CIB Events

Inland Bays Clean Up

Please join us for the Annual Inland Bays Clean Up from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 17. The effort will focus on the shores along Rehoboth and Indian River Bays, by boat, with coordinated cleanups occurring on land as well. The water-based cleanup, which has been organized by the Center since the […]

Watershed 101 Walk

Do you know what’s in your watershed? Join us for a guided walk through the James Farm Ecological Preserve to learn about the Inland Bays watershed. Participants will explore the Preserve’s many trails and learn about some of the unique plants & animals that call this place home. Closed-toe shoes are encouraged. Please make sure […]

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly!

Join the Center and the Inland Bays Garden Center for the final day of our Biodiversity Cycle to learn all about insects! Not all bugs are created equal! Learn more about some of the different insects we see hanging in and around the garden, before we talk about which ones are friends, and which ones […]

Turtles, Turtles Everywhere!

Join the Center & the Inland Bays Garden Center for the second installment of our Biodiversity Cycle to learn all about turtles! Did you know that the Inland Bays watershed is home to both land and water-dwelling turtles? Join us and learn about the diverse species that can be found in our area. Learn about […]

Pollinator Pandemonium

Join the Center & the Inland Bays Garden Center for the first day of our Biodiversity Cycle to learn all about pollinators! Focusing on bees, butterflies and birds, participants will examine special aspects of these creatures’ anatomies and life cycles, identify their needs for species survival, and engage in an interactive experience, which highlights how […]

Gardening with Native Plants

Join us as we stroll through the James Farm Ecological Preserve trails to identify native plants and how they can be incorporated into your garden. This is a great way to discover the benefits of bay-friendly landscaping and how it directly impacts the Delaware Inland Bays! Please note: Participants under the age of 18 must […]

Birding in the Inland Bays

Discover our Inland Bays in new ways. Take a guided nature tour through the Preserve to learn more about different bird species found within our property boundaries. The focus of each tour will shift with the seasons because the birds found at the Preserve are changing as well! Please note: Participants under the age of […]

Shellfish Hatchery Panel Discussion

St. Martha’s Episcopal Church will host a public panel discussion on water quality in Delaware’s Inland Bays and the need for a shellfish hatchery on Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 PM in the parish hall in Bethany Beach. Speakers will include UD professor and researcher Ed Hale, Center for Inland Bays executive director Chris Bason, […]

Gardening With Native Plants

Join us as we stroll through the James Farm Ecological Preserve trails to identify native plants and how they can be incorporated into your garden. This is great way to discover the benefits of Bay-friendly landscaping and how it directly impacts the Delaware Inland Bays! Safety is always a priority throughout the duration of our […]