Discover . Explore . Preserve .
Habitat Steward Training Series
Led by Lori Athey & Delaware Nature Society staff
Learn how to create habitat in the garden . Topics include site analysis , plant selection , design for happy critters and neighbors , and sustainable gardening practices . Garden visits and a resource notebook included . Some homework required for certification . Trip to Newark , a Certified Wildlife Habitat Community , is included . This training will also be offered at Abbott ’ s Mill in August . Visit DelNature . org / HabitatSteward for details .
Adult | W17010AS Member $ 65 / series | Non-member $ 85 / series
Course Schedule
Habitat Gardens Part I Wed , 3 / 22 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Site Analysis Sat , 4 / 15 | 9 am – Noon
Habitat Gardens Part II Wed , 5 / 24 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Great Plants : Woodies Wed , 6 / 28 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Field Day in Newark Sat , 7 / 8 ( rain date 7 / 15 ) Newark | 9 am – 4 pm
Great Plants : Herbaceous Wed , 7 / 26 | DEEC 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Student Presentations Wed , 8 / 9 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm
Graduation Wed , 9 / 13 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm
The Natural World According to Jim
There are many ways to enjoy the natural world . However learning about and interacting with wild creatures may be one of the best . Join naturalist extraordinaire Jim White in exploring the diverse habitats of the Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge . Participate in an illustrated and hands-on program that will take you deep into the fascinating world of the refuge ’ s wild residents . Dogfish Head beer and snacks provided .
Adult age 21 + | W17202DC Member $ 15 / session | Non-member $ 30 / session
Programs in series
Nocturnal Creatures Fri , 4 / 7 | 6 pm – 8 pm | Details page 14
AquaWorld Fri , 6 / 2 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Details page 19
Insect Foray Fri , 7 / 7 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Details page 21
Naturalist Certification Series
Whether you are just beginning your interest in nature , or wish to gain greater depth of understanding of local ecosystems , take advantage of this spring through fall course ! Learn about the ecology of the Piedmont region and the flora and fauna that reside here during eight lectures and eight field trips led by experts . Each participant will complete a field and classroom notebook to become certified . School teachers can receive 60 hours of in-service credit .
Select days | 3 / 23 – 9 / 23 | Times vary Adult | W17009AS Member $ 200 / series ; Non-member $ 250 / series
Course Schedule
Mammals with Derek Stoner Lecture : Thu , 3 / 23 | 6 pm – 9 pm Field trip : Sat , 3 / 25 | 2 pm – 5 pm
Terrestrial Ecosystems with Joe Sebastiani Lecture : Wed , 4 / 26 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm Field trip : Sat , 4 / 29 | 8 am – 2 pm
Reptiles and Amphibians with Jim White Lecture : Thu , 6 / 1 | 6 pm – 9 pm Field trip : Sat , 6 / 3 | 5:30 pm – 11 pm
Birds with Derek Stoner Lecture : Thu , 6 / 15 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm Field trip : Sat , 6 / 17 | 7 am – 11 am
Insects with Jim White Lecture : Thu , 7 / 27 | 6 pm – 8:30 pm Field trip : Sat , 7 / 29 | 9 am – 1 pm
Wildflowers with Joe Sebastiani Lecture : Tue , 8 / 22 | 6 pm – 8 pm Field trip : Wed , 8 / 23 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Trees and Shrubs with John Harrod Lecture : Thu , 8 / 31 | 6 pm – 8 pm Field trip : Thu , 9 / 7 | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Aquatic Ecosystems with Kristin Travers Lecture : Thu , 9 / 21 | 6 pm – 8 pm Field trip : Sat , 9 / 23 | 9 am – 2 pm
ASHLAND ABBOTT ’ S COVERDALE DEEC OTHER
Colors indicate site . Addresses for many sites on page 7 . Learn more about our four primary sites on pages 23 – 25 .
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