DOVER, DE: The Delaware Forest Service encourages landowners and other Delaware residents to scout for any spongy moth (formerly known as gypsy moth) egg masses this coming spring. “Homeowners and woodland owners, especially in last year’s outbreak areas around the Cypress Swamp and Nanticoke State Wildlife areas, should be aware of what spongy moth (formerly […]
Continue ReadingPat Emory Has Served 39 Years with the Department The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Environmental Control has named Pat Emory to lead its Division of Fish and Wildlife. Emory has served his entire career with the Department, most recently as director of DNREC Division of Community Affairs. Emory is to replace […]
Continue ReadingBorn in Little Rock to a black dentist and a Caucasian teacher, Florence Price garnered many accolades and achieved many firsts as an American composer during her life. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in American history, she was the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer, and […]
Continue ReadingThe Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Since 1993, The Point has closed annually for most of the spring and summer for the benefit of threatened and endangered beachnesters and migratory shorebirds, […]
Continue ReadingWith the unveiling of a new African American History Trail on the grounds of the Iron Hill Museum and Science Center in Newark, visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the 1923 schoolhouse that houses the museum and the unique story of the free Black community that formed on Iron Hill in the […]
Continue ReadingThe Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 34th Annual Ocean to Bay Bike Tour, taking place on April 29th, 2023. www.oceantobaybiketour.com Join cyclists of all levels on April 29, 2023, throughout the Quiet Resorts, Delaware for a cycling tour through Sussex County’s beautiful beaches, bays, and beyond! This award-winning event, presented […]
Continue ReadingThe Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2023 entrance fees will be in effect starting Wednesday, March 1 through Nov. 30. State park entrance fees for vehicles registered in Delaware are $4 at inland parks and $5 at ocean parks. Fees for out-of-state vehicles are $8 at […]
Continue ReadingWork Part of New Brandywine Creek State Park Trail Plan The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced that a section of the Brandywine Trail will be closed until early May for improvements. This is the first project to be implemented from the recently approved Brandywine Creek State Park Trail Plan. The trail will […]
Continue ReadingKent Association of Riding Therapy, Inc. (KART) is hosting its 7th Annual KART Klassic Golf Tournament on April 28, 2023 at Back Creek Golf Club in Middletown, DE. Scramble format starting at 1pm. Player Ticket $125 – Per Player: 18 Holes, Post Party Dinner, 4 Door Prize Tickets, 2 Drink Tickets, Longest Drive, Closest to […]
Continue ReadingStocked Ponds Will be Closed to All Fishing from Saturday, Feb. 18 through Friday, March 3 Delaware’s 2023 downstate pond trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16 only at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, followed by the opening of the regular trout season for all anglers a half-hour before sunrise on Sunday, March 5, […]
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