MilfordLive Dec 24

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – December 24, 2024

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This Week’s Top Stories Include: Council to review ADU impact fees Delaware Nature Society receives Chamber of Commerce award KSI’s Sussex Campus Presents Silver and Gold Level Attendance Certificates for November Council approves resolutions related to potential debt Resources available when holidays are not happy Click on the image below to view the PDF

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Delaware Nature Society receives Chamber of Commerce award

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

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, …

MilfordLive Aug 13

MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – August 13, 2024

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This Week’s Top Stories Include: MSD passes Title IX policy changes Delaware Nature Society to benefit from Benevolence Nights Nature education fun for all ages Racz Completes 2024 HOF Class MPD mourns loss of longtime officer Click on the image below to view the PDF

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Nature education fun for all ages

Terry RogersCulture, Education, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

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 …

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Delaware Nature Society to benefit from Benevolence Nights

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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 …

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Learn about nature with DuPont Environmental Education Center

Terry RogersCulture, Education, Environment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Education does not need to stop during the summer months. Kids and adults alike can learn about the environment, conservation and ecosystems through programs at DuPont Environmental Education Center and Abbott’s Mill Nature Center. On August 9, Dupont Environmental Education Center will offer beach combing at 9 AM. Those interested should meet at the Slaughter Beach Pavilion, located at 329 …

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Virtual Citizen Science Recap for 2023 planned

Terry RogersCulture, Environment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Delaware Nature Society will hold their annual Citizen Science Recap in a virtual format through Zoom on December 13 from 6 to 7:30 PM. The program is a recap of the Citizen Science program held throughout the year. At the program, those attending will learn more about the Bird Box Monitoring program from Jen Llewelyn and Hawk Watch by David …

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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 …

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

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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 …