Delaware Nature Society, which manages Abbott’s Mill Nature Center and DuPont Environmental Education Center, recently received the Marvin S. Gillman Superstar in Business award from the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. This award honors non-profits and businesses for outstanding achievements as well as model approaches to business and management. “We’re celebrating our 60th anniversary this year, and over those years, …
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Both adults and children will enjoy the many educational programs offered through Delaware Nature Society this summer. Both Abbott’s Mill Nature Center and Dupont Environmental Education Center provide informative programs that are not only entertaining but also help individuals learn more about habitats, the environment and fund facts about Delaware’s outdoor creatures. “One of our exciting programs is Moth Night …
During the month of August, both the DuPont Environmental Education Center and Abbott’s Mill Nature Center will benefit from Dogfish Head Brewing and Eats Benevolence Nights. In conjunction with this month of benevolence, Dogfish will also release “On a Wing and a Beer,” a blonde stout brewed in partnership with the Delaware Nature Society on Wednesday, August 7 at their …
One of the most unique ways in this area to get close to nature is by doing so on the water. Several parks surrounding Milford offer options for canoeing, kayaking and boating with some even renting the equipment you need to traverse the many creeks, rivers and waterways in Milford. Killens Pond has canoes, kayaks and pedal boats available for …
Several Milford area non-profits will benefit from the 2025 Community Investment Fund program which is included as part of the state’s annual budget. This year, seven organizations were granted over $1.7 million in funding. “We are pumped!” Lea Rosell, Director of the Milford Public Library, a recipient of over $382,000, said. “These funds are important because other than going for …
If you have ever taken a hike through the forest in the winter and wondered what kind of trees you may be looking at, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center and Delaware Nature Society are providing you a way to learn more about the trees in our local area. On December 14 from 10 AM until Noon, Mike Valenti, Director of Abbott’s …
After the June Music at the Mill concert was cancelled due to rain, Abbott’s Mill is excited to bring Bryan Scar to the July outdoor concert event. This fun, outdoor activity for the entire family is planned for July 13 from 6 to 8 PM at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center. “We encourage you to bring the entire family, set up …
A new six-hour Sussex County history and eco tour will give guests a look at the Dupont Nature Center, the Milford Museum, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center and the history of the Mispillion River, which connects them all. Delmarva Discovery Tours of Milford has teamed up with those groups and Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford to offer a unique …
Project WIIN is working to provide monetary values for some of the areas environmental assets like the Riverwalk Milford City Council recently heard a presentation by Danielle Swallow and Jenny Egan of Project WIIN, which stands for Waterways and Infrastructure and Investment Network, a project sponsored by Delaware Sea Grant. The presentation included information on the value of the many …
