Educating today...Preserving for tomorrow
2013
Annual Report
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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. Delaware Nature Society, headquartered at Ashland Nature Center, owns or manages more than 2000 acres of land for wildlife habitat and education preserves. A farm education program is taught at our 352-acre Coverdale Farm Preserve. Abbott’s Mill’s historic, water-powered gristmill is preserved and operational. Flint Woods Preserves in New Castle County and Marvel Salt marsh and Cedar Bog Preserves in Sussex County provide extensive field study opportunities. We operate the DuPont Environmental Education Center at the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge on the Wilmington Riverfront and offers programming at CoochDayett Mills in Newark. Unlike many nature centers with environmental education only, Delaware Nature Society has Natural Resource Conservation and Advocacy components. In addition, it is the Delaware affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), offering input on national issues that concern citizens in our region. 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. There’s so much more to discover. Learn more at 2 delnature.org
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2013 Board of Directors President
Secretary
Peter Flint
Richmond L. Williams
Vice President
Treasurer
Sharon Struthers, Christine Odom
Clifford H. Hunter
Associate Board David Athey Abby Johnson Wonsoon Park
Board Members Pamela Biddle Barbara Borleske Margaretta S. Brokaw Bonnie Copeland Sumner Crosby, III Harold Davis Peter Flint Margaretta Frederick Henry C. Greenewalt Clifford H. Hunter
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Carmen Lee Pow Crawford MacKeand Sally O’Byrne Christine Odom Jeff Pantazes Chris Patterson Meredith E. Prince Seth Ross Wesley Schwandt Dale Stratton Gerald Street Sharon Struthers Lowell Underhill Mary Vane Richmond L. Williams
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Dear Members and Friends, In 2013 we set a strategic focus to highlight specific strengths and community niche at each of our sites. In this report you’ll see how Delaware Nature Society has made a state-wide impact utilizing our nature education sites and preserves. From creating Schoolyard Habitats in Seaford, to inspiring teens in Wilmington through educational programs, to discovering a nesting habitat for Meadowlarks at Coverdale Farm Preserve, to assisting the statewide Sea-Level Rise Awareness campaign, we’ve made a real impact on improving our environment and engaging citizens. Our fiscal report remains strong, thanks to our loyal and generous donors and members. Our dedicated board, volunteers and staff make a difference every day, improving our environment for wildlife, plants and people. Thank you for the many ways you help us increase our impact in the community. We look forward to building on these results and our achievements in 2014.
Brian Winslow Executive Director
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2013 highlights Seaford Elementary Schoolyard Habitats
Year of Coverdale Farm Preserve
As a result of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Chesapeake Bay Trust grant (Capacity Building Initiative) and collaboration and partnership with National Wildlife Federation, Seaford School District & Sussex Conservation District, four rain gardens were installed at Seaford elementary schools (one in each elementary school) to be used as Schoolyard Habitats. These rain gardens provided an outdoor teaching space for over 400 students a year, provided habitat for wildlife, beautifies the schoolyard, captured runoff, prevented erosion, and improved local water quality. In addition, the NOAA B Wet grant also included programming for all 2nd & 7th graders in the district.
2013 was dedicated as the “Year of Coverdale Farm Preserve” to highlight the farm education programming, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and 352 acres of nature preserve at the site. During the year, visitors and program participants experienced farm to table programs using our kitchen, explored the natural areas during birding programs, and visited our barnyard animals. Site enhancements included installing a deer exclusion fence, planting 150 native trees (with the help of over 50 community volunteers), and expanding our livestock program, with the addition of a new dairy cow and male calves. The Coverdale Farm Preserve CSA provided 22 weeks of fresh, organically grown produce to 200 families in our region.
Delaware Nature Society awarded highly competitive grant for statewide watershed programs
DuPont Environmental Education Center program inspires Wilmington teen to pursue advanced education in science
The 3M/AEARO Technologies grant funded comparative watershed programs statewide with Red Clay District travelling to DEEC and Ashland Nature Center; Capital District programming at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center and Milford Park; Milford District programming at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center and Blair’s Pond/ Mispillion tributary. In addition to the generous funding provided for the program, 3M/AEARO employees served as mentors to the seventh graders during their field work.
