Delaware Nature Society

Smartyard FAQ's

Who is eligible to receive a Smartyard?

All residents within the Delaware portion of the Christina Basin Watershed are eligible for the Smartyards program. The Christina Basin covers 564 square miles in Chester County, PA; Cecil County, MD; and New Castle County, DE. The watershed is composed of four sub-basins:

- White Clay Creek - Red Clay Creek
- Brandywine River - Christina River

and in Delaware includes the boroughs and cities of

- Elsmere - Newark - Newport - Wilmington

Click Here to view map of qualifying areas.

Community open space parcels are not appropriate for this project.

Smartyard awardees must meet watershed criteria; packages will then be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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When and how do you receive the Smartyard package?
A limited number of Christina Basin Smartyards will be available each year for the next 2-3 years, starting 2006.

All materials will be delivered during the Nature Society's annual Native Plant Sale
the first weekend in May at Coverdale Farm.

2006
#Available - 50
Sign-Up Period - Ongoing
Delivery Date - May 6 & 7, 2006
Status - Open

2007
#Available - 75
Sign-Up Period - Ongoing
Delivery Date - May 5 & 6, 2007
Status - Open

If you are interested in kits for 2006 or 2007, please sign up and include your e-mail.

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How do you apply for a "Smartyard"?
To receive "Smartyards" packages...
Please note eligibility requirements; be sure to read the information about materials availability

NOTE: Due to the very positive response to the program, all Smartyard packages for 2005 have been allocated.ÊHowever, please sign up now to be considered for a Smartyards package in 2006.

Submit this On-line Request Form or
E-mail us, providing your name, address and phone number

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Smartyard- Additional Opportunities
Even if you are not selected for Smartyards, you can still take part in the effort to protect local water quality and improve wildlife habitat through your home landscaping practices by participating in the Backyard Habitat program.

Backyard Habitat provides official certification for properties where owners meet the four criteria necessary for wildlife habitat: food, cover, water, and places for wildlife to raise young.

Certified habitats may range from those meeting the minimum requirements, such as a small urban balcony or rooftop, to extensive naturalized areas that meet a variety of wildlife needs.