The Memorial Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a Breakfast Buffet on Saturday, July 6, 2019. The breakfast will run from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you’re in town for the weekend please consider supporting the Memorial Ladies Auxiliary and the work they do.
For more information click on the flyer: Doc – Jun 30 2019 – 3-35 PM
NOTICE
TRASH AND RECYCLING PICKUP MOVES FROM FRIDAYS TO MONDAYS
JUNE 28, 2019 – NORMAL PICKUP FOR TRASH AND RECYCLING
JULY 1, 2019 – MONDAY PICKUP FOR BOTH. RECYCLING CONTINUES ON EVERY OTHER WEEK BASIS
Two letters of intent to run were filed with the Town for the two seats up for election. Becky Craft and Harry Ward submitted their letter of intent so they will retain their seats on Council.
The annual Memorial Day town yard sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 25th, 2019.
DOS DELAWARE BIRD-A-THON to Raise Funds to Protect Mispillion Harbor
I am so excited to share the local opportunity to support conservation!
The annual DOS DELAWARE BIRD-A-THON on May 4-12, 2019.
Funds raised will be matched by THE CONSERVATION FUND to purchase the last remaining bay front property on the Mispillion Harbor!
Pledge your local Abbott’s Mill bird team, the Oyster Crackers per bird species as we visit all the hot spots in 24 hours on May 10, 2019 (contact Alice) or donate directly at https://delawarebirdathon.com/.
Alice
Alice Mohrman
alice@delawarenaturesociety.org
Education Coordinator/CWH Outreach
Abbott’s Mill Nature Center
Delaware Nature Society
(302) 422-0847
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DuPont Nature center is now back live streaming. There are a pair nesting again this year. You can view the live stream from this link: https://portal.hdontap.com/s/embed/?stream=de_dupont_center-osprey_cam-CUST&ratio=16:9
The Horseshoe Crab/Shorebird cam is now live: https://livestream.com/DNClivecam/events/8665285
Another collaborative effort between Slaughter Beach, Delaware Nature Society and DuPont Nature Center has produced another Osprey nesting platform in the Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve. Osprey usually return in March looking for nesting areas. The platform was provided by DuPont Nature Center and volunteers from SB and DNS installed it on the north end of Town. Our first Osprey platform has been up for 3 years and has produced 7 chicks which have fledged. Hoping this is just as productive as our other one.
Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey and Training Session has been set.
Saturday, April 23, 2022
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Marvel Drive
Slaughter Beach
Since 1990, surveys have been conducted of horseshoe crabs spawning in Delaware Bay. Despite the horseshoe crab’s importance to the ecology of the Delaware Bay, little is known about its population status. Spawning surveys give scientists an index of the population to assist them in the management of the species. Now, every spring on several peak spawning days, volunteers donate their time to count crabs on key beaches in Delaware and in New Jersey.
The Delaware Nature Society at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center, Milford, will once again be coordinating the annual Slaughter Beach horseshoe crab spawning survey.
Abbott’s Mill Nature Center staff will give training on Slaughter Beach, at Marvel Drive, beginning 1 p.m. April 23, for those who are interested in assisting with the count this year. Volunteers will learn how to conduct the survey, how to properly record data, and how to distinguish between male and female horseshoe crabs, and to sign up for dates and times. Participants who are interested in other beaches are more than welcome to attend our training and will be referred to the appropriate beach leader for further information. An adult must accompany volunteers under age 18.
If you have taken the training previously you do not have to take it again.
For more information or to register for the training, please contact Elliott Workman, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center at (302) 422-0847. Cell (302) 593 3565 Elliott@delawarenaturesociety.org
or Matt Babbitt, Abbott’s Mill Center at (302) 422-0847. Cell (804) 477 5922
Matt@delawarenaturesociety.org
Horseshoe Crab Spawning Survey Dates and High Tide Times
Slaughter Beach 2022
Saturday, May 14, 8:36 pm Sunday, June 12, 8:09 pm
Monday, May 16, 10:11 pm Tuesday, June 14, 9:55 pm
Wednesday, May 18,11:55 pm Thursday, June 16,11:43 pm
Saturday, May 28,8:49 pm Sunday, June 26, 8:23 pm
Monday, May 30,10:02 pm Tuesday, June 28, 9:41 pm
Wednesday, June 1,11:18 pm Thursday, June 30, 10:58 pm
Please note that volunteers should arrive approximately 1 hour prior to the high tide so they can do the preliminaries necessary for the survey and walk to the beach starting point. A minimum of 3 volunteers will be assigned each night.
For more information contact Elliott Workman at Abbott’s Mill Nature phone 422-0847 cell 302-593-3565 Elliott@delawarenaturesociety.org
or Matt Babbitt 422-0847 cell 804-477-5922 Matt@delawarenaturesociety.org
