Annual Report
2008
Our 45th year of commitment to Environmental Education, Natural Resources Conservation, Preservation & Advocacy
Delaware Nature Society
2008 FULL TIME STAFF
The Delaware Nature Society, a nonprofit membership organization, fosters understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the natural world through education, preserves ecologically significant areas, and advocates stewardship and conservation of natural resources.
The Delaware Nature Society (DNS) owns or manages more than 1900 acres of wildlife habitat and education preserves. A farm education program is taught at our 352-acre Coverdale Farm. Abbott’s Mill’s historic, water powered gristmill is preserved and operational. The Society’s Burrows Run and Flint Woods Preserves in New Castle County and Marvel Saltmarsh and Cedar Bog Preserves in Sussex County provide extensive field study opportunities.
DNS has been chosen to operate the Dupont Environmental Education Center under construction at the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge on the Wilmington riverfront, sched-
Michael Riska, Executive Director Linda Chambers, Associate Director, Development & Marketing Helen Fischel, Associate Director, Education Jennifer Mihills, Associate Director, Natural Resources Conservation Judy Petterson, Assistant to the Director David Toman, Associate Director, Business & Finance James White, Associate Director, Land & Biodiversity Management Jason Beale, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center Manager Margot Chalfont, Land Preservation Coordinator Brenna Goggin, Environmental Advocate John Harrod, Backyard Habitat Coordinator Judy Montgomery, School Overnight & Outreach Coordinator Glynne Nagle, Education and Administrative Assistant Ginger North, Stream Watch Coordinator David Pragoff, School and Public Programs Team Leader Dave Pro, Ashland Land and Facilities Steward Joe Sebastiani, Members Program Team Leader Joanne Ulp, Membership and Annual Giving Coordinator Sheila Vincent, Group Program Coordinator Michele Wales, Coverdale Farm Program Coordinator Jim Wolfer, Coverdale Farm Steward 2008 PART TIME STAFF Jean Beattie, Office Assistant Cristy Beckman, Public Affairs Coordinator Carol Leshem, Bookkeeper/Accountant Donna Murphy, Office Assistant Koren Olinger, Office Assistant Catherine Owens, Volunteer Coordinator Fiona Smith, Program Registrar Derek Stoner, Members Program Assistant, Middle Run Coordinator Stephanie Sturmfels, Marketing Coordinator Elliott Workman, Abbott’s Mill Land and Facility Coordinator
uled to open in October 2009, and is in its third year of operations at Cooch-Dayett Mills in Newark. Unlike many nature centers that offer environmental education only, the Delaware Nature Society has Natural Resource Conservation and Advocacy components also. In addition, it is the Delaware affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), offering input on national issues that concern citizens in our region.
DIRECTORS (As of 12/31/2008) President Peter H. Flint Vice President Thomas C. Shea, Jr. Secretary Richmond L. Williams Treasurer David Harrison
Our nature centers and preserves serve as regional hubs for environmental activities in every season. Individuals, school students, teachers and community groups increase their awareness of the natural world through our programs.
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Members Barbara Borleske Theresa Brown-Edwards Bonnie Copeland Gregory B. Coverdale, Jr. Sumner Crosby, III Audrey Doberstein
Deloris D. Donnelly David M. Ferguson George M. Fisher, IV Richard A. Fleming Peter H. Flint Richard H. Frederick Rodney Galentine Henry Greenewalt Diane Gulyas David Harrison Gregory Inskip Marion Lassen Lillian M. Lowery Crawford MacKeand Wesley L. McNealy Elizabeth S. E. Moran Sally O’Byrne Meredith Prince Seth Ross Wesley Schwandt Thomas C. Shea, Jr.
Dale Stratton Sharon Struthers Lowell T. Underhill Richmond L. Williams Lawrence I. Zutz Honorary Board Members Howard P. Brokaw Bernard S. Dempsey Lorraine M. Fleming Nancy G. Frederick Norman G. Wilder Lynn W. Williams Associate Board Members Gordon Fisher Terrance L. Higgins Carmen Lee Pow
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Dear Members and Friends: Over this past year of change and transition, the Delaware Nature Society made great strides in fulfilling its mission to foster understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the natural world through education; preserve ecologically significant areas; and advocate stewardship and conservation of natural resources. Following are some highlights that stand out in our minds: Fundraising Remained Strong in ‘08 The Delaware Nature Society’s Annual Giving fund reached a total just shy of our all-time high. In 2008, $254,115.26 was raised from 828 donors. Additionally, our Capital Development Program raised $506,531.40 for the Coverdale Farm expansion project including the renovations of the Education/Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) building. Reaching a New Audience “The Nature of Delaware” is the Delaware Nature Society’s blog featuring Field Trips, Outdoor Observations,
Mike Riska, Executive Director
and Environmental Topics launched in 2008. It is here that we will update recent field trips and show photos of our adventures, reveal interesting natural spectacles we come across, discuss the environment and conservation in Delaware, and generally blog about fun and exciting happenings within the Delaware Nature Society. Coverdale Farm Expansion Continues At Coverdale Farm the Farm Operations Center (containing farm equipment storage space, a small office area, and a nutrient management shed) was completed along with the site work which included a septic system and roadways. Farmyard buildings for chickens and pigs were built and made handicapped accessible for program participants. We are excited about our progress that continues at the Farm that will allow us to start a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program in 2010. Planning for Operations at the Riverfront The Delaware Nature Society continues planning for the opening and the start of operations at the DuPont Environmental Education Center in Wilmington. The center opening is scheduled for October 10, 2009 and we are looking forward to programming showcasing where the city, river and marsh meet. The Center, owned by the Riverfront Development Corporation, is on the edge of the 212-acre Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge that adjoins the tidal Christina River, which is home to many species of amphibians, birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and native plants. Furthering our Programming at Cooch-Dayett Mills Through a partnership with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the Delaware Nature Society continued operations at Cooch-Dayett Mills in Newark. With programming provided by DNS, CoochDayett Mills features education for families, school classes and the public. The historic roller mills, along with natural features of the site, become the classroom. Peter Flint, President Reviewing the accomplishments of 2008, we are truly excited about the prospects for the future including Coverdale Farm growth, Cooch-Dayett Mills programming, our expansion to the Wilmington Riverfront and preparing for Community Supported Agriculture, all enabling us to reach new audiences. Realizing none of it would be possible without our most important and vital assets: our dedicated volunteers (close to 1,000 contributing a value of $363,000 in service!), our integral staff, and the committed leadership of our Board of Directors, we wish to take this opportunity to offer our most sincere thanks and appreciation. We look forward to continuing our progress in the future!
Peter H. Flint President 2008 Annual Report
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Education Highlights ACHIEVEMENTS AND GROWTH IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS Since its 1964 founding, the Delaware Nature Society has reached more than 1.3 million people of all ages through its education programs. The Nature Society’s Education Department includes three well-developed program areas: -
members/seasonal: adults, children and families
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schools: teachers and student classes
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public groups: scouts, faith-based and community organizations
In 2008, the Education Department welcomed more than 52,100 students, members and guests to our programs and included these distinguished highlights: MEMBERS Maintained members program participation (over 3,100) between 2007 and 2008 in the current economic situation.
Helen Fischel, Associate Director
Ashland Nature Center ·
Continued a strong teenager presence with approximately 80 regularly involved through Teen Naturalists, Young Waterfowlers, and Summer Camp Counselors. Teen Naturalists went on a 35-mile canoeing adventure in the Adirondacks.
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The third annual Naturalist Certification Series had 25 adults enrolled. School teachers, DNS Teacher Naturalists, staff and members graduate after participating in 16 sessions and the production of a detailed naturalist notebook.
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The second annual Ashland Hawk Watch ran daily, September through November. Over 7,000 hawks were tallied. DNS is in partnership with the Delmarva Ornithological Society in this project which has brought to light one of the best hawk watching sites in the region, contributed to our understanding of hawk migration, and enlightens more than 500 visitors each fall.
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Extended trips were held to Panama, Nebraska, Great Smoky Mountains, Fallingwater, and the PA Elk Country, which was a new offering showcasing the easily accessible and very enjoyable PA Elk herd. The Nebraska trip was conducted for the third year in a row, and included a stay in the sandhills region of the state, which is very rich in wildlife and is considered the “last great prairie” in the U.S. Participants beg to stay in the beautiful and remote sandhills.
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The Delaware Nature Society Blog, “The Nature of Delaware” was designed and integrated into the DNS website. Approximately 3 posts per week are published by staff about natural history and DNS trips, and over 600 hits to the blog are recorded monthly.
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Weekly Monday bird walks began at the Bucktoe Creek Preserve which attract about 40 participants per month. Camps are expanding at the preserves including Insect Study at Burrows Run, Flint Woods Forest Discovery, and Bucktoe Campout at Bucktoe Creek Preserve.
