Give
Giving
Gifts from individuals, companies, and foundations provide the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) with needed resources to expand our educational, research and extension programs. These vital gifts support faculty in their cutting edge research, and help train the next generation of leaders who will work to feed the world and sustain our natural resources.
Your gift may be designated to the department or fund of your choice with the confidence that it will be used for the purpose you intend.
CANR utilizes unrestricted funds to support initiatives like:
- Student enrichment—Opportunities for student learning outside of the classroom, including internships with Landscape Architecture, Botanic Gardens, Wetlands Restoration, Extension and the UDairy Creamery
- Special projects—Unique learning opportunities (e.g. UDairy Creamery or UD Fresh to You) that engage and enrich the local community and give students real-world experiences invaluable to their careers
- Scholarships—Academic and need-based awards that keep students focused on their education rather than how they can finance it
- Graduate student support—Opportunities for students to participate in knowledge discovery and translation that help feed the world and protect the planet
- Farm operations—Critical support of the college’s 350-acre farm, dairy, wetlands and woodlands that serves as an outdoor laboratory for students and faculty
- Cooperative Extension—Collaborative work between UD and the local community to provide valuable consultation and education to individuals, businesses and communities to solve problems, develop skills and build a better future.
Featured fund
About the Ecology Woods Fund
Ecology Woods is a 35-acre forest on the southern edge of UD’s Newark Farm, adjacent to Route 4 and the UD Athletics Complex. This location has been a unique site for ecological research, conservation, and student learning since the 1960s.
This living laboratory has provided invaluable opportunities for students and faculty, as well as some of our community, to study species and ecosystems in a mature forest within a suburban landscape.
It was Dr. Roland Roth, a faculty member in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology, who protected and nurtured this space for nearly 35 years, safeguarding it from threats and engaging generations of students in meaningful, hands-on ecological study. His work with long-term projects, like his pioneering studies of Wood Thrush and box turtles, stands as a testament to the power of dedication and the impact of immersive, field-based learning.
Without Dr. Roth’s tireless commitment, the Ecology Woods would not exist today as the rich, biodiverse forest that it is.
His legacy has left an indelible mark on the University and the conservation community, inspiring countless of folks. A short video, featuring his daughter, Karen, gives a glimpse of this work.
In a few short months the Wood Thrush will return to our region and the Ecology Woods. Many who knew him think of Dr. Roth whenever a Wood Thrush sings.
Your investment will help preserve Dr. Roth’s work and ensure that future generations of students can benefit from the transformative learning experiences he made possible.
To support this effort, visit UD's Make a Gift page, select “I’d like to search for a different option,” then enter “Roth Ecology Woods.”
Alumni, friends, families and students of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources work together to create a lasting legacy and fulfill our land-grant mission of teaching, research and extension.
-
Veterinary director
February 19, 2025 | Written by: Nya WynnAlumna Jennifer Puttress ascended from the UD animal science major to become the medical director at Lyons Veterinary Clinic. Her rigorous, hands-on UD coursework prepared Puttress for a seamless transition to veterinary school. Puttress emphasizes how her well-rounded UD experience prepared her for the challenges that accompany being a veterinarian, blending technical expertise with essential soft skills. -
UD agriculture and natural resources students are sought-after talents for a national agricultural powerhouse
February 04, 2025 | Written by Michele WalfredHelena AGRI-Enterprises, a national agricultural company has placed the University of Delaware on their radar as a mecca for motivated and talented students. The recent success rate of UD student interns who move into full-time employment has cemented UD as the go to place to recruit students into careers in the field of agriculture. -
In memoriam: William J. Benton
December 18, 2024 | Written by Dante LaPentaRetired faculty member and alumnus William J. Benton passed away on Dec. 10. The University, former colleagues and his students remember the impact of his career.