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Estuary Community Events
2010 updated April 20th, 2010
January
January - Martin Luther King Day of Celebration BOOTH EVENT
January 18, 2010
Learn about Clear into the Future and enjoy games and information about the Delaware River Estuary during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day of celebration on Monday, January 18, 2009. Join an expected 4,000 visitors for the celebration, held from 12:30pm to 5pm at the Chase Center in Wilmington. For more information, visit mlkcelebration.dupont.com.
February
February - Activities and Games from thesciencesquad.com ACTIVITIES
Looking for a fun activity for children on a cold day? Try one of our activities and games on thesciencesquad.com! You can:
Don't forget to visit all of Professor G's website - sciencesquad.com - to learn about the Delaware River Estuary!
Public Premier of the Wilmington Falcon Cam BOOTH EVENT
February 25, 2010
Clear into the Future and The Delmarva Ornithological Society premier the Wilmington Falcon Cam, the real-time, 24-hour Internet video feed from the pergrine falcon box atop the Brandywine Building. To view the falcons live, visit clearintothefuture.com.
March
Visit the DuPont Environmental Education Center!
The DuPont Environmental Education Center gives visitors the opportunity to learn about the many species of amphibians, birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and native plants that call the local tidal area home.
But did you know that DEEC has scheduled activities available as well? The center offers Weekend Family Programs ranging from Naturalist Walks, Science Experiments, Storytime and more. Or, for adults enjoy Lunch with a Naturalist on the last Tuesday of each month.
For more information on these and other programs, visit www.delawarenaturesociety.org/cp10_deec.html.
March - Middle Run Tree Planting VOLUNTEER
March 20, 2010
Join Clear into the Future as we participate in the Middle Run Tree Planting in New Castle County. Since the program began in 1992, ,volunteers have spent more than 2,000 hours and planted more than 20,000 trees - providing habitat for native wildlife in the area. For more information, visit delawarenaturesociety.org/seasonal_projects.html To volunteer with Clear into the Future, visit clearintothefuture.com/jointheteam
March - 14th Annual New Jersey Land Conservation Rally BOOTH EVENT
March 20, 2010
More than 350 people are expected to attend the Clear into the Future-sponsored New Jersey Land Conservation Rally. The educational event offers more than 30 workshops, plenary sessions, and networking opportunities. For more information, visit www.njconservation.org/rally.
March - 22nd Annual Red Clay Valley Clean-Up VOLUNTEER
March 27, 2010
Join Clear into the Future Volunteers as we participate in the 22nd Annual Red Clay Valley Cleanup at the Ashland Nature Center starting at 8am. For information on the cleanup, visit http://www.redclayvalley.org/pdfs/AFC3.pdf To volunteer with Clear into the Future, visit clearintothefuture.com/jointheteam.
April
April - Christiana River Clean-up VOLUNTEER
April 10, 2010
Join Clear into the Future - and nearly 1000 other volunteers - on April 10th as we help clean up the Christiana river. The clean-up starts at 9am, and facilities, t-shirts and supplies will be provided to volunteers. For information on the event, visit http://www.christinarivercleanup.org. To sign up to volunteer with Clear into the Future, visit clearintothefuture.com/jointheteam.
National Volunteer Week VOLUNTEER
April 18-24, 2010
Do you want to make a difference in the Delaware Estuary? Volunteer!!!!!
Clear into the Future thanks all the volunteers that have spent their time and energy to improve the Delaware Estuary. Now it's your turn. Visit clearintothefuture.com/jointheteam to sign up to make a difference in the estuary.
April - Ponders Train Opening ACTIVITY
April 21, 2010
The Delaware chapter of The Nature Conservancy will open the new 9+ mile public trail system at the Pemberton Forest Preserve's Ponders tract (Milton, DE) from 1-3pm on Wednesday, April 21st - just in time for Earth Day. Once open, the trails will be available to the public from dawn to dusk from February through August. Come join The Nature Conservancy for the Grand Opening.
Native Plant Seminar at the DuPont Environmental Education Center ACTIVITY
April 17, 2010
Visit the DuPont Environmental Education Center and its 10-acre botanic garden for a morning of learning about native plants for your home and garden. Visit delawarenaturesociety.org/deec.html for more information.
April - Earth Day ACTIVITY
April 22, 2010
Join Clear into the Future volunteers in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Clear into the Future volunteers will clean up the areas around our worksites and distribute information to local employees. To learn more about Earth Day, visit earthday.net.
Earth Day at the DuPont Environmental Education Center BOOTH
April 24h, 2010
Celebrate Earth Day at the DuPont Environmental Education Center. The event features botanical walks, kid activities, bird walks, hourly video chats with other parts of the world, a worm demonstration, water barrel demonstration, live animals and more. For more information, visit delawarenaturesociety.org/deec.html.
April - Tri-State Bird Rescue Open House ACTIVITY
April 25, 2010
Every year, Tri-State Bird Rescue opens their doors to share their activities with the community. Talk to experts, tour the facility, and check out birds in the nursery. The open house will be held April 25th from 11am - 3pm. For directions or to learn more, visit http://www.tristatebird.org/events/OH2010.
