect, and restore the Inland Bays! Closed-toe shoes are encouraged. Please remember to bring water, sunscreen and insect repellant, if desired […]

Green Screen Film Night: Salted Earth

The Center presents dinner & a movie! Dinner provided by Signatures at Bayside followed by a screening of “Salted Earth”, a documentary about climate threats. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with Center staff and several folks who worked on the film. Panelists:  Stephanie Stotts, PhD. Associate Professor, Forest Ecology, University of Maryland Eastern […]

2024 Water Family Fest & Native Plant Sale

The 2024 Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Note: This event is rain or shine. Discover more about environmental efforts in Delaware and the importance of native plants! This family-friendly festival features outdoor recreation and educational opportunities, nature-based organizations, food trucks, and […]

Chesapeake and Maine Dinner Party benefiting Delaware Center for the Inland Bays

Get ready for a shuckin’ good time at Chesapeake & Maine’s March Dinner Party benefitting the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays on Tuesday, March 26! Enjoy a four-course, chef-curated meal with cocktail pairings for each course for $65 per person. Make a reservation online or by calling Chesapeake and Maine at (302) 226-3600. There will also be an additional […]

Big Oyster Dine & Donate 

On March 11 from 3pm to 8:30pm, we’re teaming up with Big Oyster Brewery in Lewes for a special Dine & Donate event! Here’s what’s in store: – Meet CIB staff to learn more about oysters and recycling – Public Oyster Shell Drop Off – Indulge in a special oyster menu – Pick up a […]