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The very successful Flint Woods to Granogue Hike and Dinner was offered three times due to heavy demand. Coverdale Farm
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Increased the “Field to Table” cooking programs for adults.
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Conducted 20 farm-based summer camps including animal husbandry camps for all ages, farm to table cooking, farm to forest explorations, and farm based literature camps (Charlotte’s Web and Farmer Boy) Abbott’s Mill Nature Center
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Naturalist Certification Series was completed for 1st time downstate.
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Teen Naturalist program was completed for the second year downstate. www.delawarenaturesociety.org
Education Highlights SCHOOLS 27,119 students participated in School Programs society-wide for 2008, a 9% decline from 2007. Marketing efforts were expanded in response to spring declines and fall participation at Ashland and Coverdale Farm saw a 5% increase over 2007. Additionally, the school program staff at all sites concentrated on developing new program opportunities to further expand our audience. Ashland Nature Center ·
Introduced new “Pond Study” lesson for 3rd grade in response to new unit in the DE state curriculum
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With grant funding, acquired digital cameras and printers to advance the “Nature Photography” lesson
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Held first “Life of the Monarch Butterfly” program at the Bucktoe Creek Preserve
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Introduced new outreach programs “Native Wild Animals On School Grounds,” and “Dragons, Damsels, and Demons: Tales of the Night Sky” in partnership with Delaware Humanities Forum. Coverdale Farm
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Held first Farm overnight for schools with students staying at the Ashland Lodge. Program included animal husbandry and gardening/harvesting activities, new farm photography activity creating “Farmers Almanac” pages, new seed sharing activity with students packaging their own sunflower seeds to take home, and cooking their own dinner with ingredients from the Farm
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Introduced new lessons “Five Senses Farm” and “What’s for Lunch” Abbott’s Mill Nature Center
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Premiered “Mill and Machines” lesson combining simple machines with the historic mill
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Staff and volunteers prepared the newly acquired Morton Farm for education programs and conducted habitat enhancement projects.
PUBLIC GROUPS Total registration for Public Group Programs society-wide for 2008 increased 9% over 2007. Ashland Nature Center ·
Developed new partnership with Camp Xperience weight management program of the Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children. Led a day-long event with field activities, a night hike and a live animal presentation to promote interest and enthusiasm for active, outdoor opportunities for participating children. Coverdale Farm
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Held first Farm overnight for girl scouts with students staying at the Ashland Lodge. Girls participated in; popcorn activity by shelling and popping corn, making butter, and eating; morning animal chores; harvesting foods from the farm and preparing a healthy lunch; and a farm to forest hike.
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Restructured the Harvest Moon Festival and introduced “Farm to Fork” event combining locally grown, seasonal food, with local chefs, wine, and beer Abbott’s Mill Nature Center
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Realized a 45% increase in field trip programs for scouts and other public groups
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Natural Resources Conservation Highlights Through the Delaware Nature Society’s Natural Resources Conservation (NRC) Department, individuals are helping to protect and restore wildlife habitat, monitor and improve local water quality, preserve open space and natural areas, and raise a strong voice for the environment at the local, state and national level. In 2008, the Delaware Nature Society was pleased to celebrate the following accomplishments: NO PLACE LIKE HOME Since moving its headquarters to Ashland in 1976, the Delaware Nature Society has placed high priority on the permanent preservation of the Red Clay Valley. The valley includes spectacular natural areas that sustain an abundance of plants and animals and contain some of the richest forest in the Red Clay Creek watershed. The Red Clay Valley is becoming an island in our ever-more developed landscape. The Delaware Nature Society is committed to ensuring that future generations will be able to enjoy the spectacular resources just outside our door. Over the last year DelDOT Secretary Carolann Wicks forJen Mihils, Associate Director mally approved the Corridor Management Plan for the 28-road network that composes the Red Clay Valley Scenic Byway. The Corridor Management Plan describes the goals, strategies, and responsibilities for conserving and enhancing the Valley’s cultural, scenic, historic, and natural resources. In addition, the Delaware Nature Society sought Important Bird Area status for the Red Clay Valley, which was accepted at the State level. This recognition makes official what we have known for a long time - the Red Clay Valley is especially rich in bird species and biodiversity in general. RAISING THE PROFILE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES In celebration of Earth Day 2008, the Delaware Nature Society hosted a gubernatorial candidates forum focused on environmental issues. Approximately 130 individuals attended the event to hear the perspectives of the candidates. More than 60 questions were submitted by Delaware Nature Society members and the public which were posted on the DNS website with an audio recording of the event. Over the last year, the Delaware Nature Society and conservation partners worked collectively to halt the Army Corps of Engineers plan to deepen the main channel of the Delaware River, to support comprehensive energy policy and climate change legislation, and to maintain adequate funding for open space and farmland preservation initiatives. WATERSHEDS OF DELAWARE One of the Delaware Nature Society’s hallmarks since its inception in 1964 has been the ability to inspire people to take action to help protect the environment. Technical Monitoring is one of the Society’s most successful citizen science programs and is a nationallyrecognized example of the acceptance and use of citizen science water quality data by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Thanks to a DuPont “Clear into the Future” Natural Resource Conservation and Restoration Grant, the Delaware Nature Society was able to upgrade our website and post Technical Monitoring data, graphs, site photographs and maps. This information is now just a click away for school students and watershed groups throughout the region. GARDENING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT The Delaware Nature Society’s Backyard Wildlife Habitat™ program, offered through our affiliate partnership with the National Wildlife Federation, provides educational resources and one-on-one consultation for landowners interested in providing food, water, cover and places for wildlife to raise young, while implementing resource conservation measures in their backyards. Rain barrels have quickly become one of the most popular backyard conservation measures. In 2008, the Delaware Nature Society hosted several “build your own” rain barrel workshops that generated waiting lists of more than 200 individuals. EXPANDING THE RIBBON OF GREEN In 2007, the Delaware Nature Society teamed with the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife to enroll their collective 313 acres in Sussex County into the State’s System of Nature Preserves. The Milford Millponds Nature Preserve achieved permanent preservation of the natural and cultural landscape surrounding Abbott’s Mill and Abbott’s Mill Nature Center. Over the last year, volunteers from the Milford High School cross country team helped to maintain portions of the Milford Millponds Nature Preserve. Additional lands, totaling approximately 60 acres, will be donated to the Delaware Nature Society and added to the Preserve in 2009. 6
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Land & Biodiversity Highlights PROGRESS AND IMPROVEMENTS REALIZED The Delaware Nature Society, which owns or manages more than 1,900 acres of wildlife habitat and educational preserves, accomplished several productive biodiversity management projects in 2008: -
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Baltimore Checkerspot butterflies continue to flourish at the Burrows Run Preserve - only one of two known location for this species in Delaware Native tree buffer was expanded along the Burrows Run Sharp-shinned Hawk nested and fledged young at the Ashland Nature Center for the second year in a row– this is the only known nesting location for this species in Delaware Extensive invasive alien plant control projects were conducted at the Ashland Nature Center, Burrows Run Preserve and Abbotts Mill Cooperated with University of Delaware’s Mile-a-minute Plant research that was conducted at the Burrows Run Preserve Land management continues at Cooch-Dayett Mills – trails and teaching areas are maintained on a regular basis Jim White, Associate Director The Ashland landscape project continued with native trees and shrubs being installed Completed construction of new trail through Succession Woods and installed Succession Trail markers A vernal pool was created at the Abbott’s Mill Morton Property
MIDDLE RUN VALLEY NATURAL AREA WOODLAND RESTORATION PROJECT The Delaware Nature Society created an overall land and biodiversity management plan for Middle Run Natural Area. In 2008, the fiveyear project continued to expand the habitat restoration efforts at this site - two successful woodland restoration plantings (1,000 trees planted) were completed in the Natural Area. Each of these plantings utilized more than 100 volunteers. Invasive alien vegetation removal projects were undertaken. Other activities were the creation of a new trail, environmental educational programs and biodiversity surveys, including a bi-weekly bird survey. (136 species to date) FACILITIES MANAGEMENT · Coverdale Farm Yard (including pig and poultry sheds) was completed and construction planning began for the Education & Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) building renovation · Floors in the two main bathrooms of the Ashland lodge were replaced · The Dilworth house, part of Burrows Run Preserve, underwent extensive exterior stone wall repair including the restoration of a historic stone smoke house At Abbott’s Mill, the house on the Morton Property was removed and an out building was renovated for use as a teaching area A new electric generator was installed at the Ashland Lodge The Mortenson House, near White Clay Creek State Park, had exterior work completed
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Development Highlights JOINING THE E-TIMES AND CONSERVING RESOURCES The Development Department is committed to increasing the Delaware Nature Society’s use of electronic mediums in our on-going effort to reduce consumption and conserve our resources. To that end, 2008 saw a number of highlights in these efforts: -
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Implemented the creation of an online system (built by Lane Services, LLC) to process real-time transactions linked directly to the data management system for membership, donations and program registration Launched the use of the Informz email system to more efficiently communicate and distribute brochures, programs and event information and announcements Launched “The Nature of Delaware” the Delaware Nature Society’s staff blog featuring Field Trips, Outdoor Observations, and Environmental Topics As a conservation measure, reduced printed materials by shortening program description lengths to print fewer brochure pages, as well as eliminating the printing of some publications and flyers
As Membership gifts and Program fees do not provide sufficient funds for all that DNS accomplishes, our fundraising efforts continued to be a focus: · ·
Linda Chambers, Associate Director
Annual Giving reached a total just shy of our all-time high. In 2008, $254,115.26 was raised from 828 donors. The Capital Development Program raised $506,531.40 for the Coverdale Farm expansion project including the renovations for the Education/Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) building.