April - New Jersey Conference of Mayors BOOTH
April 27-30, 2010
The annual mayors' conference will be held April 27-30 in Atlantic City. Visit njcm.org for more information.
May
May - Learn about the Estuary ACTIVITIES
Do you know the difference between an estuary and a wetland? What is the largest tributary to the Delaware River? What is the average depth of the Delaware Bay?
Get answers to these questions and more by download the Clear into the Future Estuary Terminology poster at thesciencesquad.com.
May - Horseshoe Crab Counting VOLUNTEER
May - June, 2010
Count teams of three or four head to the Big Stone and Bennetts beaches during high tide in the evening to count and sex the crabs and record their findings. This information is later collected and used by the University of Delaware in their study of Horseshoe Crabs.
Visit nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/delaware/volunteer/ to learn more.
May - Peace, Love and Horseshoe Crabs ACTIVITY
May 22, 2010
Come on down to the DuPont Nature Center and welcome in the annual migration of the horseshoe crab. This family event boasts a conservation-themed poster contest, games, educational activities, silent auction & raffles, food and music.
May - Happy Birthday to the DuPont Nature Center ACTIVITY
May 23, 2010
Happy 3rd Birthday to the DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve!
Now is a great time to visit the DuPont Nature Center! In May, you can spot the red knot bird, which flies up from South America to feast on horseshoe crab eggs along the Delaware shores before flying to the Arctic for the summer.
The DuPont Nature Center offers one of the best viewing areas for spawning horseshoe crabs and migratory shorebirds during the peak season. Inside, learn about the area through educational exhibits and children's activities. The center is located off Route 1 near Milford, Delaware.
Learn more and get directions at dupontnaturecenter.org.
June
June - Delaware Bay Days ACTIVITY
June 12-13, 2010
Enjoy the scenery and events along the Maurice River in the historic New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.ajmeerwald.org/dbsp/html/bayday/bayday.htm.
June - Feather Fest at the DuPont Environmental Education Center VOLUNTEER/ACTIVITY
June 12th, 2010
This birding festival will feature and opsrey camera, bird banding, decoy carving, Labrador retriever demonstration, games and more. For more information, visit delawarenaturesociety.org/deec.html.
June - 3rd annual "Wild Skies of Wilmington" Falcon Viewing Event EVENT
June 2010
Join the Delmarva Ornithological Society and Clear into the Future for our popular annual Falcon Viewing event! Children and adults watch for a peak of the peregrine falcons that nest atop the Brandywine Building as they fly over the Wilmington skies. The Delmarva Ornithological Society's Bill Stewart speaks about the falcons' activities. Viewing telescopes and refreshments are provided. Don't forget your camera! For information, visit clearintothefuture.com/jointheteam.
June - Project PORTS Oyster Restoration VOLUNTEER
June 2010
Project PORTS is a community-based oyster restoration and educational program focusing on the importance of oyster populations in the Delaware Bay ecosystem. As a volunteer, participate in the restoration effort by constructing and deploying "spat bags" which are designed to support the population growth of the oyster. In the process, you will learn about oyster populations, their contribution to the greater Delaware Bay ecosystem and how volunteers can make a real difference to the health of the Delaware Estuary. To become a Clear into the Future volunteer, visit clearintothefuture.com/join the team.
June - Visit the estuary
Looking for something fun to do this summer? Why not try the Delaware River Estuary? Click here to download a poster outlining lots of fun things to do along the estuary!
July
July - Species in the Estuary ACTIVITY
Going to the Delaware Beaches for the July 4th holiday - or any time this summer? Take a break to visit the DuPont Nature Center, conveniently located off Route 1 near Mildford!
The DuPont Nature Center offers one of the best viewing areas for spawning horseshoe crabs and migratory shorebirds during the peak season. Inside, learn about the area through educational exhibits and weekly children's activities. In July and August, the DuPont Nature Center is open from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday.
Learn more and get directions at dupontnaturecenter.org.
July - Watershed Workshop ACTIVITY
July 2010
The Bucks County Conservation District, Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, and Pennsylvania DCNR's Bureau of State Parks invite teachers to attend a week-long summer workshop to explore the Delaware River watershed. For more information, visit http://www.delawareestuary.org/acivities_teachers_watershed_workshop.asp.
August
August - Species in the Estuary
Looking for an alternative to summer beach reading and school reading lists? Check out our online species books to learn about species in the estuary! Go to the Clear into the Future Species Guides to choose from:
- fish
- shellfish
- birds
- amphibians
- mammals
- plants
The Delaware Estuary is a vital ecosystem, creating a habitat for more than 130 species of finfish, clams, oysters and crabs. Learn more about them with Clear into the Future!
September
September - Pennsylvania Coast Day ACTIVITY
September 2010
Been a while since you enjoyed the beauty of the Pennsylvania coastline? Enjoy some family-oriented fun at Pennsylvania Coast Day! Come to Penn's Landing to learn more about the Delaware Estuary and enjoy free music and entertainment, children's activities hosted by many of the region's most influential environmental organizations, and freshly roasted Delaware Bay oysters!
