What do horseshoe crabs, turtles and toads have in common? They’re all masters of disguise! Learn more about how these animals use camouflage and put your skills to the test during a game. The program will also include a take-home project to help people bring their new knowledge & skills back to their own gardens! […]
What’s the difference between butterflies and moths? Learn about how these animals are different and why many people easily confuse the two. Then, participants will closely examine the monarch butterfly and learn about what makes it a magnificent visitor in your garden. The program will also include a take-home project to help people bring their […]
Sign up for a fun 10-mile coastal cruise ride up to the Big Chill Beach Club (located at the Indian River Inlet) and back to Downtown Bethany. This ride can be completed any time on Friday (12:00 PM- 5:00 PM) or Saturday (11:00 AM – 5:00 PM). The starting point of the ride is the […]
Join the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays in celebrating Earth Day at the Coastal Community Clean-up! In partnership with Keep Delaware Beautiful, Waste Management, and Surfrider Foundation DE, groups and individuals alike are invited to celebrate Earth Day by adopting and cleaning a section of roadway throughout […]
We had such a great time at our first Dewey Beer Co. Dine to Donate, we’re doing it again! Good beer, good food, and good company- for a good cause! Stop by Dewey Beer Co. on Monday, March 27th from 12pm-9pm and 20% of your purchase will benefit the Center! Dine to Donate is all […]
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 as well, so get your binoculars ready! Closed-toe shoes are encouraged. Please remember to bring water, sunscreen and insect repellant, if desired since the Preserve can be […]
Engage your senses as we explore the Preserve! Participants will hike the trails and make stops along the way to put your senses to the test! There will be an opportunity to explore each of the 5 senses through games and other exercises. All ages are welcome. Closed-toe shoes are encouraged. Please remember to bring […]
Join us as we walk through the James Farm Ecological Preserve and learn about the transition from winter to spring. To prepare for spring, participants will get to make their very own wildflower seed shaker and Center staff will be giving a DIY vermicomposting demonstration. Closed-toe shoes are encouraged. Please bring water, sunscreen and insect […]
The Horseshoe Crab is Delaware’s official state marine animal, and our waters are home to more horseshoe crabs than anywhere else. Our Inland Bays see thousands of horseshoe crabs visit their shores each year. The health of our Inland Bays is critical for these visitors, many other species, our economy, and us, as humans. Would […]
