March
ADULT DISCOVERY
Botany Walk Led by Janet Ebert See just how many species of plants can be found on the property . Learn about winter forms of plants and how to identify various wildflowers , shrubs , vines and trees at this time of year .
Thu , 3 / 4 | 1 pm – 4 pm Adult | W17016AS Member $ 15 | Non-member $ 20
March Wild Foraging Foray Led by Heather Siple Join us to discover the bounty of the wild woods and fields . Learn how to identify edible wild plants and to harvest them while exploring the outdoors . Bring our finds to our kitchen to make a tasty treat .
Thu , 3 / 9 | 10 am – Noon Adult | W17007AS Member $ 15 | Non-member $ 20
Lecture , Libation , Preserve Exploration ! Sky Dance- Flight of the Woodcock Led by Jim White At sunset , the skies come alive with courting American Woodcocks . Search for these birds to witness the male ’ s spiraling aerial display . Bring a flashlight . Light refreshments included . This program is part of a seriies - see box below .
Thu , 3 / 9 | 5:30 pm – 8 pm Adult | W17111CF Member $ 25 | Non-member $ 35
Spring Equinox Yoga Led by Tracy Lea-Dorsey Greet the first day of spring by celebrating with Equinox Yoga .
Mon , 3 / 20 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Adult | W17201DC Member $ 12 | Non-member $ 17
Habitat Steward Training Series Led by Lori Athey & Delaware Nature Society staff Details page 11 .
8 session series Wed , 3 / 22 – Wed , 9 / 13 6 pm – 8:30 pm Adult | W17010AS Member $ 65 / series Non-member $ 85 / series
Food52 : A New Way to Dinner Led by Michele Wales A smart , inspiring cookbook showing how to plan , shop , and cook for dinners ( and lunches and desserts ) all through the week . The secret ? Cooking ahead .
Thu , 3 / 23 | 6:30 pm – 9 pm Adult | W17103CF Member $ 60 | Non-member $ 70
Lecture , Libation , Preserve Exploration
Join Senior Fellow for Land and Biodiversity Management , Jim White , on a journey to explore various wildlife habitats established at Coverdale Farm Preserve . Enjoy wine , light refreshments , and a lecture , followed by a hike to search for the life that resides here .
3 Thursday sessions | 5:30 pm – 8 pm | Adult age 21 + Member $ 25 / session | Non-member $ 35 / session
Programs in series
Sky Dance – The Flight of the Woodcock 3 / 9 | W17111CF | Details above
Spring Amphibians 4 / 13 | W17112CF | Details page 14
Nesting Birds of Coverdale Farm Preserve 6 / 8 | W17113CF | Details page 19
Habitat Gardens Part I : The Basics - Food , Water , Shelter , and Babies Led by Lori Athey Learn the basics of providing habitat for birds , butterflies and other critters through indoor presentation . See Habitat Part II on page 17 . This program is also part of the Habitat Steward Training series on page 11 .
Wed , 3 / 22 | 7 pm – 8:30 pm Adult | W17011AS Member $ 10 | Non-member $ 15
Naturalist Certification Series Led by Delaware Nature Society staff Details opposite page .
16 session series Thu , 3 / 23 – Sat , 9 / 23 | Times vary Adult | W17009AS Member $ 200 / series Non-member $ 250 / series
Red Clay Valley Clean-Up Volunteers are needed to support clean-up throughout the valley . Details on page 27 .
Sat , 3 / 25 | 8 am – Noon Adult | V17501AS FREE for everyone
Birds in Unlikely Places Led by Sally O ’ Byrne Tour Wilmington ’ s Wastewater Treatment Plant to see where our water goes for treatment before being sent into the Delaware River . See the steps in the process and look for ducks and other waterfowl that reside at the holding ponds . Van transportation from DEEC provided . See more advocacy opportunities on page 27 .
Tue , 3 / 28 | 12:30 pm – 4 pm Adult | W17209DC Member $ 15 | Non-member $ 22
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