Delaware Nature Society Program Guide and Newsletter March - July 2018

Board of Directors PRESIDENT Jeff Pantazes VICE PRESIDENT Eric J. Brinsfield TREASURER Julie Pfeffer SECRETARY Margaretta Frederick PAST PRESIDENT Christine Carlisle Odom BOARD OF DIRECTORS Steve Allen Dan Barbato Barbara Borleske Mark Carter Kevin Donnelly Sally Feeley Pamela S. Finkelman Cristina Frank Barbara Greenewalt Clifford H. Hunter Ellen Kohler Dawn Rittenhouse James M. Seif Dale Stratton Gerald Street Lowell T. Underhill Roland Wall Marian R. Young HONORARY DIRECTORS Bernard Dempsey Lorraine M. Fleming Peter H. Flint Nancy Frederick Michael E. Riska Norman G. Wilder Lynn Williams Letter from our Executive Directors Friends, 2018 has ushered in some exciting changes and opportunities for Delaware Nature Society. In January, Brian Winslow resigned as Executive Director. Delaware Nature Society thanks Brian for his many contributions to the organization and his passionate advocacy on behalf of Delaware’s natural resources. Anne Harper, previously Director of Sites will serve as Acting Executive Director. Anne has more than 20 years of experience in non-profit leadership and management in organizations dedicated to environmental education and youth development. Current Director of Development and Marketing Joanne McGeoch will be the acting Deputy Executive Director. Joanne has 15 years of leadership experience in development serving non-profits throughout the greater Philadelphia region, the last 10 years of which have been environmentally focused. With an emphasis on fundraising and capacity building, her expanded role will support strategic growth and impact. Delaware Nature Society will continue to take proactive measures on many important issues on behalf of our environment including ensuring clean water; safeguarding land and habitat protection, and adapting for a changing climate and clean energy. In addition, we will begin laying the foundation and framework for our regenerative agriculture program at Coverdale Farm Preserve. The article contained within the Nature Explorer presents our high-level objectives for this first phase of recently completed Master Plan for Coverdale Farm Preserve. As we’ve done for the last 53 years, Delaware Nature Society continues to be a leader in environmental education by serving our community through high-quality nature-based programs for all ages. Contained within is an exciting new education program called RENEW that is focused on making nature experiences more accessible to Wilmington city youth. Please consider how you may join in our efforts, whether it’s taking a naturalist led hike, participating in our annual horseshoe crab survey, or expanding your bird sightings in our trip to Ecuador, we are certain there is something wonderful to see and do with us this year. Contents 4 25 Coverdale Master Plan 2018 Advocacy Agenda 6 28 Monarch Habitat Highway Project 8 Activities 8 10 11 12 26 31 Our Locations & Open Hours New This Season Expanded Preschool Offerings Activities by Month Eco Tours Registration Form Reaching and Engaging through Nature to Empower Wilmington (RENEW) 30 Volunteer Rick Cairns So, won’t you join us outside? We serve a variety of ages ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Anne Harper DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Joanne McGeoch Nature Explorer March – July 2018 Anne Harper Acting Executive Director PUBLISHER Joanne McGeoch EDITOR Shannon Giordano Stephanie Sturmfels DESIGN Christi Leeson CONTRIBUTERS John Harrod, Joanne McGeoch, Alice Mohrman, Michele Wales CONTACT US P.O. Box 700, Hockessin, DE 19707 302.239.2334 DelNature.org 2 NATURE EXPLORER Joanne McGeoch Deputy Executive Director Burrows Run Preserve by Christi Leeson Become a member. Make a difference. Help support our local ecosystems and promote clean water and land, for the health of people and wildlife. March – July 2017 DelNature.org/BecomeAMember Adult Programs In-depth experiences for adults only. All Ages Programs Adults and children are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Family Programs Together time with your kids. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children’s Programs Drop off your kids for nature discovery with our safety-certified instructors. Preschools (Age 2-5) Preschools noted with these symbols: See info on pages 10 – 11. Learn about our passionate, talented, safety-certified nature education team at DelNature.org/EducationTeam Delaware Nature Society 3

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