Abbott’s Mill will celebrate their 40th Anniversary on May 22 with music, food and drinks.
On May 22, Abbottâs Mill Nature Center plans to thank the community for their support over the past 40 years with a celebration from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The celebration will be held on the mill grounds, located at 15411 Abbottâs Pond Road.
âThis was a way we could express our appreciation to the community,â Matt Babbitt, Site Director, said. âAlthough we will have program and history information available, this event is a concert and celebration, so we just want people to come and have some fun.â
Music will be provided by Hoochie Coochie with food provided by Taco Reho and Buckyâs Barbecue. Babbitt stated that Buckyâs will be offering smoked mushrooms as a vegetarian alternative on their menu. Dogfish Head and Arenaâs are sponsors of the event as well. In order to attend the event, Abbottâs Mill is selling pod spaces. A pod that holds six peop
Anne Harper to retire June 30 May 11, 2021
Anne Harper, executive director of Delaware Nature Society, announced she will be retiring as of Wednesday, June 30. After a total of four years of service in two different roles, Harper will be moving out of state to join family. I am so grateful to the DelNature board of directors, staff and community for the opportunity to serve as executive director for the past three and half years,” said Harper. “The last 14 months of the pandemic have prompted me to rethink my personal priorities, and I have decided to move to North Carolina to be nearer my children and grandchildren. As Delaware moves into a new normal, DelNature will remain committed to environmental education, conservation and advocacy. I am excited to see where the organization goes in the future.
Hewlett joins Maine Seacoast Mission May 9, 2021 on News
CHERRYFIELD Maine Seacoast Mission has added Dakin Hewlett as manager for the EdGE (Ed Greaves Education) Journey program based out of the Mission Downeast Campus in Cherryfield. This program is an Emanuel and Pauline A. Lerner Foundation Aspirations Incubator grantee that focuses on mentoring, supporting and working alongside youth and their families, providing leadership and travel opportunities as well as community involvement.
Prior to joining the Mission, Hewlett served as Delaware Nature Society’s watershed education coordinator where she developed and implemented two youth programs that provided mentoring, career skill development, outdoor activities and community engagement.
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer noted the conservation of nearly 250 acres of critical farm and wildlife lands near the Port Penn area of southern New Castle County. The now protected Warren and Gillespie tracts are critical pieces of land because of their proximity to sea level and sensitive habitat for native and migrating birds on the East Coast flyway. This closes a nearly decade-long saga by eliminating two pending lawsuits and comes at zero costs to New Castle County taxpayers.
“Today we put preservation over development, at zero cost to the taxpayer,” said County Executive Meyer. “This will preserve nearly 250 acres in southern New Castle County, provide 40 acres of open space for a future park and dramatically reduce threats to water quality. It further brings closure to over a decade of lawsuits related to development in this area. I am pleased to announce this win-win arrangement that will conserve critical habitat for future generations.”
Delaware Nature Society holds spring Native Plant Sale online May 2-3
Yellow swallowtail butterflies love the pink blossoms of Joe Pye weed, which is included in DelNature’s Butterfly Garden Package. FILE PHOTO April 28, 2021
Delaware Nature Society’s annual Native Plant Sale will be online and open to the public Sunday and Monday, May 2 and 3. This spring’s theme is Hope Blooms, to celebrate the return of spring and an end to the long winter. Get a sneak preview of plants for sale now at DelNature.org. Quantities will be limited, so be sure to shop early!
Plants can be picked up May 13-15; one location will be in northern New Castle County, the other will be in northern Sussex County. Exact locations will be provided after purchase.