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Pileup Native horseshoe crabs along the bay at Slaughter Beach, Delaware. © Deb Felmey

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We're working with government agencies, private corporations, conservation organizations and our members to conserve the places on which people and wildlife depend. This has resulted in the conservation of more than 30,000 acres across Delaware since 1990.

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Great Escapes

If you’re looking for an opportunity to get outside and explore nature, look no further than The Nature Conservancy’s public preserves in DE.

Aug 21, 2023

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New Acres Protected!

We are excited to announce that we have acquired 7.5 acres in Milton, Delaware to expand our Ponders Tract at Pemberton Forest Preserve!

Jun 06, 2023

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The Power of Fire

Fire has always been a part of the natural world, and its influence has shaped the diversity of plants and animals across the globe.

May 30, 2023

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Conservation Update

PA/DE 2022 Impact Report

2022 was an important year for conservation. There is much to celebrate and much more work to do.

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Conservation Update

Highlights

Explore conservation highlights from Delaware and Pennsylvania as featured in the Fall 2023 Nature Conservancy magazine.

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Conservation Update

Take a Restoration Road Trip

To celebrate our recently completed and ongoing restoration projects, we’re taking a restoration “road trip” across DE & PA to see how restoration improves the lives and well-being of both people and nature.

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Volunteer in Delaware

Learn about opportunities to help conserve nature in Delaware.

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Our People: Experts in Action

Meet some of the people who are working to create lasting solutions in Pennsylvania, Delaware and around the world.

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Places We Protect

With your help, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 30,000 acres in Delaware since 1990. We own more than 5,000 acres across six preserves.

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