SUSSEX COUNTY - Every summer, thousands of horseshoe crabs return to Delaware Bay to spawn, a remarkable natural event that supports not only the crabs but migratory shorebirds and the surrounding ecosystem. Delaware Wild Lands relies on volunteers to collect crucial data during its annual surveys, helping researchers and land managers track population trends.
Without enough volunteers, critical data could be lost, hindering conservation efforts to protect this ancient species and the wildlife it supports.
Details for Volunteers:
Where: Big Stone Beach (DWL's Milford Neck Preserve)
When: May to June (12 surveys)
How to Register: Contact sdavis@dewildlands.org for more information.
New Volunteers: If you haven't participated in a horseshoe crab survey before, a mandatory in-person training is required:
Where: Slaughter Beach
When: Saturday, April 19
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
