ANNUAL
REPORT
Delaware Nature Society
2007
Our 44th year of commitment to Environmental Education,
Natural Resources Conservation, Preservation & Advocacy
2007 FULL TIME STAFF
Michael Riska, Executive Director
Linda Chambers, Associate Director, Development & Marketing
Helen Fischel, Associate Director, Education
Jennifer Gochenaur, Associate Director, Natural Resources Conservation
Judy Petterson, Assistant to the Director
David Toman, Associate Director, Business & Finance
James White, Associate Director, Land & Biodiversity Management
Jason Beale, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center Manager
John Harrod, Backyard Habitat Coordinator
Judy Montgomery, School Overnight & Outreach Coordinator
Ginger North, Stream Watch Coordinator
David Pragoff, School and Public Programs Team Leader
Dave Pro, Ashland Land and Facilities Steward
Joe Sebastiani, Members Program Team Leader
Margot Chalfant, Land Preservation Coordinator
The Delaware Nature Society, a nonprofit member- Joanne Ulp, Membership and Annual Giving Coordinator
ship organization, fosters understanding, appreciation Sheila Vincent, Group Program Coordinator
and enjoyment of the natural world through education, Michele Wales, Coverdale Farm Program Coordinator
Jim Wolfer, Coverdale Farm Steward
preserves ecologically significant areas, and advocates
stewardship and conservation of natural resources. 2007 PART TIME STAFF
Jean Beattie, Office Assistant
We maintain three main program and experiential Cristy Beckman, Public Affairs Coordinator
sites: Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin, Coverdale Nora Childers, Abbott’s Mill Lead Teacher
Carol Leshem, Bookkeeper/Accountant
Farm in Greenville and Abbott’s Mill Nature Center
Melissa McDerby, Program Registrar
(with its preserved, working mill) in Milford. We own or
Glynne Nagle, Education and Administrative Assistant
manage more than 1000 acres of wildlife habitat for Koren Olinger, Abbott’s Mill Office Assistant
education and biodiversity, such as Burrows Run and Derek Stoner, Members Program Assistant, Middle Run Coordinator
Flint Woods Preserves in New Castle County, Marvel Kelly Stringham, Volunteer Coordinator
Stephanie Sturmfels, Marketing Coordinator
Saltmarsh Preserve and areas of the Milford Millponds
Elliott Workman, Abbott’s Mill Land and Facility Coordinator
Nature Preserve in Sussex County and land sur-
rounding Cooch-Dayett Mills in Newark. Additionally,
DNS is the Delaware affiliate of the National Wildlife DIRECTORS George M. Fisher, IV Sharon Struthers
(As of 12/31/2007) Richard A. Fleming Lowell T. Underhill
Federation (NWF), offering input on national issues Peter H. Flint Richmond L. Williams
President Richard H. Frederick Maryann Younger
that concern citizens in our region. Peter H. Flint Rodney Galentine
David M. Gobris Honorary Board
Vice President Henry Greenewalt Members
Our nature centers and preserves serve as regional Thomas C. Shea, Jr. Diane Gulyas Howard P. Brokaw
hubs for environmental activities in every season. David Harrison Bernard S. Dempsey
Secretary Terrance L. Higgins Lorraine M. Fleming
Individuals, school students, teachers and community Richmond L. Williams Gregory Inskip Nancy G. Frederick
Marion McC. Lassen Norman G. Wilder
groups increase their awareness of the natural world Treasurer Lillian M. Lowery Lynn W. Williams
through our programs. David Harrison Crawford MacKeand
W. Michael McCabe Associate Board
Members Wesley L. McNealy Members
Barbara Borleske Emil Mikity Sumner Crosby, III
Theresa V. Brown-Edwards Elizabeth S. E. Moran Gordon Fisher
Bonnie Copeland Christopher S. Patterson Carmen Lee Pow
Audrey Doberstein Seth Ross
Deloris D. Donnelly Thomas C. Shea, Jr.
David M. Ferguson Dale Stratton
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2007: Preparing for the Future
The Delaware Nature Society made great strides over the past year in fulfilling its mission to
foster understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the natural world through education; preserve
ecologically significant areas; and advocate stewardship and conservation of natural resources.
Fundraising Remained Strong in ‘07
Utilizing a $12,000 annual giving challenge made by a generous donor, annual giving reached an all-
time high of $259,366.65, an increase of more than $28,000 from 2006. The Capital Development
Program raised $212,410 for a total of $1,664,000 as of December 31, 2007 for the Coverdale Farm
expansion.
Reaching New Heights
A Hawk Watch was established at Ashland Nature Center as a joint project with the Delmarva Mike Riska, Executive Director
Ornithological Society. From September through November, more than 6,200 raptors and 153 total
species were observed (including other migrating birds in addition to the expected raptors), and the Watch had more than 280 visitors!
Expanded Marketing for Expanded Reach
Publications across the board, including the Nature’s Voice Newsletter and program brochures, have been improved and enhanced by
changes to layout, design, style, and printing processes. These changes have not only allowed for greater readability, but we are printing
using environmentally-friendly options. Three new businesses have joined the Delaware Nature Society as retail affiliates. They are:
Quest Fitness & Kayak in Milford, East Coast Garden Center in Millsboro, and Wild About Birds in Ocean View. We welcome them aboard
and encourage our members to take advantage of their member discounts available at all of our retail affiliates, which also include:
Harvest Market, Gateway Garden Center and Everything but the Kitchen Sink, all in Hockessin.
Looking Ahead and Leaping Forward
Coverdale Farm Expansion
We are excited about our progress in the expansion of Coverdale Farm. In 2007, we removed the pole
barn, which helped restore the historic appearance of the farm. The building of the Farm Operations
Center (containing farm equipment storage space, a small office area, and a manure shed) began. Also
completed was much of the site work for the Farm Yard (containing poultry, swine and sheep sheds),
and infrastructure for the Education Center modifications incorporating Community Supported Agri-
culture (CSA) space. Partial funding was received in 2007 for the start of the CSA in Spring 2010. In
addition to offering consumers a variety of locally grown, organic, healthy alternatives to products
from commercial retailers, the CSA will provide an outlet to expand farm-based and nutrition educa-
tion programming. Looking ahead, the next building phase will include the Education Center, with its
CSA space, classrooms, restrooms, teaching kitchen, and office space.
Peter Flint, President
Moving to the Wilmington Riverfront
The Delaware Nature Society has been chosen to operate the nature center to be built at the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife
Refuge on the riverfront in Wilmington. The center is scheduled to be complete approximately 14 months from ground breaking antici-
pated to occur in May 2008. In 2007, DNS began planning educational and other community outreach programming as well as staffing
and operational needs.
Furthering our Reach at Cooch-Dayett Mills
Through a partnership with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the Delaware Nature Society began operations at
Cooch-Dayett Mills in Newark in fall 2007. In the pilot program, more than 125 children participated, with increased programming in
2008. Looking ahead, two week-long programs have been planned for summer 2008.
Preserving Land Around Abbott’s Mill
We are very pleased with our preservation efforts working with the Conservation Fund, Mt. Cuba Center, Inc. and the Delaware Division
of Fish and Wildlife in the area around Abbott’s Mill Nature Center. This work resulted in the establishment of the 313-acre Millford
Millponds Nature Preserve. Helping restore the historic integrity of Abbott’s Mill by permanently preserving the natural landscape of the
area, it includes the Morton Property, located adjacent to the mill.
Reviewing the accomplishments of 2007, we are truly excited about the prospects for the future including Coverdale Farm growth,
Cooch-Dayett Mills programming, our expansion to the Wilmington Riverfront and preparing for Community Supported Agriculture, all
enabling us to reach new audiences. Realizing none of it would be possible without our most important and vital assets: our dedicated
volunteers (close to 1,000, whose hours are valued at $363,000!), our integral staff, and the committed leadership of our Board of Di-
rectors, we wish to take this opportunity to offer our most sincere thanks and appreciation. We look forward to continuing our
progress in the future!
