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DNREC Announces Dates for ‘Small Fry Adventures’ Family Outings

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2023


Small Fry Adventures participant holding a crafted crab

One of the “Small Fry Adventures” for this youngster at DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center near Smyrna was creating a crab from a paper plate while viewing and learning about crabs, fish and other aquatic creatures found in the waters of Delaware Bay. /DNREC photo

 

Three Programs Upcoming at Aquatic Resources Education Center Near Smyrna

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control invites families with young children to come out to DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC) near Smyrna and enjoy exciting outdoors programs called “Small Fry Adventures” this summer. These events, put on by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife, are geared toward giving youngsters ages 4 to 7 the opportunity to satisfy their curiosity about fish and other aquatic critters that live in the tidal salt marsh.

Kids participating with their families will have a chance to view marine life in AREC’s aquariums, make a simple craft with an aquatic theme and participate in activities to learn about some of the aquatic life found in Delaware.

“Small Fry Adventures” programs are scheduled for the following dates:

  • Tuesday, July 25
  • Tuesday, Aug. 8
  • Tuesday, Aug.15

All three programs are to take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at AREC, located at 2520 Lighthouse Road, Smyrna, DE 19977.

To ensure enough supplies are on hand for these free programs, pre-registration is required. To pre-register for Small Fry Adventures or for more information about the program and others offered by AREC, email Pearlie.Franklin@delaware.gov or call 302-735-8689.

About DNREC
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife conserves and manages Delaware’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, and provides fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and boating access on nearly 68,000 acres of public land owned or managed by the Division of Fish and Wildlife. For more information, visit the website and connect with @DelawareDNREC on Facebook, Instagram,  Twitter or LinkedIn.

Media contacts: Michael Globetti, michael.globetti@delaware.gov; Nikki Lavoie, nikki.lavoie@delaware.gov

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DNREC Announces Dates for ‘Small Fry Adventures’ Family Outings

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2023


Small Fry Adventures participant holding a crafted crab

One of the “Small Fry Adventures” for this youngster at DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center near Smyrna was creating a crab from a paper plate while viewing and learning about crabs, fish and other aquatic creatures found in the waters of Delaware Bay. /DNREC photo

 

Three Programs Upcoming at Aquatic Resources Education Center Near Smyrna

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control invites families with young children to come out to DNREC’s Aquatic Resources Education Center (AREC) near Smyrna and enjoy exciting outdoors programs called “Small Fry Adventures” this summer. These events, put on by the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife, are geared toward giving youngsters ages 4 to 7 the opportunity to satisfy their curiosity about fish and other aquatic critters that live in the tidal salt marsh.

Kids participating with their families will have a chance to view marine life in AREC’s aquariums, make a simple craft with an aquatic theme and participate in activities to learn about some of the aquatic life found in Delaware.

“Small Fry Adventures” programs are scheduled for the following dates:

  • Tuesday, July 25
  • Tuesday, Aug. 8
  • Tuesday, Aug.15

All three programs are to take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at AREC, located at 2520 Lighthouse Road, Smyrna, DE 19977.

To ensure enough supplies are on hand for these free programs, pre-registration is required. To pre-register for Small Fry Adventures or for more information about the program and others offered by AREC, email Pearlie.Franklin@delaware.gov or call 302-735-8689.

About DNREC
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities and educates Delawareans about the environment. The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife conserves and manages Delaware’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, and provides fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and boating access on nearly 68,000 acres of public land owned or managed by the Division of Fish and Wildlife. For more information, visit the website and connect with @DelawareDNREC on Facebook, Instagram,  Twitter or LinkedIn.

Media contacts: Michael Globetti, michael.globetti@delaware.gov; Nikki Lavoie, nikki.lavoie@delaware.gov

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