As AWE Centers respond to the COVID-19 pandemic most in-person events have been cancelled, but there are virtual and digital programming options galore on our Virtual Programming page.
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Nature Journaling for the Next Generation
Explore the outdoors through the art of journaling with Dakin Hewlett, naturalist and creative writing major (and former AWE Fellow!) and the Trail Ambassadors, DelNature's youth naturalists! Engage y... -
High School Marine Biologist Shadow Program (in person)
Do you want to learn what it takes to become a marine biologist or work with animals at the Aquarium? Our High School Shadow program gives students in grades 9 – 12 an oppor...
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Kayak Kickoff!
Spring is back, now let's kayak! Join us as we embark on the first voyage of the new year. Explore the wonders of the marsh as you search for Ospreys, Great Blue Herons, and other marsh creatures. Pac... -
Terrapins on Tap Fundraiser
Calling all Center for Aquatic Sciences fans: join us for an evening of "Terrapins on Tap" at Eclipse Brewing in Merchant... -
Online Native Plant Sale
Hope Blooms this Spring at our annual Spring Native Plant Sale.
Enjoy a wide variety of beautiful native speci...
Nature Journaling for the Next Generation
Explore the outdoors through the art of journaling with Dakin Hewlett, naturalist and creative writing major (and former AWE Fellow!) and the Trail Ambassadors, DelNature's youth naturalists! Engage y... 
Creek Care Day
Get your hands dirty to improve local creeks and streams!We need volunteers ...
Family Canoe
Take in the beautiful riverfront view and watch for herons, beavers, bald eagles and more. Learn how to canoe or improve your technique on a guided tour down the river and marshes. Adult participation... 
Beginning Urban Beekeeping Online Lecture Series
Learn how to set up your own beehive with Dr. Dan McDevit, a professor of biology at UofD. Participate in real-time class run live from urban hives. Learn biology, equipment, hive inspections and more... 
Kayak the Christina River
Immerse yourself in the grassy domain of Great Blue Herons, American Beaver and other marsh creatures on a paddle along the tidal Christina River with a view of the city of Wilmington. No experience r... June
Beginning Urban Beekeeping Online Lecture Series
Learn how to set up your own beehive with Dr. Dan McDevit, a professor of biology at UofD. Participate in real-time class run live from urban hives. Learn biology, equipment, hive inspections and more... Creek Care Day
Get your hands dirty to improve local creeks and streams!We need volunteers ...Aqua Lab Camp: ages 9-12
Dive into the world of water by catching fish, sampling water, and netting for aquatic life. Paddle kayaks on the pond and search for the unique wildlife of our marsh habitat. Make a mini ecosystem in... July
Aqua Lab Camp: ages 9-12
Dive into the world of water by catching fish, sampling water, and netting for aquatic life. Paddle kayaks on the pond and search for the unique wildlife of our marsh habitat. Make a mini ecosystem in... Canoe Club Camp (4 days): ages 9-12
Join the canoe crew and put your paddling skills to the test! Become a canoe expert as you paddle. Look for herons, ospreys, and eagles from your boat as you explore the river and marsh. Member $30... Creek Care Day
Get your hands dirty to improve local creeks and streams!We need volunteers ...
Treasure Hunters Day Camp: ages 6-8
Ahoy, treasure hunters! Join the hunt and use maps, GPS devices, and clues to find rare creatures and special hidden treasures. Each camper will decorate a mini treasure chest to take home. Members... 
Kayak & Canoe Adventures Camp: ages 9-12
Learn to paddle canoes and kayaks. Explore the marsh that eagles, ospreys, and beavers call home. Every day has a boating adventure in the pond or river. Member $360, non-member $410. 
Butterflies & Blooms Camp: ages 6-8
Catch as many insects as you can as we explore with nets. Learn to identify different butterflies, meet our honeybees and sample their honey, and explore the blooms in our growing pollinator garden. ... August
Kayak Adventures: ages 9-12
Kayak your way through the Russell W. Peterson Wildlife Refuge. Search for the amazing aquatic life that calls the marsh home as you paddle. Learn advance paddling strokes and put your skills to the t... 
The Mad Scientist Camp: ages 6-8
Bwah-ha-ha...mad scientists converge to invent, design and create. Grow crystals and design and launch bottle rockets. Drop an egg off the balcony without it going SPLAT! Each day has a challenge to d... Creek Care Day
Get your hands dirty to improve local creeks and streams!We need volunteers ...
DEEC Trailblazers Camp: ages 9-12
Hike, bike and paddle. Cast nets, canoe, set up trail cameras, and use a spotting scope and GPS to unlock the secrets of the marsh. Bring your own bike for the camp week. Member $300, non-member $3... 
Wildlife Adventures Camp: ages 6-8
Catch fish, net for insects, and play outdoor games at DEEC. Find all types of animals, from beautiful butterflies to giant eagles and ospreys. Explore the unique wildlife of the marsh and meet our tu... September
Creek Care Day
Get your hands dirty to improve local creeks and streams!We need volunteers ...