Joanne’s Journal: A Day of Firsts at Big Stone BeachBased on Field Notes from a Milford Native – April 20, 2025
Sunday, April 20th, was one of those perfect spring days when everything feels fresh and alive—and it ended up being a day full of firsts for me! My first live horseshoe crab of the season greeted me on the south side of Big Stone Beach. There’s just something magical about seeing them return. On Big […]
Historic Perspective: Preserving Delaware’s Natural Heritage through Delaware’s Coastal Zone Act
On April 20, 2010, the largest oil spill in U.S. history occurred in the Gulf of Mexico. The exact amount of oil spilled remains unknown, and every day, it reveals more about the lasting impact of this disaster on the Gulf’s diverse and vital coastal ecosystems. These habitats, including areas for animals, waterfowl, shorebirds, and […]
Social Media Policy
Delaware Wild Lands Social Media Policy – for Facebook/Instagram Delaware Wild Lands (DWL) uses social media to engage with the public, share information about our lands, projects, visitation opportunities, and policies, and promote our mission. We strive to create a welcoming and respectful environment for our supporters and followers. To maintain this safe space, DWL […]
Delaware Wild Lands Strategic Plan and Fall/Winter 2024 Newsletter now available!
Big news! We are excited to unveil our new Strategic Plan, a comprehensive roadmap for advancing DWL’s land conservation efforts. This plan reflects the valuable input and insights from our dedicated community and builds on our mission to acquire and restore critical parcels of land. This plan represents a significant step forward in our ongoing work to protect and restore Delaware’s natural heritage. Learn more about the details of our Strategic Plan HERE! Our Fall/Winter 2024 Newsletter is also now available in PDF form. You can download it HERE.
Dedication of the Eugene H. Bayard Memorial Trail
In 2021, Delaware Wild Lands (DWL) lost a cherished leader and friend, Eugene “Gene” H. Bayard. As a long-time member of the Board of Directors and a past Board president, Gene’s contributions to DWL and many other organizations were profound and far-reaching. His guidance and vision were instrumental in shaping DWL into the successful organization […]
DWL Spring/Summer 2024 Newsletter Now Available
Our newsletter for Spring/Summer 2024 is now available for download HERE!
Delaware Wild Lands In the News
Be sure to check out this article about our restoration work in the Great Cypress Swamp by Shannon Marvel McNaught for the Delaware News Journal/Delaware Online!