For more information, please visit http://www.delawareestuary.org/news_coastday.asp.
September - Monarch Butterfly Festival at the DuPont Environmental Education Center ACTIVITY
September 18th, 2010
Join Clear into the Future at the Monarch Butterfly Festival at the DuPont Environmental Education Center. Visit delawarenaturesociety.org/deec.html for more information.
September - Woodstown, NJ Fall Festival BOOTH
September 25, 2010
Join volunteers from Clear into the Future and the Chambers Works site - a 90-year-old site with more than 10000 employees today - at the Woodstown, NJ Fall Festival, held annually on the last weekend of September. It's a celebration of the community with crafts, contests and more! For information, visit http://woodstownfallfestival.org.
September - International Coastal Clean-Up VOLUNTEER
September 25, 2010
On International Coastal Clean-Up Day, thousands of people from countries around the world descend on beaches, lakes, and streams all over the world to remove trash and debris from land and under water. Volunteers of all ages form the largest one-day volunteer event on behalf of clean oceans and waterways, picking up millions of pounds of trash and debris. To learn about the International Coastal Clean-up, visit http://www.oceanconservancy.org/site/PageServer?pagename=icc_home. To sign up to participate with Clear into the Future, visit clearintothefuture.com/jointheteam.
September - Dogfish Dash EVENT
September 26, 2010
Be part of the 4th annual 5K/10K out-and-back road race to benefit the Delaware Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. This year's race start and finish at the Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton, Delaware. For information or to register, visit http://www.dogfish.com/dogfishdash.
September - Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Annual Fundraising Dinner ACTIVITY
September 2010
The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary hosts an annual fundraising event with dinner, cocktails, live music, and silent and live auctions. For more information, please call (800) 445-4935 or visit delawareestuary.org.
September - National Estuaries Day ACTIVITY
September 2010
Happy National Estuaries Day! Did you know...?
- An estuary is the place where fresh water from a river empties into and mixes with the salt water from an ocean.
- Estuaries are among the most productive natural systems on earth due to the mixing of nutrients from land and sea
- There are 102 significant estuaries in the U.S according to the EPA
- Our coastal regions are currently home to 110 million people, a number that is expected to increase to 127 million by the year 2010.
- Fishing, tourism, and recreational boating that take place on our estuaries provide more than 28 million jobs for our nation.
Click here for a history of the Delaware Estuary.
October
October - Delaware Coast Day BOOTH EVENT
October 3, 2010
Help us make a Coastal Connection! Hosted by the University of Delaware's College of Marine and Earth Studies and the Delaware Sea Grant College Program, Delaware Coast Day introduces thousands of people each year to the wonders of the sea and the importance of Delaware's marine and coastal resources. The event is located at the University's Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes, DE and offers hands-on exhibits, lectures on popular science topics, ship and laboratory tours, crab races, a crab cake cook-off, seafood cooking demonstrations and much more. For more information about the event, please call (302) 831-8083 or visit http://www.ocean.udel.edu/coastday.
October - DuPont Environmental Education Center Anniversary ACTIVITY
October 9, 2010
Happy Birthday to the DuPont Environmental Education Center (DEEC) at the Peterson Wildlife Refuge near Wilmington, DE! Since its opening last year, the Center has hosted thousands of visitors. The Center is located on the edge of the 212-acre Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge that adjoins the tidal Christina River, which is home to many species of amphibians, birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and native plants. For more information and a list of programs and activities, visit delawarenaturesociety.org/deec.html.
October - Harvest Moon Festival ACTIVITY
October 2010
Visit the Delaware Nature Society's Harvest Moon Festival in Greenville, DE for food, games, arts and crafts, tours, and exhibits. For more information, visit http://www.delawarenaturesociety.org/hmf.html
October - Middle Run Tree Planting VOLUNTEER
October 2010
Join Clear into the Future as we participate in the Middle Run Tree Planting in New Castle County. Since the program began in 1992, ,volunteers have spent more than 2,000 hours and planted more than 20,000 trees - providing habitat for native wildlife in the area. For more information, visit delawarenaturesociety.org/seasonal_projects.html. To volunteer with Clear into the Future, visit clearintothefuture.com/jointheteam.
October - Delaware Teacher In-service Day ACTIVITY
October 2010
Teachers from all over Delaware attend workshops at the DuPont Nature Center as a part of their statewide in-service day.
November
November - National Family Volunteer Day ACTIVITY
November 20, 2010
Do you want to make a difference in the Delaware Estuary? Volunteer!!!!!
Clear into the Future thanks all the volunteers that have spent their time and energy to improve the Delaware Estuary. Now it's your turn. Visit clearintothefuture.com/jointheteam to sign up to make a difference in the estuary.
December
December - DuPont Nature Center annual fundraiser
December 2010
In December, the DuPont Nature Center will hold its annual Silent Auction. Bid on prizes from local sponsors and enjoy the beauty of the estuary in the winter. For more information, visit DuPont NatureCenter.org.
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