Syesha Walley first experienced DuPont Environmental Education Center as a teen participant in our immersive week-long Delaware Futures program funded through the DuPont Clear into the Future conservation program. This unique program provides Wilmington teens access to our hands-on citizen science program exploring the marsh ecosystem at DuPont Environmental Education Center. Syesha started the program with apprehension about nature (and in particular, spiders), but left with a new appreciation for wildlife, conservation, and marsh animals. This interest led her to receive a scholarship and become the first paid summer education intern, generously funded by a private fund at Delaware Community Foundation, established by the late Gov. Russell W. Peterson, and his wife June. Syesha served as a DuPont Environmental Education Center intern for two consecutive summers. This experience has fostered a deeper appreciation for the environment and the natural world. Today, Syesha is pursuing an education degree so she can teach science to children.
Sea-Level Rise Awareness Week Along with 14 of our conservation partners, Delaware celebrated it’s first Sea-Level Rise (SLR) Awareness Week September 14th-22nd. Established through a legislative resolution, SLR week reached over 300 people through seminars, volunteer tree plantings, and educational events. We also released a 13 minute video titled “Rising Tides” that detailed how Delaware will be impacted by SLR and what local governments are doing now to prepare. Governor Markell kicked off the week with Executive Order 41 which requires all state agencies to consider SLR predictions in all future planning.
Hawk Watch continues to break records
Abbott’s Mill Nature Center expands program offerings for the community
The 7th annual Ashland Hawk Watch, which runs September – November, counted a record breaking 20,910 raptors and attracted 1,540 visitors. This daily hawk migration watch station is a partnership between Delaware Nature Society, Delmarva Ornithological Society, and Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
In 2013, Abbot’s Mill Nature Center had 14,467 participants in our programs, of which, 8,821 were students. This is a dramatic increase over 2012. Our team at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center is committed to connecting more students, school groups and adults with meaningful education opportunities at the site.
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Volunteers with 20+ hours Barbara Aldinger Marge Altergott Madisyn Aman Julia Anisko Emily Archer Christopher Avila Ellen D. Bacino Thomas Bara Adam Barbato Angela M. Barbato Dan Barbato Jason Barbato Katie Baxa James A. Bayard, Jr. Addie Rose Best Kevin J. Best Derek Bischoff Robert Blecher Andrew Bogush Barbara Borleske Alexander Bowe Mr. Robert C Briselli Leah Brooks Adriana Cairns Cammie Cairns Nelson Cammock John Campanelli Adam Carl Tobin Carlino Chris Chambers Haley Chambers Katie Chambers Peggy Chandler Steve Childers Melissa Chudnofsky
Joseph Cirillo Mark Clinton Jill Constantine Buzzy Cooke Eric Cooper Bonnie Copeland William Copeland Jimmy Curran Katie Curran Cameron Damude Harold Davis Erynn DeGennaro Nancy DeLong Caroline DelVecchio Sandy Dennison-James Gina DePaul Dr. Nina DiPinto Jim Donahue Neil Dougherty Ashley Dryden Steven Elliott Michael Ferretti George M. Fisher, IV Gordon Fisher Lorraine M. Fleming Peter Flint Maurice Floyd Emily Freilich Jack Gallagher Ted Ganter Patricia Goodman Ben Gorko Jane Griffin Donna F. Grigsby Gary Grulich
Tymothy Moyer Erin Munkittrick John Napoli Patricia Noakes Ethan Norton Sally O’Byrne Sean O’Connor Christine Odom Christian Ostrowski Juliana Owens Debra Palermo Ben Para Victor Pelillo Lisa Pertzoff Lauren Petersen Miles Petersen Katarina Pfeifer Rachel Pic Nancy Plerhoples Barbara Reader Alexa Reilly Kevin Reynolds Ava Rice Ciara Rice June Robbins W. Eric Roberson Pat Robertson Sean Roelofs Edward Rohrbach Erin Roney Bob Rufe Radhika Samant Tyson Sanders Anisa Santiago Matt Sarver