In the Development Department’s role of providing support to our education and conservation programs, it will continue striving to find new ways to bring the activities of the Delaware Nature Society to more people, and creating more opportunities to educate about natural history and the importance of protecting the environment.
Contributions Note Thank you to the thousands of members and donors upon whose generous contributions allow the Delaware Nature Society to continue the work we do. Through our programs and activities, contributions are used in many areas, but we always strive to spend these gifts wisely. In fact, for two years running, we have been awarded a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator (an independent charity evaluating organization) for sound fiscal management and we are very proud of this accomplishment. There are many ways to give – membership, annual giving, memorial gifts, and contributions to special funds. Every gift is needed and important, regardless of size. Donors with annual combined donations of $500 or more receive an invitation to our Patrons’ Event, held in 2008 at the Wyeth’s Point Lookout Farm. We have combined all 2008 giving for a cumulative per donor total and list contributor names in the appropriate giving levels. We strived to ensure that all donors are represented and in the appropriate level. If there is an error or omission, contact Linda Chambers, Associate Director, Development & Marketing at 302-239-2334, ext. 103 and please accept our most sincere apologies.
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Financial Summary Delaware Nature Society concluded 2008 with a positive operating result that is overshadowed by negative investment performance. Mid-year fiscal concerns were proactively addressed with budgetary adjustments that enabled a $30,100 operating surplus (prior to the annual transfer to the Property, Plant & Equipment Fund.) The endowment accounts lost more than $3,000,000 in market value since the beginning of the year. The Nature Society’s master portfolio performance decreased 16.7% compared to a negative 27.2% for the blended index. The lost market value will mostly impact future fiscal years in determining draws for operations. Since the 2009 draw calculation was based on values up to September 30, 2008 this decline will more dramatically affect our 2010 budget. The current economic climate drove efforts to reduce 2008 costs and budget for 2009 very conservatively. However, annual giving contributions, program participation levels and expansion to the DuPont Environmental Education Center will be key in 2009 to sustaining and/or growing the service provided by the Delaware Nature Society. David Toman, Associate Director
Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2008, with Comparative Totals for 2007
2008
2007
$662,075 $59,522 $203,641 $33,592 $12,007,941 $987,387
$904,484 $60,846 $249,596 $18,359 $15,096,797 $1,429,469
$23,463,882 $37,418,040
$22,930,897 $40,690,448
$62,087 $2,439 $52,422 $116,948
$203,076 $3,785 $50,599 $257,460
Unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted net assets Permanently restricted net assets Total net assets
$9,119,145 $1,047,794 $27,134,153 $37,301,092
$11,300,147 $2,023,688 27,109,153 $40,432,988
Total liabilities and net assets
$37,418,040
$40,690,448
Assets: Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable Contributions and grants receivable Prepaid expenses Investments - endowment Investments - other Property and equipment net of accumulated depreciation Total assets Liabilities and net assets: Accounts payable Payroll withholdings Deferred revenue Total liabilities
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Financial Summary
Statement of Activities and Changes in Net Assets Year Ended December 31, 2008 with Comparative Totals for 2007 Temporarily
Permanently
2008
2007
Restricted
Restricted
Total
Total
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$168,133
$171,196 1,185,342
Unrestricted Support and revenue: Memberships
$168,133
Contributions
469,691
626,394
25,000
1,121,085
80,394
201,884
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282,278
469,274
Fees, admissions, tuition
556,167
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556,167
522,223
Sales and special events
122,212
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122,212
93,076
33,711
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33,711
29,915
108,577
289,587
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398,164
425,441
(2,554,857)
(563,805)
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(3,118,662)
393,559
(1,015,972)
554,060
25,000
(436,912)
3,290,026
Grants
Other income Investment income, net of fees Net realized/unrealized gain on investments Total support and revenue
$
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Release of restrictions: Restricted endowment draw Other donor restrictions Total releases
349,297
(349,297)
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1,180,657
(1,180,657)
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1,529,954
(1,529,954)
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Expenses: Program services: 1,340,196
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1,340,196
1,196,469
Preservation and conservation
Education
396,907
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396,907
388,156
Land and biodiversity management
363,910
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363,910
322,934
2,101,013
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2,101,013
1,907,559
Administration and facilities
403,468
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-
403,468
372,292
Fundraising and development
190,503
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-
190,503
239,382
593,971
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593,971
611,674
2,694,984
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2,694,984
2,519,233
(2,181,002)
(975,894)
25,000
(3,131,896)
770,793
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(400,000)
Support services:
Total expenses Change in net assets before other items Land purchase grant paid
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Change in net assets
(2,181,002)
(975,894)
25,000
(3,131,896)
370,793
Net assets at beginning of year (restated)
11,300,147
2,023,688
27,109,153
40,432,988
40,062,195
Net assets at end of year
$9,119,145
$1,047,794
$ 27,134,153
$37,301,092
$40,432,988
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DNS Volunteers
Peggy Chandler
Sandy Dennison-James
Shane Chanpimol
Denise Denny
Grace Chapman
Pam Deputy
Paulina Charlebois
Katie Deputy
Ray Adams
Maeghan Bice
Mike Adams
William Bizjak
Connie Chen
