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To celebrate our 75th Anniversary in 2026, we’re setting a goal to plant 75,000 trees! Together we’ll reforest acres of land to support wildlife habitats, enhance biodiversity, and improve air and water quality. W...

Help Keep the Riverwalk Clean! Join fellow volunteers in caring for the Riverwalk at Delaware Seashore State Park! Together, we'll remove litter and debris to help keep this scenic walkway clean, safe, and accessible for everyone who visits. Tools an...

"De-vine Intervention" occurs as we remove invasive non-native vines to help the native trees throughout White Clay Creek State Park. Non-native invasive vines such as Oriental bittersweet will wrap tightly and overtop trees, eventually killing them....

In the Spring of 2025, through a TEDI grant, the Friends of White Clay Creek and the Park itself will be planting 1250 saplings and shrubs over 5 acres of land.  The planting dates for the trees are April 3, 4, and 5th , 9 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. a...

The Forest Restoration Team works year-round to remove a variety of invasive plants from the Judge Morris Estate site at White Clay Creek State Park. The work ranges from easy hand-pulling of small plants to removal of large shrubs and trees, to cut...

In the Spring of 2025, through a TEDI grant, the Friends of White Clay Creek and the Park itself will be planting 1250 saplings and shrubs over 5 acres of land.  The planting dates for the trees are April 3, 4, and 5th , 9 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. a...

To celebrate our 75th Anniversary in 2026, we’re setting a goal to plant 75,000 trees! Together we’ll reforest acres of land to support wildlife habitats, enhance biodiversity, and improve air and water quality. W...

In the Spring of 2025, through a TEDI grant, the Friends of White Clay Creek and the Park itself will be planting 1250 saplings and shrubs over 5 acres of land.  The planting dates for the trees are April 3, 4, and 5th , 9 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. a...

Help Keep Cape Henlopen Clean! Join fellow volunteers in preserving the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park by removing litter and debris from trails and public areas. Your efforts help ensure a safe, welcoming experience for the thousands of ...

In the Spring of 2025, through a TEDI grant, the Friends of White Clay Creek and the Park itself will be planting 1250 saplings and shrubs over 5 acres of land.  The planting dates for the trees are April 3, 4, and 5th , 9 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. a...

Pollinator Garden volunteers help to reverse the decline in pollinator populations while beautifying the park! Native plants and their pollinators need your help to continue to thrive. Insects such as native bees are our most vital pollinators, and...

In the Spring of 2025, through a TEDI grant, the Friends of White Clay Creek and the Park itself will be planting 1250 saplings and shrubs over 5 acres of land.  The planting dates for the trees are April 3, 4, and 5th , 9 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. a...

Are you interested in helping to reduce the threat of invasive plants to the land and resources that we have been entrusted to protect and manage? Fortunately, public consciousness about the harms of invasive plants — plant...

Help us conserve, preserve and more! Join the Conservation Crew as we tackle a park project! Volunteers might be removing invasive plant species, collecting litter, pulling weeds, or preparing the park for a special event. Most projects will include ...

In the Spring of 2025, through a TEDI grant, the Friends of White Clay Creek and the Park itself will be planting 1250 saplings and shrubs over 5 acres of land.  The planting dates for the trees are April 3, 4, and 5th , 9 a.m.-noon, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. a...

Join the Brandywine Zoo for our seasonal litter cleanups! At each Litter Cleanup, volunteers and zoo staff will collect and properly dispose of trash around the zoo and throughout Brandywine Park. We will be offering litter cleanups on the following...

We need volunteers to help us battle encroaching invasive plants in Wells Field.  These aggressive plants steal nutrients from the soil that our native plants depend on to thrive.  Our wildlife and insects will not eat the invasive plants.  The in...

"De-vine Intervention" occurs as we remove invasive non-native vines to help the native trees throughout White Clay Creek State Park. Non-native invasive vines such as Oriental bittersweet will wrap tightly and overtop trees, eventually killing them....

Make a Difference on the Beach! Help keep our beaches clean and beautiful! Join volunteers in removing litter and debris from the shoreline at Delaware Seashore State Park. Your efforts support a cleaner, safer experience for all who visit. All tools...

Join the Friends of Killens Pond State Park in this beautification activity! Volunteers help to keep Killens Pond beautiful by engaging in trail trimming/maintenance activities, and other park projects as needed. Tools are available to share; pleas...

The Forest Restoration Team works year-round to remove a variety of invasive plants from the Judge Morris Estate site at White Clay Creek State Park. The work ranges from easy hand-pulling of small plants to removal of large shrubs and trees, to cut...

