DWL Spring/Summer Newsletter Now Available!
Delaware Wild Lands’s 65th year is flying by, in fact, half of it is already behind us! You know what that means, it’s time for our Spring/Summer Newsletter! With articles ranging from the Mink we’ve been seeing in New Castle County, to the long-term conservation and restoration planning underway at Milford Neck, to the majestic […]
New DWL Property Complex Maps Available
Through our social media and emails, you see a lot of what happens on the ground at Delaware Wild Lands, but there’s also a lot that goes on behind the scenes. Recently DWL staff have been revamping and modernizing our approach to GIS mapping, and in the process we’ve put out a new set of […]
Spring is in the Air and Snapping Turtles are Laying Eggs
It’s springtime again, and while we often think about the birds and the bees this time of year, lets instead turn our attention to the turtles! Delaware is home to 15 species of terrestrial and freshwater turtles, and the woods and wetlands that Delaware Wild Lands owns and manages across the state provide vital habitat […]
Sip & Savor Fundraiser at Harvest Ridge Winery – 2/15/2026
Join us for an intimate fundraising evening at Harvest Ridge Winery, featuring a thoughtfully curated small-bites culinary experience paired with their wines. Guests will enjoy six tasting stations interspersed throughout the barrel room, each offering a different small bite thoughtfully paired with a selected wine. Delaware Wild Lands is dedicated to protecting and managing Delaware’s most important natural […]
DWL Newsletter Fall/Winter 2025
Your holiday wish came true! That’s right, DWL’s Fall/Winter 2025 Newsletter is now available to view online or download! You can find it (as well as our back-catalog of Newsletters) HERE! Happy Holidays from everyone at Delaware Wild Lands, and we’ll see you in the new year!
Celebrating the First Day of Deer Season
The first day of deer season has arrived, bringing crisp morning air, the quiet excitement of the woods, and a sense of anticipation that spans generations. At Delaware Wild Lands (DWL), this day is more than just a calendar date. It is a moment to celebrate the enduring connection between people, wildlife, and the landscapes […]
Big News from Augustine Creek—Happening Today!
Delaware Wild Lands has protected new property in the Scenic Augustine Creek Area. This addition strengthens our growing land complex and contributes to a 23,000-acre corridor of protected lands stretching along Delaware’s Bayshore. These wetlands are a special part of Delaware’s landscape—filtering water that flows into the Delaware Bay, softening the impact of storms […]
August is National Make-A-Will Month – A Gift for Your Loved Ones
August is National Make-A-Will Month, the perfect reminder to think ahead and ensure your wishes are honored. Creating a will is one of the most meaningful steps you can take for yourself and your loved ones. A will provides peace of mind, removes uncertainty, and ensures that you—not the courts, make the decisions about your […]
Motus, a Global Network to Track Wildlife Connected to the Great Cypress Swamp.
Did you know that Delaware Wild Lands has a Motus tower at the Great Cypress Swamp? Well we do! Let me guess, your next question is “What is a Motus tower anyway?” Motus describes themselves as a “diverse, networked community of researchers, practitioners, companies, organizations and people working cooperatively towards shared science and conservation objectives.” […]
Spring/Summer Newsletter Now Available
Want to stay up-to-date on everything Delaware Wild Lands? Be sure to check out our latest Newsletter! Now available on our Newsletters Page HERE! Or download directly HERE.