Seasonal Programs

Shenk's Ferry Wildflower Extravaganza        Max: 10
Course #: U09-001-AS
Thursday, April 30, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Member/Non-Member: $20/$30
Leaders: Janet Ebert, Botanist and William Ryan, Director, Bucktoe Creek Preserve

Shenk's Ferry is one of the best locations in our area for observing spring ephemeral wildflowers. Located near the Susquehanna River in Lancaster County, PA, wildflower enthusiasts compare this little stream valley to the Great Smoky Mountains and Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania in terms of beauty. Enjoy huge numbers of the white form of Trillium erectum estimated at over a million plants, Virginia bluebells, wild blue phlox, wild geranium, Dutchman's breeches, squirrel corn, and the list goes on. If you've been to the Great Smokies in April, it sounds familiar, doesn't it? Van transportation from Ashland provided. Bring a lunch and comfortable walking shoes.

Violets of the Red Clay Valley (and beyond)        Max: 10
Course #: U09-003-AS
Saturday, May 2, 8:00 am - Noon
Member/Non-Member: $12/$18
Leaders: Janet Ebert, Botanist and William Ryan, Director, Bucktoe Creek Preserve

Enjoy a whirlwind tour of the violet family in the Red Clay Valley. These spring-blooming plants fill our native woodlands and meadows with splashes of blue, yellow, and white, but are sometimes difficult to identify. Travel to various sites in the area in hopes of identifying as many as a dozen species of violets, including the elusive green violet (Hybanthus concolor) and the beautiful round-leaved violet (Viola rotundifolia). Wear shoes that can get muddy.

Ashland to Coverdale Farm Wildflower Walk and Lunch        Max: 13
Course #: U09-004-AS
Tuesday, May 5, 9:00 am - Noon
Member/Non-Member: $18/$27
Leaders: Joe Sebastiani and Michele Wales

Take an exclusive wildflower walk from Ashland Nature Center to Coverdale Farm through woods, fields, and across streams. It is an adventure and requires crossing a stream on foot and includes ascending and descending some steep slopes. The reward will be walking seldom visited areas of the Burrows Run Ravine, thick with wildflowers, large trees, rocky outcrops, and scenic landscapes. Relax after your hike with a light and seasonal lunch freshly prepared from Coverdale Farm. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy. Bring sandals for the stream crossing or a change of shoes for after the walk.

Wildflower Gardens of Mt. Cuba        Max: 14
Course #: U09-005-AS
Wednesday, May 6, 8:45 am - 11:15 am
Member/Non-Member: $8/$12
Leader: Sheila Vincent

Visit one of the finest wildflower gardens in the northeast at the Mt. Cuba Center, the former country estate of the late Pamela C. and Lammot du Pont Copeland. Join us for an exclusive, easy-pace tour through this showcase of diversity and beauty in woodland, pond and meadow settings. Blooming native wildflowers include Wild Ginger, Rue Anemone, Marsh Marigold, Jacob's Ladder, many species of trillium, and much, much more. Find out which Piedmont plants work best for your native wildflower garden. Van shuttle from Ashland and light refreshments provided.

Birding Series: Breeding Bird Atlas in the Red Clay Valley Important Bird Area
Course #: U09-006-AS        Max: 13
* May 8, 8:00 am - 11 am, Burrows Run Preserve
* May 22, 8:00 am - 11 am, Auburn Heights
* June 19, 8:00 am - 11 am, Hoopes Reservoir
* June 26, 8:00 am - 11 am, Oversee Farm
Member/Non-Member: $40/$60
Leaders: Joe Sebastiani and Derek Stoner
Note: Each session meets at the above locations.

Explore birding hotspots in the recently recognized Red Clay Valley Audubon Important Bird Area. Learn to spot evidence that birds are breeding and about the current Delaware Breeding Bird Atlas project. Our sightings will be contributed directly to the project. In addition to breeding species, seek pass-through migrants in May, wildflowers, and other interesting natural features. Each session, participants will meet at the above locations. You will be contacted regarding directions.

