Listen in on the Delaware NERR Education Team’s newest #podcast, “Skimmer Says,” to learn more about the opportunities and research happening in your local community. You can find Skimmer Says on most podcast streaming services.

Just three days until the second episode of #SkimmerSays! February's focus is all about how you can be involved in the local community. The Education Team highlights volunteer opportunities, and how you can volunteer with us! The #podcast is available on most streaming services.

Enjoy Valentines Day by sharing these unique cards with that special someone! These puns are sure to put a smile on anyone's face. #IHeartEstuaries

Learn about how to stay connected with DNERR on the second episode of #SkimmerSays! The Education Team takes a dive into our volunteer and education programs. Listen now on most #podcast streaming services, to hear all of the fun available year round!

A habitat management prescribed burn will be taking place at Blackbird Creek Reserve in Townsend, DE in the coming weeks. The date is dependent on weather conditions. We will put a post on our social media channels the morning of the burn notifying that the trails are closed.

The prescribed burn at the Blackbird Creek Reserve is finished. The Blackbird Creek Reserve trails will reopen after 1:00pm today.

Take a deep dive into marshes, with our special guest on this months #SkimmerSays episode, Dr. Mollie Yacano! Tune in next week to dig into the muddy details about our marshes. Skimmer Says can be found on most #podcast streaming services.

Wood you believe it, it's #InternationalDayofForests. If you're thinking about branching out into the forest today, check out the Blackbird Creek Reserve! Leaf your worries behind and explore the reserve's trail within the trees.

Time is ticking towards the final round of #MarshMadness! Get those votes in for who you think should be crowned as the champion of the marsh! Voting for the final two organisms to face off will take place on our Instagram story again today!

Happy EarthDay! What started in Wisconsin, has become a globally celebrated movement. Take the time today to do something for our Earth. Plant native vegetation, clean up local communities, conserve energy, and learn more about how you can help the Earth everyday moving forward!

The trees are in full bloom for #ArborDay! Arbor Day is celebrated to promote the planting and care of trees. Our trees help us in many ways we cannot see, from oxygen production, erosion prevention, to water and air purification. Go out and thank a tree today.

It's National Go Birding Day! It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or pro, birding can be fun for anyone. Pick a spot at the St. Jones Reserve or Blackbird Creek Reserve, be patient and quiet, and the birds will start to flock in!

Each jedi has the responsibility to keep our planet clean! We found this lost light saber in the marsh at the St. Jones Reserve. Please remember that when practicing your jedi skills, it is important to prevent litter from entering our environment and waterways.

When you're as unique as a horseshoe crab you earn a lot of fun nicknames! Other honorable mentions include rock goblins, armored pancakes, and of course, just crabs. What is your favorite name for horseshoe crabs?

Are you in need of a funny joke this International Joke Day? Don't fret, we would never miss the opportunity to share our funny puns! What is the kit's go-to dance move? The foxtrot, of course. Comment below your favorite estuarine joke!

The St. Jones Reserve boardwalk will be temporarily closed on Thursday, September 4, from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. for repairs.

There is one more month left until the Blackbird Creek Fall Festival! Visit the Blackbird Creek Reserve on October 18th to see all the fun there is to offer. One of the most underrated activities of the day is playing yard games with family and friends as the music plays nearby!

Aside from their cuteness, the eastern cottontail's large ears play an important role in survival. An eastern cottontail can rotate its ears up to 180 degrees! This adaptation allows the rabbit to navigate where a sound is coming from and determine if it is a predator.

There is no better way to celebrate National Estuaries Week than to catch up on all the episodes of Skimmer Says! You can take a listen on most major streaming platforms or on YouTube. #WadeIn

Today is the day we've all been waiting for! Make sure to join us at the Blackbird Creek Fall Festival, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Townsend. Don't miss out on live music, local artisan and food vendors, tractor pulled hayrides and so much more. We'll see you there!