Delaware Nature Society
Overview
Our Mission
Our mission is to connect people with the natural world to improve our environment through education, advocacy and conservation. Instilling an understanding and appreciation for the environment and the important role that every individual plays in its ability to thrive has become paramount to the survival of future generations. We believe that healthy ecosystems are a right of all people and improving them is a responsibility that we share.
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 1Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
| Delaware | Kent, New Castle, Sussex |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | Chester, Delaware |
Acres Conserved
| State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1,103 | 608 | 483 | 12 |
| Pennsylvania | 210 | 80 | 50 | 80 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.
Delaware Nature Society
PO Box 700
Hockessin, DE 19707-0700
Contact Information
Phone: (302) 239-2334
Fax: (302) 239-2473
Email: ginger@delnature.org
Website
History
Founded in: 1964
Alliance member since: 2000
This organization has adopted the 2017 Standards & Practices
This organization has adopted the 2004 Standards & Practices