Divya Dharmavaram
Caleb Aerenson
Yvonne Blades
Steve Childers
Cesar Diaz
Don Ainsworth
Carole Blett
Nora Childers
Mercedes Diaz
Barbara Aldinger
Renee Bogle Hughes
Ray Chorba
Daniel Diaz
Rebecca Alexander
James Bohenick
Lindsay Ciarlo
Taylor Alexander
Jim Bohenick
Brenda Cignatta
Michele Alexander
Laura Bonner
Yvonne Cimo
Lisa Aliquo
Stephanie Bonner
Steve Cimo
Amy Alsfeld
Barbara Borleske
Jolly Clarkson-Shorter
Fred Altergott
Philip Botta
Matt Cleaver
Mike Altmaier
Mary Bounds
Don Coats
Brianna Altmaier
John Bourne
Virginia Cobley
Joe Amon
Alexander Bowe
Rick Colbert
Cynthia Amon
Clem Bowen
Alice Collins
Emily Anania
Lauren Bradford
Lianmarie Colon
Maria Andaya
Seema Brahmbhatt
Kelly Conlin
Donald Andersen
Tomisha Bransford
Phoebe Connell
Christina Anthony
Rachel Braun
Thomas Connelly
David Ardire
Gale Brewer
Buzzy Cooke
Larry Armstrong
David Brinley
Gloria Cooke
Sam Arnold
Pat Brinley
Charlie Copeland
Melanie Arnold
Tyler Briscoe
Bonnie Copeland
Jordan Ashby
Terri Brixen
Kristee Copley
Lauren Asprooth
Howard Brokaw
Rachel Cordova
Ellen Bacino
Emma Brown
Marcia Costanzo
Bill Bailey
Alexandra Brown
Megan Couch
Malcolm Baird
Mairead Browne
Susan Coughlin
Kelsey Baker
Theresa Brown-Edwards
Gregory Coverdale
Mara Baker
Lori Brozek
Sierra Crist
Nita Balderston
Matthew Brumbaugh
Sumner Crosby
Paige Baldino
Valann Budischak
Kevin Cuff
Terry Banz
Allison Buenaga
Martha Cullen
Lisa Bao
Gary Burcham
Erin Cullen
Dan Barbato
April Burg
Jimmy Curran
Abby Barber
Dennis Burton
Martin Currie
Dawn Barbes
Eileen Butler
Rick Damschen
John Bare
Cammie Cairns
Jane Damschen
Karen Barker
Adriana Cairns
Monnie Dancy
Rachael Barnes
Gabrielle Calvarese
Lauren Danneman
Robert Barrett
Rachel Cameron
Katherine Danner
Lois Barth
Nelson Cammock
Ann Darling
Colin Bartley
John Campanelli
Glenn Davis
Peg Baseden
Eileen Cantoni
Dorothy Davis
Lori Bass-Riley
Tony Capaldi
Alec Davis
Anna Bass-Riley
Matthew Capaldi
Kyle Davis
Maryann Bauer
Mary Ann Capria
Jessica Davis
Fran Bayard
Katie Cardner
Crystal Day
Jason Beale
Adam Carl
Timothy Deane
Magritte Beale
Dave Carlyle
Martin DeBerardinis
Pre Belardo
Andrew Carlyle
Kar DeGeiso
Dave Bell
Haley Carlyle
Daniel delBusto
Justin Benz
Cindy Carr
Bethanie Delfunt
Stephanie Bernasconi
Robert Carter
Lauren Delfunt
Dolly Berndt
Tiffany Cha
Nancy DeMoss
Alpa Bhatia
Melissa Chai
Bernard Dempsey
Ruthie Bice
Margot Chalfant
Paul Dennison
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Teresa Diaz
Brian Fischel
Alicia Diaz
Helen Fischel
Mary Rose Diaz
Gordon Fisher
Rena Dickerson
Paul Fisher
Katie Diehl
Jack Fisher
Barbara Diekmann
Sarah Fisher
Geraldine Dina
George Fisher
Nick DiPasquale
Nancy Flanagan
Mike DiTomasso
Richard Fleming
Jim DiTomasso
Lorraine Fleming
Ann Dively
Peter Flint
Chabreena Dixon
Stephanie Force
Audrey Doberstein
Todd Forrest
Jim Donahue
Jasmine Forte
Kelly Donaldson
George Fox
Sally Donatello
Carol Fox
Francis Donnelly
Joey Fragomele
Deloris Donnelly
Nancy Frederick
Julia Dooley
Rebecca Frederick
Neil Dougherty
Dick Frederick
Matt Doyle
Mara Freilich
Megan Doyle
Michelle Fremuth
Tom Doyle
Alicia Fretz
Frank Doyle
Charles Frick
Douglas Dozier
Janet Friedberg
Emily Drinkwater
Elana Friedman
Stephanie DuBois
John Gaadt
Tyler Dukes
Rodney Galentine
Jerry Duncan
Charles Gant
Heidi Duncan
Diego Garcia
Todd Dunn
Alexandra Gardner
Angie Dunson
Jo Ann Gardner
Sandy Durgin
Nick Gardner
Dee Durham
Sarah Garland
Eliza Durhan
Katrina Gearhart
Bridget Dwyer
Garry George
Irvin Eberhart
Donna Lee Gerst
Janet Ebert
Jimmy Gestwicki
Valerie Eckert
Bella Gier
Bob Ehemann
Pam Gill
Tre' Michael Elliott
Barbara Glazar
Steven Elliott
David Gobris
Marissa Eppes
Anthony Gonzon
Nancy Erickson
Joan Goodfellow
Kristen Estabrook
Makenzie Goodman
Eric Etshman
Ben Gorko
Jillian Evans
Tom Gorko
Jim Evans
Maddy Gouge
Nicholas Evans
Kathy Graham
Jim Eversmann
Ainsley Graham
Shavonne Fair
Kelsey Grant
Judith Feick
James Greene
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DNS Volunteers Charlotte Greenewalt
Emily Hudson
Maya Koretzky
Brei Mazzola
Tingting Nie
Henry Greenewalt
H. Stanley Hughes
Lauren Kosloski
Cyndy McAllister
John Noble
Chayne Gregg
Jeanne Hughes
George Koukedis
Claude McAllister
Katie Noone
Libby Gregg
Clifford Hunter
Vince Kranz
Michael McCabe
Randi Novakoff
Christine Gregg
Kim Hunter
George Krupanski
Morgan McCabe
Emily Nowak
Marie Gregory
Hans Ignatz
Gordon Kurz
Logan McCabe
Sarah Nowak
Jane Griffin
Jeannine Ignatz
Christine Kurz
Phyllis McCarthy
Terry O'Byrne Sally O'Byrne
Melissa Griffin
Eric Ignatz
Tanner Kurz
Kate McConachie
Matthew Griffin
Charles Ingersoll
Seth Kurz
Caitlin McCowan
Claire O'Byrne
Myriam Grise
Geraldine Inoa
Gwendolyn Lacy
Ally McGarry
Ellie O'Byrne
Caroline Grover
Gregory Inskip
Lisa Lamarre
Doris McGovern
Korry Olinger
Gary Grulich
Kelsey Irelan
Dixon Lamborn
Meg McHugh
Zackary Olinger
Billy Grybowski
Chip Irons
Kai Lassen
Jimmy McIndoe
Jim O'Neill
Diane H. Gulyas
Christine Irons
Marion Lassen
Vivien McIndoe
David Onn
Pat Haac
Kay Isaacs Greene
Paul Layton
Lee McKelvey
Oliver Orrben
Patricia Hackett
James Isabella
Mike Lee
Kyle McKenzie
Nataly Orrostieta
Ashley Hageman
Tracy Iudica
Michelle Lee
Karen McLachlan
Albert Osterholm
Erik Halberg
John Iwasyk
Johanna Lee
Wesley McNealy
Dick Otto
Bill Haldeman
Ingrid Jackoway
Carolyn Lee
Robert Meadows
Darwin Palmer
Alexa Hambleton
Stephanie Janiec
Lisa Lee
Becky Meister
Rita Panar
Tom Hamer
John Janowski
Cathy Lee
Donna Melton
Jeff Pantazes
Jen Handlin
Richard Jenkins
Sam Lee
Lilly Mento
Kyara Panula
Katy Hanling
Peter Jenny
Jenny Lee
Jackie Mento
Katie Pappenhagen
Roland Harbin
Laura Jermyn
Justin Lee
Robert Mercer
Melanie Parisi
Dominique Harmon
Jonna Jermyn
Carmen Lee Pow
Nicholas Mielnikiewicz
Yuja Park
Robin Harper
Christopher Johnas
Bill Leet
Dorothy Miketa
Nancy Parker
Dave Harper
Peter Johnson
Bailey Lennon
Mick Mikity
Shruti Patel
Liz Harrington
Andrew Johnson
Rick Lewandowski
Phyllis Mikity
Chris Patterson
David Harrison
Elizabeth Jonczyk
Jan Lewis
Charles Mitchell
Gina Perregrino
Mike Harrison
Sally Jones
Karl Li
Stephen Mockbee
Lisa Pertzoff
Erica Hartman
Jim Jordan
Xiao Li
Mariam Mohammed
Laura Peterson
Kate Hastings
Chris Jording
Zachary Livsay
Alice Mohrman
Mary Petrucci
Claire Hatkevich
Troy Julian
Connie Logothetis
Jim Montgomery
Tim Petterson
Regina Haug
Eugene Julian
Dede Long
Joshua Moody
Mark Pfeifer
Lindsay Hazen
Cathe Kalisz
John Longoria
Terry Moore
William Phalen
Christine Held
Jeffrey Kane
Tim Longoria
George Moore
Corey Phillips
Nancy Henderson
Sean Kane
Adrianna Lopatin
Tom Moran
Alexis Phillips
Walt Hepford
Abby Kaplan
Gloria Stephani Lopez
Betsey Moran
Rachael Phillos
Caitlin Hepps Keeney
Natalie Kaplan
Sonia Lopez
Richard Morelli
Michelle Piaia
Richard Hermann
Don Keane
Ann Loring
Meg Morgan
Vic Piatt
Gail Hermenau
