delaware nature society annual report 2008

Delaware Nature Society

Our 45th year of commitment toEnvironmental Education,Natural Resources Conservation,Preservation & Advocacy

AnnualReport 2008

www.delawarenaturesociety.org

The Delaware Nature Society, a nonprofit membership or-

ganization, fosters understanding, appreciation and enjoyment

of the natural world through education, preserves ecologically

significant areas, and advocates stewardship and conserva-

tion of natural resources.

The Delaware Nature Society (DNS) owns or manages more

than 1900 acres of wildlife habitat and education preserves. A

farm education program is taught at our 352-acre Coverdale

Farm. Abbott’s Mill’s historic, water powered gristmill is pre-

served and operational. The Society’s Burrows Run and Flint

Woods Preserves in New Castle County and Marvel Saltmarsh

and Cedar Bog Preserves in Sussex County provide extensive

field study opportunities.

DNS has been chosen to operate the Dupont Environmental

Education Center under construction at the Russell W. Peter-

son Urban Wildlife Refuge on the Wilmington riverfront, sched-

uled to open in October 2009, and is in its third year of

operations at Cooch-Dayett Mills in Newark. Unlike many na-

ture centers that offer environmental education only, the

Delaware Nature Society has Natural Resource Conservation

and Advocacy components also. In addition, it is the Delaware

affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), offering input

on national issues that concern citizens in our region.

Our nature centers and preserves serve as regional hubs for

environmental activities in every season. Individuals, school

students, teachers and community groups increase their

awareness of the natural world through our programs.

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2008 FULL TIME STAFF

Michael Riska, Executive Director

Linda Chambers, Associate Director, Development & Marketing

Helen Fischel, Associate Director, Education

Jennifer Mihills, Associate Director, Natural Resources Conservation

Judy Petterson, Assistant to the Director

David Toman, Associate Director, Business & Finance

James White, Associate Director, Land & Biodiversity Management

Jason Beale, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center Manager

Margot Chalfont, Land Preservation Coordinator

Brenna Goggin, Environmental Advocate

John Harrod, Backyard Habitat Coordinator

Judy Montgomery, School Overnight & Outreach Coordinator

Glynne Nagle, Education and Administrative Assistant

Ginger North, Stream Watch Coordinator

David Pragoff, School and Public Programs Team Leader

Dave Pro, Ashland Land and Facilities Steward

Joe Sebastiani, Members Program Team Leader

Joanne Ulp, Membership and Annual Giving Coordinator

Sheila Vincent, Group Program Coordinator

Michele Wales, Coverdale Farm Program Coordinator

Jim Wolfer, Coverdale Farm Steward

2008 PART TIME STAFF

Jean Beattie, Office Assistant

Cristy Beckman, Public Affairs Coordinator

Carol Leshem, Bookkeeper/Accountant

Donna Murphy, Office Assistant

Koren Olinger, Office Assistant

Catherine Owens, Volunteer Coordinator

Fiona Smith, Program Registrar

Derek Stoner, Members Program Assistant, Middle Run Coordinator

Stephanie Sturmfels, Marketing Coordinator

Elliott Workman, Abbott’s Mill Land and Facility Coordinator

DIRECTORS(As of 12/31/2008)

PresidentPeter H. Flint

Vice PresidentThomas C. Shea, Jr.

SecretaryRichmond L. Williams

TreasurerDavid Harrison

MembersBarbara BorleskeTheresa Brown-EdwardsBonnie CopelandGregory B. Coverdale, Jr.Sumner Crosby, IIIAudrey Doberstein

Deloris D. DonnellyDavid M. FergusonGeorge M. Fisher, IVRichard A. FlemingPeter H. FlintRichard H. FrederickRodney GalentineHenry GreenewaltDiane GulyasDavid HarrisonGregory InskipMarion LassenLillian M. LoweryCrawford MacKeandWesley L. McNealyElizabeth S. E. MoranSally O’ByrneMeredith PrinceSeth RossWesley SchwandtThomas C. Shea, Jr.

Dale StrattonSharon StruthersLowell T. UnderhillRichmond L. WilliamsLawrence I. Zutz

Honorary BoardMembersHoward P. BrokawBernard S. DempseyLorraine M. FlemingNancy G. FrederickNorman G. WilderLynn W. Williams

Associate BoardMembersGordon FisherTerrance L. HigginsCarmen Lee Pow

32008 Annual Report

Dear Members and Friends:

Over this past year of change and transition, the Delaware Nature Society made great strides in fulfilling its

mission to foster understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the natural world through education; preserve

ecologically significant areas; and advocate stewardship and conservation of natural resources. Following are

some highlights that stand out in our minds:

Fundraising Remained Strong in ‘08

The Delaware Nature Society’s Annual Giving fund reached a total just shy of our all-time high. In 2008,

$254,115.26 was raised from 828 donors. Additionally, our Capital Development Program raised $506,531.40

for the Coverdale Farm expansion project including the renovations of the Education/Community Supported

Agriculture (CSA) building.

Reaching a New Audience

“The Nature of Delaware” is the Delaware Nature Society’s blog featuring Field Trips, Outdoor Observations,

and Environmental Topics launched in 2008. It is here that we will update recent field trips and show photos of

our adventures, reveal interesting natural spectacles we come across, discuss the environment and conservation in Delaware, and generally blog about

fun and exciting happenings within the Delaware Nature Society.

Coverdale Farm Expansion Continues

At Coverdale Farm the Farm Operations Center (containing farm equipment storage space, a small office area, and a nutrient management shed) was

completed along with the site work which included a septic system and roadways. Farmyard buildings for chickens and pigs were built and made handi-

capped accessible for program participants. We are excited about our progress that continues at the Farm that will allow us to start a Community Sup-

ported Agriculture (CSA) program in 2010.

Planning for Operations at the Riverfront

The Delaware Nature Society continues planning for the opening and the start of operations at the DuPont

Environmental Education Center in Wilmington. The center opening is scheduled for October 10, 2009 and

we are looking forward to programming showcasing where the city, river and marsh meet. The Center, owned

by the Riverfront Development Corporation, is on the edge of the 212-acre Russell W. Peterson Urban

Wildlife Refuge that adjoins the tidal Christina River, which is home to many species of amphibians, birds,

mammals, fish, reptiles and native plants.

Furthering our Programming at Cooch-Dayett Mills

Through a partnership with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, the Delaware Nature Soci-

ety continued operations at Cooch-Dayett Mills in Newark. With programming provided by DNS, Cooch-

Dayett Mills features education for families, school classes and the public. The historic roller mills, along with

natural features of the site, become the classroom.

Reviewing the accomplishments of 2008, we are truly excited about the prospects for the future including Coverdale Farm growth, Cooch-Dayett Mills

programming, our expansion to the Wilmington Riverfront and preparing for Community Supported Agriculture, all enabling us to reach new audiences.

Realizing none of it would be possible without our most important and vital assets: our dedicated volunteers (close to 1,000 contributing a value of

$363,000 in service!), our integral staff, and the committed leadership of our Board of Directors, we wish to take this opportunity to offer our most sincere

thanks and appreciation. We look forward to continuing our progress in the future!

Peter H. Flint Michael E. RiskaPresident Executive Director

Mike Riska, Executive Director

Peter Flint, President

Education HighlightsACHIEVEMENTS AND GROWTH IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

Since its 1964 founding, the Delaware Nature Society has reached more than 1.3 million

people of all ages through its education programs. The Nature Society’s Education De-

partment includes three well-developed program areas:

- members/seasonal: adults, children and families

- schools: teachers and student classes

- public groups: scouts, faith-based and community organizations

In 2008, the Education Department welcomed more than 52,100 students, members and

guests to our programs and included these distinguished highlights:

MEMBERS

Maintained members program participation (over 3,100) between 2007 and 2008 in the

current economic situation.

Ashland Nature Center

· Continued a strong teenager presence with approximately 80 regularly involved through Teen Naturalists, Young Water-

fowlers, and Summer Camp Counselors. Teen Naturalists went on a 35-mile canoeing adventure in the Adirondacks.

· The third annual Naturalist Certification Series had 25 adults enrolled. School teachers, DNS Teacher Naturalists, staff and

members graduate after participating in 16 sessions and the production of a detailed naturalist notebook.

· The second annual Ashland Hawk Watch ran daily, September through November. Over 7,000 hawks were tallied. DNS is in

partnership with the Delmarva Ornithological Society in this project which has brought to light one of the best hawk watching

sites in the region, contributed to our understanding of hawk migration, and enlightens more than 500 visitors each fall.

· Extended trips were held to Panama, Nebraska, Great Smoky Mountains, Fallingwater, and the PA Elk Country, which was a

new offering showcasing the easily accessible and very enjoyable PA Elk herd. The Nebraska trip was conducted for the

third year in a row, and included a stay in the sandhills region of the state, which is very rich in wildlife and is considered the

“last great prairie” in the U.S. Participants beg to stay in the beautiful and remote sandhills.