Susannah Halligan Ashley Harrell Alex Hazen Sharon Helmerich Rowan Hepps Keeney Ron E Heringslack Larry R. Hess John Holloway Lauren Hvorency Sarah Jang Alex Johnson Bryn Johnson Jim Jordan Lindsey Jordan Jeffrey Kane Jeff Kennard Jill Kennard Jacquelyn Kepley Tyson Klein Brian Lamb Tim Lantz Becky Laster Ryan Leeson Alison Long Jorge Luna-Rivera Gabriel MacKinney Lukas MacKinney Laura Manser Emma Marek Julianne McIndoe Quinn McKenney Andrew McKnight Ryan Robin Minnehan Damon Morris Tammy Motahar
Ellen Sebastiani Dr. Henry Seiler Cameron Smith Carol Spease Cynthia Stahl Ralph Stahl Sandy Steacy Kim Steininger Derek Stoner Bob Strahorn Sharon Struthers Jessica Suchomel Adyn Sullivan Lucy Sullivan Kathleen Szczerba Adrianna Szostek Adam Udovich Jack Vander Laan Judi VanderWerff Mary Vane Behnaz Varamini Jan Vincins Barbara Wales John Walls John Wessells Amber Wible Aionna Williams Evelyn Williams Richmond L. Williams Michael Wilson Benjamin D. Wood
The Dream Team Founded in 2009 and naming themselves, the ‘Dream Team,’ this group of dedicated and enthusiastic individuals began their weekly volunteer efforts with the construction of the two Native American longhouses that are used for lessons about the Lenni Lenape. Led by Volunteer Guide Gordon Fisher, Jim Bayard, Tim Lantz, Eric Roberson, Hank Seiler, and Kathy Szczerba meet weekly to work on new projects at our sites. In 2013, the Dream Team helped construct the Ashland Boardwalk, stream-trail bridge and railings, additional picnic tables and benches, raised beds in the Coverdale Education Garden, hanging tomato trellises for the CSA, a canoe rack for the DuPont Environmental Education Center, and the Coverdale Farm Preserve pond boardwalk and platform, totalling 800 hours of service. 6
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Nature by numbers Plants sold at Native Plant Sale
7,900
Facebook “likes”
2,792
Twitter followers
626
Hawk Watch results: Migrating diurnal raptors counted
20,880
Audiences by location
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CSA produce grown
100,000 lbs
CSA vegetable varieties grown
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Energy produced from Solar Panels at Ashland and Coverdale
161,000 kwh
New Certified Wildlife Habitats (formerly Backyard Wildlife Habitats)
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Farthest trip traveled to
Cuba
Honey Bees pollinating Coverdale Farm Preserve
560,000
Volunteer hours
19,500
Total number of volunteers
1022
Acres managed
1,890
Voice It followers
1,974
Tons of trash removed from Red Clay Clean up
13 tons
Fuzzy chicks hatched
588
Eastern Meadowlark nesting On a warm summer day, our Land Steward, Dave Pro, was mowing weeds in a meadow near Coverdale Farm Preserve when a Meadowlark flew out of the brush! Looking closer, he found a Meadowlark nest that was hidden in the grass. This meadow had once been filled with cool season grasses that were too dense for Meadowlarks to take up home in. Once we took out all of the cool season grasses and planted native grasses in their place, a habitat was created that was perfect for Meadowlarks – and other native birds – to raise their young. delnature.org/Blogs
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Honor Roll list of Donors Thank you to over 8,000 Members and Donors whose generous contributions help Delaware Nature Society educate children and adults about the natural world, preserve ecologically significant areas, and advocate stewardship and conservation of our natural resources. There are many ways to give to Delaware Nature Society – Membership, Annual Giving, Memorial Gifts, United Way donations, and contributions to special funds and projects. Every gift is needed and important regardless of size. Thank you for your generous support. If there is an error or omission, please contact Joanne at joanne@delawarenaturesociety.org or 302.239.2334.
