CIB Events

Kids’ Day: Backyard Critters at Inland Bays Garden Center – June 16th

Discover different critters you might find near your home as we search for camouflaged animals and play a camo game! These programs are family-friendly kids days— designed for parents, grandparents, and guardians to learn alongside the young children in their lives. A parent or guardian must remain with their children throughout the program. Discover different […]

Kids’ Day: Horseshoe Crabs – June 12th

Perfect for kids of all ages! Discover the life of this prehistoric creature up close and personal at the James Farm Ecological Preserve! 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 […]

Bay Banter & Brews: Our Backyard & Produce

Join the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays at Ocean View Brewing Company for our first Bay Banter and Brews of the season! Date: Wednesday, June 17th Time: 3-5 PM (Presentation & Q&A) Ticket Price: $15 (Includes beer & a snack!) Presenter: Food Bank of Delaware Create a resilient coast by helping your local wildlife […]

Vine & Brine Boat Cruise – Jun 15th

Join Cape Water tours for a very special Wine and Oyster Pairing Cruise as we set sail from our Anglers Road dock along the scenic Lewes-Rehoboth Canal and cruise into the beautiful Delaware Bay. Enjoy an afternoon of delicious flavors and local pride as we partner with White Haven Sauvignon Blanc and local oyster grower, Nancy James Oysters, for […]

Beach and Park Cleanup + Dine to Donate at Big Chill Beach Club

We’re excited to partner again with the Big Chill Beach Club to celebrate World Ocean Day with a Beach Cleanup and Dine & Donate event! Join us on Monday, June 8, for a morning cleanup at 10:00 to 11:00 AM as we help protect our coastline by removing trash from the beach and the surrounding […]

Decked Out 2026

Join us for Decked Out, a benefit for the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, hosted at the beautiful Big Chill Beach Club! Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with great company, delicious drinks, exciting raffle prizes, and plenty of ways to give back to Delaware’s Inland Bays. From conservation to community programs, every ticket helps support […]

Environmental Literacy Teacher Training

Hosted by the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays and Delaware Sea Grant, this hands-on workshop introduces educators to the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE)—a learner-centered framework that engages students in investigating local environmental issues and taking informed action. Designed for K–12 educators, the workshop blends practical strategies, place-based learning, and regional collaboration. Participants will […]

Inland Bays Birding: Osprey – May 28th

Take a guided walking tour through the James Farm Ecological Preserve to learn more about one of the Inland Bays’ bird of prey – osprey! Dust off your binoculars and 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 […]

Explore an Estuary – May 19th

What is an estuary? Learn all about estuaries and so much more by joining us for a guided nature walk throughout the Preserve! Join us for a guided nature walk throughout the Preserve! Learn all about estuaries and why they are important for our water, wildlife, and way of life. Participants will hear about some […]

Beachcombing – May 7th

Learn about different shelled creatures and how to tell them apart while exploring the beach at the Preserve. 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 […]