· The Delaware Nature Society Blog, “The Nature of Delaware” was designed and integrated into the DNS website. Approxi-

mately 3 posts per week are published by staff about natural history and DNS trips, and over 600 hits to the blog are

recorded monthly.

· Weekly Monday bird walks began at the Bucktoe Creek Preserve which attract about 40 participants per month.

· Camps are expanding at the preserves including Insect Study at Burrows Run, Flint Woods Forest Discovery, and Bucktoe

Campout at Bucktoe Creek Preserve.

· The very successful Flint Woods to Granogue Hike and Dinner was offered three times due to heavy demand.

Coverdale Farm

· Increased the “Field to Table” cooking programs for adults.

· Conducted 20 farm-based summer camps including animal husbandry camps for all ages, farm to table cooking, farm to for-

est explorations, and farm based literature camps (Charlotte’s Web and Farmer Boy)

Abbott’s Mill Nature Center

· Naturalist Certification Series was completed for 1st time downstate.

· Teen Naturalist program was completed for the second year downstate.

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Helen Fischel, Associate Director

SCHOOLS

27,119 students participated in School Programs society-wide for 2008, a 9% decline from 2007. Marketing efforts were expanded in

response to spring declines and fall participation at Ashland and Coverdale Farm saw a 5% increase over 2007. Additionally, the

school program staff at all sites concentrated on developing new program opportunities to further expand our audience.


· Introduced new “Pond Study” lesson for 3rd grade in response to new unit in the DE state curriculum

· With grant funding, acquired digital cameras and printers to advance the “Nature Photography” lesson

· Held first “Life of the Monarch Butterfly” program at the Bucktoe Creek Preserve

· Introduced new outreach programs “Native Wild Animals On School Grounds,” and “Dragons, Damsels, and Demons: Tales

of the Night Sky” in partnership with Delaware Humanities Forum.

Coverdale Farm

· Held first Farm overnight for schools with students staying at the Ashland Lodge. Program included animal husbandry and

gardening/harvesting activities, new farm photography activity creating “Farmers Almanac” pages, new seed sharing activity

with students packaging their own sunflower seeds to take home, and cooking their own dinner with ingredients from the

Farm

· Introduced new lessons “Five Senses Farm” and “What’s for Lunch”


· Premiered “Mill and Machines” lesson combining simple machines with the historic mill

· Staff and volunteers prepared the newly acquired Morton Farm for education programs and conducted habitat enhancement

projects.

PUBLIC GROUPS

Total registration for Public Group Programs society-wide for 2008 increased 9% over 2007.


· Developed new partnership with Camp Xperience weight management program of the Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children.

Led a day-long event with field activities, a night hike and a live animal presentation to promote interest and enthusiasm for

active, outdoor opportunities for participating children.

Coverdale Farm

· Held first Farm overnight for girl scouts with students staying at the Ashland Lodge. Girls participated in; popcorn activity by

shelling and popping corn, making butter, and eating; morning animal chores; harvesting foods from the farm and preparing

a healthy lunch; and a farm to forest hike.

· Restructured the Harvest Moon Festival and introduced “Farm to Fork” event combining locally grown, seasonal food, with

local chefs, wine, and beer


· Realized a 45% increase in field trip programs for scouts and other public groups

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Education Highlights

Natural Resources Conservation HighlightsThrough the Delaware Nature Society’s Natural Resources Conservation (NRC) Depart-ment, individuals are helping to protect and restore wildlife habitat, monitor and improvelocal water quality, preserve open space and natural areas, and raise a strong voice forthe environment at the local, state and national level. In 2008, the Delaware Nature Soci-ety was pleased to celebrate the following accomplishments:

NO PLACE LIKE HOMESince moving its headquarters to Ashland in 1976, the Delaware Nature Society hasplaced high priority on the permanent preservation of the Red Clay Valley. The valley in-cludes spectacular natural areas that sustain an abundance of plants and animals andcontain some of the richest forest in the Red Clay Creek watershed. The Red Clay Valley isbecoming an island in our ever-more developed landscape. The Delaware Nature Societyis committed to ensuring that future generations will be able to enjoy the spectacular re-sources just outside our door. Over the last year DelDOT Secretary Carolann Wicks for-mally approved the Corridor Management Plan for the 28-road network that composes theRed Clay Valley Scenic Byway. The Corridor Management Plan describes the goals, strategies, andresponsibilities for conserving and enhancing the Valley’s cultural, scenic, historic, and natural resources. In addition, the Delaware Na-ture Society sought Important Bird Area status for the Red Clay Valley, which was accepted at the State level. This recognition makesofficial what we have known for a long time - the Red Clay Valley is especially rich in bird species and biodiversity in general.

RAISING THE PROFILE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUESIn celebration of Earth Day 2008, the Delaware Nature Society hosted a gubernatorial candidates forum focused on environmental is-sues. Approximately 130 individuals attended the event to hear the perspectives of the candidates. More than 60 questions weresubmitted by Delaware Nature Society members and the public which were posted on the DNS website with an audio recording of theevent. Over the last year, the Delaware Nature Society and conservation partners worked collectively to halt the Army Corps of Engi-neers plan to deepen the main channel of the Delaware River, to support comprehensive energy policy and climate change legislation,and to maintain adequate funding for open space and farmland preservation initiatives.

WATERSHEDS OF DELAWAREOne of the Delaware Nature Society’s hallmarks since its inception in 1964 has been the ability to inspire people to take action to helpprotect the environment. Technical Monitoring is one of the Society’s most successful citizen science programs and is a nationally-recognized example of the acceptance and use of citizen science water quality data by the Delaware Department of Natural Re-sources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Thanks to a DuPont “Clear into theFuture” Natural Resource Conservation and Restoration Grant, the Delaware Nature Society was able to upgrade our website andpost Technical Monitoring data, graphs, site photographs and maps. This information is now just a click away for school students andwatershed groups throughout the region.

GARDENING FOR THE ENVIRONMENTThe Delaware Nature Society’s Backyard Wildlife Habitat™ program, offered through our affiliate partnership with the National WildlifeFederation, provides educational resources and one-on-one consultation for landowners interested in providing food, water, cover andplaces for wildlife to raise young, while implementing resource conservation measures in their backyards. Rain barrels have quicklybecome one of the most popular backyard conservation measures. In 2008, the Delaware Nature Society hosted several “build yourown” rain barrel workshops that generated waiting lists of more than 200 individuals.

EXPANDING THE RIBBON OF GREENIn 2007, the Delaware Nature Society teamed with the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife to enroll their collective 313 acres in Sus-sex County into the State’s System of Nature Preserves. The Milford Millponds Nature Preserve achieved permanent preservation ofthe natural and cultural landscape surrounding Abbott’s Mill and Abbott’s Mill Nature Center. Over the last year, volunteers from theMilford High School cross country team helped to maintain portions of the Milford Millponds Nature Preserve. Additional lands, total-ing approximately 60 acres, will be donated to the Delaware Nature Society and added to the Preserve in 2009.


Jen Mihils, Associate Director


Land & Biodiversity HighlightsPROGRESS AND IMPROVEMENTS REALIZEDThe Delaware Nature Society, which owns or manages more than 1,900 acres ofwildlife habitat and educational preserves, accomplished several productive biodiversitymanagement projects in 2008:

- Baltimore Checkerspot butterflies continue to flourish at the BurrowsRun Preserve - only one of two known location for this species in Delaware

- Native tree buffer was expanded along the Burrows Run- Sharp-shinned Hawk nested and fledged young at the Ashland Nature

Center for the second year in a row– this is the only known nestinglocation for this species in Delaware

- Extensive invasive alien plant control projects were conducted at theAshland Nature Center, Burrows Run Preserve and Abbotts Mill

- Cooperated with University of Delaware’s Mile-a-minute Plant researchthat was conducted at the Burrows Run Preserve

- Land management continues at Cooch-Dayett Mills – trails andteaching areas are maintained on a regular basis

- The Ashland landscape project continued with native trees and shrubs being installed- Completed construction of new trail through Succession Woods and installed Succession Trail markers- A vernal pool was created at the Abbott’s Mill Morton Property

MIDDLE RUN VALLEY NATURAL AREA WOODLAND RESTORATION PROJECTThe Delaware Nature Society created an overall land and biodiversity management plan for Middle Run Natural Area. In 2008, the five-year project continued to expand the habitat restoration efforts at this site - two successful woodland restoration plantings (1,000trees planted) were completed in the Natural Area. Each of these plantings utilized more than 100 volunteers. Invasive alien vegetationremoval projects were undertaken. Other activities were the creation of a new trail, environmental educational programs and biodiver-sity surveys, including a bi-weekly bird survey. (136 species to date)

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT· Coverdale Farm Yard (including pig and poultry sheds) was completed and construction planning began for the