Peter H. Flint Michael E. Riska
President Executive Director
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EDUCATION: GM Boxwood Plant, Flower Market, Valero, DuPont Company
and the Wilmington Rotary. Seven teachers participated in the
Achievements and Growth in Environmental Programs
Naturalist Certification Series, a 60 hour in-service credit program
Since its 1964 founding, the offered through DNS.
Delaware Nature Society has
Growth at Coverdale Farm
reached more than 1.3 mil-
In northern Delaware, Coverdale Farm’s expanded public visita-
lion people of all ages
tion Farm Fun Day program reached 554 participants. 4,900
through its programs. In
school children participated in a hands-on experience on the
2007, the Delaware Nature
farm. In October, the annual Harvest Moon Festival greeted thou-
Society’s Education Depart-
sands of visitors, providing family fun for all.
ment welcomed more than
55,900 students, members,
and guests to our pro-
Helen Fischel, Associate Director
grams. For the first time, pro-
gramming was offered for schools at Cooch-Dayett Mills and
week long summer camps were held at the Granogue property
and a Hawk Watch was established at Ashland Nature Center.
Teachers Trained & Programs Revised
More than 380 active and pre-service teachers trained with the
Society staff through in-service and University of Delaware
courses. School children from Wrangle Hill, Southern Elementary,
St. Paul’s, and the Charter School of Wilmington enriched their
science curriculum through programs thanks to the generosity of
Barbara Boorman Kelly Caloway Alice Collins Sofia DelPorte Janet Ebert Johanna Fors
VOLU N TE E RS Marilyn Booth Rachel Cameron Caitlin Cook Thomas DelPorte Valerie K. Eckert Amy Forster
Marcus Adams Betty Baldo Barbara Borleske Christopher Canning Buzzy Cooke Nancy DeMoss Jeffrey Edwards Carol Fox
Mike Adams Terry Banz Mark Bosick Jessica Cantler Gloria Cooke Bernard Dempsey Bob Ehemann George C. Fox
Ray Adams Lisa Bao John Bourne Matthew Capaldi Jaclyn Cooper Paul Dennison Bob Ehlman Stephanie Fox
Colin Adamson John Bare Clem Bowen Tony Capaldi Bonnie Copeland Sandy Dennison-James Jesse Ehlman Robert Frazer
Barbara Ahmed Karen J. Barker Jean Boyer Mary Ann Capria Bettina Cordes Denise M. Denny Kristen Ehlman Brian Frederick
Don Ainsworth Robert Barrett, Jr. Seema Brahmbhatt Michelle Caracci Conrad Cordes Sean DeRoos Robin Erdmann Dick Frederick
Marti Ainsworth Sarah Bartel Jeff Brake Amy Caricchio Rachel Cordova Grace Dewson Tyler Estock Nancy Frederick
Barbara Aldinger Lois Barth Caitlin D. Brigham Adam Carl Giselle Cosentino Katie Diehl Ann Evans Rebecca Frederick
Michele Alexander Peg Baseden David Brinley Annie Carter Roberta Cosentino Barbara Diekmann Jim Eversmann Mara Freilich
Rebecca Alexander Fran Bayard Terri Brixen Betsy Carter Carolyn Cotter Marty Diffley Jamila L. Fagan Katrina Frerichs
Stanley Alexander Jason A. Beale Howard Brokaw Leah Casapulla Erin Couch Kelley Dinsmore Korisha Fagan Nicole Frerichs
Aziza Alimova Magritte S. Beale Heather Brooks Sarah Case Megan Couch Nicholas DiPasquale Marios Falaris Alicia Fretz
Amy Alsfeld Corey Beattie Katherine A. Brooks Maria Cattell Melissa Coulter Valerie DiSabatino Anna Farmer Charles Frick
Fred Altergott Cristy Beckman Annie Brown Jeff Chalfant Shelly Covert Tekoa Dixon Bill Farrell, II Janet Friedberg
Jaime Alverez Christy Belardo David Brown Margot Chalfant Taiilore Cradle Anna Dmytrenko Mary Fay Barry Fry
Dhara Amin Pre Belardo Emma Brown Peggy Chandler Liz Crain Audrey Doberstein Linda Feeley Kevin Fryberger
Cynthia Amon Sean Belardo Sharon Brown Paulina Charlebois Josh Crampsey Ronnie Dodd Sue Fellows John M. Gaadt
Joe Amon Kyle Bell Theresa V. Brown- Jessica Chason Michael Craskey Justine Dombroski Lori Fenimore Captain Will Gaines
Emily Anania Rose Bender Edwards Johanna Chehi Valerie Craskey Meredith Domzalski Brad Ferguson Rodney Galentine
Maria Andaya Chris Bennett Mairead Browne Amy Chen Willard G. Crichton Jim Donahue Claudia Ferguson Janna Gallagher
Donald Andersen Laureen Eick Benson Lori Brozek Phillip Chen Taylor Crist Sally Donatello David Ferguson Vishnu Ganesan
Diane Andrews Ron Benson Judith Bruns Stephanie Chen Sumner Crosby, III Richard Donham Roxanne Ferguson Charles H. Gant
Sandy Andrews Brendan Berl Lawrence F. Bryce Nora Childers Courtney Cullen Deloris Donnelly Chelsea Finch Kyle Garbacz
Susan Andrews Stephanie Bernasconi Valann Budischak Steve Childers Shawn Cullin Francis L. Donnelly Maureen Finney Diego Garcia
Danielle Antony Dolly Berndt Connie Bukowick Debra Chisenhall Jimmy Curran Jennifer Donovan Brian Fischel Jo Ann Gardner
Jason Arminger Janet L. Berry Peter Bukowick Ray Chorba Martin Currie Ramona Dowling Jason Fischel Lexie Gardner
Melanie Arnold Jackie Beverin Maureen Jane Bulong Chaokang Chu Brendan Czupryna Sean Dowling Matthew Fischel Barbara Garland
Meaghan Arsola Erica Bickhart Gary Burcham Pei-Li Chu Patrick Czupryna Frank Doyle Patricia Fish Sarah Garland
Darryl Asbury Sarah Biddle April Burg Melissa Chudnofsky Lisa Dalton Douglas Dozier George Fisher, IV Patrick Garriz
Omneya Ayoub Chris Bird Kelly Burns Ashley Ciamillo Lauren Danneman Brittany Drazich Gordon Fisher Katrina Gearhart
Julie Babcock Lisa Bisbe Dennis Burton Saundra Clark Ann Darling Jocelyn Dressel Sarah Fisher Donna Lee Gerst
Erica Bader Ray Bivens Jessica Burton Ellen Clarke Alec Davis Christy Duncan Darryl Flaherty Bella Gier
Bill Bailey, Jr. William Bizjak Eileen Butler Mary Clarke Dorothy Davis Heidi Duncan Nancy Flanagan Dick Gilbert
Malcolm Baird Lee Anne Black Kitty Byk Juli Clayton Glenn Davis Jerry Duncan Dick Fleming Charlie Glick
Kelsey Baker Sara Blackwell Lindsay Cain Don Coats Keaton Davis Angie Dunson Lorraine Fleming David Gobris
Madison Balasia Yvonne Blades Adriana Cairns Virginia Cobley Daniel delBusto Sandy Durgin Karen Flint Luis Gonzalez
Scott Balasia Lauren Bleakney Cammie Cairns Andrew Cocuzza Jacqueline DelCampo Wendy Eastburn-Teal Peter Flint Tom Gorko
Nita Balderston Russell Bomberger Liz Caladonato Rick Colbert Julianne DelCampo Eric Easterby Taylor Folt Ainsley Graham
Joann Callaghan Natalie Cole Bethanie Delfunt Irvin Eberhart Todd Forrest Kathy Graham
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Platte River Crane Migration, and West Virginia Cross-country
Skiing. NatureLink, an outdoor education program for under-
served families and youth who could otherwise not afford the ex-
perience, increased from 1,000 in 2006 to 1,500 in 2007.
