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Early Spring Sightings at James Farm

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Communications Specialist

With the weather finally on the warmer side, plant and animal activity at James Farm Ecological Preserve awakens! Observant visitors will notice the spots of blue-purple in the brown mowed grasses of our meadows. This is the grape hyacinth, often … Continue reading →

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Birding the James Farm: Check it off your list!

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Dr. Marianne Walch

On a cool, drizzly, late May morning, my colleague Katie Goerger and I set out from the parking area at the James Farm Ecological Preserve, binoculars in hand. Our mission – to complete an eBird checklist for the Farm. Marginal … Continue reading →

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Reconnecting with the Natural World

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Communications Specialist

“All education is environmental education. By what is included or excluded we teach students that they are a part of or apart from the natural world,” notes author and environmentalist David W. Orr in Earth in Mind. While modern distractions … Continue reading →

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Preserving the Wild: The James Farm Master Plan (Phase 1 Update)

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Bob Collins

Though many visitors to the James Farm Ecological Preserve may not realize this, this little slice of natural heaven is owned by Sussex County and managed and maintained by the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays.This project fit perfectly into … Continue reading →

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