Education & Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) building renovation· Floors in the two main bathrooms of the Ashland lodge were replaced· The Dilworth house, part of Burrows Run Preserve, underwent extensive exterior stone wall repair including the

restoration of a historic stone smoke house- At Abbott’s Mill, the house on the Morton Property was removed and an out building was renovated for use as a

teaching area- A new electric generator was installed at the Ashland Lodge- The Mortenson House, near White Clay Creek State Park, had exterior work completed

Jim White, Associate Director


Development HighlightsJOINING THE E-TIMES AND CONSERVING RESOURCES

The Development Department is committed to increasing the Delaware Nature Society’s

use of electronic mediums in our on-going effort to reduce consumption and conserve

our resources. To that end, 2008 saw a number of highlights in these efforts:

- Implemented the creation of an online system (built by Lane Services,

LLC) to process real-time transactions linked directly to the data man-

agement system for membership, donations and program registration

- Launched the use of the Informz email system to more efficiently com-

municate and distribute brochures, programs and event information

and announcements

- Launched “The Nature of Delaware” the Delaware Nature Society’s

staff blog featuring Field Trips, Outdoor Observations, and Environmen-

tal Topics

- As a conservation measure, reduced printed materials by shortening

program description lengths to print fewer brochure pages, as well as

eliminating the printing of some publications and flyers

As Membership gifts and Program fees do not provide sufficient funds for all that DNS

accomplishes, our fundraising efforts continued to be a focus:

· Annual Giving reached a total just shy of our all-time high. In 2008, $254,115.26 was raised from 828 donors.

· The Capital Development Program raised $506,531.40 for the Coverdale Farm expansion project including the renova-

tions for the Education/Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) building.

In the Development Department’s role of providing support to our education and conservation programs, it will continue striving to

find new ways to bring the activities of the Delaware Nature Society to more people, and creating more opportunities to educate

about natural history and the importance of protecting the environment.

Contributions Note

Thank you to the thousands of members and donors upon whose generous contributions allow the Delaware Nature Society to continue

the work we do. Through our programs and activities, contributions are used in many areas, but we always strive to spend these gifts

wisely. In fact, for two years running, we have been awarded a 4-star rating by Charity Navigator (an independent charity evaluat-

ing organization) for sound fiscal management and we are very proud of this accomplishment. There are many ways to give –

membership, annual giving, memorial gifts, and contributions to special funds. Every gift is needed and important, regardless of size.

Donors with annual combined donations of $500 or more receive an invitation to our Patrons’ Event, held in 2008 at the Wyeth’s Point

Lookout Farm.

We have combined all 2008 giving for a cumulative per donor total and list contributor names in the appropriate giving levels. We

strived to ensure that all donors are represented and in the appropriate level. If there is an error or omission, contact Linda Chambers,

Associate Director, Development & Marketing at 302-239-2334, ext. 103 and please accept our most sincere apologies.

Linda Chambers, Associate Director


Financial SummaryDelaware Nature Society concluded 2008 with a positive operating result that is over-

shadowed by negative investment performance. Mid-year fiscal concerns were pro-

actively addressed with budgetary adjustments that enabled a $30,100 operating surplus

(prior to the annual transfer to the Property, Plant & Equipment Fund.) The endowment

accounts lost more than $3,000,000 in market value since the beginning of the year. The

Nature Society’s master portfolio performance decreased 16.7% compared to a negative

27.2% for the blended index. The lost market value will mostly impact future fiscal years

in determining draws for operations. Since the 2009 draw calculation was based on val-

ues up to September 30, 2008 this decline will more dramatically affect our 2010 budget.

The current economic climate drove efforts to reduce 2008 costs and budget for 2009 very

conservatively. However, annual giving contributions, program participation levels and ex-

pansion to the DuPont Environmental Education Center will be key in 2009 to sustaining

and/or growing the service provided by the Delaware Nature Society.

David Toman, Associate Director

2008 2007Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents $662,075 $904,484Accounts receivable $59,522 $60,846Contributions and grants receivable $203,641 $249,596Prepaid expenses $33,592 $18,359Investments - endowment $12,007,941 $15,096,797Investments - other $987,387 $1,429,469Property and equipment -net of accumulated depreciation $23,463,882 $22,930,897

Total assets $37,418,040 $40,690,448

Liabilities and net assets:Accounts payable $62,087 $203,076Payroll withholdings $2,439 $3,785Deferred revenue $52,422 $50,599

Total liabilities $116,948 $257,460

Unrestricted net assets $9,119,145 $11,300,147Temporarily restricted net assets $1,047,794 $2,023,688Permanently restricted net assets $27,134,153 27,109,153

Total net assets $37,301,092 $40,432,988

Total liabilities and net assets $37,418,040 $40,690,448

Statement of Financial PositionDecember 31, 2008, with Comparative Totals for 2007

Financial Summary


Temporarily Permanently 2008 2007

Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Total

Support and revenue:

Memberships $168,133 $ - $ - $168,133 $171,196

Contributions 469,691 626,394 25,000 1,121,085 1,185,342

Grants 80,394 201,884 - 282,278 469,274

Fees, admissions, tuition 556,167 - - 556,167 522,223

Sales and special events 122,212 - - 122,212 93,076

Other income 33,711 - - 33,711 29,915

Investment income, net of fees 108,577 289,587 - 398,164 425,441

Net realized/unrealized gain on investments (2,554,857) (563,805) - (3,118,662) 393,559

Total support and revenue (1,015,972) 554,060 25,000 (436,912) 3,290,026

Release of restrictions:

Restricted endowment draw 349,297 (349,297) - - -

Other donor restrictions 1,180,657 (1,180,657) - - -

Total releases 1,529,954 (1,529,954) - - -

Expenses:

Program services:

Education 1,340,196 - - 1,340,196 1,196,469

Preservation and conservation 396,907 - - 396,907 388,156

Land and biodiversity management 363,910 - - 363,910 322,934

2,101,013 - - 2,101,013 1,907,559

Support services:

Administration and facilities 403,468 - - 403,468 372,292

Fundraising and development 190,503 - - 190,503 239,382

593,971 - - 593,971 611,674

Total expenses 2,694,984 - - 2,694,984 2,519,233

Change in net assets before other items (2,181,002) (975,894) 25,000 (3,131,896) 770,793

Land purchase grant paid - - - - (400,000)

Change in net assets (2,181,002) (975,894) 25,000 (3,131,896) 370,793

Net assets at beginning of year (restated) 11,300,147 2,023,688 27,109,153 40,432,988 40,062,195

Net assets at end of year $9,119,145 $1,047,794 $ 27,134,153 $37,301,092 $40,432,988

Statement of Activities and Changes in Net AssetsYear Ended December 31, 2008 with Comparative Totals for 2007

