Community Profile

Program Year

2023

Status

Active | Certified

Last Certification Date

2/26/2024

Certified Since

4/1/2010

Habitat Locations

By City - Townsend

Registered On

4/1/2010

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Townsend

Townsend, DE

City or Town

Population: 2800

Summary

Established in 1885, Townsend is a small, historic community that was listed in the National Registry of Historic Places in 1986. The town is surrounded by picturesque farmland and protected wetlands that support an abundance of native plants and native wildlife. The Townsend Community Wildlife Habitat project is supported in part by NWF's state affiliate, the Delaware Nature Society.

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Community Spotlight

National Wildlife Federation Certification

Councilwoman Lorraine Gorman says, “The Town will continue its active role in promoting environmentally friendly practices that involve the community and protect wildlife for our children’s future.”

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Mayors' Monarch Pledge

Former Mayor Jermaine Hatton signed the Mayors' Monarch Pledge.

Walking Path Project

The Town partnered with Lowe’s Home Center and Cub Scout Pack 351 in the summer of 2019 by installing a walking path to the garden along with a bench for visitors to enjoy the site. The local newspaper, the Middletown Transcript, provided color phot

Past Certification Archive

Program Year	Status	Certification Date
Initial Certification	Certified	4/1/2010	View
2018	Certified	9/3/2021	View
2019	Certified	9/3/2021	View
2020	Certified	9/3/2021	View
2021	Certified	9/3/2021	View
2022	Certified	11/14/2022	View
2023	Certified	2/26/2024	View
2024	Incomplete		View
2025	Incomplete		View
2026	In Progress		View