3/14 is the International #DayofActionforRivers, where when communities around the world come together with one voice to say that our rivers matter, and that having access to #cleanwater matters, and that now is the time to do something about it! #Act4theDelaware
Join our AWE Delaware River Watershed Fellowship program at DEEC on the Wilmington riverfront. This is a 12-week paid program for 18-24 year olds who may be interested in pursuing a career in the conservation field. No experience required. Apply Now!
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Hunt for toads and fish, look for spring blooms, and race on our trail during our spring break camp. Each day, spring break campers will explore the marsh, make nature crafts, and try our secret challenge! Mon 4/18 – Fri 4/22, 8:30 am – 3 pm Ages 5-8 Member $280 | Non-member $330
We are currently hiring Wilmington Youth Environmental Corps participants! These city residents are 13 to 18 years old and complete nine after school sessions where they mentor youth at our nature clubs. The deadline is February 23. Reach out to Jackie Ng for more information!
Pick up your free deck of Aquamarooned! at DEEC today! Played outdoors, this game’s location-specific cards cast players as explorers sent to Earth’s “watersphere”. Grab your core deck, DEEC, and Lenape expansion packs at our Visitor Center! #nature
Delaware’s Climate Action Plan outlines strategies and actions Delaware can take to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and improve our resiliency to climate change impacts we are already witnessing. https://t.co/5YaK8QO29F #declimateplan
Today's free lunchtime read: The desire among consumers to purchase locally grown food remained strong in 2021, as the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced that the state’s farmers markets posted nearly $3.16 million in sales last year.
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DEEC's #MotusTower which helps us learn more about how #wildlife moves around Wilmington’s #Riverfront. It has has already detected 89 animals from all over and give us important info about where animals spend their time so we can conserve those habitats! https://t.co/axEcCvxqRo
UD grad students whose research involves climate change, in any academic discipline, can apply for up to $10,000 in funding from the Gerard J. Mangone Climate Change Science and Policy Hub. Apply by Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2022. https://t.co/ZqSF96KVhA
Big, bad, and omnivorous. Common Snapping turtles are an aquatic reptile that you can find from the tip of Florida, all the way to southern Canada. Their powerful jaws match their defensive behavior, so if you meet this species in the wild be sure to keep your distant.
It's a new year and the perfect time to set a goal to spend more time outdoors! To stay on top of what's happening with us, check us out at: https://t.co/73JGHYREJW, on FB: https://t.co/sppnBOzMZe, on IG https://t.co/9YEWXIMR0C, and TikTok: https://t.co/A80HKhes6S! See you soon!
Join @DEEC_DNS on Oct 13th for their 10th Anniversary Festival & 5k! This #FamilyFriendly event will feature live music, canoeing, scavenger hunts & more! https://t.co/cTwVoaZ24G #NetDE#WilmDE#FamilyFun
Did you know there are 25,000 miles of rivers and streams in the #DelRiverwatershed? They are all part of the system that supplies our #cleanwater for drinking and recreation. Get out and experience them through @DelRivWatershed#RiverDays! https://t.co/Wd5srbSgxe
#Wetlands are everywhere in estuaries, they help deal with flooding issues and more and more are being considered as a viable tactic to control floodwaters in urban communities, such as in Wilmington! #EstuariesWeek https://t.co/VIgf2k5knc
One of our favorite places! When you are on the #InWilm side of the trail, visit our friends at DuPont Enviro Education Center to learn more about what the area around you has to offer!#ItsTimeWilm#WilmLove@DEEC_DNS
💥‼️ WATER WARRIORS! The Clean Water for Delaware Act is here and it's first stop on it's way to becoming law is during our Clean Water Rally! Read the bill, show your support, and register for the rally! https://t.co/wbxtxPOUiP
Now that you know what a WATERshed is, have you ever been curious about what we mean when we say BREWshed? (Hint: 🍺) Join us on the Stitch House Brewery Walk this Thursday to learn more. Register at: https://t.co/lYzEze9Crp