Nature of Delaware Blog

  The Purple Martin (Progne subis) is North America’s largest swallow and perhaps the most easily recognizable because they breed in colonies of up to several hundred birds in distinctive houses or racks of gourds. These martin colonies are often found in well-visited public places like state parks or gardens, but some people have attracted…

A Strong Partnership Since 2018, DelNature has partnered with Holbrook Travel to offer immersive, conservation focused travel experiences around the world. From Ecuador and Iceland to Alaska, Costa Rica, and the Galápagos, these trips are designed  to provide travelers with nature-focused experiences, connection with local cultures, and meaningful environmental education. Upcoming adventures in 2026 include New Zealand…

Visit Coverdale Farm Preserve April – November, Fridays: 12 – 6 p.m., Saturdays: 10 a.m.– 5 p.m., Sundays: 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. Staff from Sam’s KIDS (Kids in Distressed Situations) will be at Coverdale for a special, free ‘Meet the Sam’s KIDS Goats’ program. These dates are:  Meet the Goats! Star Hi, my name is Star. I was…

Over the last 2 years, Delaware Nature Society along with partners from US Fish and Wildlife Service, City of Wilmington Public Works and Parks and Recreation, 3rd District NPC, and Straughan Environmental, and Green Building United came together to help fund the design and construction of the Johnston Park biorientation basins that were planted last week…

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Written by Christina Daniels, Farm Apprentice Every year, the Coverdale Farm Preserve team packs their notebooks, reusable mugs, and curiosity and heads to the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) Conference. Each time, we return inspired, energized, and full of ideas to bring back to Coverdale Farm Preserve, from improving soil health and refining farm…