Delaware Nature Society Inc

Looking for a rewarding way to spend your summer? Join our Summer Camp Staff! We're now accepting applications for three exciting positions: Camp Instructor (ages 18+), Summer Intern (ages 18+), and SummerCamp Counselor (ages 16+). Spend your summer working with children aged in grades K - 9 and gain valuable experience in environmental education! Requirements and description vary by role, so visit our website to learn more about each position. Learn more and apply: DelNature.org/Jobs Photo Courtesy of Katie Fisher

We are hiring! Calling all farmers (or farmer wannabe’s)! Ever wanted to manage your own farm? Learn more about regenerative agriculture? Get farming experience to work in a farm adjacent field? Apply for our Farm Apprentice program! The Farm Apprentice program provides comprehensive training and experience to prepare one for service to community through regenerative agriculture. The Coverdale Farm Apprentice plays a key role in our work, bringing applicable knowledge and passion to achieve our vision of building an economically robust enterprise that models farming with environmental integrity. The program runs from April through December getting experience in both vegetable production and livestock. Learn More Here: https://lnkd.in/eVhNytq7

Coverdale Farm here! Wondering what we’ve been up to all winter?.....A LOT! Although The Market is closed December - March we are still growing vegetables all four seasons! During the winter you can find our produce at our fantastic local partners Harvest Market , The House of William and Merry, Stone Mill Pizza and Centerville Place. The Market at Coverdale Farm Preserve opens again Friday, April 4th! We have new Friday hours so you can pop in and get your fresh veg, eggs, and artisan goods from us, no matter your weekend plans. The countdown is on - we can’t wait to see you! Open April-November Friday: 12-6pm Saturday: 10-5pm Sunday: 11-3pm Image 1 & 2: Centerville Place Image 3: Stone Mill Pizza Image 4 & 5: The House of William and Merry

Over the past three weeks, a talented crew from Ziggys Hardwood Floors have transformed the floors on the main level of the Ashland Visitors Center! They fixed cracks in the wood, sanded it down, and finished it with an all natural PolyWhey coating. A huge thank you to the team for their dedication and craftsmanship in making our floors look stunning. We invite you to stop by and see the beautiful work for yourself! Visit us Tuesday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Check out more work from Ziggys Hardwood Flooring here: https://lnkd.in/ej9YGv69

Kerry Wilson, DelNature's Habitat Outreach Manager, and Michele Wales Quinlan, Director and Farm Manager of the Delaware Nature Society's Coverdale Farm Preserve, were interviewed by Delaware Public Media. This followed their presentation at the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Science Summit, where they discussed the Delaware Nature Society's City of Wilmington Urban Pollinator Corridor and Food Resilience Project. The project focuses on a community-based approach to conservation and sustainability at the neighborhood level. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/e4PWgPAY

DelNature is a proud recipient of a grant award from ChristianaCare’s Community Investment Fund! This generous grant will support increased urban pollinator habitats and help to build resiliency to climate change using community gardens as an integrated food network! Thank you to everyone at ChristianaCare!

Were Hiring! Join Delaware Nature Society’s Environmental Leaders Program (Grades 9-12) for a unique opportunity to connect with nature, develop leadership skills, and give back to the community and environment. Spend 4 weeks as a Camp Aide, building leadership skills with youth, then enjoy flexible events on community outreach, career exploration, and more! Learn More: DelNature.org/Teens Photo Credit: Katie Fisher

It’s that time of year when our education staff starts tapping Maple trees for sap in preparation for our upcoming Maple Sugaring educational programs. The sap flows best when temperatures drop below freezing at night and rise above freezing during the day. We collect the sap and use it to boil during the programs, giving participants a chance to taste freshly made syrup! Did you know it takes 50 gallons of Sugar Maple sap to make just 1 gallon of maple syrup?!

Check out this awesome blog post by the National Wildlife Federation on 5 ways to improve your garden this year! It may still be cold, but it’s never too early to start dreaming of warmer days and your garden starting to bloom!

As 2024 draws to a close, we want to express our gratitude to every member of our community for your support throughout the year. We are excited about the work ahead in 2025 and look forward to continuing our journey together! Whether you are a volunteer, member, donor, partner, or sponsor, your support makes a difference! Thank you!