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Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield awards $100K grant, Delaware State News
DCH was awarded a $100,000 grant by Highmark Delaware to support its Neighborhood Tree Steward Program.
The Social Impact of Community Conservation in Wilmington, The Nature Conservancy
DCH’s partnership with The Nature Conservancy on our Branches to Chances program works to revitalize neglected areas of Wilmington and turn them into vibrant green spaces.
Here’s how to recycle your Christmas tree when the ho, ho, hoing is over, Town Square Delaware
DCH and The Davey Tree Expert Co. are hosting the annual TreeCycle to keep Christmas trees out of the landfill.
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We’re preparing for our winter greenery sale today by gathering greenery donations from Nemours Estate, the Delaware Art Museum, the Greenville Country Club, Associates Printing and more! We’re blown away by the greenery each location has shared including donations from you! We’ll be organizing these greens in the coming days to be ready for our sale on Friday and Saturday. Stop by to get your holiday greens and for some holiday cheer.
December 2nd 12PM-9PM
December 3rd 10AM-4PM
DCH offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, but you can take a look at our upcoming events kicking off next week! Can you believe December is just a few days away?
For more information about our upcoming events, visit the link in our bio.
#winterevents #holidaybazaar #greenery #wreaths #holidays #winter
From all of us at DCH, we hope you have a great day celebrating with friends and family. In observance of Thanksgiving, our offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday as well.
Our garden and pavilion are open to the public if you'd like to stop by to relax or take a walk. If you visit, you'll find a path from the DCH garden down to the Brandywine trail, we highly recommend this trail if you're looking for an outdoor activity.
Garden blooms have come and gone, but you’ll still find stunning scenes at the DCH gardens during these colder months. You’ll find that we leave cone flowers standing for their winter interest and for birds to feed on.
#winter #gardens #birds #delaware #horticulture
We are extremely grateful for the recognition and support of our work in Wilmington's public landscapes and the installation of pollinator-friendly gardens. Delmarva Power, through the Delaware Nature Society, awarded DCH a $10,000 grant to continue this work into 2023. The 2022 Delmarva Sustainable Communities Program grants are awarded to municipalities, recreational authorities, and nonprofits for projects focusing on open space preservation, improvements to parks and recreation resources, and environmental conservation.
Thank you again for your support!
#nonprofit #grant #thankful #pollinators #garden #wilmington #delaware
As the days grow shorter, the trees continue to decorate the landscape with their vibrant fall colors. But why is it that they turn different colors? During the growing season, the green pigment of leaves that we know and love is due to the presence of Chlorophyll: the photosynthetic tissue that allows plants to make their own energy. As the daylight hours lessen, the Chlorophyll begins to breakdown and other leaf pigments start to show, including Anthocyanins and Carotenoids.
Anthocyanins are responsible for the red fall color, while Carotenoids are responsible for the yellows and oranges. What's your favorite fall leaf color?
#fall #Fall2022 #fallvibes #trees #horticulturelife #nature
It’s National Take a Hike Day! We encourage you to hit the trails or even your local sidewalks to get fresh air today. Right behind DCH is a trail to the Brandywine Park that we highly recommend. #hike #takeahike #delaware2022 #getoutside #wilmington
Looking for a unique way to donate to DCH? We're accepting greenery donations at DCH on Monday, November 28th from 8am-4pm to help support our winter workshops and annual greenery sale. Register your donation on our website and come visit us the 28th!
Visit our link in bio for full details.
Today is a special day. It’s National Philanthropy Day! Set aside to recognize the impact philanthropy has had on society, #PhilanthropyDay let’s us celebrate the change we’ve made, the change we’re making, and the change that is yet to come.
To all those who have served and are still serving, we thank you! #VeteransDay
Today is known as #GivingTuesday; a day to show generosity through volunteering at a local nonprofit, performing simple acts of kindness within your community, or making charitable donations. We invite you to give this Tuesday by supporting our Annual Fund.
Your contribution will support our Branches to Chances horticultural workforce development training as it expands into the Delaware River Climate Corps (DRCC).
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DCH offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, but you can take a look at our upcoming events kicking off next week! Can you believe December is just a few days away?
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From all of us at DCH, we hope you have a great day celebrating with friends and family. In observance of Thanksgiving, our offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday as well.
Our garden and pavilion are open to the public if you'd like to stop by to relax or take a walk. If you visit, you'll find a path from the DCH garden down to the Brandywine trail, we highly recommend this trail if you're looking for an outdoor activity. ... See MoreSee Less
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Starting in October and lasting through the cold winter months, many people reach for cinnamon to flavor coffees, cakes, and other treats, but cinnamon can do so much more! Here are a few uses for cinnamon in your garden. Have you tried any of these before?
1. Protect seedlings from fungus by sprinkling cinnamon on them
2. Use it as rooting hormone
3. Heal recently cut plants by packing cinnamon on the cut
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Delaware is packed with festivities this season. In this roundup of events, you'll find our Winter Wonderland Weekend and other holiday fun to add to your calendar this December. ... See MoreSee Less
17 festive events for you to ring in 2022 holiday season in Delaware
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Whether you want to see 'The Nutcracker' or hear caroling or check out Cirque, here are fun holiday events you can check out in Delaware.Comment on Facebook
We are extremely grateful for the recognition and support of our work in Wilmington's public landscapes and the installation of pollinator-friendly gardens. Delmarva Power (Delmarva Connect) through the Delaware Nature Society awarded DCH a $10,000 grant to continue this work into 2023. The 2022 Delmarva Sustainable Communities Program grants are awarded to municipalities, recreational authorities, and nonprofits for projects focusing on open space preservation, improvements to parks and recreation resources, and environmental conservation.
Thank you again for your support!
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Have you ever wanted to make your own wreath or centerpiece? Well, we have a workshop for you! Join us Thursday, December 1st for our winter workshop where you'll create a masterpiece with locally sourced greenery. Reserve your spot soon (8 spots available). ... See MoreSee Less
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November is #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth; a time to celebrate the diversity of Indigenous Peoples and cultures. Today, we’d like to recognize the Lenni Lenape, the indigenous people of Delaware, for their use of plants, specifically through herbalism.
The Lenape continue to practice the tradition of using the power of plants as medicine to this day. There are many plants that you can find nearby that have healing properties. In this article, you’ll find how Curtis Zunigha, co-director of the Lenape Center extracts medicinal power from plants like birch, dandelion, and sumac to heal.
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Plants as Medicine: Lenape Healing Traditions Continue Today
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Curtis Zunigha, co-director of The Lenape Center, recently joined Columbia Nursing to discuss the history, culture, and traditional healing practices of the Lenape people.Comment on Facebook
As the days grow shorter, the trees continue to decorate the landscape with their vibrant fall colors. But why is it that they turn different colors? During the growing season, the green pigment of leaves that we know and love is due to the presence of Chlorophyll: the photosynthetic tissue that allows plants to make their own energy. As the daylight hours lessen, the Chlorophyll begins to breakdown and other leaf pigments start to show, including Anthocyanins and Carotenoids.
Anthocyanins are responsible for the red fall color, while Carotenoids are responsible for the yellows and oranges. What's your favorite fall leaf color? ... See MoreSee Less
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