Delaware Nature Society

Founded in 1964, the Delaware Nature Society is the pre-eminent non-profit environmental organization in the state. This position has been well earned through its long-term and consistently active preservation, conservation and advocacy programs. Delaware Nature Society is unique in the way it integrates education as a vital element in its role in preservation, conservation and advocacy. Currently, thousands of members support this important work and/or participate in programs while over 1,000 volunteers assist the 32 member core staff and interns so that annual programs continue to improve and increase.

Mission:

• to foster understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the natural world through education
• to preserve ecologically significant areas
• to advocate stewardship and conservation of natural resources