Raven Keane
Lillian Lowery
Ann Morgan
Jaime Piatt
Matthew Hermenau
Mollie Keane
Lynda Lueck-Stoner
Kelsey Morrison
Jess Piatt
Carl Hill
William Keddie
June MacArtor
Jeff Mosko
Cathy Pierce
Amy Hoffman
Jordan Kee
Crawford MacKeand
Tammy Motahar
Deanna Pillarelli
James Hohman
Kevin Keir
Anna Marie MacKeand
Jack Mruz
Colleen Pinder
Marissa Hohman
Doug Keir
Molly Mackil
Matt Mruz
Steve Pisklak
Jeanne Holcombe
Cynthia Kelsey
Terry MacNeill
Mags Mueller
Thomas Pisklak
Irv Hollingsworth
Cassidy Kemp
Carol Majors
Jason Mueller
Nick Pisklak Guinevere Pitcher
Anne Hollingsworth
Hannah Kempton
Chris Mandala
Edward Murphy
Donna Holmberg
Peter Kennedy
Emma Manniso
Joan Murphy
Nicole Podesta
Wendy Honaker
Jim Kepley
Bevyn Mannke
Catherine Murphy
Lisa Poirier
Bridgette Hood
Mary Jo Kiffney
Phillip Markwalder
Donna Murphy
Alyssa Pollack
Mary Hopkins
Sylvia Kingsberry
Esther Martin
Ila Myers
Corinne Porter
Catherine Horn
Barbara Kinkle
Ileana Martinez
Anne Myers
Kate Porter
Catherine Horstmann
Robert Kissell
Ronnie Marvel
Laura Nagle
Jen Potocki
Kyle Howard
Bob Kleszics
Kate Marvel
Gail Naughton
Charles Potter
Manlu Huang
Robert Kleszics
Mike Mather
Jennifer Nelson
Lauren Powell
Tom Hubbard
John Klosiewicz
Gale Matthews
Jeanmarie Nettleton
Linda Powell
Denny Hubbard
Mary Koeppe
Nancy Mattison
Divinity Nevins
Tina Pragoff
Hayden Hudson
Angela Kokoszka
Patricia Mazzella
Alyce Newman
David Pragoff
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DNS Volunteers Paul Russell
William Smith
David Tatnall
Jim Whisman
Sara Russell
Meredith Snyder
Cindy Taylor
Caroline White
Benjamin Russell
Diane Song
Tracy Taylor
James White
Flavia Rutkosky
Amanda Spivak
Kelcey Taylor
Chris Whitney
William Ryan
Judith Spruance
Megan Taylor
Laneisha Wickes
Rebecca Ryan
Halsey Spruance
Carol Taylor
Amy Wilburn
Jon Sabatino
Laurel Squadron
Bill Theis
Amanda Will
Jennifer Sabatino
Ralph Stahl
Debbie Theis
Margretta Willemin
Justin Sadegh
Cynthia Stahl
Erich Thomas
Eliza Williams
Nancy Sakaduski
Geoffrey Stahl
Eleonore Thomas
Audrey Williams
Susan Radecki
Matthew Sakaduski
Jennifer Staib
Kim Thompson
Kristen Williams
Bill Rafter
Emily Salmons
Naomi Staley
Caroline Thomson
Don Williams
Amee Raval
Dawn Samis
Judith Stallkamp
Steven Threefoot
Lynn Williams
Brandon Rawding
James Sampson
Sara Stapley
Shannon Tilmon
Rich Williams
Jennifer Rawding
Kyle Sams
Linda Stat
Diane Timchak
Brian Williamson
Barbara Reader
Julie San Miguel
Alverna Staus
Steve Tolbert
Patrick Williamson
Eunice Reed
Marina San Miguel
Sandy Steacy
Susan Tolbert
John Williamson
Tom Reed
Maria Sanford
Kate Stefanisko
Chad Tolman
Emily Willis
Sandra Reedy
Jennifer Sauer
Chelsea Stenner
Wendy Toman
Gwen Wilson
McKenzie Reinhold
David Sawdey
Pamela Stephani
Barbara Toman
Zack Wilson
Polly Reinicker
Dottie Scharr
Doug Stephens
Kim Townsend
Natalie Wilson
Katie Rembecki
Mark Schiffer
Amelia Stephenson
Natalie Toy
Kendall Wilson
Janessa Rescigno
Bobby Schluter
Bill Stewart
Linda Tribit
Michael Wilson
Stephanie Resler
Alex Schmeider
Marion Stewart
Elizabeth Truong
Deborah Wilson
Lupe Reynolds
Sophia Schmidt
Richard Stigale
Steven Tuhy
Caroline Wilson
Bill Reynolds
Lillie Schmidt
Maren Stinson
Josh Turner
Gina Wong
Megan Reynolds
Phyllis Schmidt
Justin Stone
Lowell Underhill
Phil Woods
Regina Reynolds
Rachel Schnaitman
Mark Stone
Olav Urheim
Elliott Workman
Julia Rhodes
Paige Scholes
Roger Stoner
Michael Valania
Madeleine Wright
Emma Rice
Rebecca Scholes
Derek Stoner
Gina Valania
Dan Wrinn
Mary Richards
Diane Schrauth
Bob Strahorn
Kirsten Valania
Juliette Wurm
Mairead Ripp
Bob Schroeder
Pat Strahorn
Claudia Valentine
Lauren Wurm
Mike Riska
Rebekka Schultz
John Stratman
Judi VanderWerff
Gregory Wuthnow
Dawn Rittenhouse
Wesley Schwandt
Megan Stratman
Peggy Vavalla
Sandra Yoo
Jeffrey Ritterson
Victoria Scott
Dale Stratton
Sara Veale
J. Cameron Yorkston
June Robbins
Jennifer Seper
John Stringham
Dell Venarde
Wes Young
W. Eric Roberson
Mary Sera Jose
Kelly Stringham
Paige Vichich
Louise Young
Clyde Roberts
Mary Lou Serafin
Jane Strobach
Mary Vinciguerra
Maryann Younger
Barbara Roberts
Suzanne Seubert
Valerie Strobel
Don Von Schriltz
Peter Zeigler
Pat Robertson
Donna Shand
Glenn Struck
Regina Von Schriltz
Harvey Zendt
David Robinson
Charles Shattuck
Judy Struck
Nicole Voutsina
Les Zimmermann
Joanne Robinson
Henry Shattuck
Sharon Struthers
James Wagner
Brianne Zimny
Sherrie Robinson
Thomas Shea
John Suchyj
Lucy Wagner
Melinda Zoehrer
Gary Robinson
Justin Sheinholtz
Hunter Suchyj
John Walls
Matthew Zoller
Brian Robinson
Moira Sheridan
Wendy Suh
Rob Walton
Larry Zutz
Eileen Roche
David Shields
Katie Sulser
Jade Wampler
Jeynalis Rodrigue
Hazel Shinholt
Joyce Sun
Cathleen Ward
Hope Roe
Bob Shinholt
Alli Sussman
Mike Weaver
Larry Rohm
Stephen Shisler
Carl Swanson
Kay Webster
Andrew Rombach
Peter Shotzberger
Kaitlyn Swanson
Marcie Weigelt
George Rose
Blakely Simpler
James Swasey
Sue Welles
Joan Rosenthal
Ron Sinclair
Jamie Sweetman
Doug Wenny
Seth Ross
Kristi Skross
Rachel Sweigart
Betsy Wenny
Peter Roth
Cameron Smith
Mary Sylvester
Harriet Wentz
Eva Rotmann-Oehler
Leslie Smith
Scott Sylvester
Jim Werner
Jake Rude
Emily Smith
Kathleen Szczerba
Nicolai Werner
Bob Rufe
Amelia Smith
Frank Tait
Sarah Werner
Jason Rufft
Julie Smith
Doug Tallamy
L. Elizabeth Westcott
Joanne Rufft
Alessa Smith
Jamie Tan
Anneleise Westergard
Shannon Russell
Kelly Smith
William Tansey
Delores Western
Page Pragoff Meredith Prince Mary Pro Elizabeth Profita Coralie Pryde Jillian Pyle Francesca Quillen Matthew Quirey Danielle RadacoskyPentoney
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DNS Contributors Scarlet Tanagers $100-$249
Allan Cairncross & Pat Murdock
Becki Fetters & Mark Parsons
Steve & Kim Ainsworth
Jack C. Cairns
Richard & Pat Field
Allen & Maggie Alexander
Kathy & Jeffrey Campbell
Roy & Pamela Finkelman
Charles Allen & Linda SnyderAllen
Mary Ann Capria & John Anthony Macevoy
Gordon & Frances Fisher
Carina Alles & Wolfgang Scherr
Carl Hauser Enterprise, Inc.
Tom & Joan Fiss
Fred Altergott
Carolina Tailwinds
John & Ruth Ann Fitzpatrick
Carol Ammon & Marie Pinizzotto
Frank B. Carpenter
Vickie Forster & Valerie Johns
Donald & Shirlee Andersen
Linda Chambers
Steve & Diane Freebery
Marvin & Kathy Andersen
Charmayne & Jay Chandler
Edward J. Freel
Renee J. & Charles Anderson
Mark & Johanna Chehi
Mr. & Mrs. S. C. Freilich
Anonymous (26)
Ray & Ann Chorba
Sue Fuhrmann & Ron Hamlen
Marshall & Libby Arnell
Joseph & Suzanne Claricurzio
Don & Ellie Furry
Scott & Melanie Arnold
N. Alexine Cloonan
John & Suzanne Gaadt
Richard & Margaret Arvedlund
John & Sylvia Collette
Garden Club of Wilmington
Theodore H. Ashford
Edward W. Cooch, Jr.
Jo Ann & Alan Gardner
Richard G. Bacon
Susan & Donald Corkran
Patrick & Veronica Gates
Malcolm Baird
Cover & Rossiter, P.A.
