CIB Events

Vine & Brine Boat Cruise

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 […]

Kids’ Day: Crazy Crabs

Participants in this program get closer to the Bays than ever before as they explore the shallow waters of the Indian River Bay for aquatic life and handle living organisms! This program will focus on invasive and native crabs that call the Inland Bays home. As a group, we identify and discuss different fish, crabs […]

Kids’ Day: FINtastic Fish

Participants in this program get closer to the Bays than ever before as they explore the shallow waters of the Indian River Bay for aquatic life and handle living organisms! This program will focus on how forage fish and minnows fuel the food web in the estuary. As a group, we identify and discuss different […]

Kids’ Day: Outstanding Oysters

Discover the power of the oyster! Sometimes referred to as “ecosystem engineers” or “vacuums of the bay,” oysters play a critical role in keeping our bays clean. They also provide structural support for reefs for additional marine life. Participants will get a closer look at these bivalves in action, watching as they filter water. People […]

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

We’re excited to partner with the Big Chill Beach Club to celebrate World Ocean Day with a Beach Cleanup and Dine & Donate event! Join us on Sunday, June 8, for a morning cleanup from 10–11am as we help protect our coastline by removing trash from the beach and the surrounding Delaware Seashore State Park […]

Kids’ Day: Horseshoe Crabs

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 […]

Kids’ Day: Crazy Crabs

Participants in this program get closer to the Bays than ever before as they explore the shallow waters of the Indian River Bay for aquatic life and handle living organisms! This program will focus on invasive and native crabs that call the Inland Bays home. As a group, we identify and discuss different fish, crabs […]

Kids’ Day: Fish Printing

Create your own fish printed shirt, bandana or mini tote bag! Participants will choose some fish and other organisms to print onto their items to create their own work of art. While waiting for their creations to dry, participants will head to the beach and explore the Indian River Bay searching for aquatic life like […]