DE Center for the Inland Bays

06/05/2026

✨ Enjoy an evening by the bay for a cause that matters ✨

Join us for Decked Out, a benefit for the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, hosted at the beautiful Big Chill Beach Club. Spend the evening with great company, exciting raffle prizes, and meaningful impact while helping protect and preserve Delaware's Inland Bays.

Ticket sales coming soon!

Special thanks to our event sponsors:
Carl M. Freeman Companies
Ashton Pools By Design
Coastal Plant Care
Del-Coast Design & Build
Lord Baltimore Women's Club
Nally Homes

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please email the Center's Development Coordinator, Milan, at [email protected].

06/05/2026

We’re looking forward to the Showcase next week! We’re honored to be alongside so many great community partners!

Discover the organizations making a difference across Sussex County & Southern Delaware!

Join us next Wednesday, June 10 from 10AM–2PM to meet more than 20 incredible nonprofit organizations serving our local community.
Featuring organizations supporting:
💙 Families
🌿 Conservation
🎨 Arts & culture
🏠 Housing
🐶 Animal welfare
…and so much more!
PLUS — adoptable dogs onsite through Humane Animal Partners 🐾
This is a great opportunity to learn how to volunteer, give back, and get involved locally.
📍 Delaware Retiree & Dedicated Financial
18422 Coastal Hwy, Sussex County, DE

See full schedule / register:
https://dedicatedfinancial.com/lp-events/grand-opening-week/

Partnering with some incredible local organizations: Village Volunteers Sussex County DE | CAMP Rehoboth Community Center | Delmarva Adult & Teen Challenge - Men & Women Campuses | RBFS / Cinema Art Theater | Children's Beach House | Nurses & Neighbors | Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc. | Lewes in Bloom | The Shaffer Family Foundation | Unique Minds, Inc. | Love Inc., | Downtown Milford Inc. | Sussex County Land Trust | Sussex County Habitat for Humanity | Run Saniyah Run | Zoe Ministries and more!

06/04/2026

🐾 What critters are hiding in your backyard? Join the Center at Inland Bays Garden Center on June 16 from 10 AM–12 PM for our FREE Kids’ Day Public Program: Backyard Critters!

Participants will discover the amazing animals that live in local habitats and learn about the unique adaptations that help them survive. From insects and amphibians to birds and mammals, this hands-on program is perfect for curious young nature lovers. 🌿☀️

🧑‍💻 Registration is required for this event.
https://ow.ly/9KUu50Z4jvn
📍 Inland Bays Garden Center, Frankford, DE

06/03/2026

Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers for your hard work, passion, and commitment. We couldn’t do it without you! 💙🌿

Volunteers with the Center for the Inland Bays are helping preserve the 150-acre James Farm Ecological Preserve in Ocean View, maintaining trails, caring for trees and supporting a coastal space

06/02/2026

🐢 Have you found a terrapin by the side of the road? In your backyard? At your campground? When kayaking/boating? AND thought…to whom or how should I report it? 🐢

If the answer is YES!, we have a solution for you. The NEW NE Regional Terrapin Watch! This short survey will provide us with key information about the distribution, number, activity, and conditions of terrapins throughout our Northeast region.

Traveling throughout the Northeast region? No problem! Use the app from Virginia to Massachusetts.

For more information, contact the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays' staff at [email protected]

Getting started is easy:
📱 Download the ArcGIS Survey123 app
📷 Scan the QR code and submit your sighting

06/01/2026

❕ Reminder: Volunteer training isn't over just yet! ❕

🌊 Join us this June for our Discovery Bay Volunteer Training and help connect learners of all ages with the wonders of the Inland Bays. From wading through shallow waters to discovering marine life firsthand, Discovery Bay volunteers help create unforgettable experiences at the Preserve.

New to volunteering with us? No worries! Create your MyImpact account and complete the volunteer application 👉 https://bttr.im/tfqv0
From there, you can register for trainings, search and sign up for volunteer opportunities, log hours, and more!

06/01/2026

Thank you for helping educate the public about turtle conservation! 🐢

05/29/2026

Join us for another season of Vine & Brine, a scenic wine and oyster pairing cruise!

Set sail with Cape Water Tours and enjoy:
🦪 Locally sourced oysters provided by Nancy James Oysters
🍷 Refreshing wine provided by Breakthru Beverage and White Haven Wine
🌅 Scenic cruise along the Delaware Bay
🗯️ Coastal conservation education provided by the Center and local partners

Dates: June 15, 29 · July 20 · August 3, 17, 31 · September 19
Tickets: $45 per person
Book now: https://www.capewatertours.com/ - seats fill up quickly!

A portion of ticket sales and additional sales of glasses and bottles of wine will be donated to the Center!

05/28/2026

Earlier this month, volunteers and staff members gathered at the James Farm Ecological Preserve for a native tree planting! 🌳

This planting was made possible through Delaware’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI), a statewide effort working toward the goal of planting one tree for every Delawarean. As part of Delaware’s climate action efforts, TEDI supports projects that improve air and water quality, preserve soil, support wildlife, and help reduce greenhouse gases through tree planting and restoration.

Thank you to everyone who helped us grow a healthier future for the Bays! 💚

05/27/2026

🌊 Step into the world of horseshoe crabs! 🌊

Join us on June 12 from 10 AM - 12 PM at the James Farm Preserve for a FREE Kids' Day Public Program all about these fascinating ancient creatures.

Participants will learn about horseshoe crab anatomy, their important role in the ecosystem, and fun facts about one of the oldest species on Earth while exploring the shoreline habitat of the Inland Bays. Perfect for curious kids and nature-loving families!

📍James Farm Ecological Preserve, Ocean View, DE
🧑‍💻 Don't forget to register!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-day-horseshoe-crabs-tickets-1989111016596?aff=oddtdtcreator