Jim & Deri Gawthrop
Elizabeth & John Baldo
Ellen Coyle
GE Foundation
Harmon & Ann Banning
Jillian Crilly & Dr. Tony Reed
Tom & Vicki Gehrt
Len & Sue Bardsley
Robert W. Crowe
Diana & Bob Gelman
Anne & Glenn Barnhill
Hon. Barbara D. Crowell
Barbara & Dennis Glazar
Jack & Susan Bartley
Anthony & Lucinda Cucuzzella
Andrew & Helodia Glick
Alan & Rella Bates
Michael & Michele Czupryna
David & Gretchen Gobris
Doug & Karen Batt
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Dages
Tom & Barbara Goetz
Mr. & Mrs. James A. Bayard, Jr.
Joseph & Lisa Danyo
Brenna Goggin
Jason & Magritte Beale
Lisa D. Daudon
Michael & Kathy Goldsmith
David O. Beattie
Bonnie Davis
Deborah Goldstein
Gary & Roberta Bell
Michael Deane & Elizabeth Westcott
David & Catrien Goldsworthy
Robert & Joan Bennett
Delaware Center for Horticulture
Mary Ann & Ed Gorko
Paul & Henrietta Bente
Linda & Charles delBusto
Kathy Graham
Amy & Eric Berg
Marion L. Derr
Lester & Phyllis Grandine
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Berg
DHM Management, Inc.
Dan Greenberg
John & Ann Biggs
James & Anita DiAndreth
Jim & Kay Greene
Herbert & Yvonne Blades
Jurgen & DeAnn Diekmann
Ben & Libby Gregg Arthur & Mary Jane Gregory
Angela & Craig Blecher
Carol Diffenderffer
Gary Block & Marika Ginsburg-Block
Rob & Debbie Director
William Haldeman & Kara Coats
J. Caleb & Elisabeth K. Boggs
Audrey Donohue
Christopher & Deborah Halligan
Jeff Booth & Karen Usselman
James E. & Barbara Donahue
Larry & Marion Hamermesh
Marie & Carlo Botta
Steven & Sarah Dooley
Betsy & Marshall Hamilton
Wilmer Bouchelle
Mr. & Mrs. E. Bradford du Pont, Jr.
Thomas & Lynne Hanna
Brenda Boucher
Mr. & Mrs. John E. B. du Pont
Gerald & Ann Hapka
Philip Boudart & Debra L. Shenk
Mr. Lawrence G. Dunkelberger
Patrick Hardesty & Linda G. Carter
Jeffrey & Carol Lloyd Bove
Andrew & Maura Edmonds
Mike Hare
Clem Bowen
Betsy & Richard Eitel
Chuck & Sue Harris
Carter & Jeffrey Bowersox
Thomas M. & Jane Eliason
David & Ashley Harris
R. Warren & Jean Anne Boyer
Michael & Janet Elling
Harris Interactive
Peter W. Brakhage
The Engler Family
Regina Haug
John & Jane Brandt
Jeff & Sue Erni
Nathan & Marilyn Hayward
Anna Brenneman
Paul & Brenda Esposito
Cynthia Hewitt & Dan Holloway
Briggs Auction Inc.
Connie & Paul Euston
Peter & Jean Heytler
Clayton & Starr Bright
Pauline & Jim Eversmann
Terrance L. & Martha S. Higgins
Tammy L. & William Brindle
Everything But the Kitchen Sink
Howard E. Holmquist
Heather Brooks
Evangelos Falaris & Elizabeth Dubravcic
Sophie Homsey
Jeffrey & Debi Brooks
William B. Farnham & Karen Sperle
Hospitality Ventures Inc.
David & Gwen Brown
Duncan & Linda Farquhar
Margaret & Samuel Hudson
Lisa Brubaker
John & Cindy Fauerbach
Mr. & Mrs. Harry S. Hughes
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Buckley
Vicki & Robert Faulkner
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hughes
John & Susan Burchenal
Tom & Beth Ferry
Steven & Ann Hutton
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DNS Contributors Frank & Phyllis Rawling
Marilyn K. Hyte & Pat McGee
Gordon C. Manin & Margot L. Waitz
Al & Mary Iacocca
Christy & Scott Margolin
James & Jennifer Reap
Patrick & Carol Ireland
Jack & Carla Markell
John Reddington
Peter & Barbara Irwin
Thomas & Ruth Marshall
Laura Reilly & Dave Hartley
Susan Clare Isaacs & Nina Ashton
Arthur & Esther Martin
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Remenick
The Jackoway Family
Randy & Linda Marvel
Frankie Remer
Connie Jacobs
Roger & Mary Clare Matsumoto
Frances D. Remley
Rachel Fleming Jarrell
John & Cecilia McCormick
Mary P. Richards
James & Bonnie Jennings
Jim & Pam McDermott
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Riegel
Joyce P. Johnson
Jeff & Claire McElwee
Dawn W. Rittenhouse
Roger & Nancy Jones
J. Michael McKenna
Sharon & Rich Roat
Mr. & Mrs. Richard I.G. Jones, Jr.
Dr. Thomas B. & Claire W. McLaurin
James S. & Judith Roberts
Thomas N. Jones, III
John McMinn
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Robinson
Jim & Kristin Jordan
Cathleen McVeigh & Jeffrey Edwards
Erica & Allison Rodi
Chris & Carol Jording
Rita L. McWhorter & D. L. Smathers
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander M. Roe
John P. Justis
Mark & Rebecca Meister
Frank & Susan Rohrbacher K. Rosenberg & T. Rocek
John & Jacqueline Kairis
Mark Mendell & Robin Horn
Gordon & Cindy Kaiser
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Mendolia
Janice & Scott Roth
Richard A. Kaiser, Jr.
Robert & Nancy Mentzer
Roland & Regina Roth
Dan & Melody Kasprzak
Ziggy Mielnikiewicz & Barbara Hearne
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest F. Ruppe
Elsie & Richard Kellerman
Jennifer & Rick Mihills
Susan & Charles Salkin
Karen & H. Richard King
Lois & Freeman Miller
Harold I. & Emily M. Salmons
Leslie W. & Carol. R. Kipp
Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Milner
Charles E. Sample
Dave & Bonnie Kitts
Robert & Harrie Ellen Minnehan
Christopher & Penny Saridakis
Hans & Catherine Klenk
Donna & David Mitchell
Linda Sauerbrunn
Robert Kleszics
Richard Morelli & Pamela Stephani
Dr. & Mrs. Martin W. Scanlon
Amber Knauss
Meg & Richard Morgan
Erling D. & Angelina Schmidt
Carole & Graham Knight
Harry & Susan Moroz
Jonathan & Kathleen Schroeder
Robert & Jean Krapf
Dennis & Barbara Morrell
Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Scott, III
Sharron Laas
Carl H. & Renate Muendel
Wendy Scott & Sandra Taccone
Susan Laessig
Marguerite & Edward Murphy
Betty R. Scott Greg & Louise Sebastiani
Lyndon Laminack & Beth Mead
Charles & Glynne Nagle
Adam Landis & Deborah Miller
Pamela Nelson
Joe & Ellen Sebastiani
Susan B. Larsen
Bob & Toni Newton
Arthur Seibel
Carol Larson & Peter Compo
Olga & Paul Nielsen
Caroline A. Seleski
Gregory Lavelle
Ralph & Jill Nigro
Robert & Nancy Sepelyak
Michael & Blair Lee
Parry & Nancy Norling
Sue & Glenn Shealy
Carmen Lee Pow
Ed & Bunny O'Donnell
Robert & Betty Shellenbarger
Mr. & Mrs. C.C. Lee
Ardel & Douglas Olin
Celia Shelton
Jennifer & Larry Lee
Kathy & Meric Overman
Dr. & Mrs. Will Sheppard
James & Laura Lenhard
Pat Pacia
Tommy & Lorrie Sherron
James & Carol Lertola
Stephen V. Packard
David & Elizabeth Sheslow
Michael & Nancy Liberati
Alan & Yvonne Palmer
Mr. & Mrs. William E. Shone, Jr.
Richard & Sally Lighty
Jeff & Lynn Pantazes
Janet F. Smith Robbie R. Snowdon
Joy Anne Lindsey
Nancy W. Parker
Richard V. Lindsey, Jr.
