Michele Quinlan

Michele (Wales) Quinlan, Farm Manager & Site Director of Coverdale Farm Preserve, has been a member of the Delaware Nature Society staff since 2000.

Blending a lifelong love of the natural world and a degree in Elementary Education, Michele began her career in the outdoor classroom teaching environmental education. An early introduction to organic agriculture and permaculture offered an exciting opportunity to share the possibilities of growing food with environmental integrity.

Michele is responsible for leading the “boots-on-the-ground” implementation of a multi-year Master Plan for Coverdale Farm Preserve. The visionary plan transitions the site into a model regenerative production farm integrating both plant and animal operations. Alongside the farm operation, the Master Plan makes space at the table for the community to learn, engage, support, and enjoy Coverdale Farm through programs for all ages, a teaching kitchen, their on-farm Market at Coverdale Farm, and seasonal events.