Spring Birds of White Clay Valley        Max: 14
Course #: U09-007-AS
Tuesday, May 12, 7:30 am - 11 am
Member Price/Non-Member: $10/$15
Leader: Joe Sebastiani

One of the best areas to observe a large variety of nesting birds and spring migrants in northern Delaware is along White Clay Creek. Learn bird identification and natural history as we look and listen for birds such as Kentucky Warbler, American Redstart, Louisiana Waterthrush, Ovenbird, Baltimore and Orchard Orioles, Veery, and Scarlet Tanager. This has been the only reliable location for Cerulean Warbler in Delaware. We have found around 50 species of birds on this trip in previous years. Van transportation provided from Ashland Nature Center. Borrow binoculars from Ashland if you need them. This will be an easy walk with a slow pace.

Scrumptious Wild Edible Plants & Healing Salves Workshop
Course #: U09-008-AS        Max: 13
Wednesday May 13, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Member/Non-Member: $25/$37
Leaders: Nathaniel Whitmore, teacher and herbalist, and Margot Chalfant

Local plants can be delicious, nutritious, and nurturing. Join us for a morning walk at our Burrows Run preserve to collect edible & medicinal plants that we will eat for lunch or prepare as a healing salve. Our teacher and guide Nathaniel Whitmore, who's vegetable diet comes mostly from the wild, will show us how to identify, select, and responsibly harvest wild plants. Back in Ashland's kitchen we will prepare our edible collection into a scrumptious meal for all. While we eat, Nathaniel will demonstrate how to prepare wild medicinal plants into a salve. Take-a-ways include plant identification tricks, rules of harvesting, salve preparation tips, and recipes for future meals. Be sure to bring a notebook and pen. Please wear appropriate outdoor walking shoes, and long pants.

Birding and Brewery Tour at Twin Lakes
Course #: U09-009-AS
Wednesday, May 13, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Member/Non-Member: $30/$45
Leaders: Joe Sebastiani and Matt Day, Twin Lakes Brewery
Note: Program meets at Twin Lakes Brewery

With over 250-acres of land to explore and a popular brewery on-site, Twin Lakes Brewery in Greenville is a Diamond State gem! Walk the grounds of the Twin Lakes in search of birds, get a private brewery tour, and taste the wonderful assortment of beer produced on-site. Scheduled during the height of songbird migration, enjoy a walk around this beautiful property in search of birds among ponds, fields, and forest. Afterwards, enjoy several varieties of brew made on-site, as well as gourmet cheese and crackers. Round out the evening with an educational and fun tour of the brewery, and feel free to purchase a growler to enjoy at home! Meet at Twin Lakes Brewery. Directions will be provided.

Sunset Yoga at Ashland        Max: 30
U09-010-AS Monday, May 4, 11, 18, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
U09-011-AS Monday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
U09-012-AS Monday, July 6, 13, 20, 27, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
U09-013-AS Monday, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Member/Non-Member: May: $24/$30; June: $40/$50; July: $32/$40; August: $40/$50
Leader: Stephanie Zenorini, Certified Yoga Instructor

Celebrate the end of day atop Hawkwatch Hill bringing your mind and spirit into harmony through Yoga. Relax your body and ease your tensions while enjoying breathtaking views of the Red Clay Valley. Learn the basics of breathing, posture alignment, strengthening, and stretching as well as balance and body awareness. Outdoor classes are expertly instructed for all levels of experience. Bring a Yoga mat and dress for easy movement, no sneakers. Registration can be taken on a monthly basis or you may register for the 4 month block.

Evening Walk Series        Max: 13
Course #: U09-014-AS
May 14 - Bucktoe Creek Preserve - Joe Sebastiani
May 28 - Granogue Estate - Judy Montgomery
June 11 - Coverdale Farm - Catherine Owens and Linda Chambers
June 25 - Burrows Run Preserve - Dave Pro
July 9 - Flint Woods Preserve - John Harrod
July 23 - Red Clay Reservation - Margot Taylor
All are 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Member/Non-Member: $40/$60
Note: Walks meet at various locations.

Take a series of pleasant spring and summer evening walks with a variety of Delaware Nature Society staff at some of the area's most beautiful locations. Visit several Delaware Nature Society locations including Coverdale Farm, Ashland Nature Center, Auburn Heights, as well as other privately owned preserves like the Red Clay Reservation and the Bucktoe Creek Preserve. Experience wildlife that ventures out in the cool of the evening, see nesting birds, blooming wildflowers, and learn about the history of each location. Meet at the various locations. Directions will be provided.

