Welcome and Thank You
Thank you for your commitment to
Delaware Nature Society (DelNature).
We are pleased to share the 2018-2019
Biennial Report which highlights our
achievements these last two years made
possible with your support. Founded in
1964, we continue our focus to educate,
conserve and advocate to protect and
improve the environment, reaching tens
of thousands of individuals and families
each year. As of the writing of this
report (July, 2020), we acknowledge the
extraordinary circumstances in which we’re
living. From a global pandemic, to the
economic challenges and social, racial and
cultural inequities, it’s fair to say the past
few months have been like no other in
recent memory. At this difficult time we
believe our work remains as vital today as
ever. Nature remains a respite during these
difficult times and an important teacher,
reminding us to honor our connection to
each other and every living thing on this
planet as essential to our survival.
Our country is having a long overdue
reckoning about systemic racism.
We recognize that environmental nonprofits
have traditionally not been as
inclusive or welcoming as we should
have been. We are expanding our work
to ensure that diversity, equity, justice,
and inclusion are interwoven into all that
we do. We are challenging ourselves
to ask how we can do more to make
certain that all people have access to
clean water, healthy food, parks, natural
areas, and open space, while striving to
ensure diverse voices in our community
are heard. Outdoor recreational spaces
and environmental policy are not exempt
from the racism and inequality that is
perpetuated throughout the nation, and
as a leader in environmental work in our
region, we are compelled to take action in
this important movement.
As a donor, supporter, member, volunteer
and friend of DelNature, we welcome
your input and involvement as, together,
we evolve to meet the needs of our
community. We hope you will continue to
be inspired by our vision to create healthy,
sustainable communities.
Coverdale Farm Preserve CSA Fields - Photography by Christi Leeson
3-6 acres converted
to biointensive organic
growing methods
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