Overall, the Delaware Nature Society is proud of the efforts,
growth, and accomplishments achieved in, and through, their ed-
ucation department during the past year.
Abbott’s Mill Contacts Increase
In 2007, school field studies at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center saw the
participation of 9,100 students, and an additional 2,300 commu-
nity members were reached through the Autumn at Abbott’s Festi-
val, members’ programs, and public outreaches. Of the 1.3 million
total contacts reached by the Delaware Nature Society, 250,000 of
those have been involved at the Abbott’s Mill Nature Center.
Adult Trips & NatureLink
Other highlights of the year included adult trips to Fallingwater
and the Laurel Highlands, Great Smoky Mountains, Nebraska’s
Phyllis Grandine Kim Henry Stephanie Janiec Robert G. Kissell Richard Lighty Ken Mazich Robert Minshall Mike O’Neal
Jacquelyn Grant Sharon Hepford Bill Johansen Matthew Klein Ian Littlejohn Claude McAllister Adam Mitchell Jim O’Neill
Lauren Greco Walt Hepford Will Johansen Robert Kleszics Connie Logothetis Cyndy McAllister Ryan Mitchell Bobby Olinger
Charlotte S. Greenewalt Caitlin Hepps Keeney Andrew Johnson John Klosiewicz Dede Long Michael McCabe Stephen Mockbee Korry Olinger
Henry C. Greenewalt Barry A. Herbst Greg Johnson Shawnee Knoll Lee Long Morgan McCabe Jim Montgomery David G. Onn
Christine Gregg Richard P. Hermann Karen Johnson Mary K. Koeppe Paul Long Coleen McCarren Joshua Moody Nicole Osman
Libby Gregg Matthew Hermenau Peter Johnson Elizabeth Kopatsis Eric Longoria Kate McConachie Rachel Moore Kim Overby
Jane Griffin Terry Higgins Nicholas Jones Gary Koretzky John Longoria Kelsey McCormick Betsey Moran Darwin Palmer
Matthew Griffin Mark Highland Rebecca Jones Maya Koretzky Arianna Lopatin Lisa McCraw Richard Morelli Manny Panar
Melissa Griffin Roger Hilaman Haley Jordan George Koukedis, Jr. Kim Lopez Cameron McDougall Ann Morgan Rita Panar
Lindsay Griffith Zachary Hill Jim Jordan Vince Kranz Anna Lounsbury Monte McGinnis Michelle Morici Jaclyn Panebianco
Margaret Griffith Amy Hoffman Kristin Jordan George Krupanski Mary Lowe Kevin McGrellis Kelsey Morrison Jeff Pantazes
Judy Groves Anne Hollingsworth Lindsey Jordan David Kubacki Dr. Lillian Lowery Meg McHugh Jeff Mosko Melanie Parisi
Gary Grulich Irv Hollingsworth, Jr. William D. Jordan, Jr. Christine Kurz Jing Lu Vivien McIndoe Tammy Motahar Jaemoon Park
Billy Grybowski Bridgette Hood William D. Jordan, Sr. Gordon Kurz Lynda Lueck-Stoner Lee McKelvey Catherine Mulholland Nancy Parker
Matt Gueke Stephanie Hoopes Chris Jording Seth Kurz Faith Lyons Andrew McKnight Kenneth Mulholland Chris Patterson
Diane H. Gulyas Mary Hopkins Eugene M. Julian Tanner Kurz Garrett Lyons, Jr. Karen McLachlan Michael Pat Mullin Dee Patton
Darlene Guyer Catherine Horn Madeline Kaeding Gwendolyn Lacy Patricia Lyons Wesley L. McNealy Donna Murphy Nikki Pauls
Debbie Guyer Catherine Horstmann Cathe Kalisz Katie Lala Patrick Lyons Becky Meister Anne Murray Chet Peden
John Guyer Kyle I. Howard Gabriel Kaplan Dixon Lamborn June MacArtor Donna Melton Anthony Muscelli Gordon Perkins
Pat Haac Alex Hruska Don Keane Frank LaMorte Luciana Machada Jackie Mento Alice Myers Gina Perregrino
Patricia Hackett Jane Hruska Mollie Keane James Lan Anna Marie MacKeand Lilly Mento Anne Myers Corbin Personti
Bill Haldeman Kelly Huang Raven Keane Matthew Lan Crawford MacKeand Robert Mercer Ila Myers Lisa Pertzoff
Geoffrey Halfpenny Harry Hughes Diane Kedash Andrew Lasota Kate Mahoney Elizabeth Merritt Glynne P. Nagle Caroline Petti
Emily Hall Jeanne Hughes William Keddie Kai Lassen Carol Majors Stephanie Merritt Laura Nagle John Pettit
Tom Hamer Cliff Hunter David Kee Marion Lassen AnnaLouise Malgiero Alexis Meschter Tejal Naik Juliet Pettit
Jen Handlin Kim Hunter Dylan Kee Sarah Laurel Arielle Mandelberg Daniel Meschter Marlys-Jean Natonick Laura Pettit
Molly Harper Alison Huyett Jordan Kee Paul Layton Rep. Nick Manolakos Tian Mi Greg Neal Mark Pfeifer
Rick Harper Jason Huynh Adam Keir Carmen Lee Pow Paula Manolakos Brandy Midzinski Carlyn Nelson Blaine Phillips, Jr.
River Harper Adam Ignatz Doug Keir Conrad Lee Andrew Marchetta Nicholas Mielnikiewicz Ngoc Nguyen Emily Phillips
David Harrison Eric Ignatz Kevin Keir Dana Lee Leah Marino Rick Mihills Jason Nichols Deb Phipps
Jillian Harwood Hans Ignatz Shaneka Kelley Jasper Lee Jacob Markiewitz Dorothy Miketa Jake Norton Parker Phipps
Jill Haslam Charles L. Ingersoll Tim Kelley Johanna Lee Michelle Markiewitz Mick Mikity Elizabeth Nowak Byron Pierce
Drew Hastings Gregory A. Inskip Cassidy Kemp Justin Lee Rachel Markiewitz Phyllis Mikity Emily Nowak Deanna Pillarelli
Kate Hastings Kelsey Irelan Rachel Kennel Lily Lee Walt Matesa Alexa Miller Christina O’Brien Al Pinkerton
Sherry Hastings Carol Ireland Jim Kerr Michelle Lee Shana Mattes Carlton Miller Stefanie O’Brien Diana Pinkerton
Regina Haug James Ireland Yasmin Kidwell Mike Lee Gale Matthews Mark Miller Sally O’Byrne Steve Pisklak
Mark Hause John Iwasyk Elizabeth King Paige Lenhoff Joe Mauk Ryan Miller Terry O’Byrne Thomas Pisklak
Laura Hayes Alan Jackoway Tom King Rick Lewandowski Tommy Mauk Ellie Minasian Valeria O’Connor Guinevere Pitcher
Leah Hazuda Ingrid Jackoway Barbara R. Kinkle Tita Lewis Claire Mauvais Jeremy Minnich Christine O’Neal Dr. Tom Pizzolato
Sean Healey Barbara Jaffey Kate Kirlin Annie Li Joe Mazich Elise Minor Logan O’Neal Nicole Podesta
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NATURAL RESOURCES their collective 313 acres in Sussex County into the State’s Sys-
tem of Nature Preserves. The Milford Millponds Nature Preserve
CONSERVATION
achieved permanent preservation of the natural and cultural land-
scape surrounding Abbott’s Mill and Abbott’s Mill Nature Center.
