I have been trying to identify butterflies over the last 30 years, and just when I think I’ve seen all…
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Now or Never – Observing spring ephemeral wildflowers
Well it is not exactly “now or never” as there is always next spring to see ephemeral wildflowers. However, if…
Springtime is Frog Time!
By Jim White, Delaware Nature Society Senior Fellow for Land and Biodiversity Everyone has their own personal harbinger of spring….
How to Tell House Finches and Purple Finches Apart
House Finches vs Purple Finches – two birds common in Delaware which are hard to tell apart – especially the females. Read our birding tips!
Ash Trees Cut Down at Ashland Nature Center – Emerald Ash Borer
Ash trees at Ashland Nature Center have been cut down due to Emerald Ash Borer infestation. Why is this happening?
Star Gazing on Hawk Watch Hill
One cool autumn evening in mid-October, a small group of classmates from the Fall Advanced Naturalist Club, joined Ashland Nature…
Kinglets: Feathered Balls of Energy!
If you see a tiny green hyperactive bird flitting around your yard at this time of year you are probably…
Flint Woods in Late Summer – A Walk to Remember
On a beautiful Saturday morning in September, a small group of classmates from the Fall Advanced Naturalist Club program joined…
Ashland Biodiversity iNaturalist Project Winner of the Month!
Delaware Nature Society started the summer iNaturalist contest on June 1 to encourage folks to visit Ashland Nature Center and…
Adventures in Butterfly Catching
After ensuring the plants and flowers in the Ashland Butterfly House were in good order, it was time to start…