Learn about horseshoe crabs and why they make their way onto the beaches of the Inland Bays. This program dives into the ecology, anatomy, and benefits of horseshoe crabs using a lifelike model (and hopefully a living organism!). Participants will have the opportunity to explore the beach and the Preserve and hopefully find a living […]
Connect with nature by exploring the Preserve in search of materials to create your very own nature craft. Let your imagination run wild and create whatever you’d like including bark owls, windchimes, dream catchers, leaf rubbings, binoculars, and so much more! Participants will spend the majority of the program walking along the Preserve’s trails. We […]
Uncover the secrets of the marsh as we take a guided nature walk towards the marsh at the James Farm Ecological Preserve. Learn why marshes are one of the most important habitats in our Inland Bays watershed. We’ll also talk about the Center’s various research and restoration projects that focus on salt marshes! Participants will […]
Participants will learn some tips and tricks for identifying different shells and shelled creatures we may find at the Preserve. We will talk briefly about the types of animals that live in shells and how they are important to the ecosystem. The bulk of this program will take place walking along the beach. We recommend […]
Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking evening at the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays’ Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC)–Citizens Café on Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, as we explore the theme: Innovative Solutions for Enhancing Water Health. This free event will feature two expert speakers, each offering a unique perspective on improving […]
As a part of its two-year-long Southern Delaware Coastal Resilience Plan, the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays will host Coast Forward, a one-day summit to interact with the community and share resources, on Thursday, May 1, from 10 AM to 7 PM. The agenda for the day includes a partner’s meeting from 10 AM […]
Help us kick off Do More 24 with a Hammock Takeover at Crooked Hammock Brewery in Lewes. Our friends at Crooked Hammock will be donating 15% of dining-in sales between 4 PM-9 PM to support the Center. Drop by the Center information table to learn about our mission to preserve, protect, and restore our Inland […]
Do More 24 Delaware is a 24-hour day of giving designed to help nonprofits raise more money and engage new donors. Nonprofits raise funds in creative ways during the 24 hours, and those funds are leveraged to hit ‘challenges’ where the nonprofits are awarded additional funds by foundations or sponsors. This year we have a […]
The Center invites you to an evening of film, food, and fun! Join us at Signatures at Bayside for a special screening of Unfiltered: The Truth About Oysters, an Emmy-winning documentary that dives into the vital role oysters play in our world and their own. Enjoy delicious appetizers, fresh local oysters, and refreshing beverages as […]
