National Estuaries Week Hike

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Overview

Next Upcoming Date:
Thursday, September 24, 2026

Celebrate National Estuaries Week with the education staff from DNERR and the John Dickinson Plantation as they conduct a free evening hike from the St. Jones Reserve to the John Dickinson Plantation and back. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the area of the St. Jones Estuary. Pre-registration is required. All are welcome on this tour but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The hike is expected to be an hour and a half. Bug spray and sunscreen are recommended. Pre-registration is required (but FREE). 

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St. Jones Reserve

St Jones Reserve, Kitts Hummock Rd, Dover, DE, USA

Time:  5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

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Address: St Jones Reserve, Kitts Hummock Rd, Dover, DE, USA
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Dates

Upcoming Dates For This Event:

Thursday, September 24
National Estuaries Week Hike
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

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