The Delaware Nature Soci-
Statewide, there are now 22 Nature Preserves totaling more than
ety’s Natural Resources Con-
4,000 acres.
servation (NRC) Department
includes three well-developed
Stewardship in the Christina Basin Watershed
program areas:
The Christina Basin watershed has always been an area of great
• Land Preservation focus for the Delaware Nature Society. Over the last two years,
seven lectures were conducted, reaching 395 individuals, in the
• Advocacy Jen Gochenaur, Associate Director
various sub-watersheds of the Basin to raise awareness about
• Watershed Stewardship – comprised of Stream Adoption, water quality impairments and roles for citizens and decision
Technical Stream Monitoring, and Backyard Habitat. makers. This outreach program served as a complement to the
Delaware Nature Society’s Technical Stream Monitoring program
In 2007, there were several distinguished highlights through its work. established at 38 locations throughout the Basin. State of the
Watershed reports were produced in 2007, summarizing data col-
Delaware’s Newest Nature Preserve lected from 2000-2005 at these monitoring sites. In addition, the
Nature Preserve designation is the highest level of protection the Delaware Nature Society concluded a three-year project in 2007
State can afford to open land. The Delaware Nature Society funded through an EPA Watershed Initiative Grant, which pro-
teamed with the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife to enroll vided Smartyards landscapes to 150 Christina Basin residents.
VOLUN T E E RS Brook Saunders
David Saveikis
Laura Smallwood
Amelia Smith
Dave Stracke
Bob Strahorn
Beth Thompson
Keith Thompson
Regina Von Schriltz
James ‘Rhett’ Walker
Nathan Williams
Rich Williams
Lisa Poirier Sande Richardson David Sawdey Bill Smith Pat Strahorn Matt Thompson Clayton Walls Pat Williford
Carroll F. Poole Jamie Riggleman Sophia Sawicki Leah Snyder John Stratman Shannon Tilmon Holly Walsh Caroline Wilson
Corinne Porter Lynn Riley Sue Schaefer Diane Song Karen Stratman Steve Tolbert Tom Walsh Scott Wilson
Lauren Powell Mairead Ripp Dave Schindler Sharon Song Megan Stratman Susan Tolbert Rob Walton Anthony Winder
Page H. Pragoff Dawn G. Rittenhouse Laura O. Schmidt Aditya Sood Dale Stratton Chad Tolman Ashley Ward Henry Witman
Tina Pragoff John Ritterson Lillia Schmidt Leonard Sophrin John M. Stringham Barbara Toman Helena Warrington Nolan Witman
Carolyn Price June Robbins Phyllis Schmidt Adam Sorantino Jane A. Strobach Heather Townsend Robert Warrington Mary Wolfe
Teddy Price Barbara Roberts Sophia Schmidt Boyd Sorenson Glenn Struck Kim Townsend Lovat Watts Elliott Workman
Meredith Prince Chad Roberts Lori Schnick Ryan Donna Sorenson Judy Struck Stephanie Trader Christina Weaver Tara Wosiski
Coralie Pryde Clyde Roberts Paige Scholes Sen. Liane Sorenson Sharon Struthers Jo Trasatti Mike Weaver Andrew Wright
Katie Pusecker Pat Robertson Rebecca Scholes Lauren Southard Jim Subach Diana Trenk Kay Webster Ellen Wright
Jillian Pyle David Robinson Bob Schroeder Jerry L. Spangler Wendy Suh David Trimble Marcie Weigelt John Wright
Jack Quinn Eric Robinson Rebekka Schultz Joan Sparks Devin Sullivan GSBC Troop 1345 Betsy Wenny Dan Wrinn
Anna Quisel Rebecca Roelofs Lou Schurter Joy Sparks Alli Sussman Barbara Tucker Doug Wenny Allison Wu
Michael Rabian Larry Rohm Andrew Scott Chelsea Spyres Kenisha Sutherland Steven Tuhy Harriet Wentz Juliette Wurm
Susan Radecki Joan Rosenthal Hannah Seador Laurel Squadron Carl Swanson Kate Tullis Louise Werbe Gregory Wuthnow
Mr. Bill Rafter Seth Ross Joe Senall Shwetha Sridharan Helen Swanson John Tulloch Jim Werner Julie Xue
Samantha Ranlet Roland Roth Ryan Senall Cynthia Stahl Dr. James Swasey Dailey Turner Nicolai Werner Chris Yencer
Barbara Reader Ashley Rotholz Mary Lou Serafin Geoffrey Stahl Rachel Sweigart Josh Turner Sarah West Sandra Yoo
Joshua Readus Eva Rotmann-Oehler Suzanne Seubert Ralph Stahl Brendan Swift Lowell Underhill Leanne Wheeler J. Cameron Yorkston
Su B. Ream Hildegard Rupp Donna Shand Judith Stallkamp Gregory Swift Wayne Upshur Bair White Adam Yoskowitz
Melissa Reamer Benjamin Russell Charles Shattuck Michael Stanislow Jack Swift Olav Urheim Tom White Kathleen Young
Barbara Reed Paul Russell Ryland Shattuck Linda Stat Mary Swift Gina Valania BJ Whittaker Louise Young
Eunice Reed Sara Russell Thomas Shea, Jr. Sandy Steacy Stephen Swift Kirsten Valania Cori Whittaker Wes Young
Tom Reed Erin Ryan Moira Sheridan Chelsea Stenner Mary Sylvester Kalise Valentine Mrs. Amy Wilburn Maryann Younger
Sandra Reedy Kristin Ryan Brooke Sheriff Pam Stephani Scott Sylvester John Van Stan Bruce Wilburn Marlee Zabriskie
Cameron Reighart William Ryan Tiffany Shi Jan Stern Jamie Tan Rozemarijn VanderPost Laura Wilburn Susan Zabriskie
Polly Reinicker Jennifer Sabatino Stephen Shisler Jim Stern Alana Taylor Judi VanderWerff Maria Wilburn Timothy Zador
Janice Reissig Charles Salkin Jamee Short Lance Stern Art Taylor Peggy Vavalla Lois Wilkinson David Zecher
Michael Remus Emily Salmons Jenny Short Bill Stewart Lindsay Taylor Carly Veale Amanda Will Pamela Zhang
Thomas Reno Kyle Sams Greg Shriver Marion Stewart Scott Taylor Sara Veale Margretta Willemin Melinda Zoehrer
Mary Anne Rice Burt Samuelson Ashlyn Shupe Maren Stinson Jennifer Teague Dell Venarde Audrey Williams Lauren Zug
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Mary Richards Julie San Miguel Audrey Sidell Sarah Stoltzfus Carsten Teixido Mary Vinciguerra Don Williams
Harley D. Richardson Marina San Miguel Tracey Simmonds Justin Stone Nina Teixido Megan Vitale Emmery Williams
Jean Richardson Zac Santry Hope Skibicki Mark Stone Eleonore Thomas Carly Viup Leticia Williams
Ryan Richardson Jennifer Sauer Julian Skibinski Roger Stoner Allana Thompson Tatnall School Volunteers Lynn Williams
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A Strong Voice for the Environment
Throughout 2007, the Delaware Nature Society continued to pro-
vide a strong and reasoned voice for the environment. The or-
ganization prevailed in an appeal in Delaware Superior Court
challenging the Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board’s decision
to allow Vane Line Bunkering to conduct oil lightering activities in
the Delaware Bay at Big Stone Anchorage. The Delaware Nature
Society and conservation partners worked collectively to try to
halt the placement of National Interest Electrical Transmission
Corridors throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, to advocate En-
dangered Species Act listing for the red knot shorebird, and to
encourage the establishment of the nation’s first offshore wind
project along Delaware’s coastline.
Conservation and Preservation in the Red Clay Valley
Over the last year the Delaware Nature Society, in partnership
with the Red Clay Valley Scenic Byway steering committee, com-
pleted the Corridor Management Plan for the 28-road network
that composes the byway. The Corridor Management Plan de-
scribes the goals, strategies, and responsibilities for conserving
and enhancing the Valley’s cultural, scenic, historic, and natural
resources. Note: DelDOT’s review and final approval of the Plan
was received in April 2008.
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard S. Dempsey Linda & Richard Stat Andrew & Tatiana Guile
CO NT R IB U T O R S The Dresher Foundation Jocelyn & Jim Stewart HDC Inc.
