Nearly all of Delaware was once covered with forest. Deforestation has removed most of our trees. A recent uptick in woodland loss Sussex spurs an urgent effort to protect them.
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Pine Barrens Field Trip: Franklin Parker Preserve
By Joe Sebastiani, Director of Adult Engagement In mid-July, a van full of Delaware Nature Society members spent the day…
When an Island Disappears
During the summer of 1999—our first season operating the watercraft rental concession at Fenwick Island State Park—we spent most afternoons…
Life Lessons and Native Plant Gardening
Native plant gardening feeds these insects which feed birds and wildlife! Plants from other countries often doesn’t. Learn to get started and find some life lessons along the way!
Identifying Trees in Winter by their Buds: A Tip from Yogi Berra
“You can observe a lot by watching” – Yogi Berra This has been a cold and snowy start to 2022…
The Wild Side of Hockessin: Ashland Nature Center This Summer
Come to Ashland Nature Center this summer to explore 3 miles of trails, look for wildlife, pause in a shady,…
Misadventures in Poison Ivy
Fair warning, this blog might make you itchy.. Everyone and their grandmother knows the age old adage “leaves of three…
Is It a Native Plant or Invasive?
Perhaps you’ve been hearing some rumors about something called invasive plants. Sadly, invasive plants are very real and a serious threat to our natural areas. Here’s how you can help…
American Chestnut DNA Analysis Confirms Rare Coverdale Farm Preserve Tree!
100% American chestnut DNA confirmed in rare, unusually large tree found at Coverdale Farm Preserve in Delaware.
New Insect Species Discovered at Ashland Nature Center
By Jim White: Senior Fellow for Land and Biodiversity It’s not every day that a new species of animal is…