DNS Volunteers


Ray Adams

Mike Adams

Caleb Aerenson

Don Ainsworth

Barbara Aldinger

Rebecca Alexander

Taylor Alexander

Michele Alexander

Lisa Aliquo

Amy Alsfeld

Fred Altergott

Mike Altmaier

Brianna Altmaier

Joe Amon

Cynthia Amon

Emily Anania

Maria Andaya

Donald Andersen

Christina Anthony

David Ardire

Larry Armstrong

Sam Arnold

Melanie Arnold

Jordan Ashby

Lauren Asprooth

Ellen Bacino

Bill Bailey

Malcolm Baird

Kelsey Baker

Mara Baker

Nita Balderston

Paige Baldino

Terry Banz

Lisa Bao

Dan Barbato

Abby Barber

Dawn Barbes

John Bare

Karen Barker

Rachael Barnes

Robert Barrett

Lois Barth

Colin Bartley

Peg Baseden

Lori Bass-Riley

Anna Bass-Riley

Maryann Bauer

Fran Bayard

Jason Beale

Magritte Beale

Pre Belardo

Dave Bell

Justin Benz

Stephanie Bernasconi

Dolly Berndt

Alpa Bhatia

Ruthie Bice

Maeghan Bice

William Bizjak

Yvonne Blades

Carole Blett

Renee Bogle Hughes

James Bohenick

Jim Bohenick

Laura Bonner

Stephanie Bonner

Barbara Borleske

Philip Botta

Mary Bounds

John Bourne

Alexander Bowe

Clem Bowen

Lauren Bradford

Seema Brahmbhatt

Tomisha Bransford

Rachel Braun

Gale Brewer

David Brinley

Pat Brinley

Tyler Briscoe

Terri Brixen

Howard Brokaw

Emma Brown

Alexandra Brown

Mairead Browne

Theresa Brown-Edwards

Lori Brozek

Matthew Brumbaugh

Valann Budischak

Allison Buenaga

Gary Burcham

April Burg

Dennis Burton

Eileen Butler

Cammie Cairns

Adriana Cairns

Gabrielle Calvarese

Rachel Cameron

Nelson Cammock

John Campanelli

Eileen Cantoni

Tony Capaldi

Matthew Capaldi

Mary Ann Capria

Katie Cardner

Adam Carl

Dave Carlyle

Andrew Carlyle

Haley Carlyle

Cindy Carr

Robert Carter

Tiffany Cha

Melissa Chai

Margot Chalfant

Peggy Chandler

Shane Chanpimol

Grace Chapman

Paulina Charlebois

Connie Chen

Steve Childers

Nora Childers

Ray Chorba

Lindsay Ciarlo

Brenda Cignatta

Yvonne Cimo

Steve Cimo

Jolly Clarkson-Shorter

Matt Cleaver

Don Coats

Virginia Cobley

Rick Colbert

Alice Collins

Lianmarie Colon

Kelly Conlin

Phoebe Connell

Thomas Connelly

Buzzy Cooke

Gloria Cooke

Charlie Copeland

Bonnie Copeland

Kristee Copley

Rachel Cordova

Marcia Costanzo

Megan Couch

Susan Coughlin

Gregory Coverdale

Sierra Crist

Sumner Crosby

Kevin Cuff

Martha Cullen

Erin Cullen

Jimmy Curran

Martin Currie

Rick Damschen

Jane Damschen

Monnie Dancy

Lauren Danneman

Katherine Danner

Ann Darling

Glenn Davis

Dorothy Davis

Alec Davis

Kyle Davis

Jessica Davis

Crystal Day

Timothy Deane

Martin DeBerardinis

Kar DeGeiso

Daniel delBusto

Bethanie Delfunt

Lauren Delfunt

Nancy DeMoss

Bernard Dempsey

Paul Dennison

Sandy Dennison-James

Denise Denny

Pam Deputy

Katie Deputy

Divya Dharmavaram

Cesar Diaz

Mercedes Diaz

Daniel Diaz

Teresa Diaz

Alicia Diaz

Mary Rose Diaz

Rena Dickerson

Katie Diehl

Barbara Diekmann

Geraldine Dina

Nick DiPasquale

Mike DiTomasso

Jim DiTomasso

Ann Dively

Chabreena Dixon

Audrey Doberstein

Jim Donahue

Kelly Donaldson

Sally Donatello

Francis Donnelly

Deloris Donnelly

Julia Dooley

Neil Dougherty

Matt Doyle

Megan Doyle

Tom Doyle

Frank Doyle

Douglas Dozier

Emily Drinkwater

Stephanie DuBois

Tyler Dukes

Jerry Duncan

Heidi Duncan

Todd Dunn

Angie Dunson

Sandy Durgin

Dee Durham

Eliza Durhan

Bridget Dwyer

Irvin Eberhart

Janet Ebert

Valerie Eckert

Bob Ehemann

Tre' Michael Elliott

Steven Elliott

Marissa Eppes

Nancy Erickson

Kristen Estabrook

Eric Etshman

Jillian Evans

Jim Evans

Nicholas Evans

Jim Eversmann

Shavonne Fair

Judith Feick

Megan Feick

Sue Fellows

David Ferguson

Claudia Ferguson

Sue Ferretti

Jill Fileti

Chelsea Finch

Sara Findlay

Brian Fischel

Helen Fischel

Gordon Fisher

Paul Fisher

Jack Fisher

Sarah Fisher

George Fisher

Nancy Flanagan

Richard Fleming

Lorraine Fleming

Peter Flint

Stephanie Force

Todd Forrest

Jasmine Forte

George Fox

Carol Fox

Joey Fragomele

Nancy Frederick

Rebecca Frederick

Dick Frederick

Mara Freilich

Michelle Fremuth

Alicia Fretz

Charles Frick

Janet Friedberg

Elana Friedman

John Gaadt

Rodney Galentine

Charles Gant

Diego Garcia

Alexandra Gardner

Jo Ann Gardner

Nick Gardner

Sarah Garland

Katrina Gearhart

Garry George

Donna Lee Gerst

Jimmy Gestwicki

Bella Gier

Pam Gill

Barbara Glazar

David Gobris

Anthony Gonzon

Joan Goodfellow

Makenzie Goodman

Ben Gorko

Tom Gorko

Maddy Gouge

Kathy Graham

Ainsley Graham

Kelsey Grant

James Greene


Charlotte Greenewalt

Henry Greenewalt

Chayne Gregg

Libby Gregg

Christine Gregg

Marie Gregory

Jane Griffin

Melissa Griffin

Matthew Griffin

Myriam Grise

Caroline Grover

Gary Grulich

Billy Grybowski

Diane H. Gulyas

Pat Haac

Patricia Hackett

Ashley Hageman

Erik Halberg

Bill Haldeman

Alexa Hambleton

Tom Hamer

Jen Handlin

Katy Hanling

Roland Harbin

Dominique Harmon

Robin Harper

Dave Harper

Liz Harrington

David Harrison

Mike Harrison

Erica Hartman

Kate Hastings

Claire Hatkevich

Regina Haug

Lindsay Hazen

Christine Held

Nancy Henderson

Walt Hepford

Caitlin Hepps Keeney

Richard Hermann

Gail Hermenau

Matthew Hermenau

Carl Hill

Amy Hoffman

James Hohman

Marissa Hohman

Jeanne Holcombe

Irv Hollingsworth

Anne Hollingsworth

Donna Holmberg

Wendy Honaker

Bridgette Hood

Mary Hopkins

Catherine Horn

Catherine Horstmann

Kyle Howard

Manlu Huang

Tom Hubbard

Denny Hubbard

Hayden Hudson

Emily Hudson

H. Stanley Hughes

Jeanne Hughes

Clifford Hunter

Kim Hunter

Hans Ignatz

Jeannine Ignatz

Eric Ignatz

Charles Ingersoll

Geraldine Inoa

Gregory Inskip

Kelsey Irelan

Chip Irons

Christine Irons

Kay Isaacs Greene

James Isabella

Tracy Iudica

John Iwasyk

Ingrid Jackoway

Stephanie Janiec

John Janowski

Richard Jenkins

Peter Jenny

Laura Jermyn

Jonna Jermyn

Christopher Johnas

Peter Johnson

Andrew Johnson

Elizabeth Jonczyk

Sally Jones

Jim Jordan

Chris Jording

Troy Julian

Eugene Julian

Cathe Kalisz

Jeffrey Kane

Sean Kane

Abby Kaplan

Natalie Kaplan

Don Keane

Raven Keane

Mollie Keane

William Keddie

Jordan Kee

Kevin Keir

Doug Keir

Cynthia Kelsey

Cassidy Kemp

Hannah Kempton

Peter Kennedy

Jim Kepley

Mary Jo Kiffney

Sylvia Kingsberry

Barbara Kinkle

Robert Kissell

Bob Kleszics

Robert Kleszics

John Klosiewicz

Mary Koeppe

Angela Kokoszka

Maya Koretzky

Lauren Kosloski

George Koukedis

Vince Kranz

George Krupanski

Gordon Kurz

Christine Kurz

Tanner Kurz

Seth Kurz

Gwendolyn Lacy

Lisa Lamarre

Dixon Lamborn

Kai Lassen

Marion Lassen

Paul Layton

Mike Lee

Michelle Lee

Johanna Lee

Carolyn Lee

Lisa Lee

Cathy Lee

Sam Lee

Jenny Lee

Justin Lee

Carmen Lee Pow

Bill Leet

Bailey Lennon

Rick Lewandowski

Jan Lewis

Karl Li

Xiao Li

Zachary Livsay

Connie Logothetis

Dede Long

John Longoria

Tim Longoria

Adrianna Lopatin

Gloria Stephani Lopez

Sonia Lopez

Ann Loring

Lillian Lowery

Lynda Lueck-Stoner

June MacArtor

Crawford MacKeand

Anna Marie MacKeand

Molly Mackil

Terry MacNeill

Carol Majors

Chris Mandala

Emma Manniso

Bevyn Mannke

Phillip Markwalder

Esther Martin

Ileana Martinez

Ronnie Marvel

Kate Marvel

Mike Mather

Gale Matthews

Nancy Mattison

Patricia Mazzella

Brei Mazzola

Cyndy McAllister

Claude McAllister

Michael McCabe

Morgan McCabe

Logan McCabe

Phyllis McCarthy

Kate McConachie