Irenee du Pont May Dale Stratton Harvey, Hanna & Associates, Inc.
Life Members Great Horned Owls $5,000-$7,499 William Farrell Sussex County Council Hospitality Ventures Inc.
Lorraine M. Fleming AstraZeneca Inc. Dr. & Mrs. D. M. Ferguson Lowell T. & Lois B. Underhill Charles L. Ingersoll & Richard T. Jolly
Mr. & Mrs. Howard P. Brokaw Mary Fey Jenkins United Way Of Southeastern PA Johnson & Johnson
Nancy G. Frederick
Delmarva Ornithological Society Formosa Plastics Corporation Sharon & Beau Vinton The J. P. Morgan Chase Foundation
June Jenkins Peterson
Cliff & Kim Hunter Delaware Trail Spinners Inc. Wilmington Flower Market, Inc. Diane & David Kedash
Carroll F. Poole
Laird Downs Perpetual Trust John Frink & Erica Miller Anthony & Kathleen Yarmolyk Jill & Jeffrey Kennard
Janet Taylor
June & Frank MacArtor General Motors Corporation Renee Lett
Betty Thomas Frederick deL. Greenewalt Avocets $500-$999 Alan & Ellen Levin
Mrs. Stephanie Speakman
Lynn W. Williams GreenWatch Institute Fred Altergott Anestis & Connie Logothetis
Valero
Diane & Ed Gulyas Anonymous Dr. Lillian Lowery
Eagles $7,500 & Above Cheryl Hess & Sean Morrison Artesian Water Company Inc. William E. & Mary Ellen McEnroe
Peregrine Falcons $2,500-$4,999
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Bank of America Jeffrey & Carol Lloyd Bove William & Melissa Lafferty Bancroft Construction Company Ray Mortenson & Jean Wardle
BHA Foundation Fund Mrs. Greta Brown Layton James T. & Rebecca G. Laster Paul & Edna Bente Anne Murray
Chichester DuPont Foundation, Inc. Charles Wentz Carter Memorial Foundation Nancy K. & Daniel C. Lickle Joan Bolling Scott & Audris Nelson
Louise Copeland Duemling Charitable Lead Trust Mr. & Mrs. L. Du Pont Copeland, Jr. Richard H. & Jean M. May Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Bolling, Jr. Suzanne & Tim O’Connell
Crystal Trust George Fisher, IV Sallie McCoy Peter & Connie Bukowick Kathleen & James Patton
Decade Charitable Lead Annuity Trust Lorraine & Richard Fleming Mid-Del Charitable Foundation, Inc. David J. & Virginia Lee Butters Barbara & John Reader
Delmarva Power Charlotte S. Greenewalt Betsey & Fred Moran Steve & Peg Castorani Pamela & Charles Richards
Henry B. du Pont, IV David Harrison Jay & Martha Newlon Mr. & Mrs. James T. Chandler, IV Charles L. & Barbara Robertson
DuPont Company Sally Harrison Paul Newman Richard Christopher Bill & Alice Roe
Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation, Inc. Emil & Phyllis Mikity Noramco of Delaware Inc. Colonial Rotary Club Of Dover SC&A Construction, Inc.
Michael E. Riska & Angie Dunson Kim Overby & Gary Koretzky Denis & Susan Curran Ginny Schiavelli
Fair Play Foundation
Mary & Tom Shea Mr. & Mrs. Christopher S. Patterson Harold A. & Mary Davis Lloyd Shorter & Jolly Clarkson-Shorter
Karen & Peter Flint
Wilmington Trust Patterson Schwartz Real Estate James E. & Barbara Donahue Howard L. & Louise Sipple
Peter Flint, Jr. & Sarah Gordon
Lisa Pertzoff & Rob Walton Frank & Deloris Donnelly Mr. & Mrs. David B. Stratton
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Frederick, Jr.
Snowy Egrets $1,000-$2,499 Mr. & Mrs. A. Duer Pierce, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Irenee Du Pont, Jr. Janice & Richard Taylor Charitable Fund
Crawford H. Greenewalt, Jr. Rencourt-Carpenter Foundation, Inc. Ann & Samuel Dyke Mr. & Mrs. P. Coleman Townsend, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. John Billingsley
Henry C. Greenewalt Clyde & Barbara Roberts Ederic Foundation United Water Delaware
Steve & Barbara Borleske
Harvest Market Inc. Joan & Joseph Rosenthal Paul & Mary Ehrlichman Dell Venarde
Bouton Foundation Fund
The Haverford Trust Company Seth Ross Katherine Esterly Martha Verge du Pont
Martha Brennesholtz
Laffey-McHugh Foundation Bonnabel Callens Rotary Club Of Wilmington Vincent Fedetz Erik & Amy Voss
PSEG Estuary Enhancement Mr. & Mrs. Edmund N. Carpenter Ethel Sayre Lawrence & Janet Flenner Waters Corporation
Pat & Charles Robertson Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation Mrs. Gail Sezna Dr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Ford Mr. & Mrs. John M. Watkins
Starrett Foundation Douglas M. & Ellen A. Clarke Mr. & Mrs. J. Simpson Dean, Jr. George & Carol Fox Bob & Trudy Wendt
The Struthers Family Commonwealth Trust Company Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth C. Smeltz Mr. & Mrs. William G. Gahagan D. G. Whitmore
United Way of Delaware Charles & Bonnie Copeland Karen L. & David T. Sowa, MD Rodney E. & Shelly Galentine Norman G. Wilder
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LAND AND BIODIVERSITY: • Sharp-shinned Hawk nested and fledged three young at the
Progress and Improvements Realized in 2007 Ashland Nature Center – first Delaware nesting record for
this species.
The Delaware Nature So-
• American Kestrels nested and fledged three young at Burrows
ciety, which owns or
Run – only one of two active nests found in New Castle County.
manages more than
Eastern Chipmunk observed for the first time at Burrows Run
1,100 acres of wildlife
Preserve.
habitat and educational
preserves, accomplished • Extensive invasive alien plant control projects were con-
several productive biodi- ducted at the Ashland Nature Center and the Burrows Run
versity management proj- Preserve.
Jim White, Associate Director
ects in 2007:
• An Eagle Scout project installed a Deer exclusion fence at
Burrows Run Preserve to prevent damage to trees and un-
• Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly winter nests were found at
dergrowth (see photo at far right).
the Burrows Run Preserve - one of only two known locations
for this species in Delaware.
• A new tractor was purchased to be used at Coverdale Farm
and Burrows Run Preserve.
• A Saw-whet Owl was found over-wintering at the Burrows
Run Preserve, an exciting occurrence since DNS began Land management was initiated at Cooch-Dayett Mills –
•
management of the area for the species by planting Red creating trails and teaching areas.
Cedar trees in 1992.
Ashland’s Trail Restoration Project
• Native tree buffer was expanded along the Springhouse Rill All four interpretive trails were overhauled with new markers in-
at Coverdale Farm stalled and development of new written guides began.
CONT R I B UT O RS Kenneth & Kathryn Nachbar
Henry T. & Debra A. Nazdrowicz
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory D. Wuthnow, Sr.
Kathy & Cam Yorkston
Robert & Joan Bennett
Paul & Henrietta Bente
Pei-Li & Chaokang Chu
Don & Martha Coats
Lynn & Richmond D. Williams Richard H. Frederick Betsey A. Ney Kristofer & Maryann Younger Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Berg Reed & Georgia Coats
Diane & Tom Wren Charles Ganter & Christine Hansen Parry & Nancy Norling Ziggy’s Wood Floor Mechanics, Inc. Rob & Dolly Berndt John & Sylvia Collette
Janet Yabroff Gateway Garden Center, Inc. John D. Pesek, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Edward K. Bispham, III Susan & Donald Corkran
Gooding Group Foundation Gregory & Deirdre Pettinaro Scarlet Tangers $100-$249 Georgina M. Bissell Bill Cotreau & Jessica Sinnott
Wood Ducks $250-$499 Walter & Karen Graham W. Eric & Judith E. Roberson Richard L. & Jill Abbott Herbert & Yvonne Blades Cover & Rossiter, P.A.
