The Center is launching a new Discovery Bay Volunteer Program. Public programs are free programs suitable for participants of all ages and are hosted at the James Farm Ecological Preserve. Volunteers of this program will assist Center educators during public programs running from June through September. Volunteers and participants in this program get closer to […]
For more than a decade, the Center has also been collecting vital information about horseshoe crabs that spawn in the Bays through its Horseshoe Crab Survey. In addition to counting the number of horseshoe crabs observed, volunteers collect additional data on this iconic species and even help to tag some crabs which will provide insight […]
The Center’s Shorezone Fish & Blue Crab Survey has collected data on fish populations at 16 shoreline sites in the Inland Bays watershed since 2011. With more than 100 species of fish known to inhabit the Bays, data collected through this long-term survey can help scientists track changes in populations of the fish over time. […]
Docents play a key role in educating visitors of the James Farm Ecological Preserve located in Ocean View, DE by greeting and answering questions, as well as offering resources to the public, such as information on the history and mission of the Preserve. This year, all training sessions will be held in-person and virtually through […]
The February training will focus on the Center’s Reforestation Survey which seeks to monitor the successes and challenges of reforestation projects completed throughout the watershed. In addition to creating habitat for wildlife, reforestation is integral for improving water quality as trees help to remove nutrient pollution from surface and groundwater. This year, all training sessions […]
The public is invited to attend the Center’s virtual Diamondback Terrapin Survey Training. Project Manager, Nivette Pérez-Pérez, will describe the program, its goals, and volunteer needs, and others. More information about the Docent Program can be found HERE. Register HERE! *Pre-registration is required.
The public is invited to attend the Center’s virtual Horseshoe Crab Survey Training. Project Manager, Nivette Pérez-Pérez, will describe the program, its goals, and volunteer needs, and others. More information about the Horseshoe Crab Survey can be found HERE. Register HERE! *Pre-registration is required.
The public is invited to attend the Center’s virtual Reforestation Survey Training. Science Technician, Zachary Garmoe, will describe the program, its goals, volunteer needs, and others. Register HERE! *Pre-registration is required.
The public is invited to attend the Center’s virtual Shorezone Fish & Blue Crab Survey Training. Science Technician, Zachary Garmoe, will describe the program, its goals, volunteer needs, and others. More information about the Docent Program can be found HERE. Register HERE! *Pre-registration is required.
The public is invited to attend the Center’s virtual James Farm Docent Program Training. Project Manager, Nivette Pérez-Pérez, will describe the program, its goals, and volunteer needs for it. This year, Certified Interpreter, Ashley Melvin, will also join us and provide an Introduction to Interpretation to all our training participants. The skills obtained in this […]