Botany Mystery Tour with Janet Ebert        Max: 12
Course #: U09-015-AS
Thursday, May 14, 9:00 am - Noon
Member/Non-Member: $10/$15
Leader: Janet Ebert, Botanist

Join Botanist Janet Ebert on a tour of spring wildflowers in the Brandywine Valley. Exact locations will be revealed the day of the trip, but come prepared for finding unique, rare and seldom seen plants. Janet will lead the group over terrain that includes wet floodplain woodlands, rocky hills, and everything in between on this botany excursion. Bring your wildflower field guide, magnifying lens, and good walking shoes or boots that can get muddy or wet. Expect to learn quite a few new plants or see species that you do not regularly find. Drinks and a light snack will be provided. Meet at Ashland Nature Center, and van transportation will be provided.

Hike and Happy Hour at Burrows Run Preserve
Course #: U09-016-BR
Friday, May 15, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Member/Non-Member: $20/$30
Leaders: John Harrod and Brenna Goggin
Note: Meet at the Burrows Run Preserve.

Try a new type of Friday happy hour! Take a walk at the Burrows Run Preserve at a time when wildflowers are blooming and birds are nesting. Enjoy the scenic hills and valleys of one of Delaware's most beautiful landscapes. Afterwards, relax at the outdoor pavilion to and enjoy locally produced beer, wine, and snacks. Meet at the Burrows Run Preserve. Directions can be found at www.delawarenaturesociety.org.

Comparative Wildlife Anatomy (Adults and Teens)        Max: 14
Course #: U09-017-AS
Thursday, May 21, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Member/Non-Member: $10/$15
Leader: Dr. Don Coats, DVM, Centerville Veterinary Hospital

You may know about the outside of an animal...reptiles have scales, birds have feathers, and mammals have fur, but what differences are on the inside? Join Veterinarian Dr. Don Coats as we salvage from the sadder side of nature; examine and dissect a variety of road-killed wildlife, and window-killed birds. We will compare anatomical adaptations of wildlife related to habitat, food digestion, lifestyle, and reproduction. Surgical gloves will be provided to those wishing to get a little more "hands on" with the process.

King Ranch Grassland Birds        Max: 10
Course #: U09-018-AS
Wednesday, May 27, 7:30 am - 11:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $12/$18
Leaders: Joe Sebastiani and Kevin Fryberger, Preserve Manager, Brandywine Conservancy

Take a tour of Unionville, PA "Big Sky Country", with scenic views of horse farms, pastures, and lots of open space protected through conservation easement with the Brandywine Conservancy. This area, known as the King Ranch, is an Audubon Important Bird Area and harbors one of the greatest concentrations of meadow dependant breeding birds locally. Visit Bobolink breeding colonies, listen to the song of the Eastern Meadowlark, and watch for skulking Grasshopper and Savannah Sparrows that nest here in good numbers. Look for other species such as Horned Lark, Blue Grosbeak, Orchard Oriole and many other species. Van transportation provided from Ashland Nature Center. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

Bird Nest Biology at Bucktoe (Adults and Teens)        Max: 14
Course #: U09-019-BK
Wednesday, May 27, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Member/Non-Member: $8/$12
Leader: Joe Sebastiani
Note: Program meets at Bucktoe Creek Preserve.

Visit the Bucktoe Creek Preserve to open a variety of bird boxes to learn about the nesting cycles of Eastern Bluebird, Carolina Chickadee, Tree Swallow, and House Wren. Get tips for starting a bird box trail on your property, or just ideas for putting up one box in your yard. Walk the property to see nests of other species that do not use boxes and look for evidence that birds are nesting. Meet at the Bucktoe Creek Preserve.

Reptile and Amphibian Foray (Adults and Teens)        Max: 10
Course #: U09-020-AS
Friday, May 29, 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Member/Non-Member: $25/$37
Leader: Nate Nazdrowicz, Herpetology doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware

Pull on some boots or waders, grab your flashlight and join Nate, a Herpetology doctoral candidate at the University of Delaware. Let Nate guide you through some of Delaware's best reptile and amphibian habitats. Comb White Clay Creek State Park and Blackbird State Forest, home to the endangered Barking Tree Frog and 13 other species of frog. Look for Tiger Salamanders, 2 kinds of Gray Tree Frog, Worm Snakes, and a wide variety of other herps. If you have not experienced this trip, it is one of the most unique and exciting natural experiences you can have in Delaware. Waders and nets will be provided. Bring a bag dinner.