AIG Life Companies (U.S.) David L. & Melanie Greenewalt James S. & Judith Roberts Don Ainsworth Steve & Natalie Bomberger Ellen Coyle
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Alexander Helen V. Griffith Jerome & Yvette Rudnitzky Steve & Kim Ainsworth Charlotte Bonmartini Willard G. Crichton
Thomas & Pamela Allingham Geoffrey & Patricia Halfpenny Dr. & Mrs. Martin W. Scanlon Mr. & Mrs. Paul Akana Marie & Carlo Botta Robert W. Crowe
The Ames Foundation Tom & Barbara Hallowell William M. Shea & Marty Kromer Dr. & Mrs. Allen Alexander Nancy T. Bove Hon. Barbara D. Crowell
Donald & Shirlee Andersen Jennifer & Jason Hann-Deschaine Sue & Glenn Shealy Dr. & Mrs. Michael A. Alexander Clem Bowen Richard Cruz & Martha C. Frost
Anonymous John & Kerry Harper Jeanne O. Shields Charles Allen & Linda SnyderAllen Carter & Jeffrey Bowersox Anthony & Lucinda Cucuzzella
David J. & Lorene J. Athey Mary C. & Harry Haskell Paul J. Shippy Marvin & Kathy Andersen Anna Brenneman Michael & Michele Czupryna
John P. Bare & Kim Townsend Nathan & Marilyn Hayward Marion T. & Henry H. Silliman, Jr. Mark A. & Sandra E. Andrews Nancy & Mark Brickhouse Mr. & Mrs. Alan Dages
Mr. & Mrs. C. Minor Barringer Robert & Patricia Barry Heyssel Mrs. W. Laird Stabler Anonymous William F. & Linda O. Brizendine Karen D’Agusto & Steve Bernasconi
Dave & Ann Burton Rodney & Dorothea Huber Mrs. Martha F. Steel Marshall & Libby Arnell Bill & Kim Brockenbrough Joseph & Lisa Danyo
Linda Chambers William & Barbara Jaffee Marion Stewart Scott & Melanie Arnold David & Carol Brown Michael Deane & Elizabeth Westcott
N. Alexine Cloonan John E. & Sandra L. Dennison-James Holmes & Didi Stockly Richard & Margaret Arvedlund David & Gwen Brown Linda & Charles delBusto
Mr. & Mrs. Howard Cosgrove Shivaun & Jack Jester Angeline & Kenneth Stoltzfus Theodore H. Ashford Matt & Beth Brown Peter & Mary DeMeulenaere
Mrs. David Craven Dr. & Mrs. John Jones Bob & Pat Strahorn Elizabeth & John Baldo Mr. & Mrs. Robert Buckley James & Anita DiAndreth
James & Kathleen Curran, Jr. Chris & Carol Jording A. Christine Tabaka & Karl F. Blom Harmon & Ann Banning Ashley & Norman Buczik Jurgen & DeAnn Diekmann
William & Sarah D’Alonzo Michael & Yvonne Kelley Frank & Donna Tait Len & Sue Bardsley John & Susan Burchenal Francis & Vivian Dill
John & Diane Danzeisen Philip & Betty Klabunde Steven & Kathrine Threefoot Anne & Glenn Barnhill Allan Cairncross & Pat Murdock Rob & Debbie Director
Deming Family Trust Sharron Laas The Topel Family Maurice Barnhill Jack C. Cairns Stanley & Martha Diver
Lois W. Dow & William Rowe Marion & Kai Lassen Olav Urheim Dominique Baron Mark & Nancy Cameron Audrey Donohue
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred B. du Pont Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lauder Sutton Mr. & Mrs. Rodman Ward, Jr. Jack & Susan Bartley Kathy & Jeffrey Campbell Mr. & Mrs. E. Bradford du Pont, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Durgin Kristin & Edward Ledden Robert & Helena Warrington Alan & Rella Bates Lynn & Joseph Carbonell Mr. & Mrs. John E. B. du Pont
Earthwatch Institute Ann & Ed Loring Mike & Kathy Weaver Doug & Karen Batt Carl Enterprises Inc. Duffield Associates, Inc.
Heather Evans Crawford & Anna Marie MacKeand Sue & Rod Welles Mr. & Mrs. James A. Bayard, Jr. Carolina Tailwinds Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Paul Dunworth
Brian, Helen, Jason & The Manley Family Betsy & Doug Wenny Jason & Magritte Beale Susan G. Carter Andrew & Maura Edmonds
Matthew Fischel Thomas & Ruth Marshall Dr. & Mrs. Frederick H. West David O. Beattie Charmayne & Jay Chandler Betsy & Richard Eitel
Mr. & Mrs. Henry A. Flint FM & Dave Mooberry Weymouth & Smith Insurance Leonard & Florence Beck Mr. & Mrs. Gary Charles Thomas M. & Jane Eliason, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Frederick Mrs. Christopher L. Moseley Kathy Wolfenden Steve Bednarski & Nancy Arnosti Mark & Johanna Chehi Michael & Janet Elling
Holly & Wayne Wright Gary & Roberta Bell Ray & Ann Chorba Hal & Meg Erskine
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Middle Run Valley Natural Area vironmental educational programs and Staff worked with the state office of His-
Woodland Restoration Project biodiversity surveys, including a bi- toric and Cultural affairs to clean up the
weekly bird survey that has observed 129 interior and exterior of Cooch-Dayett
species of birds. Mills, preparing the site for DNS pro-
gramming.
Facilities Management at Ashland
A teaching platform was constructed on
and Abbott’s Mill
the Lee Pond as part of a Girl Scout Sil-
An emergency back-up power generator
ver project. Also, the Isaacs Tract board-
was installed at the Ashland lodge allow-
walk was completed.
ing for continuous electric supply in the
event of a power outage. This increases
The Delaware Nature Society has an over- the overall comfort and safety for groups
all land and biodiversity management plan staying overnight in the lodge. Also, the
for the Middle Run Natural Area. In 2007, lodge kitchen counters, refrigerator and
the five-year project continued to expand entrance doors were replaced and the
the habitat restoration efforts at this site - exterior was power washed and treated
two successful woodland restoration with waterseal.
plantings (1,000 trees planted) were com-
pleted in the Natural Area. Each of these The Dilworth house (at left) underwent
plantings utilized 60-120 volunteers. extensive interior renovation and is now
used as staff housing. At the Mortenson
Invasive alien vegetation removal proj- House, gutters were replaced, and the
ects were undertaken. Other activities house was treated for termites with re-
conducted at Middle Run included the pairs made to termite damaged areas.
