Brandywine Creek State Park

Known for its meadowland views and blue gneiss stone walls built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, Brandywine Creek State Park sits within northern Delaware’s piedmont region with more than 14 miles of trail and a remnant old-growth forest. Brandywine Creek State Park oversees four Nature Preserves including Flint Woods, the Carney Tract, Tulip Tree Woods and Fresh Water Marsh. Chipmunks can often be seen around the park’s stone walls, which were used to mark property lines when the land supported a rich agricultural industry. Another popular industry that once took place on the park lands was milling along the park’s namesake creek. The rolling meadows provide habitat to native pollinators, ground nesting birds and rare native plants, some of which can be seen by taking a stroll through the pollinator garden. American Kestrels, Blue Birds and Eastern Meadowlark are common sights for birders. Wilson’s Run is stocked annually for anglers and the sweeping meadows are perfect for disc golf.

Below are just some of the exciting volunteer opportunities available at Brandywine Creek State Park:

• Adopt-A-Trail and Adopt-A-Pin
• Bluebird box monitoring
• Corporate and other group service projects
• Friends of Brandywine Creek State Park
• Invasive plant species management
• Scouting Projects
• Special Events Assistance
• Work-Based Learning
• Youth Conservation Corps (YCC)

Please reach out to the Manager of Volunteers at Luvina.cooley@delaware.gov to discuss these opportunities! Don't see anything you're interested in? No worries! The Manager of Volunteers will get to know what you're interested in and find an opportunity with the best fit!