CIB Events

Coastal Resilience Open House

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, offered on three dates at different library locations: Sept. 9 at Lewes Library, Oct. 15 at Frankford Library, and Oct. 21 at Georgetown Library. […]

2025 Horseshoe Crab Hustle 10k Run & 1.5 Mile Walk

The Horseshoe Crab Hustle is back for another run.  It’s once again hosted by Bethany Brewing Company to benefit the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays , but this year it’s a 10k Mile Run and a 1.5 Mile Fun Walk.  The event begins and ends at Bethany Brewing Company and will primarily take place […]

Kid’s Day: Jellies vs. Jellyfish

Have you ever wondered about what makes a jellyfish a jellyfish? 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 jellies and jellyfish and how these animals compare to […]

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: 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 […]

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 […]