Caitlin McCowan

Ally McGarry

Doris McGovern

Meg McHugh

Jimmy McIndoe

Vivien McIndoe

Lee McKelvey

Kyle McKenzie

Karen McLachlan

Wesley McNealy

Robert Meadows

Becky Meister

Donna Melton

Lilly Mento

Jackie Mento

Robert Mercer

Nicholas Mielnikiewicz

Dorothy Miketa

Mick Mikity

Phyllis Mikity

Charles Mitchell

Stephen Mockbee

Mariam Mohammed

Alice Mohrman

Jim Montgomery

Joshua Moody

Terry Moore

George Moore

Tom Moran

Betsey Moran

Richard Morelli

Meg Morgan

Ann Morgan

Kelsey Morrison

Jeff Mosko

Tammy Motahar

Jack Mruz

Matt Mruz

Mags Mueller

Jason Mueller

Edward Murphy

Joan Murphy

Catherine Murphy

Donna Murphy

Ila Myers

Anne Myers

Laura Nagle

Gail Naughton

Jennifer Nelson

Jeanmarie Nettleton

Divinity Nevins

Alyce Newman

Tingting Nie

John Noble

Katie Noone

Randi Novakoff

Emily Nowak

Sarah Nowak

Terry O'Byrne

Sally O'Byrne

Claire O'Byrne

Ellie O'Byrne

Korry Olinger

Zackary Olinger

Jim O'Neill

David Onn

Oliver Orrben

Nataly Orrostieta

Albert Osterholm

Dick Otto

Darwin Palmer

Rita Panar

Jeff Pantazes

Kyara Panula

Katie Pappenhagen

Melanie Parisi

Yuja Park

Nancy Parker

Shruti Patel

Chris Patterson

Gina Perregrino

Lisa Pertzoff

Laura Peterson

Mary Petrucci

Tim Petterson

Mark Pfeifer

William Phalen

Corey Phillips

Alexis Phillips

Rachael Phillos

Michelle Piaia

Vic Piatt

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Jess Piatt

Cathy Pierce

Deanna Pillarelli

Colleen Pinder

Steve Pisklak

Thomas Pisklak

Nick Pisklak

Guinevere Pitcher

Nicole Podesta

Lisa Poirier

Alyssa Pollack

Corinne Porter

Kate Porter

Jen Potocki

Charles Potter

Lauren Powell

Linda Powell

Tina Pragoff

David Pragoff

DNS Volunteers

Page Pragoff

Meredith Prince

Mary Pro

Elizabeth Profita

Coralie Pryde

Jillian Pyle

Francesca Quillen

Matthew Quirey

Danielle Radacosky-Pentoney

Susan Radecki

Bill Rafter

Amee Raval

Brandon Rawding

Jennifer Rawding

Barbara Reader

Eunice Reed

Tom Reed

Sandra Reedy

McKenzie Reinhold

Polly Reinicker

Katie Rembecki

Janessa Rescigno

Stephanie Resler

Lupe Reynolds

Bill Reynolds

Megan Reynolds

Regina Reynolds

Julia Rhodes

Emma Rice

Mary Richards

Mairead Ripp

Mike Riska

Dawn Rittenhouse

Jeffrey Ritterson

June Robbins

W. Eric Roberson

Clyde Roberts

Barbara Roberts

Pat Robertson

David Robinson

Joanne Robinson

Sherrie Robinson

Gary Robinson

Brian Robinson

Eileen Roche

Jeynalis Rodrigue

Hope Roe

Larry Rohm

Andrew Rombach

George Rose

Joan Rosenthal

Seth Ross

Peter Roth

Eva Rotmann-Oehler

Jake Rude

Bob Rufe

Jason Rufft

Joanne Rufft

Shannon Russell

Paul Russell

Sara Russell

Benjamin Russell

Flavia Rutkosky

William Ryan

Rebecca Ryan

Jon Sabatino

Jennifer Sabatino

Justin Sadegh

Nancy Sakaduski

Matthew Sakaduski

Emily Salmons

Dawn Samis

James Sampson

Kyle Sams

Julie San Miguel

Marina San Miguel

Maria Sanford

Jennifer Sauer

David Sawdey

Dottie Scharr

Mark Schiffer

Bobby Schluter

Alex Schmeider

Sophia Schmidt

Lillie Schmidt

Phyllis Schmidt

Rachel Schnaitman

Paige Scholes

Rebecca Scholes

Diane Schrauth

Bob Schroeder

Rebekka Schultz

Wesley Schwandt

Victoria Scott

Jennifer Seper

Mary Sera Jose

Mary Lou Serafin

Suzanne Seubert

Donna Shand

Charles Shattuck

Henry Shattuck

Thomas Shea

Justin Sheinholtz

Moira Sheridan

David Shields

Hazel Shinholt

Bob Shinholt

Stephen Shisler

Peter Shotzberger

Blakely Simpler

Ron Sinclair

Kristi Skross

Cameron Smith

Leslie Smith

Emily Smith

Amelia Smith

Julie Smith

Alessa Smith

Kelly Smith

William Smith

Meredith Snyder

Diane Song

Amanda Spivak

Judith Spruance

Halsey Spruance

Laurel Squadron

Ralph Stahl

Cynthia Stahl

Geoffrey Stahl

Jennifer Staib

Naomi Staley

Judith Stallkamp

Sara Stapley

Linda Stat

Alverna Staus

Sandy Steacy

Kate Stefanisko

Chelsea Stenner

Pamela Stephani

Doug Stephens

Amelia Stephenson

Bill Stewart

Marion Stewart

Richard Stigale

Maren Stinson

Justin Stone

Mark Stone

Roger Stoner

Derek Stoner

Bob Strahorn

Pat Strahorn

John Stratman

Megan Stratman

Dale Stratton

John Stringham

Kelly Stringham

Jane Strobach

Valerie Strobel

Glenn Struck

Judy Struck

Sharon Struthers

John Suchyj

Hunter Suchyj

Wendy Suh

Katie Sulser

Joyce Sun

Alli Sussman

Carl Swanson

Kaitlyn Swanson

James Swasey

Jamie Sweetman

Rachel Sweigart

Mary Sylvester

Scott Sylvester

Kathleen Szczerba

Frank Tait

Doug Tallamy

Jamie Tan

William Tansey

David Tatnall

Cindy Taylor

Tracy Taylor

Kelcey Taylor

Megan Taylor

Carol Taylor

Bill Theis

Debbie Theis

Erich Thomas

Eleonore Thomas

Kim Thompson

Caroline Thomson

Steven Threefoot

Shannon Tilmon

Diane Timchak

Steve Tolbert

Susan Tolbert

Chad Tolman

Wendy Toman

Barbara Toman

Kim Townsend

Natalie Toy

Linda Tribit

Elizabeth Truong

Steven Tuhy

Josh Turner

Lowell Underhill

Olav Urheim

Michael Valania

Gina Valania

Kirsten Valania

Claudia Valentine

Judi VanderWerff

Peggy Vavalla

Sara Veale

Dell Venarde

Paige Vichich

Mary Vinciguerra

Don Von Schriltz

Regina Von Schriltz

Nicole Voutsina

James Wagner

Lucy Wagner

John Walls

Rob Walton

Jade Wampler

Cathleen Ward

Mike Weaver

Kay Webster

Marcie Weigelt

Sue Welles

Doug Wenny

Betsy Wenny

Harriet Wentz

Jim Werner

Nicolai Werner

Sarah Werner

L. Elizabeth Westcott

Anneleise Westergard

Delores Western

Jim Whisman

Caroline White

James White

Chris Whitney

Laneisha Wickes

Amy Wilburn

Amanda Will

Margretta Willemin

Eliza Williams

Audrey Williams

Kristen Williams

Don Williams

Lynn Williams

Rich Williams

Brian Williamson

Patrick Williamson

John Williamson

Emily Willis

Gwen Wilson

Zack Wilson

Natalie Wilson

Kendall Wilson

Michael Wilson

Deborah Wilson

Caroline Wilson

Gina Wong

Phil Woods

Elliott Workman

Madeleine Wright

Dan Wrinn

Juliette Wurm

Lauren Wurm

Gregory Wuthnow

Sandra Yoo

J. Cameron Yorkston

Wes Young

Louise Young

Maryann Younger

Peter Zeigler

Harvey Zendt

Les Zimmermann

Brianne Zimny

Melinda Zoehrer

Matthew Zoller

Larry Zutz


DNS Volunteers

Scarlet Tanagers $100-$249

Steve & Kim Ainsworth

Allen & Maggie Alexander

Charles Allen & Linda SnyderAllen

Carina Alles & Wolfgang Scherr

Fred Altergott

Carol Ammon & Marie Pinizzotto

Donald & Shirlee Andersen

Marvin & Kathy Andersen

Renee J. & Charles Anderson

Anonymous (26)

Marshall & Libby Arnell

Scott & Melanie Arnold

Richard & Margaret Arvedlund

Theodore H. Ashford

Richard G. Bacon

Malcolm Baird

Elizabeth & John Baldo

Harmon & Ann Banning

Len & Sue Bardsley

Anne & Glenn Barnhill

Jack & Susan Bartley

Alan & Rella Bates

Doug & Karen Batt

Mr. & Mrs. James A. Bayard, Jr.

Jason & Magritte Beale

David O. Beattie

Gary & Roberta Bell

Robert & Joan Bennett

Paul & Henrietta Bente

Amy & Eric Berg

Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Berg

John & Ann Biggs

Herbert & Yvonne Blades

Angela & Craig Blecher

Gary Block & Marika Ginsburg-Block

J. Caleb & Elisabeth K. Boggs

Jeff Booth & Karen Usselman

Marie & Carlo Botta

Wilmer Bouchelle

Brenda Boucher

Philip Boudart & Debra L. Shenk

Jeffrey & Carol Lloyd Bove

Clem Bowen

Carter & Jeffrey Bowersox

R. Warren & Jean Anne Boyer

Peter W. Brakhage

John & Jane Brandt

Anna Brenneman

Briggs Auction Inc.

