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Send us a text Welcome back! This month we're getting to know our newest staff members, our 2025 summer interns Faye and Audrey! Tune in to meet them and learn about their exciting experience with their projects at the DNERR! To contact the education team about an education program or volunteer event, email us at dnerrprograms@delaware.gov. You can follow us on Facebook at @DNERR or Instagram at @delawarenerr.

Send us a text Happy birthday to us! Celebrate the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve’s birthday with us this episode. Meet Jennifer Holmes, a long-time coastal team member, and learn all about the history of the reserve. To contact the education team about an education program or volunteer event, email us at dnerrprograms@delaware.gov. You can follow us on Facebook at @DNERR or Instagram at @delawarenerr.

Send us a text We’re excited to be back this episode to celebrate National Oceans Month! This month we are collaborating with our Ocean and Bay Planner, Kristi Lieske. This episode we’re learning more about our ocean, including the mysteries within it and how Delaware is working to protect it. Learn how you too can love and help the ocean. For more information on the Ocean and Bay Plan, visit https://dnrec.delaware.gov/coastal-programs/ocean-and-bay-plan/contact or contact Kristi Liesk...

Send us a text It’s our favorite time of the year – horseshoe crab season! This month we have a lot of information about these living fossils. Tune in, with Taylor Beck, our Environmental Scientist, to learn all you can about the state marine animal of Delaware, and what your local NERR does during their spawning season. To contact the education team about an education program or volunteer event, email us at dnerrprograms@delaware.gov. You can follow us on Facebook at @DNERR or ...

Send us a text Welcome back, this month we’re squawking about birds! Listen in and meet our Stewardship Coordinator, Christina Whiteman, as we talk about Delaware’s native bird species. Learn about the best birding spots at the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve and Christina’s creative projects regarding how birds are picking up after us! To contact the education team about an education program or volunteer event, email us at dnerrprograms@delaware.gov. You can follow us on Faceb...

Send us a text It’s finally Marsh! Well, we meant March but close enough because this episode is all about marshes! Join us as we discuss the characteristics and importance of marshes, and meet our Research Coordinator, Dr. Mollie Yacano! Stay until the end where we talk about our favorite game we play this month – Marsh Madness! To contact the education team about an education program or volunteer event, email us at dnerrprograms@delaware.gov. You can follow us on Facebook at @DNERR or Ins...

Send us a text Want to be more involved at the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve? Tune in to this episode to learn about the various volunteer opportunities and education programs that the DNERR hosts throughout the year. From the seedling potting to horseshoe crab spawning survey, there’s so much to participate in! To contact the education team about an education program or volunteer event, email us at dnerrprograms@delaware.gov. You can follow us on Facebook at @DNERR or ...

Send us a text Welcome to our first episode in this limited-time podcast series! Today we start by introducing your hosts, explaining the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR), and providing a brief description of Delaware. Listen to or watch this episode to find out who we are and how we fit in with the state and federal government, as well as our local communities. *Blackbird Creek is located in New Castle County To contact the education team about an education pr...