Eagle ($7500 and above) 3M Foundation Alliance For Community Trees Ashland Inc Advised Fund Of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Mr. John Billingsley Capital One Chesapeake Bay Trust Crystal Trust Delaware Community Foundation Nor’easter Foundation DuPont Company Fair Play Foundation Karen & Peter Flint, Peter Flint, Jr. & Sarah Gordon Henry C. Greenewalt Diane & Ed Gulyas
The Haverford Trust Company JP Morgan Chase Foundation Longwood Foundation, Inc. Marshall Reynolds Foundation National Wildlife Federation Pepco Holdings, Inc. PSEG Estuary Enhancement Estate Of Paul Skibinski Starrett Foundation State of Delaware The Struthers Family University Of Delaware Family of Dell Venarde Welfare Foundation Western Conservation Foundation
Great Horned Owl ($5000 - $7499) BHA Foundation Fund Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C.T. Brokaw Mr. & Mrs. William H. Frederick, Jr. Rebecca Frederick & Trina Tjersland
Anthony & Catherine Fusco Charitable Foundation Clifford & Kim Hunter Marmot Foundation
Pat & Charles Robertson Sussex Conservation District United Way of Delaware
Peregrine Falcon ($2500 - $4999) Charlotte S. Barus Steve & Barbara Borleske Delaware Center for the Inland Bays Delaware Humanities Forum Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust 8
George M. Fisher, IV Lorraine & Richard Fleming GreenWatch Institute Jill & Jeff Haas William & Melissa Lafferty
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Snowy Egret ($1000 - $2499) Rodney E. & Shelly Galentine Bancroft Construction Company Pamela Biddle & Joel Fishman Mrs. George P. Bissell, Jr. Mrs. Robert H. Bolling, Jr. Jeffrey & Carol Lloyd Bove Carter & Jeffrey Bowersox Margaretta Brokaw Christina Conservancy Inc Charles & Bonnie Copeland Mr. & Mrs. David Craven Phoebe Craven Mr. & Mrs. Harold A. Davis Delaware Community Foundation Youth Philanthrophy Board Mr. & Mrs. J. Simpson Dean, Jr. Delmarva Power Sally & Don Dewees
Louisa Copeland Duemling Charitable Lead Trust Paul & Mary Ehrlichman Margaretta S. Frederick & Michael Martin Mr. & Mrs. Peter Frederick Rodney E. & Shelly Galentine Douglas & Kathleen Gibney Mrs. Sarah S. Harrison Susan & Steve Herrmann Cheryl Hess & Sean Morrison Charles Ingersoll & Richard Jolly Dan & Missy Lickle Dick & Jean May Karen L. McLachlan Emil & Phyllis Mikity Morgan Stanley Noramco of Delaware Inc. Owen Family Foundation Partnership For Delaware Estuary
Patterson Schwartz Real Estate Lisa Pertzoff & Rob Walton Michael E. Riska & Angie Dunson Seth Ross Rotary Club Of Wilmington Linda & Richard Stat Mr. & Mrs. David B. Stratton Dale Stratton Janice & Richard Taylor Charitable Fund Trail Creek Outfitters United Water Delaware Urban Environmental Center Mary K. Vane Westminster Prebyterian Church C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Brian & Carrie Winslow Thomas & Diane Wren
Mr. & Mrs. James T. Chandler, IV The Christmas Shop Foundation Inc. Douglas M. & Ellen A. Clarke Denis & Susan Curran Bernard & Patricia Dempsey John E. James & Sandra L. Dennison-James Mr. Charles F. Du Pont Anne & Michael Everhart Robert Ewers & Penny Pleasance Roy & Pamela Finkelman Brian & Helen Fischel Janet Flenner Dr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Ford
Mr. & Mrs. William G. Gahagan GMMB Cause the Effect Cheryl Haley John & Kerry Harper David Harrison Nathan & Marilyn Hayward Lynn Herrick & Rodney Sharp Peter & Caryl Horty Foundation Fund The J. P. Morgan Chase Foundation Mary Fey Jenkins Johnson & Johnson Dr. & Mrs. John Jones Chris & Carol Jording
Avocets ($500 - $999) Richard L. & Jill Abbott Second Step Corp - Abbott’s Grill Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Alexander Artesian Water Company Inc. David J. & Lorene J. Athey Atlantic Concrete Company Bank Of America Allen & Marsha Barnett John & Diane Bollmeier Breakfast Club Mr. & Mrs. E.J. Brinsfield Steve & Peg Castorani Jeff & Beth Chambers
