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History of the Harvest Moon Festival Delaware Nature Society’s Harvest Moon Festival began in 1976 as the Harvest Moon Craft Festival at Ashland Nature Center. What started as a local gathering celebrating crafts and the changing season grew over five decades into a beloved autumn tradition celebrating regional agriculture, conservation, and community. Over the years,…

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

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

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

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

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