Mark & Carol Parrish
Betty Snyder
Matt & Caroline Lintner
Cynthia & Manning Parsons
Esther Speck
Beatrice B. Linton
Carla Pastore
Marc Spiegelman
Mark Loch & Jan Stouffer
Don & Gale Paul
Joan & Phillip Spiegelman
Tom & Mary Long
Chris & Fran Petersen
Matthew & Marilyn Spong
Ann & Ed Loring
Richard & Laura Phillips
Mrs. W. Laird Stabler
Jeffrey B. & Wendy Lott
Susan S. Phillips
Chet & Mary Stachecki
Colin & Tricia Lowery
Pike Creek Organics
James & Judith Stallkamp
Sara Lu & Murray Schwartz
Deanna Pillarelli
Howard Starkweather
Alexander & Barbara Luft
Al & Herma Pinkerton
Douglas & Sandra Steacy
Mr. & Mrs. David Lunger
John Potter & Netta Pringle
Terri & Mark Steinberg
Nicholas Luongo
Paul & Aggie Pringle
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Steiner
Tim Lutz & LeeAnn Srogi
Dave Pro & Kris Kuss
Scott Stevens
Gwynn & Carol Lyell
Suzanne & Donald Proud
Bill Stewart
Jennifer & Tom Madden
Annette & Bill Provine
Marion C. Stewart
Lloyd & Hank Maier
Thomas Przybylski
Warren Stone
Constance & Edward Malin
Lucy & Al Rabe
Elisabeth Stoner
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DNS Contributors John Strange & Caroline Hughes
WRC Builder, Inc.
Richard J. & Catherine S. Julian
John & Karen Stratman
Mrs. Ann Wright Davis
Michael & Yvonne Kelley Patricia & Michael Kelly
Andrew & Anne Strawbridge
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory D. Wuthnow, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Struck
Karen & Don Yanick
Mrs. George V. Kirk
Terry & Kelly Stuchlik
Sally & Mark Yerger
Philip & Betty Klabunde
Kevin & Danielle Sullivan
Frances Young
Julia & Travis Koch
Janet & Alex Sydnor
Tom & Priscilla Zawislak
Mr. & Mrs. William T. Lawrence
Harriet & David Tamminga
Bill & Karen Zeitler
Kristin & Edward Ledden
William & Ann Tansey
Lorraine C. Zwycewicz
Gordon & Sue Lipscy Dr. & Mrs. Anestis L. Logothetis
Taproot Native Design Murray & Jean-Marie Tate
Wood Ducks $250-$499
Andrew & Robin Taylor
Richard L. & Jill Abbott
Marathoner Con Moto
Team Delaware Masters
Don Ainsworth
Whit & Katharine Maroney
The Manley Family
Xavier & Nina Teixido
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Akana
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Miller
Lydia & Eleonore Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Alexander
Lisabeth Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Roy C. Timmer
Anonymous (6)
Andrew G.T. Moore, II & Elizabeth Dawson Moore
Pat Timmins & Jessica Schiffman
Artesian Water Company Inc.
Betsey & Fred Moran
Barbara Toman
Bancroft Construction Company
Kenneth & Kathryn Nachbar
David & Wendy Toman
Suzanne Barba
Henry T. & Debra A. Nazdrowicz
Stephen T. Toy & Margit Boer
John P. Bare & Kim Townsend
Octoraro Native Plant Nursery, Inc.
Rhoda & William Trexler
Nancy T. Bove
Patt Olesky
Peter M. Tuhy & Elinor Knodel
William F. & Linda O. Brizendine
David & Dorothy Onn
Robert & Beth Uebele
Bill & Kim Brockenbrough
John D. Pesek, Jr.
Ellis & Bonnie Underkoffler
Andrew Bunting
Darla Pomeroy & There du Pont
Brian & Becky Urbanek
Dave & Ann Burton
Anna Quisel & Bret Snyder
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Arsdale Harra, Jr.
Michael J. & Cammie Cairns
Richard K. Quisenberry
Judi & Jerry VanderWerff
Bonnabel Callens
Pamela & Charles Richards
The Vanguard Group
Carolyn Foundation
W. Eric & Judith E. Roberson
John & Christine Verdi
Richard Christopher
Jerome & Yvette Rudnitzky
Vestry of Immanuel Church, Highlands
Don & Martha Coats
Bob & Gail Russell
Ron & Nancy Vickers
Reed & Georgia Coats
SC&A Construction, Inc.
Regina & Don Von Schriltz
Colonial Rotary Club of Dover
Sue Schaefer & Paul Dennison
Rodman & Gina Ward
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Cosgrove
Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Schutt, Jr.
Susanne & Bill Ward
David & Kathy Craven
Paul J. Shippy
Eleanor V Warren
James & Kathleen Curran, Jr.
Verne Shortell & Stephen Harvey
Robert & Helena Warrington
John & Diane Danzeisen
Alice Shurtleff
Vince Watchorn
DEXSTA Federal Credit Union
Marion T. & Henry H. Silliman, Jr.
Lovat Watts
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred B. du Pont
Mr. Kenneth C. Smeltz
Winston J. Wayne
Mr. & Mrs. Irenee du Pont, Jr.
Fiona & Kenneth Smith
Guy and Cynthia Webster
William K. du Pont
David G. Smith & Marjorie C. Logan
Jim & Lori Weddell
Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Durgin
Mary & Leonard Sophrin
Joseph & Sara Weed
Ann & Samuel Dyke
Karen L. & David T. Sowa, MD
Ken & Ann Weiford
EdgeCraft Corporation
Mrs. Martha F. Steel
Beth & Scott Welch
Katherine Esterly
Holmes & Didi Stockly
Margaret Werth & Michael Leja
Brian, Helen, Jason & Matthew Fischel
Angeline & Kenneth Stoltzfus
Jean F. Western
Mr. & Mrs. Henry A. Flint
Bob & Pat Strahorn
Jim & Barbara Whisman
Michael & Susanne Forst
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lauder Sutton
Christopher & Theresa Whitmore
Margaretta S. Frederick & Michael Martin
Frank & Donna Tait
Wild Birds Unlimited
Richard H. Frederick
Steven & Kathrine Threefoot
Meredith Wilder
Mr. Harold W. Freeman
The Topel Family
Norman G. Wilder
Donna Lee Gerst & Glenn Hardcastle
Kate Tullis & Phillip Liu
Geoffrey F. Williams
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Ginzberg
Olav Urheim
Judy Williams-Solge & Joseph F. Solge, Jr.
Gooding Group Foundation
Dell Venarde
Lisa & James Wilson
Walter & Karen Graham
Grier & Andrea Wakefield
Dr. & Mrs. Gary Witkin
Helen V. Griffith
Mr. & Mrs. John M. Watkins
Pam Witsil
Geoffrey & Patricia Halfpenny
Mike & Kathy Weaver
Mrs. Jo Wood
Louis G. Hering
Sue & Rod Welles
Nina Wood
Rodney & Dorothea Huber
Betsy & Doug Wenny
Mrs. Aleph A. Woolfolk
The J. P. Morgan Chase Foundation
Fred West
Wootten Family
John E. James & Sandra L. Dennison-James
Ann & Cal Wick
Elliott Workman
Dr. & Mrs. John Jones
Dr. Stanley J. Wilcox Foundation
Gloria Worrell
Lawrence & Donna Josefowski
Norman G. Wilder
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DNS Contributors Lynn & Richmond D. Williams
Mr. & Mrs. A. Duer Pierce, Jr.
Jill & Jeffrey Kennard
Jim Wittine & Betty Mincer
Barbara & John Reader
Kerith Foundation
James & Linda Wolfer
Glenn & Darlene Regan
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kullman
Holly & Wayne Wright
Ann Riley & Tom Bouchelle
William & Melissa Lafferty
Ziggy's Wood Floor Mechanics, Inc.
Charles L. & Barbara Robertson
Marion & Kai Lassen
Bill & Alice Roe
June & Frank MacArtor
Avocets $500-$999
Rotary Club Of Dover
Crawford & Anna Marie MacKeand
AIG Life Companies (U.S.)
Ginny Schiavelli
Jack & Kay Massau
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Shea, Sr.
Dick & Jean May
David J. & Lorene J. Athey
William M. Shea & Marty Kromer
W. Michael & Maria McCabe
Mrs. Ronald C. Bauman
Jeanne O. Shields
Sallie McCoy
Joan Bolling
Jolly & Lloyd Shorter
Karen L. McLachlan
Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Bolling, Jr.
Howard L. & Louise Sipple
Wesley L. McNealy
John & Diane Bollmeier
Larry & Karen Steenhoek
FM & Dave Mooberry
Estate of Martha Brennesholtz
Mr. & Mrs. David B. Stratton
Mrs. Christopher L. Moseley
Peter & Connie Bukowick
Jane A. Strobach
Jay & Martha Newlon
Warren Butt & Elaine Schmerling
A. Christine Tabaka & Karl F. Blom
Noramco of Delaware Inc.
David J. & Virginia Lee Butters
Lowell T. & Lois B. Underhill
Patterson Schwartz Real Estate
Steve & Peg Castorani
Beau & Sharon Vinton
Lisa Pertzoff & Rob Walton
Jeff & Beth Chambers
Jenny & Bruce Vrana
Charles & Kathy Potter
Mr. & Mrs. James T. Chandler, IV
Bob & Trudy Wendt
Robert M. & Deborah J. Reardon
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Churchill
Dr. & Mrs. Frederick H. West
Rencourt-Carpenter Foundation, Inc.