installation of a deer exclusion fence, en-
Connie & Paul Euston Gary & Doreen Gittings Al & Mary Iacocca Richard V. Lindsey, Jr. Abraham & Sheila Mensch John & Joan Priest
James B. & Pauline Eversmann GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Patrick & Carol Ireland Bea Linton Ziggy Mielnikiewicz & Barbara Hearne Thomas Przybylski
Duncan & Linda Farquhar Barbara & Dennis Glazar Susan Clare Isaacs & Nina Ashton Jeffrey B. & Wendy Lott Timothy I. & Nanci M. Mihalski Kristine & Spencer Qualls
John & Cindy Fauerbach Andrew & Helodia Glick The Jackoway Family Colin & Tricia Lowery Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Milner Anna Quisel & Bret Snyder
Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Fenton Jennifer Gochenaur & Rick Mihills David & Ethel Jackson Alexander & Barbara Luft Robert & Harrie Ellen Minnehan Maynard S. Raasch
Becki Fetters & Mark Parsons Goorland & Mann Inc. Dan & Kathy Johnson Mr. & Mrs. David Lunger Lisabeth Moore Lucy & Al Rabe
Richard & Pat Field Gordon Heights Garden Club Eric & Amy Johnson Sue Lunger Richard Morelli & Pamela Stephani John Reddington
Roy & Pamela Finkelman Mary Ann & Ed Gorko Scott & Susan Johnson Joseph & Nicholas Luongo Harry Moroz Robert & Cindy Rehbach
Bill & Sally Fintel Kathy Graham Roger & Nancy Jones Tim Lutz & LeeAnn Srogi Dennis & Barbara Morrell Mr. & Mrs. Richard Remenick
Gordon & Frances Fisher Lester & Phyllis Grandine Jim & Kristin Jordan Gwynn & Carol Lyell Carl H. & Renate Muendel Frances D. Remley
Tom & Joan Fiss Dan Greenberg Richard J. & Catherine S. Julian Roberto & Priscila Machado Marguerite & Edward Murphy Mary P. Richards
John & Ruth Ann Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Donald L. Greene John P. Justis Jennifer & Tom Madden Charles & Glynne Nagle Mr. & Mrs. John E. Riegel
Barr & Grier Flinn Jim & Kay Greene Gordon & Cindy Kaiser Lloyd & Hank Maier Pamela Nelson Dawn W. Rittenhouse
Malcolm & Surrey Flint Arthur & Mary Jane Gregory Richard A. Kaiser, Jr. Edward & Connie Malin Douglas & Susan Nickel Erica & Allison Rodi
John & Susan Forman Daniel R. Griffith Dan & Melody Kasprzak Gordon C. Manin & Margot L. Waitz Olga & Paul Nielsen Mr. & Mrs. Alexander M. Roe
Vickie Anne Forster Larry & Marion Hamermesh Elsie & Richard Kellerman Marathoner Con Moto Terry & Sally O’Byrne Frank & Susan Rohrbacher
Margaretta S. Frederick & Michael Martin Betsy & Marshall Hamilton Patricia & Michael Kelly Gregory & Anna Marcotte Octoraro Native Plant Nursery, Inc. Doris Ross
Steve & Diane Freebery H. T. Harcke, Jr. Fred & Lynne Kielhorn Christy & Scott Margolin Ed & Bunny O’Donnell Roland & Regina Roth
Edward J. Freel Patrick Hardesty & Linda G. Carter Karen & H. Richard King Jack & Carla Markell David & Dorothy Onn Harold Rowland
Sue Fuhrmann & Ron Hamlen Bill & Melinda Hardie Dr. & Mrs. George V. Kirk Whit & Katharine Maroney Mrs. Ben Osbun Mr. & Mrs. Ernest F. Ruppe
Gaadt Perspectives, LLC Chuck & Sue Harris Barbara & William Kirkland Arthur & Esther Martin Stephen V. Packard Bob & Gail Russell
Garden Club of Wilmington David W. Hartley & Laura K. Reilly Hans & Catherine Klenk The Marvel Agency Alan & Yvonne Palmer Rob & Tina Rydgren
Whit & Cynthia Gardner Denise & Peter Hartranft Robert Kleszics Roger & Mary Clare Matsumoto Jeff & Lynn Pantazes Susan & Charles Salkin
Jo Ann & Alan Gardner Robert & Lesley Haushalter Amber Knauss John & Cecilia McCormick Elizabeth Papastavros Harold I. & Emily M. Salmons
Jeffrey W. & Barbara Garland Dr. & Mrs. Michael Hazuda Carole & Graham Knight Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. McCoy Nancy W. Parker Charles E. Sample
Eric & Mary Catherine Gaver Susan & Steve Herrmann Robert and Jean Krapf Jeff & Claire McElwee Mark & Carol Parrish Christopher & Penny Saridakis
Jim & Deri Gawthrop Peter & Jean Heytler Katherine Kristol Christy & Walter McEvilly Carla Pastore Linda Sauerbrunn
GE Foundation Terrance L. & Martha S. Higgins Adam Landis & Deborah Miller Brian McGonigle & Amy Rice Nancy Peffer & Jeffrey Arriza Debra & Don Scalessa
Tom & Vicki Gehrt Frank Hobbs Susan B. Larsen Robert & Diane McGovern Chris & Fran Peterson Sue Schaefer & Paul Dennison
Robert & Diana Gelman Eric & Monique Lui Holloway Rep. Gregory Lavelle J. Michael McKenna Richard & Laura Phillips Schlusser & Reiver
Joseph & Imogene Geoghegan Howard E. Holmquist Mr. & Mrs. William T. Lawrence Cathleen McVeigh & Jeffrey Edwards Susan S. Phillips Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Schutt, Jr.
Diana G. George Daniel & Mary Ann Horning Mr. & Mrs. Ching-Cherng Lee Rita L. McWhorter & D. L. Smathers John & Catherine Pierce Porter & Laurisa Schutt
Donna Lee Gerst & Glenn Hardcastle HSBC Philanthropic Programs Robert & Diana Leitch Mark & Rebecca Meister Deanna Pillarelli Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Scott, III
Katharine J. Gibson Margaret & Samuel Hudson Ernest D. & Anne Fisher Levering Mark Mendell & Robin Horn Darla Pomeroy & There du Pont Mrs. Robert F. Scott
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Ginzberg Mr. & Mrs. Harry S. Hughes Joy Anne Lindsey Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Mendolia Page H. Pragoff Greg & Louise Sebastiani
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DEVELOPMENT: Contributions Note
Thank you to the more than 8,000 members and donors upon
Exciting Changes and Expanding Reach
whose generous contributions are relied by the Delaware Nature So-
The Development Department ciety to continue the work we do. Through our programs and activ-
underwent a restructuring in ities, contributions are used in many areas, but we always strive to
mid-2007 to provide a greater spend these gifts wisely. In fact, we hold a 4-star rating by Charity
concentration in Marketing Navigator (an independent charity evaluating organization) for sound
and Public Affairs/Publicity. fiscal management and we are very proud of this accomplishment.
With new staff in place, publi- There are many ways to give – membership, annual giving, memo-
cations were re-designed, pro- rial gifts, and contributions to special funds. Every gift is needed and
viding a cleaner look and important, regardless of size. We have combined all 2007 giving for
increased visual interest. An- a cumulative per donor total and list contributor names in the ap-
other important improvement propriate levels to more clearly depict the generosity of our sup-
Linda Chambers, Associate Director porters. If there is any error or omission, please contact Linda
was the increase in printing in
an environmentally-friendly process. Chambers, Associate Director, Development & Marketing at 302-
239-2334, ext. 103 and please accept our apologies.
2007 also saw an increase in promotional and outreach efforts. Staff
shared information about the Delaware Nature Society at a number
of public events including the Winterthur GardenFair and a Count- FINANCIAL REPORT
ing Crows concert, at which the band’s lead singer spoke to the au- Delaware Nature Society moved for-
dience about supporting DNS. ward with many positive fiscal results
in 2007. A large contribution was re-
New contacts were also made through corporate volunteer rela-
ceived and then distributed for the pur-
tionships. Groups from corporations such as HSBC Bank and Bank chase of the Morton property adjacent
of America participated in environmental projects like tree plantings to Abbott’s Mill increasing the acreage
and habitat restoration. of the Milford Millponds Nature Pre-
serve. New programs were offered at
These increased efforts will continue into the future, bringing the pro-
Cooch-Dayett Mills near Newark
grams and activities of the Delaware Nature Society to more people,
funded by a state grant. Construction
and creating more opportunities to educate about natural history of the operations center at
and the importance of protecting the environment. David Toman, Associate Director
CONT R I B UT O RS Margaret Werth & Michael Leja
Harold White
Michael E. Riska & Angie Dunson
Seth Ross
Taproot Native Design
Delaware Trail Spinners, Inc.
