CIB Events

Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale

.Our Annual Native Plant Sale is back and this year we are teaming up with DNREC’s Water Family Fest to bring you a fantastic celebration of the environment. Join us at the Preserve on Saturday, May 14 for a day jam-packed with outdoor activities, local nurseries selling native plants, educational exhibitors, food trucks, and more!” […]

Birding In The Inland Bays

Take a guided nature tour through the Preserve to learn more about the different bird species found here. 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 […]

Journey Up the Coast 2022

Registration for this event is now FULL. If you would like to inquire about a waitlist, please email Jackie Knoll at jknoll@inlandbays.org The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays (Center) and Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP) are excited to offer “Journey Up the Coast: An In-Person Exploration of the Inland and Coastal Bays” for children […]

Kid’s Day: Hiding In Plain Sight

Who’s Hiding Where? Join us as we explore how some organisms at The James Farm use camouflage to hide in plain sight. Become a “disguise detective” as we learn about types of camouflage adaptations organisms use to hide at The James Farm . Explore The Preserve and participate in a hands-on simulation to learn all […]

Nature’s Recyclers

Did you know there are built in recyclers in the environment? Join us for a hike through the James Farm Ecological Preserve as we explore the trails and learn about some of the local decomposers and scavengers. This event is FREE to attend. You can register for the event HERE. Walkups are welcome. Questions? Contact:   Mary Kunst, Environmental […]

Winter Walk through the Preserve

Ever wonder why trees lose their leaves or why bears hibernate? Join us for a hike through the James Farm Ecological Preserve as we look for wildlife. Learn about the different adaptations plants and animals have that help them survive through the chilly winter months. This event is FREE to attend. You can register for the event HERE. […]

Diamondback Terrapin Survey Training

The public is invited to attend the Center’s virtual Diamondback Terrapin Survey Training. Project Manager, Nivette Pérez-Pérez, will describe the program, its goals, and volunteer needs, and others. More information about the Docent Program can be found HERE. Register HERE! *Pre-registration is required. 

Horseshoe Crab Survey Training

The public is invited to attend the Center’s virtual Horseshoe Crab Survey Training. Project Manager, Nivette Pérez-Pérez, will describe the program, its goals, and volunteer needs, and others. More information about the Horseshoe Crab Survey can be found HERE. Register HERE! *Pre-registration is required. 

Reforestation Survey Training

The public is invited to attend the Center’s virtual Reforestation Survey Training. Science Technician, Zachary Garmoe, will describe the program, its goals, volunteer needs, and others. Register HERE! *Pre-registration is required.   

Shorezone Fish & Blue Crab Survey Training

The public is invited to attend the Center’s virtual Shorezone Fish & Blue Crab Survey Training. Science Technician, Zachary Garmoe, will describe the program, its goals, volunteer needs, and others. More information about the Docent Program can be found HERE. Register HERE! *Pre-registration is required.