Clayton & Starr Bright

Tammy L. & William Brindle

Heather Brooks

Jeffrey & Debi Brooks

David & Gwen Brown

Lisa Brubaker

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Buckley

John & Susan Burchenal

Allan Cairncross & Pat Murdock

Jack C. Cairns

Kathy & Jeffrey Campbell

Mary Ann Capria & John Anthony Macevoy

Carl Hauser Enterprise, Inc.

Carolina Tailwinds

Frank B. Carpenter

Linda Chambers

Charmayne & Jay Chandler

Mark & Johanna Chehi

Ray & Ann Chorba

Joseph & Suzanne Claricurzio

N. Alexine Cloonan

John & Sylvia Collette

Edward W. Cooch, Jr.

Susan & Donald Corkran

Cover & Rossiter, P.A.

Ellen Coyle

Jillian Crilly & Dr. Tony Reed

Robert W. Crowe

Hon. Barbara D. Crowell

Anthony & Lucinda Cucuzzella

Michael & Michele Czupryna

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Dages

Joseph & Lisa Danyo

Lisa D. Daudon

Bonnie Davis

Michael Deane & Elizabeth Westcott

Delaware Center for Horticulture

Linda & Charles delBusto

Marion L. Derr

DHM Management, Inc.

James & Anita DiAndreth

Jurgen & DeAnn Diekmann

Carol Diffenderffer

Rob & Debbie Director

Audrey Donohue

James E. & Barbara Donahue

Steven & Sarah Dooley

Mr. & Mrs. E. Bradford du Pont, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. John E. B. du Pont

Mr. Lawrence G. Dunkelberger

Andrew & Maura Edmonds

Betsy & Richard Eitel

Thomas M. & Jane Eliason

Michael & Janet Elling

The Engler Family

Jeff & Sue Erni

Paul & Brenda Esposito

Connie & Paul Euston

Pauline & Jim Eversmann

Everything But the Kitchen Sink

Evangelos Falaris & Elizabeth Dubravcic

William B. Farnham & Karen Sperle

Duncan & Linda Farquhar

John & Cindy Fauerbach

Vicki & Robert Faulkner

Tom & Beth Ferry

Becki Fetters & Mark Parsons

Richard & Pat Field

Roy & Pamela Finkelman

Gordon & Frances Fisher

Tom & Joan Fiss

John & Ruth Ann Fitzpatrick

Vickie Forster & Valerie Johns

Steve & Diane Freebery

Edward J. Freel

Mr. & Mrs. S. C. Freilich

Sue Fuhrmann & Ron Hamlen

Don & Ellie Furry

John & Suzanne Gaadt

Garden Club of Wilmington

Jo Ann & Alan Gardner

Patrick & Veronica Gates

Jim & Deri Gawthrop

GE Foundation

Tom & Vicki Gehrt

Diana & Bob Gelman

Barbara & Dennis Glazar

Andrew & Helodia Glick

David & Gretchen Gobris

Tom & Barbara Goetz

Brenna Goggin

Michael & Kathy Goldsmith

Deborah Goldstein

David & Catrien Goldsworthy

Mary Ann & Ed Gorko

Kathy Graham

Lester & Phyllis Grandine

Dan Greenberg

Jim & Kay Greene

Ben & Libby Gregg

Arthur & Mary Jane Gregory

William Haldeman & Kara Coats

Christopher & Deborah Halligan

Larry & Marion Hamermesh

Betsy & Marshall Hamilton

Thomas & Lynne Hanna

Gerald & Ann Hapka

Patrick Hardesty & Linda G. Carter

Mike Hare

Chuck & Sue Harris

David & Ashley Harris

Harris Interactive

Regina Haug

Nathan & Marilyn Hayward

Cynthia Hewitt & Dan Holloway

Peter & Jean Heytler

Terrance L. & Martha S. Higgins

Howard E. Holmquist

Sophie Homsey

Hospitality Ventures Inc.

Margaret & Samuel Hudson

Mr. & Mrs. Harry S. Hughes

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hughes

Steven & Ann Hutton


DNS Contributors

Marilyn K. Hyte & Pat McGee

Al & Mary Iacocca

Patrick & Carol Ireland

Peter & Barbara Irwin

Susan Clare Isaacs & Nina Ashton

The Jackoway Family

Connie Jacobs

Rachel Fleming Jarrell

James & Bonnie Jennings

Joyce P. Johnson

Roger & Nancy Jones

Mr. & Mrs. Richard I.G. Jones, Jr.

Thomas N. Jones, III

Jim & Kristin Jordan

Chris & Carol Jording

John P. Justis

John & Jacqueline Kairis

Gordon & Cindy Kaiser

Richard A. Kaiser, Jr.

Dan & Melody Kasprzak

Elsie & Richard Kellerman

Karen & H. Richard King

Leslie W. & Carol. R. Kipp

Dave & Bonnie Kitts

Hans & Catherine Klenk

Robert Kleszics

Amber Knauss

Carole & Graham Knight

Robert & Jean Krapf

Sharron Laas

Susan Laessig

Lyndon Laminack & Beth Mead

Adam Landis & Deborah Miller

Susan B. Larsen

Carol Larson & Peter Compo

Gregory Lavelle

Michael & Blair Lee

Carmen Lee Pow

Mr. & Mrs. C.C. Lee

Jennifer & Larry Lee

James & Laura Lenhard

James & Carol Lertola

Michael & Nancy Liberati

Richard & Sally Lighty

Joy Anne Lindsey

Richard V. Lindsey, Jr.

Matt & Caroline Lintner

Beatrice B. Linton

Mark Loch & Jan Stouffer

Tom & Mary Long

Ann & Ed Loring

Jeffrey B. & Wendy Lott

Colin & Tricia Lowery

Sara Lu & Murray Schwartz

Alexander & Barbara Luft

Mr. & Mrs. David Lunger

Nicholas Luongo

Tim Lutz & LeeAnn Srogi

Gwynn & Carol Lyell

Jennifer & Tom Madden

Lloyd & Hank Maier

Constance & Edward Malin

Gordon C. Manin & Margot L. Waitz

Christy & Scott Margolin

Jack & Carla Markell

Thomas & Ruth Marshall

Arthur & Esther Martin

Randy & Linda Marvel

Roger & Mary Clare Matsumoto

John & Cecilia McCormick

Jim & Pam McDermott

Jeff & Claire McElwee

J. Michael McKenna

Dr. Thomas B. & Claire W. McLaurin

John McMinn

Cathleen McVeigh & Jeffrey Edwards

Rita L. McWhorter & D. L. Smathers

Mark & Rebecca Meister

Mark Mendell & Robin Horn

Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Mendolia

Robert & Nancy Mentzer

Ziggy Mielnikiewicz & Barbara Hearne

Jennifer & Rick Mihills

Lois & Freeman Miller

Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Milner

Robert & Harrie Ellen Minnehan

Donna & David Mitchell

Richard Morelli & Pamela Stephani

Meg & Richard Morgan

Harry & Susan Moroz

Dennis & Barbara Morrell

Carl H. & Renate Muendel

Marguerite & Edward Murphy

Charles & Glynne Nagle

Pamela Nelson

Bob & Toni Newton

Olga & Paul Nielsen

Ralph & Jill Nigro

Parry & Nancy Norling

Ed & Bunny O'Donnell

Ardel & Douglas Olin

Kathy & Meric Overman

Pat Pacia

Stephen V. Packard

Alan & Yvonne Palmer

Jeff & Lynn Pantazes

Nancy W. Parker

Mark & Carol Parrish

Cynthia & Manning Parsons

Carla Pastore

Don & Gale Paul

Chris & Fran Petersen

Richard & Laura Phillips

Susan S. Phillips

Pike Creek Organics

Deanna Pillarelli

Al & Herma Pinkerton

John Potter & Netta Pringle

Paul & Aggie Pringle

Dave Pro & Kris Kuss

Suzanne & Donald Proud

Annette & Bill Provine

Thomas Przybylski

Lucy & Al Rabe

Frank & Phyllis Rawling

James & Jennifer Reap

John Reddington

Laura Reilly & Dave Hartley

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Remenick

Frankie Remer

Frances D. Remley

Mary P. Richards

Mr. & Mrs. John E. Riegel

Dawn W. Rittenhouse

Sharon & Rich Roat

James S. & Judith Roberts

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Robinson

Erica & Allison Rodi

Mr. & Mrs. Alexander M. Roe

Frank & Susan Rohrbacher

K. Rosenberg & T. Rocek

Janice & Scott Roth

Roland & Regina Roth

Mr. & Mrs. Ernest F. Ruppe

Susan & Charles Salkin

Harold I. & Emily M. Salmons

Charles E. Sample

Christopher & Penny Saridakis

Linda Sauerbrunn

Dr. & Mrs. Martin W. Scanlon

Erling D. & Angelina Schmidt

Jonathan & Kathleen Schroeder

Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Scott, III

Wendy Scott & Sandra Taccone

Betty R. Scott

Greg & Louise Sebastiani

Joe & Ellen Sebastiani

Arthur Seibel

Caroline A. Seleski

Robert & Nancy Sepelyak

Sue & Glenn Shealy

Robert & Betty Shellenbarger

Celia Shelton

Dr. & Mrs. Will Sheppard

Tommy & Lorrie Sherron

David & Elizabeth Sheslow

Mr. & Mrs. William E. Shone, Jr.

