Delaware Naturally

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Delaware Naturally is a citizen-focused effort of the Delaware Native Species Commission (DNSC) to empower Delawareans to explore, learn about, and preserve our unique flora, fauna, and habitats, and become active stewards of the place we call home

06/15/2026

Not every bug in your yard is a pest. Many insects, birds, frogs, bats, and other wildlife help keep nature in balance by pollinating plants and controlling unwanted pests. That's why smart pest control focuses on solving real problems instead of eliminating everything.

Simple actions like removing standing water, securing trash, protecting gardens, and managing invasive plants can help create a healthier yard while supporting the wildlife that benefits our environment.

Watch our latest video to learn why a healthier landscape starts with knowing which creatures are helping. 🌿

06/10/2026

🌿 Helping nature doesn't always mean doing more, it can mean doing less.

Leaving some leaves behind, letting parts of your yard grow naturally, reducing outdoor lighting, and using fewer chemicals can all create valuable habitat for wildlife.

Small changes at home can provide food, shelter, and protection for pollinators, birds, frogs, fireflies, and other species that help our ecosystems thrive.

Watch our latest video to learn a few simple ways you can support nature right in your own backyard. 🦋🐝

🚨 DELAWARE DROUGHT WATCH DECLARED 🚨​Governor Matt Meyer has officially issued a statewide Drought Watch. Over the last 8...
06/05/2026

🚨 DELAWARE DROUGHT WATCH DECLARED 🚨

​Governor Matt Meyer has officially issued a statewide Drought Watch. Over the last 8–10 months, a severe lack of rainfall has left all three counties with deep precipitation deficits—with Kent and Sussex hit hardest. 🏜️

​Right now, the state is asking for voluntary water conservation to help protect our streams, groundwater, and local ecosystems before the summer heat intensifies.

​🌿 How you can help:

​Limit lawn watering: Established grass goes dormant naturally to survive dry spells, it's okay if it turns a little brown!

​Use rain barrels: Water turf and shrubs with non-potable (non-drinking) water whenever possible.

​Save indoors: Fix leaky faucets and run full loads of dishes and laundry.

​Let's work together to protect our state 💙🌱

​🔗 Full details & tips: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/06/03/governor-meyer-declares-statewide-drought-watch/

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🌿 If you've read our recent blog series on vernal pools, you know how fascinating and vital these temporary wetlands are...
06/04/2026

🌿 If you've read our recent blog series on vernal pools, you know how fascinating and vital these temporary wetlands are. Now, you have the perfect chance to see them in a whole new light.

The Delaware Nature Society is hosting a special screening of Wetlands of Wonder: The Hidden World of Vernal Pools at the Ashland Nature Center on Wednesday, June 10, featuring an expert Q&A and a guided night walk to hear the frog chorus. 🐸🎶

Click the post below to register

Looking for a meaningful way to spend Memorial Day weekend? 🌿 Join our friends at the Brandywine Zoo for their Spring Na...
05/19/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to spend Memorial Day weekend? 🌿 Join our friends at the Brandywine Zoo for their Spring Native Plant Sale!

Native plants are the backbone of a healthy ecosystem, and adding them to your garden is the best way to support our local pollinators and wildlife. From milkweed for monarchs to essential host plants for butterflies, you’ll find everything you need to make your yard a sanctuary.

Plus, every plant you bring home helps fund vital conservation efforts!

🗓 When: May 23–25 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Where: Brandywine Zoo
🔗 Details: https://brandywinezoo.org/spring-native-plant-sale/

Let’s grow a greener Delaware together! 🌸🐝

05/11/2026

It was great connecting with everyone who came out to the Bee-Loved Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival on Saturday!

We enjoyed sharing tips on native plants and hearing about your home gardening projects. Whether you took home new plants or just stopped by the Delaware Naturally table to learn about supporting local bees and butterflies, thank you for being part of the effort to strengthen our local ecosystem. 🌿🐝

A special thank you to Epworth United Methodist Church for hosting the event, and to Inland Bays Garden Center and Tributaries Ecological Restoration for their partnership in making the day a success.

🌿Follow us here and subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on our upcoming events, learn more about Delaware biodiversity, and find new ways to get involved!

We are set up and ready at the Bee-Loved Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival! If you’re looking for more ways to support ou...
05/09/2026

We are set up and ready at the Bee-Loved Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival! If you’re looking for more ways to support our local ecosystem, come see us this morning at Epworth United Methodist Church.
Delaware Naturally is here with tips on native plants and pollinator-friendly gardening to help make your landscape easier to maintain while supporting bees and butterflies.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 9
⏰ Time: 9 AM – Noon
📍 Location: 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth
🌿 On-site: Native perennials and shrubs for sale plus a live observation bee hive.
Stop by our table to chat about native species and how to get started! 🦋

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday at the Cinema Art Theater for the screening of The Extraordinary Caterpi...
05/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday at the Cinema Art Theater for the screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar! It was wonderful to see such a great turnout and to engage with everyone.

If you’re looking for more ways to support our local ecosystem, come see us again this weekend! Delaware Naturally will be at the Bee-Loved Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival on Saturday, May 9, from 9 AM to noon. Join us and Epworth United Methodist Church in Rehoboth to shop native perennials and shrubs and see a live observation bee hive.

We’ll be there with tips on native plants and pollinator-friendly gardening to help make your home landscape easier to maintain while supporting bees and butterflies.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, May 9
⏰ Time: 9 AM – Noon
📍 Location: 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth
🌿 Features: Native plants, pollinator education, and garden design tips

We’re live in Lewes! 🐛​The table is set and we are ready for you! Come say hi to Delaware Naturally at the Cinema Art Th...
05/01/2026

We’re live in Lewes! 🐛

​The table is set and we are ready for you! Come say hi to Delaware Naturally at the Cinema Art Theater before the 6 PM showing of The Extraordinary Caterpillar.

​We are especially excited for the post-film Q&A tonight! We’ll be joined by Mike Valenti, the Director of Abbott's Mill Nature Center ( Delaware Nature Society). It’s a rare chance to ask an expert entomologist all your burning questions about the "superheroes" you’ll see on screen.

​Details:
📍 Cinema Art Theater, Lewes
⏰ Movie starts at 6 PM (Q&A to follow!)
🎟 Tickets available at the door!

​Come for the film, stay for the expert insight, and stop by our table to grab some local resources. See you in a few!
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🐛 Catch a "Superpower" Screening Tonight in Lewes!Looking for Friday night plans? Join us at the Cinema Art Theater at 6...
05/01/2026

🐛 Catch a "Superpower" Screening Tonight in Lewes!

Looking for Friday night plans? Join us at the Cinema Art Theater at 6 PM for a special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar. This film is a stunning look at the tiny creatures that hold our entire ecosystem together, featuring legends like Doug Tallamy!

Delaware Naturally will be there, too! 🌿

We’ll have an information table set up in the lobby, so come by before or after the movie to say hello. Whether you have questions about native plants or just want to learn more about how to support local wildlife, we’d love to chat.

When: Tonight, May 1 @ 6 PM

Where: Cinema Art Theater, 17701 Dartmouth Drive, Lewes

The Extras: Stick around for a post-film Q&A with Entomologist Mike Valenti!

🎟 Tickets: $10 General / $5 Youth & Military (Available at rehobothfilm.com or the box office).

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19285 Holland Glade Rd
Rehoboth Beach, DE
19971

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