This is a volunteer opportunity organized by the Christina River Watershed Cleanup committee and is sponsored by the Christina Conservancy. *** Interested volunteers 18 years or older MUST register on the Christina River Watershed Cleanup web...

*** Space at each site is limited. Interested volunteers MUST register on the Christina River Watershed Cleanup website, where volunteers can view available sites and which of those sites need volunteers. This post DOES NOT indicate how many spots r...

This is a volunteer opportunity organized by the Christina River Watershed Cleanup committee and is sponsored by the Christina Conservancy. *** Interested volunteers 18 years or older MUST register on the Christina River Watershed Cleanup website, ...

Pollinator Garden volunteers help to reverse the decline in pollinator populations while beautifying the park! Native plants and their pollinators need your help to continue to thrive. Insects such as native bees are our most vital pollinators, and...

Help Keep Lums Pond Trails Accessible! **The event for 11/23/25 will meet in the Area 1 parking lot Join Lums Pond State Park staff and Friends of Lums Pond members for a Lums Pond Trail Trimming Day! Help cut back veget...

We need volunteers to help us battle encroaching invasive plants in Wells Field.  These aggressive plants steal nutrients from the soil that our native plants depend on to thrive.  Our wildlife and insects will not eat the invasive plants.  The in...

The Forest Restoration Team works year-round to remove a variety of invasive plants near the University of Delaware and downtown Newark, within White Clay Creek State Park. The work ranges from easy hand-pulling of small plants to removal of large s...

Join the Weed Warriors!Help us protect the natural beauty of Delaware Seashore State Park by removing invasive plants that threaten our local ecosystems. On the 1st Monday of each month, from 10 AM to 12 PM, we invite volunteers to gather at the Sout...

"De-vine Intervention" occurs as we remove invasive non-native vines to help the native trees throughout White Clay Creek State Park. Non-native invasive vines such as Oriental bittersweet will wrap tightly and overtop trees, eventually killing them....

Celebrate Earth Day with us at Killens Pond State Park all month long!  Volunteers will be cleaning up litter from around the park to help protect our Earth and keep our park serene for all who live there and you, the visitors!  Meeting Locations w...

The Forest Restoration Team works year-round to remove a variety of invasive plants from the Judge Morris Estate site at White Clay Creek State Park. The work ranges from easy hand-pulling of small plants to removal of large shrubs and trees, to cut...

Volunteer with us at Trap Pond State Park and celebrate Earth Day with us all month long! Volunteers will be picking up litter in different areas in/around the park. May walk down/around the edge of the pond to remove debris/litter if any is seen. C...

Help with the Kite Festival Egg Hunt! Are you interested in helping make this year’s Kite Festival Egg Hunt a success? Join us for a fun-filled morning supporting this beloved event! Key Responsibilities: Hide eggs in designated areas before the e...

Join us in commemorating Paul Revere’s midnight ride by serving as lights in our own community.On the night of Friday, April 18, 1775, Paul Revere and William Dawes rode out from Boston to alert their fellow patriots of the movement of the British ...

Join us for a unique volunteer opportunity at The Bay Beach at Cape Henlopen State Park as part of the Two Lights for Tomorrow initiative! This event combines environmental stewardship with a journey through local maritime history. Volunteers will b...

This clean-up helps create a safer habitat for our horseshoe crabs by removing asphalt debris from Tower Road Beach. Clearing the asphalt also improves safety for the surveyors who monitor horseshoe crabs on the beach at night. Join us for a morning ...

Join us in commemorating Paul Revere’s midnight ride by serving as lights in our own community.On the night of Friday, April 18, 1775, Paul Revere and William Dawes rode out from Boston to alert their fellow patriots of the movement of the British ...

Join a Nationwide Call to Action!Two Lights for Tomorrow celebrates the 250th anniversary of the famous ride of Paul Revere which occurred overnight from April 18-19, 1775. On April 19th, First State Heritage Park is celebrating this historic event w...

Pollinator Garden volunteers help to reverse the decline in pollinator populations while beautifying the park! Native plants and their pollinators need your help to continue to thrive. Insects such as native bees are our most vital pollinators, and...

Are you interested in helping to reduce the threat of invasive plants to the land and resources that we have been entrusted to protect and manage? Fortunately, public consciousness about the harms of invasive plants — plant...

Join the Weed Warriors!Help us protect the natural beauty of Cape Henlopen State Park by removing invasive plants that threaten our local ecosystems. On the 3rd Sunday of each month, from 1 PM to 3 PM, we invite volunteers to gather at the Point Com...