Shorebird Migration and Horseshoe Crabs on Delaware Bay        Max: 10
Course #: U09-021-AS
Saturday, May 30, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Member/Non-Member: $30/$45
Leaders: Jim White and Brenna Goggin

Witness a wildlife spectacle of international significance right here in Delaware. Vast numbers of shorebirds feeding on horseshoe crab eggs occurs nowhere else on earth. See the seriously declining Red Knot, as well as Ruddy Turnstones, Sanderling, Semipalmated Sandpipers and many other species of shorebirds as they interrupt their migration to fuel-up along Delaware Bay. Learn to identify the different species and see thousands together, feeding. Observe their behavior and discuss efforts to protect critical habitat as well as the Horseshoe Crab. Receive a copy of "Red Knot: A Shorebird's Incredible Journey" by Nancy Carol Willis. Bring binoculars (or borrow one of ours) and a lunch. Drinks will be provided.

Ferns of Bucktoe Creek        Max: 14
Course #: U09-022-BK
Saturday, June 6, 8:00 am - Noon
Member/Non-Member: $10/$15
Leader: William Ryan, Director, Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Note: This program meets at the Bucktoe Creek Preserve.

Walk the Bucktoe Creek Preserve through floodplain forest, meadows, and upland areas in search of roughly 20 species of ferns and their relatives that have been discovered on the property. Learn how to identify ferns in general, and seek out uncommon and rare species such as Ebony Spleenwort, Maidenhair Fern, and Netted Chain Fern. Learn their reproductive strategies, natural history, and family relationships. Prepare to walk 2 or 3 miles. Wear shoes that can get muddy. A snack and drink will be provided. This program meets at the Bucktoe Creek Preserve. Directions will be provided.

Purple Martin Colony        Max: 14
Course #: U09-023-AS
Tuesday, June 9, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Member/Non-Member: $8/$12
Leader: Joe Sebastiani

Travel to a nearby Purple Martin colony and watch the antics of our largest swallow as they swoop and swarm, chortle and cherrt! Several nest apartments, situated alongside a pond, have been in use at this local property for many years. Enjoy good scope views of the glossy-purple males and take advantage of opportunities for photography. Learn about their breeding biology as we open nests and examine the contents.

A Whip-poor-will Evening (Adults and Teens)        Max: 13
Course #: U09-024-AS
Friday, June 12, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Member/Non-Member: $12/18
Leader: Joe Sebastiani

Stroll the trails of a serpentine barrens to hear and see the rare Whip-poor-will. This strange bird with a stranger name is a nocturnal, camouflaged, big-eyed and bigger-mouthed insectivore that nests on the ground. Travel to one of its only local breeding areas, the weird and wonderful Serpentine Barrens in southwestern Chester County. Prior to dusk, explore the Pitch Pine and scrub oak thickets for nesting Prairie Warbler, Yellow-breasted Chat, White-eyed Vireo, Pine Warbler, Indigo Bunting and other species. As dusk settles in, we will listen for the Whip-poor-will and try to get close-up looks. Bring a flashlight and binoculars.

Pine Barrens: Orchids and Other Wildflowers        Max: 12
Course#: U09-025-AS
Thursday, June 18, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Member/Non-Member: $45/$65
Leader: John Harrod

Explore the Pine Barrens on foot and by canoe to search for blooming orchids, other wildflowers and rare plants. Canoe Batsto Lake and explore areas nearby for a full botanical experience. No experience necessary.

Flint Woods to Granogue Hike and Dinner        Max: 12
Course #: U09-026-AS
Friday, June 19, 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Member/Non-Member: $25/$37
Leaders: Joe Sebastiani and Michele Wales

Enjoy one of the longest days of the year on a 3-mile walk from the Flint Woods Preserve to the Water Tower at the famous Granogue Estate. Walk through a portion of Delaware's largest old-growth forest, through meadows, and across the vast private Granogue Estate. Finish the hike at the top of the stone water tower for an outstanding sunset and views stretching from Downingtown, PA to Salem, NJ. A supper, partially grown from Coverdale Farm will be served.