Joe & Ellen Sebastiani Terry & Kelly Stuchlik Christopher & Theresa Whitmore Mary & Tom Shea Mike Weaver
Arthur Seibel Kevin & Danielle Sullivan Ann & Cal Wick Shrieking Meadow Foundation Amy White
Louisa Wright Sellers Janet & Alex Sydnor Meredith Wilder Lowell T. & Lois B. Underhill Hal White
Robert & Nancy Sepelyak William & Ann Tansey Debbie Wilson & Tom Lovatt Lynn & Richmond D. Williams John Whithead
Earl & Sylvia Seppala Tatnall School Dr. & Mrs. Gary Witkin Lynn & Richmond D. Williams
Suzanne Seubert Leslie & Jonathan Taylor Dennis R. Witmer, MD In-Kind Donors Jim & Linda Wolfer
Peter & Carroll Shannon Eric & Donna Teder Diana Dickson-Witmer, MD Don Brittingham Young Lumber
Charles & Kathy Shattuck Xavier & Nina Teixido Jim Wittine & Betty Mincer Back Burner to Go
Robert & Betty Shellenbarger John & Margaret Thomas James & Linda Wolfer Virginia Boyce Scholarship Fund Donors
Mr. & Mrs. William E. Shone, Jr. Lydia & Eleonore Thomas Rodney & Susan Wood Roland Comegys Mr. & Mrs. John Billingsley
Bernie & Sara Simasek D. Jon & Gabrielle Thompson Mrs. Aleph A. Woolfolk Conard-Pyle Company Canterbury Garden Club
Janet F. Smith Randy Tiffany & Marjorie Yudkin Mr. & Mrs. Richard K. Woolley Gloria Cooke Carolina Tailwinds
Julie & Christopher Smith Mr. & Mrs. Roy C. Timmer Robert B. Wortz Mrs. David Craven David Collins
Betty Snyder Barbara Toman Frances Young Lynn Daudon Jenness Colonial Rotary Club of Dover
Harold & Kirsten Snyder Rhoda & William Trexler Wesley & Louise Young William & Linda Evans Country Hills Garden Club
Mary & Leonard Sophrin Kate Tullis & Phillip Liu Tom & Priscilla Zawislak The Fischel Family John & Sandra Dull
Lee & Joan Sparks Mrs. Norman S. Tyler Larry & Joyce Zutz Mr. & Mrs. William H. Frederick, Jr. Garden Club Of Wilmington
Esther Speck Ellis & Bonnie Underkoffler Lorraine Zwycewicz Gateway Garden Center Abbie & Ely Gonick
Hillary & Jake Spruance Claudia Van Lenten & Erik Underhill Goorland and Mann Gordon Heights Garden Club
Chet & Mary Stachecki The Vanguard Group Capital Development Donors Lilian Grosz Hospitality Ventures Inc.
James & Judith Stallkamp Bettie Von Frankenberg Chichester DuPont Foundation, Inc. Gunnip and Co. LLP Mid-Del Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Howard Starkweather Regina & Don Von Schriltz Crystal Trust Carl Hauser Milford Elks Lodge 2401, B.P.O.E. Of USA
Douglas & Sandra Steacy Jenny & Bruce Vrana Dr. & Mrs. D. M. Ferguson Hypoint Dairy Milford Garden Club
Paul & Janet Stead Jean & Patrick Wahl George Fisher, IV Dixon Lamborn Potpourri Garden Club
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Steiner Grier & Andrea Wakefield Mr. & Mrs. William H. Frederick, Jr. Mrs. Looby PSEG EEP/PTS
Scott Stevens Linda & Andrew Walck Henry C. Greenewalt Mount Cuba Observatory Sage Financial Group
Bill Stewart Emalea Warner Trentman Diane & Ed Gulyas Amy O’Neil Silver Pine Garden Club
Jane & Warren Stone Tim & Kathy Watson David Harrison Robert Paulas Susan & Rod Welles
Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation, Inc. Peg Plank Wilmington Flower Market, Inc.
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Elisabeth Stoner Katharine Way
John Strange & Caroline Hughes Guy & Cynthia Webster The McLean Contributionship Carroll & Lynn Poole Wilmington Trust
John & Karen Stratman Jim & Lori Weddell Emil & Phyllis Mikity Maynard Raasch
Leo E. Strine, Jr. Joseph & Sara Weed Betsey & Fred Moran Clyde Roberts
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Struck Willis & Martha Weldin NRG Energy, Inc Keir Sawdey
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Financial Report, cont’d.
Coverdale farm began through generous contribu- Statement of Financial Position
tions to the Capital Development Program. Annual
As of December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
Giving, raised to fund 2008 operations, reached a
new high. And, total assets approached $41 million. 2007 2006 (restated)
Assets:
The fiscal results mentioned above along with gen- Cash and cash equivalents $904,484 $1,369,887
eral operating contributions and education program Contributions and grants receivable 310,442 $305,753
fee growth helped the Society achieve its goals and Prepaid expenses 18,359 $25,995
better serve its mission. Designated funds were also Investments - endowment 15,310,219 14,092,746
able to be earmarked for the start-up of the Com- Investments - other 1,216,047 1,977,421
munity Supported Agriculture (CSA) program that Property and equipment -
will begin at Coverdale Farm in the near future. net of accumulated depreciation 22,930,897 22,366,314
Total assets $40,690,448 $40,138,116
The 2007 Statement of Financial Position illustrates
Liabilities and net assets:
positive asset growth. Endowment values grew
more than $300,000 despite the market position at
Accounts payable $203,076 $63,436
the end of the year. More than $700,000 was also in-
Payroll withholdings 3,785 2,160
vested into Coverdale Farm construction by the end
Deferred revenue 50,599 10,325
of the year. The expanded capital infrastructure will
Total liabilities $257,460 75,921
help facilitate the planned program growth at the
farm.
Unrestricted net assets 11,300,147 10,508,402
Temporarily restricted net assets 2,023,688 2,494,640
The growth and diversity of revenue received in 2007 Permanently restricted net assets 27,109,153 27,059,153
supported the strong reaches of our mission serv- Total net assets 40,432,988 40,062,195
ing programs as well as invested in the long term Total liabilities and net assets $40,690,448 $40,138,116
capital assets that provide for those programs.
Statement of Activities and Changes in Net Assets
Year Ended December 31, 2007 with Comparative Totals for 2006
Temporarily Permanently 2007 2006
Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Total
Support and revenue:
Memberships $171,196 $ - $ - $171,196 $167,320
Contributions 438,338 697,004 50,000 1,185,342 2,736,217
Grants 107,590 361,684 - 469,274 301,516
Fees, admissions, tuition 522,223 - - 522,223 530,833
Sales and special events 93,076 - - 93,076 99,230
Other income 29,915 - - 29,915 33,897
Investment income, net of fees 109,984 315,457 - 425,441 370,394
Net realized / unrealized gain on investments 91,788 301,771 - 393,559 884,469
Total support and revenue 1,564,110 1,675,916 50,000 3,290,026 5,123,876
Release of restrictions:
Restricted endowment draw 457,151 (457,151) - - -
Other donor restrictions 1,689,717 (1,689,717) - - -
Total releases 2,146,868 (2,146,868) - - -
Expenses:
Program services:
Education 1,196,469 - - 1,196,469 1,194,122
Preservation and conservation 388,156 - - 388,156 371,541
Land and biodiversity management 322,934 - - 322,934 311,425
1,907,559 - - 1,907,559 1,877,088
Support services:
Administration and facilities 372,292 - - 372,292 325,443
Fundraising and development 239,382 - - 239,382 230,225
611,674 - - 611,674 555,668
Total expenses 2,519,233 - - 2,519,233 2,432,756
Change in net assets before other items 1,191,745 (470,952) 50,000 770,793 2,691,120
Land purchase grant paid (400,000) - - (400,000) -
Change in net assets 791,745 (470,952) 50,000 370,793 2,691,120
Net assets at beginning of year (restated) 10,508,402 2,494,640 27,059,153 40,062,195 37,371,075
Net assets at end of year $11,300,147 $2,023,688 $27,109,153 $40,432,988 $40,062,195
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