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See what's been flying, swimming, crawling & growing around the marsh!

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Discover our fascinating native animals.

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Look to the south and you'll see marsh grasses blowing in the breeze across the fresh water tidal wetlands. The view northward changes to city skyline, including new office buildings, restaurants and residences on the Riverfront. To the east, the Christina River rambles by, passing industrial yards on the opposite shore... read more

Upcoming Activities at the DEEC

Check out the programs offered by the Delaware Nature Society

Naturalist Walk
Saturday Mar 13, 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Naturalist Walk
Saturday Mar 13, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Naturalist Walk
Sunday Mar 14, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Naturalist Walk
Sunday Mar 14, 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Clams Experiment
Saturday Mar 20, 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Clams Experiment
Saturday Mar 20, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

and more...

Earlier this week, while walking along the Wilmington Riverfront, I spotted a bird that most people might not expect to see in the city. I wasn’t surprised to see it, though, since the plantings along the Riverfront include northern bayberry (Morella pensylvanica), one of this bird’s favorite winter foods.

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