The public is invited to join the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays’ (Center) upcoming Citizens Advisory Committee – Citizens Café on Thursday, February 16 from 6 – 8 PM to learn more about the importance of land protection for both people and wildlife. Successful local and state programs, including the Sussex Conservation Partnership and […]
Dewey Beer Co. Dine to Donate Date: Monday, Feb. 6th Time: 12 PM – 9 PM Where: Dewey Beer Co.: 2100 Coastal Hwy, Dewey Beach, DE 19971 Good beer, good food, and good company- for a good cause! Stop by Dewey Beer Co. on Monday, February 6th from 12pm-9pm and 20% of your purchase will […]
The Center is launching a new Discovery Bay Volunteer Program. Public programs are free programs suitable for participants of all ages and are hosted at the James Farm Ecological Preserve. Volunteers of this program will assist Center educators during public programs running from June through September. Volunteers and participants in this program get closer to […]
This year marks the Center’s third Diamondback Terrapin Survey. Diamondback terrapins are an important salt marsh predator and iconic Inland Bays species, but little is known about their long-term population status and how that changes from year to year and place to place. Terrapins also face a number of serious threats, including habitat loss, collisions […]
For more than a decade, the Center has also been collecting vital information about horseshoe crabs that spawn in the Bays through its Horseshoe Crab Survey. In addition to counting the number of horseshoe crabs observed, volunteers collect additional data on this iconic species and even help to tag some crabs which will provide insight […]
The Center’s Shorezone Fish & Blue Crab Survey has collected data on fish populations at 16 shoreline sites in the Inland Bays watershed since 2011. With more than 100 species of fish known to inhabit the Bays, data collected through this long-term survey can help scientists track changes in populations of the fish over time. […]
Docents play a key role in educating visitors of the James Farm Ecological Preserve located in Ocean View, DE by greeting and answering questions, as well as offering resources to the public, such as information on the history and mission of the Preserve. This year, all training sessions will be held in-person and virtually through […]
The February training will focus on the Center’s Reforestation Survey which seeks to monitor the successes and challenges of reforestation projects completed throughout the watershed. In addition to creating habitat for wildlife, reforestation is integral for improving water quality as trees help to remove nutrient pollution from surface and groundwater. This year, all training sessions […]
Date: June, 3, 2023 Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Holts Landing State Park Description: Come out and “Stand Up” for our Inland Bays! Delaware Center for the Inland Bays and our amazing friends at CheSUPeake are teaming up to offer you an adventure-filled day of paddle fun!! Various paddle race distances and a ‘recreational paddle’ option […]
Thank you to everyone who made the 2023 Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale a huge success! Stay tuned for details regarding next year’s event! 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 […]