Janet F. Smith

Robbie R. Snowdon

Betty Snyder

Esther Speck

Marc Spiegelman

Joan & Phillip Spiegelman

Matthew & Marilyn Spong

Mrs. W. Laird Stabler

Chet & Mary Stachecki

James & Judith Stallkamp

Howard Starkweather

Douglas & Sandra Steacy

Terri & Mark Steinberg

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Steiner

Scott Stevens

Bill Stewart

Marion C. Stewart

Warren Stone

Elisabeth Stoner


DNS Contributors

John Strange & Caroline Hughes

John & Karen Stratman

Andrew & Anne Strawbridge

Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Struck

Terry & Kelly Stuchlik

Kevin & Danielle Sullivan

Janet & Alex Sydnor

Harriet & David Tamminga

William & Ann Tansey

Taproot Native Design

Murray & Jean-Marie Tate

Andrew & Robin Taylor

Team Delaware Masters

Xavier & Nina Teixido

Lydia & Eleonore Thomas

Mr. & Mrs. Roy C. Timmer

Pat Timmins & Jessica Schiffman

Barbara Toman

David & Wendy Toman

Stephen T. Toy & Margit Boer

Rhoda & William Trexler

Peter M. Tuhy & Elinor Knodel

Robert & Beth Uebele

Ellis & Bonnie Underkoffler

Brian & Becky Urbanek

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Van Arsdale Harra, Jr.

Judi & Jerry VanderWerff

The Vanguard Group

John & Christine Verdi

Vestry of Immanuel Church, Highlands

Ron & Nancy Vickers

Regina & Don Von Schriltz

Rodman & Gina Ward

Susanne & Bill Ward

Eleanor V Warren

Robert & Helena Warrington

Vince Watchorn

Lovat Watts

Winston J. Wayne

Guy and Cynthia Webster

Jim & Lori Weddell

Joseph & Sara Weed

Ken & Ann Weiford

Beth & Scott Welch

Margaret Werth & Michael Leja

Jean F. Western

Jim & Barbara Whisman

Christopher & Theresa Whitmore

Wild Birds Unlimited

Meredith Wilder

Norman G. Wilder

Geoffrey F. Williams

Judy Williams-Solge & Joseph F. Solge, Jr.

Lisa & James Wilson

Dr. & Mrs. Gary Witkin

Pam Witsil

Mrs. Jo Wood

Nina Wood

Mrs. Aleph A. Woolfolk

Wootten Family

Elliott Workman

Gloria Worrell

WRC Builder, Inc.

Mrs. Ann Wright Davis

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory D. Wuthnow, Sr.

Karen & Don Yanick

Sally & Mark Yerger

Frances Young

Tom & Priscilla Zawislak

Bill & Karen Zeitler

Lorraine C. Zwycewicz

Wood Ducks $250-$499

Richard L. & Jill Abbott

Don Ainsworth

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Akana

Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Alexander

Anonymous (6)

Artesian Water Company Inc.

Bancroft Construction Company

Suzanne Barba

John P. Bare & Kim Townsend

Nancy T. Bove

William F. & Linda O. Brizendine

Bill & Kim Brockenbrough

Andrew Bunting

Dave & Ann Burton

Michael J. & Cammie Cairns

Bonnabel Callens

Carolyn Foundation

Richard Christopher

Don & Martha Coats

Reed & Georgia Coats

Colonial Rotary Club of Dover

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Cosgrove

David & Kathy Craven

James & Kathleen Curran, Jr.

John & Diane Danzeisen

DEXSTA Federal Credit Union

Mr. & Mrs. Alfred B. du Pont

Mr. & Mrs. Irenee du Pont, Jr.

William K. du Pont

Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Durgin

Ann & Samuel Dyke

EdgeCraft Corporation

Katherine Esterly

Brian, Helen, Jason & Matthew Fischel

Mr. & Mrs. Henry A. Flint

Michael & Susanne Forst

Margaretta S. Frederick & Michael Martin

Richard H. Frederick

Mr. Harold W. Freeman

Donna Lee Gerst & Glenn Hardcastle

Dr. & Mrs. Michael Ginzberg

Gooding Group Foundation

Walter & Karen Graham

Helen V. Griffith

Geoffrey & Patricia Halfpenny

Louis G. Hering

Rodney & Dorothea Huber

The J. P. Morgan Chase Foundation

John E. James & Sandra L. Dennison-James

Dr. & Mrs. John Jones

Lawrence & Donna Josefowski

Richard J. & Catherine S. Julian

Michael & Yvonne Kelley

Patricia & Michael Kelly

Mrs. George V. Kirk

Philip & Betty Klabunde

Julia & Travis Koch

Mr. & Mrs. William T. Lawrence

Kristin & Edward Ledden

Gordon & Sue Lipscy

Dr. & Mrs. Anestis L. Logothetis

The Manley Family

Marathoner Con Moto

Whit & Katharine Maroney

Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Miller

Lisabeth Moore

Andrew G.T. Moore, II & Elizabeth Dawson Moore

Betsey & Fred Moran

Kenneth & Kathryn Nachbar

Henry T. & Debra A. Nazdrowicz

Octoraro Native Plant Nursery, Inc.

Patt Olesky

David & Dorothy Onn

John D. Pesek, Jr.

Darla Pomeroy & There du Pont

Anna Quisel & Bret Snyder

Richard K. Quisenberry

Pamela & Charles Richards

W. Eric & Judith E. Roberson

Jerome & Yvette Rudnitzky

Bob & Gail Russell

SC&A Construction, Inc.

Sue Schaefer & Paul Dennison

Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Schutt, Jr.

Paul J. Shippy

Verne Shortell & Stephen Harvey

Alice Shurtleff

Marion T. & Henry H. Silliman, Jr.

Mr. Kenneth C. Smeltz

Fiona & Kenneth Smith

David G. Smith & Marjorie C. Logan

Mary & Leonard Sophrin

Karen L. & David T. Sowa, MD

Mrs. Martha F. Steel

Holmes & Didi Stockly

Angeline & Kenneth Stoltzfus

Bob & Pat Strahorn

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Lauder Sutton

Frank & Donna Tait

Steven & Kathrine Threefoot

The Topel Family

Kate Tullis & Phillip Liu

Olav Urheim

Dell Venarde

Grier & Andrea Wakefield

Mr. & Mrs. John M. Watkins

Mike & Kathy Weaver

Sue & Rod Welles

Betsy & Doug Wenny

Fred West

Ann & Cal Wick

Dr. Stanley J. Wilcox Foundation

Norman G. Wilder


DNS Contributors


Lynn & Richmond D. Williams

Jim Wittine & Betty Mincer

James & Linda Wolfer

Holly & Wayne Wright

Ziggy's Wood Floor Mechanics, Inc.

Avocets $500-$999

AIG Life Companies (U.S.)

Anonymous

David J. & Lorene J. Athey

Mrs. Ronald C. Bauman

Joan Bolling

Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Bolling, Jr.

John & Diane Bollmeier

Estate of Martha Brennesholtz

Peter & Connie Bukowick

Warren Butt & Elaine Schmerling

David J. & Virginia Lee Butters

Steve & Peg Castorani

Jeff & Beth Chambers

Mr. & Mrs. James T. Chandler, IV

Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Churchill

Walt & Jeanne Ciecko

Douglas M. & Ellen A. Clarke

Mrs. David Craven

Denis & Susan Curran

Harold A. & Mary Davis

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard S. Dempsey

Stephen & Audrey Doberstein

Ederic Foundation

Paul & Mary Ehrlichman

Exelon Power

Lawrence & Janet Flenner

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Ford

George & Carol Fox

John Frink & Erica Miller

Rodney E. & Shelly Galentine

Frederick deL. Greenewalt

Harvey, Hanna & Associates, Inc.

Lynn Herrick & Rodney Sharp

Charles Ingersoll & Richard Jolly

Jeannette B. Isaacs

William & Barbara Jaffee

Janice & Richard Taylor Charitable Fund

Lynn D. Jenness

Johnson & Johnson

Diane & David Kedash

Fred & Lynne Kielhorn

KT&D, Inc.

