Kent County Conservancy Inc.

Earlier in October, members of the Kent County Conservancy Board met on one of the properties we own and manage to review current site conditions. We evaluated water level meters, monitored land health, and discussed future conservation goals.

Regular field visits like this help us make informed decisions to protect natural areas, support wildlife habitats, and maintain the environmental quality of Kent County.🌳🍂

So Beautiful! Love Kent County, courtesy of DNREC

Take a breath and let the rhythmic waves of Pickering Beach soothe your soul. 🌊 Tomorrow’s International Horseshoe Crab Day, but these ancient mariners have been scuttling along our shores for more than 450 million years, long before the dinosaurs. Every spring, they return to Delaware Bay to spawn, helping sustain a delicate coastal ecosystem. Their eggs become a buffet for globe-trotting shorebirds like the red knot, stopping in for a quick bite on a 9,000-mile flight. Nature’s timing? Chef’s kiss.   #HorseshoeCrabs #DelawareBay #PickeringBeach #InternationalHorseshoeCrabDay #DNREC

We had a great time at our ‘open house’ property walk last night! Thank you for those who joined us. Hope to see you again soon.

Please join this event and get to know your Kent County Conservancy! Comment below with questions. Hope to see you there!!

Delaware DNREC will host two public meetings to discuss the Brandywine Trail improvement project, which began construction on February 27, on Wednesday, March 15, at 4:00 and 6:30 p.m. at the Blue Ball Barn in Alapocas Run State Park, Wilmington.

Learn more: https://news.delaware.gov/dnrec-to-host-brandywine-creek-state-park-trail-plan-public-meeting

Mark your calendars for our Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale! Join us and DE Center for the Inland Bays on Saturday, May 6 at this FREE family-friendly event.

The festival features outdoor recreation and educational opportunities, nature-based organizations, food trucks, and a native plant sale. Guest speakers, kids activities, giveaways, yummy grub and drinks — stay tuned for more!

https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/watershed-stewardship/wetlands/family-fest/

www.kentcountyconservancy.org/news/2023/3/8/successful-invasive-clean-up-at-persimmon-tree-woods

Successful invasive clean-up at Persimmon Tree Woods! — Kent County Conservancy, Inc. Volunteer Day One Completed Activities: The stewardship team cleared the largest winter creeper location of several decaying rabbit hutches that had been dumped into the woods many years earlier.  They were consolidated in a pile at the edge of the woods for future disposal.  Larg

Hi friends! Don't forget, The Great Backyard Bird Count started yesterday and goes until Monday. 20 minutes of observing birds in your backyard is all it takes to be a citizen scientist! More information here: https://www.birdcount.org/ #:~:text=Connect%20to%20Birds%2C%20to%20Nature%2C%20and%20with%20Each%20Other&text=Join%20us%2C%20February%2017%2D20,for%20the%20love%20of%20birds. (photo of a female Downy Woodpecker in flight)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Persimmon Tree Woods – Street Tract

KCC Volunteer Stewardship Dates for January to March 2023

January 30th (Monday) from 10 am to 1 pm
January 31st (Tuesday) from 10 am to 1 pm

February 11th (Saturday) from 10 am to 1 pm
February 12th (Sunday) from 1 pm to 4 pm
February 18th (Saturday) from 10 am to 1 pm
February 19th (Sunday) from 1 pm to 4 pm

March 11th (Saturday) from 9 am to 12 noon
March 19th (Sunday) from 1 pm to 4 pm

These dates are all after the deer gun seasons end on Jan 29th .

Work will focus on control of targeted invasive woody shrubs and vines within management units of the Street Tract. These dates are weather dependent. Details will be provided to all signees prior to the scheduled date. These dates were selected to use best management practices for specific plants.

You will learn identification of plant species and control techniques on the Site. If interested, comment here or, send us a Facebook message!

We look forward to seeing you in the woods!

https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/waste-hazardous/yard-waste/

Please recycle your live Christmas trees :-)

Yard Waste - DNREC Alpha Yard waste is banned from all Delaware landfills, but it can be recycled and re-used in beneficial ways.

Local Couple Make Generous Donation to Land Conservancy

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