Unless noted, programs are held at the St. Jones Reserve,
located on Kitts Hummock Road, east of the Dickinson Plantation.
Programs are free unless otherwise indicated, but pre-registration
is required due to limited space. With advance notice,
any of the programs listed can be scheduled to accomodate
individual groups larger than 15. For information and registration,
call (302)739-3436 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

We reserve the right to cancel and/or reschedule programs at our discretion.

Pre-School Naturalist

Winter Trimmings

National Estuaries Day/
Coast Day

Friends of the Reserve

St. Jones River Boat Trip

Wildlife Detectives
 

Preschool Naturalist Monday, September 30, "Changing Colors" Monday, October 28, "Creepy Crawlies" Tuesday, November 26, "Turkey Lurkey" Join a naturalist at the St. Jones Reserve Center from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for a story and a hands-on activity about kid friendly environmental science. Programs are open to children 2 to 5. Parents are encouraged to tag along but we ask that older siblings sign up for one of our other programs.
National Estuaries Day / Coast Day Thursday, October 3, 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 4, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 6, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve will celebrate National Estuaries Day (October 4th) and Coast Day with three programs. Join staff at the St. Jones Reserve on Thursday and Friday for a live broadcast of Estuary Live! This live interactive webcast will be shown on the Reserve's big screen. Stop in whenever you can and get a chance to see other National Estuarine Research Reserves from around the country. On Sunday join Reserve staff at the University of Delaware's College of Marine Studies Coast Day in Lewes. Look for the tent celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Coastal Zone Management Act.
Winter Trimmings Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Learn how to decorate your home with things from nature. Make a small candle molded in the sand and simple tree decorations using pine cones, sweet gum balls, and much more. All materials will be provided.
Friends of the Reserve Thursday, October 10, "Wildlife Photography" with Dr. Richard Weber Wednesday, November 20, "Delaware Coastal Programs Technology Night" with DCP Staff December meeting is to be announced. The Friends of the St. Jones Reserve will again host a lecture series with a variety of exciting guest presenters. Join the Friends at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Jones Reserve Center for a brief business meeting and presentation from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
St. Jones River Boat Trips Sunday, October 13, 1:00 p.m.to 2:00 p.m Program meets at Scotton Landing Join a naturalist for a guided tour of the St. Jones River aboard our 24 foot Carolina Skiff. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the watershed. Boat trips are open to those age 4 and older. Life jackets will be provided and are mandatory. No open toed shoes; please dress appropriately.
Wildlife Detectives Saturday, November 9, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The wildlife at the St. Jones Reserve is busy getting ready for the cold winter. Join a naturalist at the St. Jones Reserve Center to learn about animal tracks, scat, and signs that they leave to let us know that they are still around. Then, take a hike through the woods to test your sleuthing skills. The program is open to all ages. No strollers please.
At anytime during operating hours, follow the trail over the salt marsh and through the surrounding wooded uplands to historic Kingston-Upon-Hull. Be sure to stop in the Reserve Center and check out our interactive exhibits.

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