In memory of Doris M. Billingsley In June 2013, a new picnic pavilion at Ashland Nature Center was dedicated to Doris M. Billingsley, a long time volunteer guide. The project was funded by her husband, Jack, in her memory to honor her love of nature and passion for teaching children about nature. The dedication sign invites visitors to “Explore, Learn and Discover the Sense of Wonder in Nature”. The new pavilion provides shelter from the sun, wind and rain for visitors and program participants to the center. delnature.org/Blogs
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Honor Roll list of Donors Avocets contd. Michael & Yvonne Kelley Philip & Betty Klabunde Julia & Travis Koch Julia & Travis Koch Anthony Kukulich Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kullman Adam Landis & Deborah Miller Marion & Kai Lassen Kristin & Edward Ledden Gordon & Sue Lipscy Lynn Williams M&T Bank Crawford & Anna Marie MacKeand
Jack & Kay Massau W. Michael & Maria McCabe Robert & Diane McGovern Wesley McNealy Robert & Harrie Ellen Minnehan FM & Dave Mooberry Ray Mortenson & Jean Wardle Mrs. Christopher L. Moseley John & Christine Odom Russell Palmer & Stephen Janick Jeff & Lynn Pantazes Mr. & Mrs. Christopher S. Patterson Kathleen & James Patton
Julie Pfeffer Mr. & Mrs. A. Duer Pierce, Jr. Barbara & John Reader C.L. & Barbara Robertson Mrs. Harold S. Schutt, Jr. Nancy & Scott Sherr Larry & Karen Steenhoek Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Sutton Barbara Tarmy Tatnall School John P. Bare & Kim Townsend Lowell T. & Lois B. Underhill United Way Of Southeastern PA
Beau & Sharon Vinton Brock J. & Yvonne P. Vinton Jenny & Bruce Vrana Waters Corporation Bob & Trudy Wendt Dr. & Mrs. Frederick H. West D. G. Whitmore Whole Foods Market Evelyn Williams Mr. & Mrs. Richmond L. Williams James & Linda Wolfer Ronald & Janet Yabroff
KT&D, Inc. Alan & Ellen Levin Connie & Andy Logothetis Carol & Ronald Majors Constance & Edward Malin Ziggy Mielnikiewicz & Barbara Hearne Anne Murray Joseph & Linda Napoli Jessica Payne & Roger Horowitz John D. Pesek, Jr. George & Nancy Plerhoples Richard K. & Karen R. Quisenberry Ritu & Pawan Rastogi Dawn W. Rittenhouse W. Eric & Judith E. Roberson Bill & Alice Roe Joan & Joseph Rosenthal Mr. & Mrs. Walter S. Rowland Charles & Susan Salkin Sue Schaefer & Paul Dennison Ginny Schiavelli Michelle & Wesley Schwandt
Mr. & Mrs. H. Rodney Scott Joe & Ellen Sebastiani Molly & Eli Sharp Charles & Kathy Shattuck Mary & Tom Shea Sharon Small Jocelyn & Jim Stewart Holmes & Didi Stockly A. Christine Tabaka & Karl F. Blom Donna Tait Coulson Ilianna & Michael Teixido Steven & Kate Threefoot Coleman & Susan Townsend Stephen T. Toy & Margit Boer Kate Tullis & Phillip Liu The Vanguard Group Mr. & Mrs. John M. Watkins Joseph & Sara Weed Sue & Rod Welles Betsy & Doug Wenny WRC Builder
Wood Ducks ($250 - $499) The Ames Foundation Richard & Holly Angiullo Malcolm Baird Len & Sue Bardsley John P. Bare & Kim Townsend Deb & John Barineau Mr. C. Minor Barringer Mrs. Frances Bayard Bill & Sonja Bochow Lisa Brubaker Andrew Bunting Warren Butt & Elaine Schmerling David J. & Virginia Lee Butters Michael J, Cammie & Adriana Cairns Frank B. Carpenter, III Charmayne & Jay Chandler Veronica Chavez & Mark Cadungo Walt & Jeanne Ciecko Reed & Georgia Coats Edward & Bonnie Crawford Lisa D. Daudon Elva & Anton Delport
Michael & Elizabeth Dougherty Katherine Esterly Heather Evans Margaret & Tom Evans Richard & Kim Facciolo David & Catrien Goldsworthy Mary Ann & Ed Gorko Jim & Kay Greene David L. & Melanie Greenewalt Geoff & Pat Halfpenny Larry & Marion Hamermesh David & Ann Hamilton Chuck & Sue Harris Louis Hering & Lisa Gannon Jack & Maryann Holloway Eileen & Joe Janssen Bob & Maureen Jarvis Peter & Katheryn Jernakoff Kenneth Dahl Fred & Lynne Kielhorn Robert Kleszics & Karen Ashley Robert & Jean Krapf
Scarlet Tanagers ($100 - $249) Steve & Kim Ainsworth
Mart J. & Cathy Amick
Mark Barteau & Diane Jorgensen
Leonard & Florence Beck
Mr. Greg M Ajamian
Marvin & Kathy Andersen
Jack & Susan Bartley
Dianne Bennett
Dr. & Mrs. Paul Akana
Amy & Kert Anzilotti
Doug & Karen Batt
Paul & Henrietta Bente
Charles Allen & Linda SnyderAllen
Scott & Melanie Arnold
Crystal & Eric Beach
Amy & Eric Berg
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick H. Altergott