Celebrate Earth Week by helping to remove invasive species in our Esther Shallcross Marshall Nature Preserve to help in advance of designing public trails into one of our more secret nature preserves.  Meet at the Mansion Event Lot at 3000 Creek Roa...

Are you looking to get your hands dirty this earth day? Join us at Brandywine Creek State Park as we clean up Wilson's Run and beautify it for our upcoming Special Needs Fishing Derby! During the winter and early spring, branches and other debris can...

Help us keep our park clean! Join volunteers as we remove litter and debris from the beach at Delaware Seashore State Park, putting litter in its place and making the walkway a safe and accessible experience for thousands of users! Tools and gloves ...

Celebrate Earth Day with us at Killens Pond State Park all month long!  Volunteers will be cleaning up litter from around the park to help protect our Earth and keep our park serene for all who live there and you, the visitors!  Meeting Locations w...

"De-vine Intervention" occurs as we remove invasive non-native vines to help the native trees throughout White Clay Creek State Park. Non-native invasive vines such as Oriental bittersweet will wrap tightly and overtop trees, eventually killing them....

Volunteers just planted around 300 new trees/shrubs in the Campground, and we need YOUR help keeping them growing strong!    You will be using a 5-gallon bucket to go around and water the new trees. There are spick...

Join the Friends of Killens Pond State Park in this beautification activity! Volunteers help to keep Killens Pond beautiful by engaging in trail trimming/maintenance activities, and other park projects as needed. Tools are available to share; pleas...

The Forest Restoration Team works year-round to remove a variety of invasive plants from the Judge Morris Estate site at White Clay Creek State Park. The work ranges from easy hand-pulling of small plants to removal of large shrubs and trees, to cut...

SPRING TREE PLANTINGJoin Us for a Volunteer Tree Planting Project!Thanks to a generous TEDI Grant awarded to Friends of Bellevue State Park, we’re excited to plant over 200 trees and shrubs this spring! To make this effort a success, we’re hostin...

Help Keep Cape Henlopen Clean! Join fellow volunteers in making a difference at Cape Henlopen State Park! We’ll be removing litter and debris from walkways to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable space for thousands of park visitors. Your ti...

The Friends of Brandywine Creek State Park are hosting their annual Fishing Derby for our community with special needs on Saturday, April 26th, and we need volunteers to help make this special event a success!Dedicated volunteers are needed to help p...

Interested in assisting with this year's Delaware Defense Day at Fort Miles? Be a shuttle greeter! Key Responsibilities: Welcome guests as they arrive off the shuttle with a warm and inviting demeanor. Hand out event schedules to guests, providing th...

Pollinator Garden volunteers help to reverse the decline in pollinator populations while beautifying the park! Native plants and their pollinators need your help to continue to thrive. Insects such as native bees are our most vital pollinators, and...

Are you interested in helping to reduce the threat of invasive plants to the land and resources that we have been entrusted to protect and manage? Fortunately, public consciousness about the harms of invasive plants — plant...

SPRING TREE PLANTINGJoin Us for a Volunteer Tree Planting Project!Thanks to a generous TEDI Grant awarded to Friends of Bellevue State Park, we’re excited to plant over 200 trees and shrubs this spring! To make this effort a success, we’re hostin...

The Forest Restoration Team works year-round to remove a variety of invasive plants near the University of Delaware and downtown Newark, within White Clay Creek State Park. The work ranges from easy hand-pulling of small plants to removal of large s...

We need volunteers to help us battle encroaching invasive plants in Wells Field.  These aggressive plants steal nutrients from the soil that our native plants depend on to thrive.  Our wildlife and insects will not eat the invasive plants.  The in...

Help Keep the Riverwalk Clean! Join fellow volunteers in caring for the Riverwalk at Delaware Seashore State Park! Together, we'll remove litter and debris to help keep this scenic walkway clean, safe, and accessible for everyone who visits. Tools an...

SPRING TREE PLANTINGJoin Us for a Volunteer Tree Planting Project!Thanks to a generous TEDI Grant awarded to Friends of Bellevue State Park, we’re excited to plant over 200 trees and shrubs this spring! To make this effort a success, we’re hostin...

"De-vine Intervention" occurs as we remove invasive non-native vines to help the native trees throughout White Clay Creek State Park. Non-native invasive vines such as Oriental bittersweet will wrap tightly and overtop trees, eventually killing them....

Preserve our local history, one tombstone at a time!   Did you know Trap Pond is home to 8 cemeteries? Join us as we work on upkeeping them and making them safe and accessible for all visitors! Projects may include cleaning tombstones, removing/cutt...