Regal Fritillary Butterfly Trip        Max: 10
Course #: U09-027-AS
Date and time will be a weekday to be determined during the first few weeks of July
Member/Non-Member: $25/$40
Leaders: Joe Sebastiani and Sheila Vincent

The spectacular Regal Fritillary is one of our most beautiful and rarest butterflies. Once found throughout the northeast in meadows, only two known populations still exists east of the Mississippi River, the largest at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA. Join us to see this large orange, black, and white butterfly during the height of its summer flight. We will also see many other species of butterflies, as well as grassland birds that nest on the reservation. Fort Indiantown Gap is an active military base and therefore we will not know the exact date of the program until early June. The trip will be taking place on a weekday most likely in the second week of July. Registrants will be notified of the date and those that are unable to attend will receive a refund. Bring a bag lunch. Drinks will be provided.

Susquehanna Gorges Botany        Max: 10
Course #: U09-028-AS
Thursday, July 2, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Member/Non-Member: $15/$25
Leaders: Janet Ebert, Botanist and William Ryan, Director, Bucktoe Creek Preserve

Visit areas of Lancaster County along the Susquehanna River that will make you think you are in an Appalachian mountain forest. Rhododendron will be in full bloom in this oak hickory forest that also contains old Eastern Hemlock, Paw Paw, Umbrella Magnolia, and Yellow Birch. Identify and enjoy plants rare in the Piedmont such as Wild Hydrangea and uncommon ferns like the Mountain Spleenwort. The unique and beautiful geological formations of a gorge will be interpreted as you walk along a clear, bubbling stream with waterfalls and native Brook Trout. The walk along the rugged trail will be approximately three miles. Transportation from Ashland and a light snack and drinks will be provided.

Pine Barrens Wildflowers        Max: 12
Course #: U09-029-AS
Saturday, July 18, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Member/Non-Member: $45/$65
Leaders: Michael Riska and Angie Dunson

Observing the Pine Barrens by canoe is the ideal way to enjoy this outstanding ecosystem during the summer. Tour historic Batsto Village, make several stops on land, and paddle the Batsto Lake to identify some fantastic wildflowers and taste wild blueberries. Photograph sundews and pitcher plants, turk's-cap-lily and orchids. No experience necessary.

Butterflies for Grownups (Adults and Teens)       Max: 14
Course #: U09-030-AS
Saturday, August 1, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Member/Non-Member: $8/$12
Leader: Sheila Vincent

Butterflies are more than pretty subjects for refrigerator art! They are beautiful, yes, but also complex insects with fascinating behaviors and life cycles. Join us as we explore the secret lives of butterflies with forays to several environments rich in lepidoptera. We will begin with a trip to Ashland's Butterfly House to observe these creatures in every stage of life; examine larvae, wings, and chrysalides under microscopes and magnifiers; and learn techniques for successful butterfly gardening and raising lepidoptera. Next, we will carpool to nearby Burrows Run Preserve, site of ideal habitats for a wide range of butterfly (and other insect) species. Here we will use nets to capture and identify adult butterflies, as well as search for larvae and seek out rarities. We will finish with light refreshments in the pavilion before heading home.

Dragon Run Full Moon Canoeing (adults and teens)        Max: 14
Course #: U09-031-AS
Thursday, August 6, 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Member/Non-Member: $25/$35
Leader: David Toman

Paddle the quiet waters of Dragon Run Marsh under the full moon. Observe herons, egrets and ibis returning to the Pea Patch Island heronry. Watch for turtles, secretive River Otter, Muskrats, and tail-slapping Beavers at dusk. Enjoy lingering summer twilight and the rising full moon as swallows settle for the night and bats emerge. Bring a bag dinner and drink packed in a waterproof container. Transportation from Ashland, canoes, and equipment provided. No experience necessary.

Hike and Happy Hour at Newark's Cooch-Dayett Mills
Course #: U09-032-DM
Friday, August 14, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Member/Non-Member: $20/$30
Leaders: Helen Fischel and Fiona Smith

Try a new type of Friday happy hour! Bring your friends and stroll the grounds of the historic Cooch-Dayette Mills south of Newark. Walk along the Christina River on meadow trails, visit Purgatory Swamp, and learn about the history of the old mill. Afterwards, enjoy locally produced wine, beer, and snacks in the mill.

