By Guest Blogger: Martha Corrozi Narvaez Associate Policy Scientist, Water Resources Agency, Institute for Public Administration, University of Delaware On an unseasonably warm Sunday in February I walked hand-in-hand with my 4-year old son along Wilmington’s riverwalk that parallels the magnificent Christina River. As we walked we passed by couples, families, runners, and people of all …
Evelyn Williams, Certified Naturalist and Volunteer Guide Joe Sebastiani, Ashland Nature Center Manager During the fall and winter months one of our the most frequent sightings in the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge marsh is of Red-winged Blackbirds sitting on grasses or making short, low flights in small flocks from plant to plant. Male …
By Jim White: Senior Fellow for Land and Biodiversity The Christina River has been one of my favorite Delaware canoeing and kayaking destinations for many years. Cruising with the tide on a late summer day is about as relaxing as it can get. However, if you are like me, the best part of the experience …
By John Harrod: Manager, Dupont Environmental Education Center Blooming right now in the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge is a great shrub of utility and beauty. The common elderberry (Sambucus Canadensis), also known as American elder, can be found throughout Delaware and along the Eastern U.S. from Canada to Florida. Elderberry is a pioneer …
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