Robert & Diana Leitch

Renee Lett

Alan & Ellen Levin

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel C. Lickle

Kym & Jerome Licup

Dr. Lillian Lowery

LyondellBasell Industries

Stephen Marvin

William E. & Mary Ellen McEnroe

Anne Murray

Sally O'Byrne

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher S. Patterson

Kathleen & James Patton

Mr. & Mrs. A. Duer Pierce, Jr.

Barbara & John Reader

Glenn & Darlene Regan

Ann Riley & Tom Bouchelle

Charles L. & Barbara Robertson

Bill & Alice Roe

Rotary Club Of Dover

Ginny Schiavelli

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Shea, Sr.

William M. Shea & Marty Kromer

Jeanne O. Shields

Jolly & Lloyd Shorter

Howard L. & Louise Sipple

Larry & Karen Steenhoek

Mr. & Mrs. David B. Stratton

Jane A. Strobach

A. Christine Tabaka & Karl F. Blom

Lowell T. & Lois B. Underhill

Beau & Sharon Vinton

Jenny & Bruce Vrana

Bob & Trudy Wendt

Dr. & Mrs. Frederick H. West

D. G. Whitmore

Mitchell & Lisa Zebrowski

Snowy Egrets $1,000-$2,499

Anonymous

Atlantic Concrete Company

Gregg & Stacey Bacchieri

Barclays Bank

Allen & Marsha Barnett

Mr. & Mrs. John Billingsley

Mrs. George P. Bissell, Jr.

Steve & Barbara Borleske

Michael D. & Pamela Brown

Lisa Brubaker

Joe & Lori Captain

Christiana Bank & Trust

The Christmas Shop Inc.

Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corporation

Charles & Bonnie Copeland

Sumner & Bonnie Crosby

Delaware Trail Spinners Inc.

Mr. & Mrs. Irenee du Pont May

Richard Edwards & Theresa Brown-Edwards

David & Daniele Elkins

Dr. & Mrs. D. M. Ferguson

Joel Fishman & Pamela Biddle

Formosa Plastics Corporation

Gateway Garden Center, Inc.

GBL Charitable Foundation

General Motors Corporation

David L. & Melanie Greenewalt

GreenWatch Institute

Andrew & Tatiana Guile

Diane & Ed Gulyas

Sally Harrison

Susan & Steve Herrmann

Cheryl Hess & Sean Morrison

Greg & Betty Inskip

Mary Fey Jenkins

Russell O. Jones

Jill & Jeffrey Kennard

Kerith Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kullman

William & Melissa Lafferty

Marion & Kai Lassen

June & Frank MacArtor

Crawford & Anna Marie MacKeand

Jack & Kay Massau

Dick & Jean May

W. Michael & Maria McCabe

Sallie McCoy

Karen L. McLachlan

Wesley L. McNealy

FM & Dave Mooberry

Mrs. Christopher L. Moseley

Jay & Martha Newlon

Noramco of Delaware Inc.

Patterson Schwartz Real Estate

Lisa Pertzoff & Rob Walton

Charles & Kathy Potter

Robert M. & Deborah J. Reardon

Rencourt-Carpenter Foundation, Inc.

Clyde & Barbara Roberts

Joan & Joseph Rosenthal

Seth Ross

Mrs. Gail Sezna

Mary & Tom Shea

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.

Linda & Richard Stat

Jocelyn & Jim Stewart

Sussex County Council

United Water Delaware

United Way of Southeastern PA

Valero

Brock J. & Yvonne P. Vinton

Waters Corporation

Wilmington Flower Market, Inc.

Thomas & Diane Wren

Anthony & Kathleen Yarmolyk

Larry & Joyce Zutz

Peregrine Falcons $2,500-$4,999

Anonymous (2)

Charles Wentz Carter Memorial Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Gerret Copeland

Mr. & Mrs. J. Simpson Dean, Jr.

Lorraine & Richard Fleming

Charlotte S. Greenewalt

David Harrison

HSBC Human Resources Division

Emil & Phyllis Mikity

Ray Mortenson and Jean Wardle

Michael E. Riska & Angie Dunson

Pat & Charles Robertson

Great Horned Owls $5,000-$7,499

Anonymous

AstraZeneca Inc.

Ellason Downs Perpetual Charitable Trust

George Fisher, IV

Rebecca Frederick & Trina Tjersland

Henry C. Greenewalt

DNS Contributors


Cliff & Kim Hunter

James T. & Rebecca G. Laster

Kim Overby & Gary Koretzky

Dale Stratton

Townsend, Inc.

The Wyeth Foundation

Eagles $7,500 & Above

Anonymous (2)

Bank of America

BHA Foundation Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Howard P. Brokaw

Chichester DuPont Foundation, Inc.

Crystal Trust

Decade Charitable Lead Annuity Trust

Delmarva Ornithological Society

Delmarva Power

Henry B. du Pont, IV

DuPont

Ellice & Rosa McDonald Foundation, Inc.

Fair Play Foundation

Karen & Peter Flint, Peter Flint, Jr. & Sarah Gordon

Mr. & Mrs. William H. Frederick, Jr.

Crawford H. Greenewalt, Jr.

Harvest Market Inc.

The Haverford Trust Company

Estate of Anna Janney DeArmond

Laffey-McHugh Foundation

Estate of Mary B. Larchar

Louisa Copeland Duemling Charitable Lead Trust

Marmot Foundation

Marshall Reynolds Foundation

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

Red Clay Reservation, Inc.

Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware

Shrieking Meadow Foundation

Starrett Foundation

The Struthers Family

United Way of Delaware

Wilmington Trust

Life Members

Lorraine M. Fleming

Nancy G. Frederick

June Jenkins Peterson

Carroll F. Poole

Janet Taylor

Betty Thomas

Lynn W. Williams

Capital Development Fund Donors

Anonymous

Chichester DuPont Foundation, Inc.

Crystal Trust

Mr. & Mrs. J. Simpson Dean, Jr.

Henry B. du Pont, IV

DuPont Corporation

George Fisher, IV

Edward T. & Diane H. Gulyas

David Harrison

Estate of Anna Janney DeArmond

The Laffey-McHugh Foundation

James T. & Rebecca G. Laster

June D. & Frank MacArtor

Mr. & Mrs. Crawford MacKeand

Marmot Foundation

Marshall Reynolds Foundation

Mrs. Christopher L. Moseley

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

Seth Ross

Thomas C. & Mary Shea

Jolly & Lloyd Shorter

Shrieking Meadow Foundation

Dale Stratton

The Struthers Family

Townsend, Inc.


Wilmington Trust

In-Kind Donations

Airbase Carpet

Ameritage Bistro

Back Burner Restaurant/Back Burner To Go

Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music

Conard-Pyle Company

Gloria Cooke

Shelley Dawson Hendershot

Todd Denton

Dino and Sons, Inc.

Walter Dudkewitz

DuPont Company

Environmental Section, Delaware State Bar Ass’n.

Gateway Garden Center

Goorland and Mann

Gunnip and Co. LLP

Harvest Market

Carl Hauser

Hotel DuPont

Hypoint Dairy

June Jenkins Peterson

Robert Kennedy

Anne Marvin

Richard Miller

John and Emily Nicoll

North Creek Nurseries

Paradocx Vineyard

Al Pinkerton

Ed Porter

Thalia Putney

Pat Robertson

Twin Lakes Brewery

Judi VanderWerff


Paula Witherow

Young Lumber Co.

Donors to Scholarship Fund

Mr. & Mrs. John Billingsley

Brandywine Garden Club

Christiana Bank & Trust

Colonial Rotary of Dover

DEXSTA Federal Credit Union

George Fisher, IV

Four Seasons Garden Club

The Garden Club of Wilmington

Gordon Heights Garden Club

Hospitality Ventures, Inc.

Middletown-Odessa Garden Club

Potpourri Garden Club

Rotary Club of Dover

Saryn Emily Overby Koretzky Memorial Fund

Silver Pine Garden Club

Wilmington Flower Market, Inc.

Monarch Legacy Society Members

Sellers Bancroft

Paul & Edna Bente

Jean Byassee

Susan E. Chernuka

Pamela Copeland*

Hank & Mary Davis

Anne du Pont Valk*

Angie Dunson

Helen & Brian Fischel

George Fisher, IV

Lorraine & Richard Fleming

Peter & Karen Flint

Bill & Nancy Frederick

Dan Greenberg

Margaretta & Crawford Greenewalt*

Regina Haug

Ruthanna Hindes*

Jeannette Isaacs

Phil Klabunde

Renee Lett

Nannie Longfellow*

Tom & Ruth Marshall

Violet Marvel

Jack L. & Kathryn M. Massau

Nick* & Virginia Merryman

Carroll Poole

Phil Rhoads

Michael E. Riska

Eldon Robinson*

Ethel Sayre

Tom & Mary Shea

Dale Stratton

Leon Tanzer

Janet Taylor

Ellis E. & Bonnie C. Underkoffler

Alma Warrington

Gertrude Weaver*

Ruth Woodward*

Karen Zeitler

*deceased

DNS Contributors

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