A new living shoreline will protect a land that is sacred to the Nanticoke. By Ken MammarellaPhotos by Lisa Swanger…
Environmental Friendliness
Pernicious PFAS
The family of chemicals known as PFAS have been used widely for decades. Now recognized as a risk to environmental…
Monarchs and Migration
Fall is an exciting time. The changing of the seasons causes many animals to head south in search of warmer…
Born to Be Wild — and Scenic
The Red Clay and Brandywine creeks are naturals as candidates for national Wild and Scenic River designation, but there is much work to be done.
Water Pollution: An Explainer
Contaminants in our waterways and drinking water supplies come from obvious places and places that aren’t so obvious. Managing the pollution is a constant challenge.
Justice For All?
Why are the communities nearest large polluters are disproportionately low income and Black, Brown or Latino? It’s an old and complex story that is difficult to change. Some are trying.
Monarchs on the Move: From Delaware to Mexico!
This is an exciting time of year for nature-lovers, as monarch migration has started! The monarch (Danaus plexippus) is one…
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!
Magical Milkweeds: The plants that check all the boxes!
“Delaware Nature Society’s mission is to connect people with the natural world to improve our environment through education, conservation, and…
The Clean Water for Delaware Act: Back in 2021!
The Clean Water for Delaware Act passed unanimously out of the House Natural Resources Committee in January 2021, and now it is on to the next step.