Bird Migration on Delaware Bay        Max: 10
Course #: U09-033-AS
Saturday, August 22, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Members/Non-members: $25/$35
Leader: Joe Sebastiani

Experience the excitement of migration as thousands of shorebirds, terns, wading birds and others stop at the Delaware Bay from northern breeding grounds. Rarities always show up along the Bay at this time as well. This trip is open to all bird identification skill levels but special attention will be paid to assisting those with little experience in identifying shorebirds. Bring sun protection, insect repellant, lunch and binoculars for the field trip. Refreshments and transportation from Ashland is provided.

Exclusive Tour of Garrett Island National Wildlife Refuge (adults and teens)
Course #: U09-034-AS        Max: 12
Saturday, August 29, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Member/Non-Member: $20/$30
Leader: David Pragoff

Join us on an adventure to Garrett Island, the only rocky island in the tidal Chesapeake ecosystem which is a sanctuary closed to public,. This 200-acre island at the mouth of the Susquehanna River was purchased by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 2005 and added to the refuge system. Despite the fact that Route 40 and a railroad bridge cross the island, it remains wild with no permanent trails. Canoe a short stretch of the Susquehanna River to reach the island, then explore its wooded habitats, rocky shorelines, and look for interesting wildlife. Keep your eyes open for Zebra Swallowtail butterflies amongst the dense undergrowth of Paw-Paw trees. Includes van transportation from Ashland Nature Center, canoes and equipment. Bring a lunch in a waterproof container and water bottle. Wear long pants and be prepared to walk about 1 mile on somewhat rugged terrain.

Bird Banding at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (adults and teens)        Max: 14
Course #: U09-035-BK
Saturday, August 29, 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Member/Non-Member: $15/$20
Leaders: Doris McGovern, Bird Bander and Joe Sebastiani
Note: Program meets at the Butcktoe Creek Preserve

Accompany a licensed local bird bander during fall songbird migration. Witness the procedure of taking birds out of mist nets, weighing and measuring, as well as aging, sexing, banding, and assisting with the release of songbirds. We will use bird feeders to attract sparrows, chickadees, titmice and other feeder birds. We may also catch migrants such as warblers, vireos, flycatchers, thrushes and other songbirds.

Green Living Series: Living Architecture: Building with Plants
Course #: U09-036-AS        Max: 10
Wednesday, June 3, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Member/Non-Member: $8/$12
Speaker: Jimmy Dick, Director of Business Development, Furbish Company
Host: Margot Chalfant

Have you considered building with plants? Imagine plants that clean the air inside a building, visually soften a retaining wall, insulate a building, or carpet a roof. Let us introduce you to the Furbish Company who does all this and more. Recognized as one of the nations leading Green Building firms, Furbish Company designs, sells, installs, and maintains plant-based building systems. The have completed projects with Dansko in West Grove, PA, Sanford School in Hockessin, and the Barclays Building in Wilmington. They view plants as living machines. Set up properly, they enhance building performance while providing aesthetic beauty. Building owners and occupants benefit from improved comfort and health, lower utility bills, increased asset value, and restoration of the environment that supports us all. Furbish Company will talk about designing, installing and maintaining living building systems. Join us for a glimpse into our future and take home free plant. Light refreshments will be served.

Roger Tory Peterson Celebration        Max: lecture - none; bird walk 15
Tuesday, May 5
Course #: U09-037-AS 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Bird Walk and Refreshments
Course #: U09-038-AS 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Lecture portion.
Member/Non-Member: $15 lecture only. Special bird walk is an extra $20 and limited to 15 participants.
Leaders: Lee Peterson and Jeffrey Gordon

Join us in recognizing Roger Tory Peterson, who's Peterson Field Guide to the Birds was expanded and revised in 2008, in celebration of the centennial of his birth. Delaware's-own Jeffrey Gordon, a contributor to the new book, and Lee Allen Peterson, son of Roger Tory and author of the Peterson Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants, will first guide us on a bird walk. After this slow-paced walk, enjoy refreshments and a presentation from Jeffrey and Lee about Roger Tory Peterson and the new book, Peterson Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Afterwards, purchase a copy to be signed by Lee, who penned the foreword and Jeffrey, who created the podcast about Roger for the publication.

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