Carmine & Laura Balascio
Jason & Magritte Beale
Mr. & Mrs. O. Francis Biondi
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Scarlet Tanagers contd. Angela & Craig Blecher Robert H. & Martha Bolling David & Laura Bonner Jeff Booth & Karen Usselman Nancy Bove & Tony Willemin Audrey Boys Peter W. Brakhage Robert & Carol Briselli William F. & Linda O. Brizendine Steve & Mary Jo Brockel David & Carol Brown David W. & Kathleen A. Brownlee Robert & Patricia Bryant Nancy Bull Tania & Michael Burns Dave & Ann Burton Allan Cairncross & Pat Murdock Jack C. Cairns Bonnabel Callens Mark & Nancy Cameron Anne Canby & Page Nelson Carolina Tailwinds Chris & Martha Champigny Mr. & Mrs. Gary Charles Greg Dell & Judy Chen Steve & Nora Childers Don & Martha Coats Ben Corballis Mark & Beatrice Cornthwaite Mr. & Mrs. Howard Cosgrove Mr. D. Robert Coulson Hon. Barbara D. Crowell Howard Damude & Julie Johnston Lauren & George Danneman Charles & Ann Darling Rebecca & Brad Davey Michael Deane & Elizabeth Westcott Mrs. Stacy M. Dedinas Delaware Electric Corp. Linda & Charles delBusto Delaware Dept. of Transportation Christie & Matt Di Guglielmo Thomas Dietvorst & Virginia Be Michael & Allison Dignazio Stanley & Martha Diver Doctors Financial Corporation
Mr. & Mrs. Irenee du Pont, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Durgin Janet Ebert Betty & John Egbers Thomas & Susan Eichler Betsy & Richard Eitel Beth & Brian Engler Paul & Brenda Esposito Jenny & Wendell Fenton Dr. & Mrs. D. M. Ferguson Thomas & Belinda Fero Gordon & Fran Fisher Fisher Investments Mr. & Mrs. Henry A. Flint Michael & Susanne Forst Val Johns & Vickie Forster George & Carol Fox Steve & Diane Freebery John Frink & Erica Miller John & Suzanne Gaadt Ganc Family Charles & Carol Gawthrop Diana G. George Dana & Errol Ger Donna Lee Gerst Andrew & Helodia Glick Michael & Kathy Goldsmith Ellen Goode W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Lester & Phyllis Grandine Bradley & Christina Gray Dan Greenberg Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Greene Helen V. Griffith Patrick & Katherine Gugerty Julie & George Guido Jose A. & Katherine C. Guzman Patricia Haac Christopher & Deborah Halligan Edward & Susan Handy Patrick Hardesty & Linda G. Carter David & Ashley Harris Harvey, Hanna & Associates, Inc. Regina Haug Carl Hauser Enterprise, Inc. Ruthe Hay
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Joann Hennessy Marilyn & Ken Henry Ron & Barbara Heringslack Tom Herlihy Mrs. Mary D. Herr Larry & Sandy Hess Terrance L. & Martha S. Higgins Mr. William B. Hitchens Lennea Hoban & Robert Heck III Pat Hoffman & David Ford Ruth Hoopes Russell & Christina Hornung Geoff & Laura Howard Margaret & Samuel Hudson Mr. & Mrs. Harry S. Hughes Jonathan & Denise Husband Patrick & Carol Ireland Connie Jacobs Dan & Kathleen Johnson Joyce P. Johnson Heather Johnson & Brad Richard Roger & Nancy Jones Jim & Kristin Jordan Barbara & Joe Julian Louise & Mitchell Kanaan Jeffrey & Carolyn Kane Dan & Melody Kasprzak Kenneth & Connie Keating Mr. & Mrs. David B. Kedash Stephen P. Kelly Beryl W. King Mrs. George V. Kirk Judy & Wayne Kling Paul Kozlak & Lynne Rothney-Kozlak Gregory Lavelle Carmen Lee Pow Christina & Ryan Leeson Robert Leitch Andrew & Ruth Lieberman Richard V. Lindsey, Jr. Mr. Bryce M. Lingo Francis & Patricia Loeffelholz Martine & Paul Long Tom & Mary Long Tim & Judy Long Jeffrey B. & Wendy Lott
Colin & Tricia Lowery Sue Lunger Tim Lutz & LeeAnn Srogi Gwynn & Carol Lyell Roberto & Priscila Machado Alison Mack & Anthony Kinney Lloyd & Hank Maier James & Eileen Malin Gordon C. Manin & Margot L. Waitz Marathoner Con Moto Kyra & Tom Marcin Thomas & Ruth Marshall Gary Martin Esther Martin Eric & Suzanne Martin Andrea Martin & Douglas Albertson Randy & Linda Marvel Blair McConnel John & Cecilia McCormick Robert & Betsy McCoy Claire McElwee J. Michael McKenna John McMinn Wally & Anne McWalter Dorothy Miller Dr. & Mrs. Ralph S. Milner Massachusetts Institute of Technology Class of 1955 Burr Monroe Richard Morelli & Pamela Stephani Lauren Morgens & Matt Sarver Harry & Susan Moroz Jean & Mary Morris Carl H. & Renate Muendel Marguerite & Edward Murphy Brigitte & Frank Murphy Brian Murphy Network For Good JA Nicoll Family Ralph & Jill Nigro Babatunde & Anna Ogunnaike Patt Olesky Albert Osterholm Painted Sky Alpaca Farm Llc Lydia & Bruce Phalen Parr Ellis, Devon
