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  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control


DNREC, Iron Hill Museum in Newark Celebrate New African American History Trail

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2023

With today’s 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 1830s.




Presentations on Attracting Pollinators to Help Yards and Gardens Thrive Set for March 6 and 27

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host two free presentations in March on techniques for attracting butterflies, birds, and other pollinators to suburban yards and gardens and helping them to thrive and flower.




Delaware State Parks Fee Season Begins March 1

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The 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.




DNREC Supports 2023 Youth Environmental Summit for Delaware High School Students on March 2

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2023

On March 2, more than 450 Delaware high school students are expected to gather in Newark for the fourth annual Delaware Youth Environmental Summit (YES!) to learn more about today’s top environmental issues and challenges, and to network with their peers and guest speakers.




DNREC to Present Webinar Feb. 22 on Seven-Year Living Shoreline Project at Gandy’s Beach, N.J.

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2023

The Gandy’s Beach Project and living shorelines in New Jersey are to be featured in a free webinar presented at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in partnership with the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee.







  Category: Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

DNREC, Iron Hill Museum in Newark Celebrate New African American History Trail

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2023

With today’s 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 1830s.




Presentations on Attracting Pollinators to Help Yards and Gardens Thrive Set for March 6 and 27

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host two free presentations in March on techniques for attracting butterflies, birds, and other pollinators to suburban yards and gardens and helping them to thrive and flower.




Delaware State Parks Fee Season Begins March 1

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The 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.




DNREC Supports 2023 Youth Environmental Summit for Delaware High School Students on March 2

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2023

On March 2, more than 450 Delaware high school students are expected to gather in Newark for the fourth annual Delaware Youth Environmental Summit (YES!) to learn more about today’s top environmental issues and challenges, and to network with their peers and guest speakers.




DNREC to Present Webinar Feb. 22 on Seven-Year Living Shoreline Project at Gandy’s Beach, N.J.

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2023

The Gandy’s Beach Project and living shorelines in New Jersey are to be featured in a free webinar presented at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, in partnership with the Delaware Living Shorelines Committee.