DNREC’s DuPont Nature Center to Reopen April 2
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will welcome visitors to the DuPont Nature Center at the Mispillion Harbor Reserve when the center reopens for the 2025 season Wednesday, April 2, featuring new exhibits.
Collection of Avian Influenza-Impacted Wildlife in Delaware Expanded Through DNREC-USDA Wildlife Services Effort
The Delmarva Avian Influenza Joint Information Center announced that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Wildlife Services are collaborating to collect sick and deceased snow geese and other wild birds that may have succumbed to the outbreak of avian influenza currently spreading throughout the state.
DNREC Launches New Photo Contest Showcasing Delaware
DNREC is calling all photographers to showcase their skills and love for nature in the new DNREC Photo Contest. Open to all ages and skill levels, this contest seeks to highlight Delaware’s outdoors through striking photography.
“Learn & Burn” Workshop at Redden State Forest
The Delaware Prescribed Fire Council will host a “Learn & Burn” workshop to raise general awareness and support for prescribed fire. This free workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Redden State Forest, located at 18074 Redden Forest Drive, Georgetown, DE 19947.
Look Out for Deer Crossing Roads During Mating Season, Delaware Authorities Caution Drivers
From October through the holidays, motorists are cautioned to watch out for white-tailed deer crossing roadways in front of vehicles during their annual mating season, especially at dawn and dusk when deer are most active and harder to see.