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Honor Roll list of Donors Scarlet Tanagers contd. Marion Parr
Mr. & Mrs. John E. Riegel
Kyle & Mary Sonnenberg
Olav Urheim
Mr. & Mrs. S. C. Freilich
Ann Riley & Tom Bouchelle
Chet & Mary Stachecki
Karen Lynn Valihura
Chris & Fran Petersen
Stephen Roberts
Sandy & Doug Steacy
Judi & Jerry VanderWerff
Judy & Tim Petterson
Mr. & Mrs. Alexander M. Roe
Paul & Janet Stead
Mr. & Mrs. Robert I. Veghte
Franz J. Portmann
Frank & Susan Rohrbacher
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Steiner
Rae Jean & Vincent Versagli
Charles & Kathy Potter
Suzy Rosen
Marion C. Stewart
Bettie Von Frankenberg
Nancy & Emerson Powell
Jean & Robert Rosenbaum
Matt & Elizabeth Stinson
Mike & Kathy Weaver
John & Jenn Powell
Jerome & Yvette Rudnitzky
Bob Strahorn
Jim & Lori Weddell
David & Tina Pragoff
Joanne & Jerry Rufft
John Strange & Caroline Hughes
John & Daphne Wessells
Meredith & Mark Prince
Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Schutt, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Struck
Weymouth, Swayze & Corroon
Paul & Aggie Pringle
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Seiler
Kevin & Danielle Sullivan
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Whetzel
Thomas Przybylski
Sheslow Family
Jim & Barb Sweigard
Jim & Amy White
Kristine & Spencer Qualls
Jeanne O. Shields
Mr. & Mrs. Roy C. Timmer
Norman G. Wilder
Frank & Phyllis Rawling
Charles Shockley
Melissa & Bryan Tracy
Pamela Witsil & Carter Schelling
Roberta Ray & Jeanne Dunn
Daniel & Cheryl Simpson
Mr. & Mrs. Donald C. Tribit
Jean & Rich Woolley
John Reddington
Howard L. & Louise Sipple
Jim & Lynn Tucker
Holly & Wayne Wright
Laura Reilly & Dave Hartley
Clifford & Janice Smith
Peter Tuhy & Elinor Knodel
Kathy & Cam Yorkston
Janice Reissig
Fiona & Kenneth Smith
Bjorn D. & Kerstin Tyreus
Tom & Priscilla Zawislak
Pamela & Charles Richards
David G. Smith & Marjorie C. Logan
Ellis & Bonnie Underkoffler
Mitch & Lisa Zebrowski
Donors to Scholarship Fund Brandywine Garden Club
Garden Gate Garden Club
Silverside Church
The Christmas Shop Foundation, Inc.
Dana & Errol Ger
Carolina Tailwinds
David & Dorcas Collins
Kay & James Greene
Trail Creek Outfitters
Delaware Community Foundation
Moon Flower Garden Club
Urban Environmental Center
Delaware Community Foundation Youth Philanthropy Board
Potpourri Garden Club
Charles Wentz Carter Memorial Fndtn
In Kind Donors Atlantic Concrete Company Inc.
Burr Monroe
Sean Mann Outdoors
Mr. & Mrs. Harold A. Davis
Thom Nobile
That’s Right Fresh Seafood
Gordon Fisher
Noramco of Delaware Inc.
University Of Delaware Biotechnology Institute
Bill & Melinda Hardie
C. John & Susan Peter
Judi & Jerry VanderWerff
Drew C. Hurst & Associates, Inc.
Pioneer Materials
Rick West
Robert & Diane McGovern
Kyle Sams
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Financial Highlights Support and Revenue $5,416,463 Memberships
4%
Fees, admissions, tuition
21%
Special events and sales
2% 56%
7%
Other income
Investment income (net)
10%
Net realized/unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Expenses and Transfers $5,416,463
Education Programs
29%
Preservation and conservation
36%
Land and biodiversity management
Administration and facilities
8% 5% 12%
10%
Fundraising and development
Transfer to net assets
In 2013, Delaware Nature Society saw a continued increase in the number of people reached as we continue to live our mission. We saw a dramatic increase in unrealized gains from last year as our endowment investments continue to grow with the market. 83% of our expenses go directly to mission driven programs. Administrative and fundraising expenses account for 17%.