Walt & Jeanne Ciecko
D. G. Whitmore
Clyde & Barbara Roberts
Douglas M. & Ellen A. Clarke
Mitchell & Lisa Zebrowski
Joan & Joseph Rosenthal Seth Ross
Mrs. David Craven Denis & Susan Curran
Snowy Egrets $1,000-$2,499
Mrs. Gail Sezna
Harold A. & Mary Davis
Anonymous
Mary & Tom Shea
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard S. Dempsey
Atlantic Concrete Company
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
Stephen & Audrey Doberstein
Gregg & Stacey Bacchieri
Linda & Richard Stat
Ederic Foundation
Barclays Bank
Jocelyn & Jim Stewart
Paul & Mary Ehrlichman
Allen & Marsha Barnett
Sussex County Council
Exelon Power
Mr. & Mrs. John Billingsley
United Water Delaware
Lawrence & Janet Flenner
Mrs. George P. Bissell, Jr.
United Way of Southeastern PA
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Ford
Steve & Barbara Borleske
Valero
George & Carol Fox
Michael D. & Pamela Brown
Brock J. & Yvonne P. Vinton
John Frink & Erica Miller
Lisa Brubaker
Waters Corporation
Rodney E. & Shelly Galentine
Joe & Lori Captain
Wilmington Flower Market, Inc.
Frederick deL. Greenewalt
Christiana Bank & Trust
Thomas & Diane Wren
Harvey, Hanna & Associates, Inc.
The Christmas Shop Inc.
Anthony & Kathleen Yarmolyk
Lynn Herrick & Rodney Sharp
Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation
Larry & Joyce Zutz
Charles Ingersoll & Richard Jolly
Charles & Bonnie Copeland
Jeannette B. Isaacs
Sumner & Bonnie Crosby
Peregrine Falcons $2,500-$4,999
William & Barbara Jaffee
Delaware Trail Spinners Inc.
Anonymous (2)
Janice & Richard Taylor Charitable Fund
Mr. & Mrs. Irenee du Pont May
Charles Wentz Carter Memorial Foundation
Lynn D. Jenness
Richard Edwards & Theresa Brown-Edwards
Mr. & Mrs. Gerret Copeland
Johnson & Johnson
David & Daniele Elkins
Mr. & Mrs. J. Simpson Dean, Jr.
Diane & David Kedash
Dr. & Mrs. D. M. Ferguson
Lorraine & Richard Fleming
Fred & Lynne Kielhorn
Joel Fishman & Pamela Biddle
Charlotte S. Greenewalt
KT&D, Inc.
Formosa Plastics Corporation
David Harrison
Robert & Diana Leitch
Gateway Garden Center, Inc.
HSBC Human Resources Division
Renee Lett
GBL Charitable Foundation
Emil & Phyllis Mikity
Alan & Ellen Levin
General Motors Corporation
Ray Mortenson and Jean Wardle
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel C. Lickle
David L. & Melanie Greenewalt
Michael E. Riska & Angie Dunson
Kym & Jerome Licup
GreenWatch Institute
Pat & Charles Robertson
Dr. Lillian Lowery
Andrew & Tatiana Guile
LyondellBasell Industries
Diane & Ed Gulyas
Great Horned Owls $5,000-$7,499
Stephen Marvin
Sally Harrison
Anonymous
William E. & Mary Ellen McEnroe
Susan & Steve Herrmann
AstraZeneca Inc.
Anne Murray
Cheryl Hess & Sean Morrison
Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust
Sally O'Byrne
Greg & Betty Inskip
George Fisher, IV
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher S. Patterson
Mary Fey Jenkins
Rebecca Frederick & Trina Tjersland
Kathleen & James Patton
Russell O. Jones
Henry C. Greenewalt
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James T. & Rebecca G. Laster
The Garden Club of Wilmington
James T. & Rebecca G. Laster
June D. & Frank MacArtor
Gordon Heights Garden Club
Kim Overby & Gary Koretzky
Mr. & Mrs. Crawford MacKeand
Hospitality Ventures, Inc.
Dale Stratton
Marmot Foundation
Middletown-Odessa Garden Club
Townsend, Inc.
Marshall Reynolds Foundation
Potpourri Garden Club
The Wyeth Foundation
Mrs. Christopher L. Moseley
Rotary Club of Dover
Pepco Holdings, Inc.
Saryn Emily Overby Koretzky Memorial Fund
Eagles $7,500 & Above
Seth Ross
Silver Pine Garden Club
Anonymous (2)
Thomas C. & Mary Shea
Wilmington Flower Market, Inc.
Bank of America
Jolly & Lloyd Shorter
BHA Foundation Fund
Shrieking Meadow Foundation
Monarch Legacy Society Members
Mr. & Mrs. Howard P. Brokaw
Dale Stratton
Sellers Bancroft
Chichester DuPont Foundation, Inc.
The Struthers Family
Paul & Edna Bente
Crystal Trust
Townsend, Inc.
Jean Byassee
Decade Charitable Lead Annuity Trust
Lynn & Richmond D. Williams
Susan E. Chernuka
Delmarva Ornithological Society
Wilmington Trust
Pamela Copeland* Hank & Mary Davis
Delmarva Power Henry B. du Pont, IV
In-Kind Donations
Anne du Pont Valk*
DuPont
Airbase Carpet
Angie Dunson
Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation, Inc.
Ameritage Bistro
Helen & Brian Fischel
Fair Play Foundation
Back Burner Restaurant/Back Burner To Go
George Fisher, IV
Karen & Peter Flint, Peter Flint, Jr. & Sarah Gordon
Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music
Lorraine & Richard Fleming
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Frederick, Jr.
Conard-Pyle Company
Peter & Karen Flint
Crawford H. Greenewalt, Jr.
Gloria Cooke
Bill & Nancy Frederick
Harvest Market Inc.
Shelley Dawson Hendershot
Dan Greenberg
The Haverford Trust Company
Todd Denton
Margaretta & Crawford Greenewalt*
Estate of Anna Janney DeArmond
Dino and Sons, Inc.
Regina Haug
Laffey-McHugh Foundation
Walter Dudkewitz
Ruthanna Hindes*
Estate of Mary B. Larchar
DuPont Company
Jeannette Isaacs
Louisa Copeland Duemling Charitable Lead Trust
Environmental Section, Delaware State Bar Ass’n.
Phil Klabunde
Marmot Foundation
Gateway Garden Center
Renee Lett
Marshall Reynolds Foundation
Goorland and Mann
Nannie Longfellow*
Pepco Holdings, Inc.
Gunnip and Co. LLP
Tom & Ruth Marshall
Red Clay Reservation, Inc.
Harvest Market
Violet Marvel
Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware
Carl Hauser
Jack L. & Kathryn M. Massau
Shrieking Meadow Foundation
Hotel DuPont
Nick* & Virginia Merryman
Starrett Foundation
Hypoint Dairy
Carroll Poole
The Struthers Family
June Jenkins Peterson
Phil Rhoads
United Way of Delaware
Robert Kennedy
Michael E. Riska
Wilmington Trust
Anne Marvin
Eldon Robinson*
Richard Miller
Ethel Sayre
Life Members
John and Emily Nicoll
Tom & Mary Shea
Lorraine M. Fleming
North Creek Nurseries
Dale Stratton
Nancy G. Frederick
Paradocx Vineyard
Leon Tanzer
June Jenkins Peterson
Al Pinkerton
Janet Taylor
Carroll F. Poole
Ed Porter
Ellis E. & Bonnie C. Underkoffler
Janet Taylor
Thalia Putney
Alma Warrington
Betty Thomas
Pat Robertson
Gertrude Weaver*
Lynn W. Williams
Twin Lakes Brewery
Ruth Woodward*
Capital Development Fund Donors
Judi VanderWerff
Karen Zeitler
Lynn & Richmond D. Williams
*deceased
Anonymous
Paula Witherow
Chichester DuPont Foundation, Inc.
Young Lumber Co.
Crystal Trust Mr. & Mrs. J. Simpson Dean, Jr.
Donors to Scholarship Fund
Henry B. du Pont, IV
Mr. & Mrs. John Billingsley
DuPont Corporation
Brandywine Garden Club
George Fisher, IV
Christiana Bank & Trust
Edward T. & Diane H. Gulyas
Colonial Rotary of Dover
David Harrison
DEXSTA Federal Credit Union
Estate of Anna Janney DeArmond
George Fisher, IV
The Laffey-McHugh Foundation
Four Seasons Garden Club
2007 Annual Report
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