The event highlights the work of each organization to improve Delaware’s wetlands, water and recreational shorelines.

The Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale, is free and family-friendly. It features “feet-wet, hands-dirty fun,” outdoor recreation and educational opportunities, more than 35 exhibitors, food trucks, and a native plant sale.

A group of people browse among a selection of plants at an outdoor plant sale on a sunny spring day.
Browsing among native plants for sale at the 2023 event.
Organizations and nonprofits gather at James Farm and offer a variety of activities and exhibits.

Staff from local plant nurseries are on hand to answer questions on the importance of native species and offer a variety of native plants for sale to the public.

Educational exhibits help people explore environmental topics such as seagrass, shellfish, waves, beaches, wetlands, tax ditches, rain gardens, and more.

Attendees can explore hiking trails, enjoy kids’ activities and hands-on learning or even try paddleboarding and kayaking. There will be a touch-a-boat area for families, and a designated kids’ corner area.