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Nature & Heritage Interpretation course featured on WBOC's Learning Matters
No longer do people just want to sight-see. They want to 'sight-do.' WBOC's Lisa Bryant reports on a new DLITE & WOR-WIC class that teaches park and museum workers how to meet those needs. Click here to see the video: Sight-Seeing Not Enough for Some People
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Check out the CVWO News from Kiptopeke. Bloggers Jeff, Bob, and Jethro share sitings on the Eastern Shore of Virginia of a variety of birds (including raptors), lizards, and more.
Check it out at: ww.kiptopeke.blogspot.com
Are you blogging about wildlife or eco-travel on Delmarva? Let us know! Email: dlitedirector@comcast.net
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Jim Rapp was recently interviewed about birding on Delmarva by CNN.com for their travel section.
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http://www.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/09/19/birdwatching.ap/index.html
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by Jim Rapp
For nearly 180 miles, the beaches along the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean provide Delmarva with endless opportunities for outdoor recreation and nature exploration. More than 10 million beachcombers, surfers, anglers and birders visit our Delmarva coast each year, pumping millions of dollars into our local economies.
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Diane Daniel says that when you think of the Eastern Shore, more than just crabs should come to mind.
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by Brian Garrett
Much has been said over the years about the Pocomoke River’s unique ecology, its abundance of flora, fauna, fish and fowl, and its importance to local history, commerce, trade and development of the area. But what is it really about, this ‘Wild and Scenic’ river, this artery of the ‘Beach to Bay Indian Trail’? To me it is that the river has helped to connect the region for centuries and it continues today.
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by Jim Rapp
On May 23, the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee allocated $85 million for the State Wildlife Grants Program, the nation’s core program for preventing wildlife from becoming endangered. This record level of funding for State Wildlife Grants has only been reached once before, in 2002.
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 The Board of Directors of Delmarva Low-Impact Tourism Experiences (DLITE) is proud to announce the selection of Jim Rapp as their new executive director.
DLITE is an alliance of local, state, and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, local tourism providers and natural resource managers organized to encourage nature-based tourism on Delmarva and foster a sense of wonder and value for the natural world.
"Jim brings tremendous enthusiasm for Delmarva’s wildlife and wild places, and is exceptionally qualified to direct our alliance," said Karen Falk, DLITE Chair and former Executive Director of Southern Delaware Tourism. "We are fortunate to work with Jim as DLITE moves forward into a new era."
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 This year it looks like the Summerfield Property was the hottest place to find herps. Herp searchers also found critters on Holly Grove Road, at the Tyson wastewater treatment plant, and the Shockley property on Whiton Road, including this red bellied snake found on Maryland Route 376.
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 187 different kinds of birds were spotted and are listed below. This year organizers also solicted photos. Some included Northern Gannets spotted on the return trip from Cape May near the Lewes Harbor.
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Birders enjoyed abundant sitings during the Delmarva Birding Weekend this past Spring (April 21-23, 2006). Participants recorded observing 142 species. Thanks are extended to everyone who worked so hard to make this possible and especially to those who participated.
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 Helen Arthur, director of sales and marketing for the Boardwalk Hotel Group, discusses packaging at a workshop held by DLITE in Ocean City June 12.
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Once again a banner year!
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Working with One Less Car, DLITE will co-sponsor the first ever Cycle Across Maryland bike tour on the shore July 13-16.
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Winter is the time to sign up for the Delmarva Birding Weekend April 28-30. Last year most trips filled by mid-March so visit the Delmarva Birding Weekend home page to find out more. or call now at 800-852-0335 to reserve a spot.
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