Full financial statements may be viewed at our offices at Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin DE.
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Audience by location Contacts
Abbott’s Mill Nature Center
Ashland Nature Center
Bucktoe Creek Pereserve
Buena Vista
CoochDayett Mill
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Participants
Chaperones
Visitor Programs
4,151
4,151
0
Group Programs
1,306
1,159
29
Seasonal
288
288
0
Professional
48
48
0
School
10,828
8,941
566
Total
16,621
14,587
595
Events
392
392
0
Visitor Programs
1,331
1,331
0
Fee For Service
8
8
0
Group Programs
4,318
2,918
269
Seasonal
1,853
1,853
0
Professional
351
351
0
School
18,148
11,888
1,216
Total
26,401
18,741
1,485
Visitor Programs
516
516
0
Seasonal
32
32
0
School
125
125
10
Total
673
673
10
Visitor Programs
107
107
0
Total
107
107
0
Visitor Programs
52
52
0
Group Programs
48
48
0
Seasonal
0
0
0
Professional
11
17
0
School
1,532
1,446
175
Total
1,643
1,563
175
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Contacts
Coverdale Farm Preserve
Dupont Environmental Education Center
Flint Woods Preserve
Participants
Chaperones
Events
219
219
0
Visitor Programs
5,198
5,198
0
Group Programs
681
611
0
Seasonal
1,104
1,104
0
Professional
36
36
0
School
5,548
5,428
684
Total
12,786
12,596
684
Visitor Programs
17,078
17,078
0
Group Programs
2,535
2,235
0
Seasonal
408
408
0
Professional
68
68
0
School
6,879
6,861
546
Total
26,968
26,650
546
Visitor Programs
10
10
0
Group Programs
17
17
0
Seasonal
31
31
0
School
9
8
0
Total
67
66
0
85,266
74,983
3,495
Total
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Our locations Delaware Nature Society is a non-profit membership organization which fosters understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the natural world through education and experience. We focus on ecological preservation, stewardship and conservation of our area’s natural resources. Our programs are open to Delaware Nature Society Members and the general public.
Abbott’s Mill Nature Center 15411 Abbott’s Pond Road, Milford, DE 19963 | 302.422.0847 Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, with its preserved working mill, is owned by Delaware’s Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs and operated by Delaware Nature Society. Part of the 313-acre Milford Millponds Nature Preserve, this diverse property supports a variety of forested, field and wetland habitats. Hiking trails, boardwalks and teaching stations provide unique education opportunities discovering the natural wonders of southern Delaware.
Coverdale Farm Preserve 543 Way Road, Greenville, DE 19807 | 302.239.2334 The Coverdale Farm Preserve is a 352-acre property that encompasses an 18th-century stone bank barn, pastures, fields, idyllic ponds and woodlands and panoramic views of rolling countryside. School students and participants in seasonal programs learn about the farm cycle of life and our dependence upon soil, water, plants and animals for survival. Coverdale hosts the annual Native Plant Sale, Harvest Moon Festival and Farm to Fork and is the location for the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.
Ashland Nature Center 3511 Barley Mill Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 | Mail: PO Box 700 | 302.239.2334 Ashland Nature Center serves as Delaware Nature Society’s headquarters. The site is open to the public year-round and offers seasonal programs for all ages. Ashland Nature Center features an overnight lodge for school and public groups, a seasonal butterfly house, hawk watch, picnic area and four self-guided trails on 130 acres.
DuPont Environmental Education Center (DEEC) at the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge on the Riverfront 1400 Delmarva Lane, Wilmington, DE 19801 | 302.656.1490 Delaware Nature Society operates Dupont Environmental Education Center, showcasing the meeting of city, river and marsh. Dupont Environmental Education Center is on the edge of the 212-acre refuge that adjoins the tidal Christina River. The facility is open to the public year-round and features indoor and outdoor exhibits and a boardwalk that extends into the marsh.
Our other preserves and programming locations include: Bucktoe Creek Preserve | 432 Sharp Road, Avondale, PA 19311 | 302.239.2334 Flint Woods Preserve | 350 Twaddell Mill Road, Wilmington, DE 19807 | 302.239.2334 BuenaThere’s Vistaso much | 661 more S Dupont New Castle, DE 19720 to Hwy, discover. Learn more at| 302.239.2334 16 delnature.org > or call us 302.239.2334. Cooch Dayett-Mills | 904 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702 | 302.239.2334