CIB Events

Kids’ Day: Wild About Birds at the Inland Bays Garden Center

Learn about the different adaptations birds have and why they are important to the Inland Bays and your yard at home! Look for birds with your very own crafted binoculars! This program is a family friendly kids’ day— designed for parents, grandparents and guardians to learn alongside the young children in their lives. A parent or […]

2026 Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale

The 2026 Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale is set for Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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 trucks, and a native plant sale. […]

Homeschool Series: Coastal Connections

The Inland Bays Homeschool Series provides dynamic outdoor learning experiences for students ages 6-12 years old, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and a love for nature. Every program will combine classroom learning and outdoor exploration. Students do not need to attend every session in each season, though it is recommended as the topics build on one another. […]

Homeschool Series: Inland Investigations

The Inland Bays Homeschool Series provides dynamic outdoor learning experiences for students ages 6-12 years old, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and a love for nature. Every program will combine classroom learning and outdoor exploration. Students do not need to attend every session in each season, though it is recommended as the topics build on one another. […]

Homeschool Series: What’s In A Habitat?

The Inland Bays Homeschool Series provides dynamic outdoor learning experiences for students ages 6-12 years old, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and a love for nature. Every program will combine classroom learning and outdoor exploration. Students do not need to attend every session in each season, though it is recommended as the topics build on one another. […]

Bay Banter: Oct. 8

Bay Banter & Brews is back! (the last one of 2025!) Join us on Wednesday, October 8, from 3–5 PM at Ocean View Brewing Company for brews, snacks & a lively conversation on how land use decisions shape our Inland Bays. Featuring Christophe Tulou, Executive Director of the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays. 🎟️ […]

Coastal Resilience Open House: Nov. 6

Learn how coastal resilience affects the Inland Bays Watershed and what we can do about it at a free Coastal Resilience Open House. The program includes interactive displays and hands-on activities. Join the conversation about protecting our coast!

Kids’ Day: Animal Mania – Nov. 11

Looking for something to do while the kids are off school?  Join us for a wild and exciting kids day filled with nature walks, games, and more! Discover different animals found here at the Preserve or in Delaware by examining some natural artifacts and model animal skulls! Put your animal knowledge to the test by […]

Mysteries of the Marsh – Nov. 6

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 […]

Beachcombing – Oct. 21

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 […]