Water Family Fest set May 3 at James Farm near Ocean View

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Center for the Inland Bays will host the Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 3, at James Farm Ecological Preserve, 30048 Cedar Neck Road, Ocean View.

Visitors to this free, family-friendly event can enjoy exhibits from more than 35 nature-based organizations and nonprofits while participating in outdoor recreational and educational activities. Exhibitors offer a variety of environmental topics to explore, including shellfish, buffers, beaches, wetlands, beekeeping, local authors, rain gardens and native plants, which will be sold at the event by local nurseries. Family and children’s activities such as clay crafts, nature games, insect identification and a reading nook are other attractions.

There will also be a touch-a-boat area, a kid-friendly experience where families can view and board several DNREC boats used in field work, including an airboat from the Division of Fish and Wildlife, a shallow-drive boat and a larger Shoreline and Waterway Management Section boat from the Division of Watershed Stewardship. DNREC staff will be on site to answer questions and explain what the boats are used for.

For complete details, go to dnrec.delaware.gov/watershed-stewardship/wetlands/family-fest.