Founded in 1964, Delaware Nature Society is a leading environmental nonprofit organization in the region. We envision a
healthy and sustainable environment. Our mission is to connect people with the natural world to improve our
environment through education, advocacy and conservation. Instilling an understanding and appreciation for the
environment and the important role that every individual plays in its ability to thrive has become paramount to the
survival of future generations. We believe that healthy ecosystems are a right of all people and improving them is a
responsibility that we share.
As we approach our fiftieth year and reflect on our triumphs, celebrate our community partnerships, and prepare for the
challenges that face our region, we have developed a three-year strategic plan to strengthen our collective impact on the
natural world.
Our founding Board President, Lynn Williams, identified a core strategy of how people of all ages are moved to become
responsible environmental citizens, “Nature education starts with acquaintance, then understanding and appreciation,
and finally a sense of responsibility for nature’s world.”
By providing opportunities for people to connect with nature, deepening their awareness and appreciation, they will be
inspired to take environmental action, whether it is by enrolling in programs about native plants, teaching children about
the fascinating insects that live in our ecosystems, participating in Citizen Action Day, becoming Stream Watch volunteers,
or creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat in their backyards. Each action can have a lasting impact on the environment.