DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY INC
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Mission Statement
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.
About This Cause
Delaware Nature Society 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. Core Strategy 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. Priorities Delaware Nature Society will broaden the ways that we connect people to environmental stewardship by enhancing the impact of our programs and locations. We plan to do this by inviting new audiences to engage virtually and in person at each of our locations, which we will make more accessible, and by developing lifelong learning programs that lead to sequential opportunities that build deeper, long-lasting impacts. Delaware Nature Society will collaborate with our community to address regional issues of water quality, a changing climate, and energy sustainability. Working in collaboration with other nonprofit organizations, government, and businesses, Delaware Nature Society will continue to build partnerships and address some of our region’s most challenging environmental issues with a balanced, scientific approach. We will focus our efforts on restoring the water quality in our region and by raising public awareness about preparing for and adapting to a rising sea level and changing climate. Delaware Nature Society will model best practices for energy sustainability and support policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Delaware Nature Society will conserve natural habitats from backyards and agricultural lands to biologically diverse areas and will use our locations to model and share best practices. For half a century, Delaware Nature Society has advocated for open space and agricultural land preservation that has led to more than 100,000 acres of preserved lands. We manage over 2,000 acres of natural areas for habitat diversity and sustainable agriculture. Instead of trying to control nature, our approach partners with nature to create a land management experience that is beneficial to our health and the condition of our environment. We will continue to work with landowners and provide opportunities for community to learn about the benefits of land management and conservation, demonstrating how everyone can improve water quality and wildlife diversity. Delaware Nature Society will build capacity within our organization and in our community to make an impact on improving our environment. Since 1964, Delaware Nature Society has grown from a volunteer-founded organization to a staff of 34 permanent full and part-time staff, over 100 hourly and seasonal staff, and over 1,000 volunteers. Our budget has grown to $3 million annually, supporting education, conservation, and advocacy across our region, based out of four locations and additional public and private lands. Our staff is recognized for their expertise in biology, land management, advocacy, and also for their support services in technology, marketing, development, and finance. A dedicated board of directors meets regularly to govern and support the direction of the organization. Delaware Nature Society is preparing to build its capacity to meet the growing needs of our community and the environment by retaining, recruiting, and providing professional staff development to support our core functions that promote our mission. Stay connected Our work could not be accomplished without the support of our donors and members. When you support Delaware Nature Society, you are joining a community of people with a common interest in improving the environment. We will keep you informed of our progress through our e-newsletters, website, and social media, and we encourage you to connect with us and share your experiences of how you are enjoying and preserving the natural world.