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Delaware
Faces of Conservation
Superheros. Sometimes it seems as though our volunteers, board members, partners and colleagues have extraordinary powers—protecting our water supply; saving endangered species; weighing in on policy disputes. While they’re a humble group and would dispute this label, we think their great deeds are well worth sharing. That’s because it’s the amazing people of the Conservancy who make us the most effective conservation organization in the world.
Volunteers & Supporters
Volunteer Historian
Keith Douglass
"Depending on observations made by people who weren’t trained botanists posed a challenge."
Indispensable Intern
Leatitia Bedminster
“I spent my entire life in Delaware but never knew what existed beyond the trees I passed along the highway on my way to the beach.”
Problem Solver
Amy Roe
"The horseshoe crab count conjured up memories of discovering these creatures on the beach during childhood."
Nature Photographer
Jared Davies
“Photographing wildlife has always been close to my heart.”
Head Horseshoe Honcho
Lois Davis
“It was hard to pass up doing something for these age-old creatures.”
East Coast Ex-Pat
John Goody
“Our family tree will always reach from the east coast.”
Willing Philanthropist
Joanne Greenspun
“I hadn’t realized that the Conservancy accepts donations of real estate with no significant natural values.”
Generational Visionaries
Fisher Family
“We wanted to preserve the farm, yet retain enough rights for whatever future generations might want to do with the land.”
Gratified Grandmother
Barbara Hebner
“If I could leave a legacy, it would be that people make it a priority to balance their carbon books.”
Legacy Builder
Austin Okie
“As a boy, I was outside all the time, working on the farm – that was just the way it was.”
Future Conservation Leaders
Rehoboth Elementary School
“The philanthropy has become a school tradition, something incoming 5th-graders look forward to as they begin their school year.”
Eagle Scout
Mat Vann
“Typical of Boy Scouts, things were left clean as a whistle at the end of the day.”
Board of Trustees
Passionate Equestrian
Pamela Biddle
“I also want to preserve Delaware’s landscapes for the enjoyment of its visitors and residents, and so that my young daughter can continue to appreciate them."
Part-time Mountain Climber
John V. Flynn, Jr.
“I want to leave the world a little better than when I found it.” John V. Flynn, Jr."
Trustee Emeritus
Wayne Holden
“My father cultivated my interest in preserving land."
Former Board Chair
Mike Parkowski
“Lots of what needs to be protected is privately owned. It’s an exciting time for conservation.”
Conservationist Disguised as a Developer
Preston Schell
“My childhood is filled with memories of enjoying southern Delaware’s natural beauty with my twin brother and cousins.”
Gentleman Farmer
Robert Rosenberg
“Hunting and enjoying the outdoors around the world has fueled my passion for giving back to the land.”
Engineer with Rural Roots
Stephen C. Thompson
“As an engineer, I felt drawn to the Conservancy’s practical, science-based approach – as well as to the staff’s professionalism and integrity.”
Board Chair
Brock Vinton
“First and foremost, I am a Delawarean – one who is very concerned about preserving the state’s natural heritage.”
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