What to know about tick season in Delaware
Tick season may be ramping up, but in Delaware, the risk never really goes away.
That’s according to Ashley Kennedy – tick biologist for the state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control – who says Delaware’s mild winters, diverse habitat, and year-round activity are changing how we think about tick exposure.
This week, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry sits down with Kennedy to discuss tick season and how to protect yourself.
How one First State business is rethinking traditional cremation with aquamation
Saying goodbye to a beloved pet isn’t easy.
Most people turn to traditional cremation through their veterinarian, but there’s a gentler, greener alternative called aquamation – a process that uses water, mild heat, and alkali instead of fire.
Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon speaks this week with Chris Philippou – owner of Delaware Pet Aquamation, the state’s first standalone pet aquamation practice – about aquamation and the benefits of this alternative process.
Arts Playlist: Rehoboth artist Kim Klabe’s new exhibit reflects on women’s strength and struggle
A new exhibition at the Rehoboth Art League asks a simple but powerful question: What about the women?
That’s the title of Rehoboth-based artist Kim Klabe’s latest show, which features a deeply personal collection of mixed media works exploring the stories, struggles, and strength of women across generations.
In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny catches up with Klabe for a closer look at the themes behind her work and the emotions she hopes to evoke through her art.
History Matters: Trailblazer Marian Coffin’s quiet influence on Delaware’s gardens and grounds
The University of Delaware was founded, built, and attended – at least for its first 140 years – by men.
But it was Marian Coffin, one of the country’s first female landscape architects, who designed the entire look and feel of UD’s campus.
Coffin left a lasting impression on both the university and the rest of Delaware. Her landscape designs and works include the Mount Cuba Center, the gardens at Winterthur Museum, and the grounds at Gibraltar mansion.
In this edition of History Matters, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon is joined by Anna Wik – associate professor of landscape architecture and board member of the nonprofit Preservation Delaware – for more on Coffin and her indelible impact on the First State.