Learn to identify winter trees at Abbott’s Mill

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story, Outdoors

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 …

July Music at the Mill features Bryan Scar

Terry RogersCulture, Entertainment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

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 …

New history, eco-tour will focus on Mispillion River’s importance

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

  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 Report creates economic value of environmental assets

Terry RogersHeadlines, Outdoors

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 …

a bird flying over a body of water

Mispillion, Cedar Creek watersheds worth millions for nature alone, study says

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

  The Pew Charitable Trusts study included photos of wildlife in wetlands, such as this snowy egret.   Delaware’s Mispillion River and Cedar Creek watersheds — two of Delaware’s last biggest undeveloped tracts of undisturbed land — are worth millions in terms of leisure, recreation and wildlife viewing alone, a Pew Charitable Trusts study says. But they are also under …

Abbott’s Mill plans 40th anniversary celebration

Terry RogersCharity

On May 22, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center plans to thank the community for their support over the past 40 years with a celebration from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The celebration will be held on the mill grounds, located at 15411 Abbott’s Pond Road. “This was a way we could express our appreciation to the community,” Matt Babbitt, Site Director, said. …

MSD, Abbott’s Mill partner to provide field experiences to students

Terry RogersMilford Headline Story, Schools

Milford School District and Abbott’s Mill Nature Center have partnered this year to continue providing field experiences to students despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Because students are still using a hybrid learning experience with some students still in a completely remote setting, the experiences will be conducted remotely this year. “Abbott’s Mill has worked to pivot our traditionally hands-on rich …