Delaware DU Greenwing Conservation Festival

Delaware Ducks Unlimited 2025 Greenwing Conservation Festival

The greenwing conservation festival has been a highly successful day of outdoor fun and wetlands conservation directed at educating the children that are the future of preserving and protecting the natural resources not only in Delaware but throughout North America.

A day for the youth to learn about conservation & outdoor activities. This program is free and includes a one-year Greenwing membership, lunch, and more. We’ll see you March 29, 2025, registration starts at 8am!

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Furthmore, you are cordially invited to the 2025 Ed Montague Memorial “Flat Top” Shoot, taking place on Sunday, March 30th, 2025, at Owens Station in Greenwood, Delaware.

This annual clay shoot is a cherished tradition that honors the memory of Ed Montague and benefits Greenwing youth programs. We would be honored by your presence as we celebrate Ed’s legacy and raise funds to support the next generation of conservationists.

Please spread the word to your fellow Greenwing members, friends of Ed Montague and outdoor enthusiasts. We hope to see you there!

Please pass along this flyer (Greenwing 2025 Shoot Flyer) and sponsor sheet (GreenwingSponsors 2025 Flyer). One note that Ed Montaque always took pride in was to have the people at the event.  Today, you have one mission. Bring the people in Ed’s memory.

Activities

March 29, 2025!

• Archery demonstration

• Conservation education and wildlife management exhibits

• Retriever and bird dog demonstrations

• Duck banding demonstration

• DE State Police helicopters

• Delaware State Police fingerprinting

• Delaware Forestry Department

• Boating safety

• Fly fishing demonstration

• Build a bluebird box

• Build a wood duck box

• Decoy carving demonstration

• Gun safety and clay target shooting

• Archery safety and target shooting

• Air rifle safety and target shooting

Don't Forget!

March 30, 2025!

Mark it on your calendar, March 30th the following day is the annual Ducks Unlimited “All Kids Win” Greenwing Sporting Clay Shoot at Owen’s Station, Greenwood. Kids 16 & under are free with a paid adult, $85.  https://owensstation.com/

 

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Join in for a day of guaranteed fun!

We'll see you at 12613 Hunters Cove Road in Owens Station Greenwood, DE!

Greenwing

Annual Youth Duck Calling Contest

As one of our most popular contests, the annual duck calling contest is a great way to test out those developing vocal chords to find the best water fowl! Jump right in and prepare for a loud and fun time.

Greenwing

Annual Youth Decoy Carving Contest

Is your child a budding artist ready to make their first (or not so first) decoy? Have them sign up for the decoy carving contest for a fun time painting, carving, and working with wood! Puddle Ducks, Diver Ducks, Geese, and Confidence decoys will be the acceptable decoys for this competition. All decoy entries must be submitted prior to the event or brought to the event and registered by 10 am.

 

Greenwing

Annual Youth Wildlife/Outdoors Photography Contest

Have you ever wanted to take that perfect picture of your last catch but didn’t know where to start? This is your child’s opportunity to learn a thing or two about photography. Entries must be printed photo format, no smaller than 4×6 and no larger than 8×10. Photos must be of some form of wildlife, natural living plant, or outdoor natural scene.

Chris Donahue

Greenwing Chair

“My kids and I participate every year, they always have a blast. I would definitely recommend this event for anyone looking to spend time with loved ones while teaching them a thing or two about nature.”

Conserving Nature Since
1937

Contact

Questions

If you’re interested in displaying an exhibit at the event, becoming a sponsor, donating to the give-a-way bags, purchasing an ad in the event program, or for more general information/questions please contact Chris Donahue at (302) 893-0492 or email him at cddarch@gmail.com

Information & Donors

Sponsorships

In 2020 we unfortunately had to cancel the event, yet still used 100% of donations to register 435 Greenwings. In 2021 we went virtual and used said donations again to build out an entirely new website plus outdoor learning videos for the event and those held in the future. And of course we returned to Owens Station in 2022 to the tune of over 300 kids! In 2023, despite bad weather, we set a record year for donations. Thanks to your continued support, we are able to put on successful events year after year for our future conservationists. Depending on the level of your donation, you will receive a host of benefits including the knowledge that your donation will go directly to support the Greenwing program and directly impact the education of youth in the state.

Click to see our full 2025 Greenwing Sponsorship Letter.

Click to see our full GreenwingSponsors 2025 Flyer.

Scroll to see our exceptional Donors & Sponsors.

 

Goose Donor

Bay to Bay News

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Goose Donor

Wyoming Millwork

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Goose Donor

AMP Consulting

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Goose Donor

Miller's Gun Center

Sponsor Website
Goose Donor

Smiles of Wilmington Family Dentistry

Sponsor Website
Goose Donor

Jack Lingo Realtor

Sponsor Website
Duck Donor

George & Lynch

Sponsor Website
Greenwing Donor

EDiS Company

Sponsor Website
Greenwing Sponsor

Willis Chevrolet.Buick

Sponsor Website