Earth Day 2023 — BlackRock (Private)

Get Connected Icon Happens On Apr 18, 2023
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Description

This is a private volunteer opportunity for BlackRock.

Thank you to park neighbor and regular volunteer group BlackRock for joining Bellevue State Park for an Earth Day 2023 service event!

Every day is Earth Day in Delaware State Parks. The division places extra emphasis on the occasion this month, however — the holiday falls on April 22. This year, Earth Day caps National Volunteer Week, which is April 16-22. Delaware State Parks could not accomplish what we do without our volunteers!

Meet: Mt. Pleasant Meeting House and Parsonage

Projects:

  • Mulch park playgrounds as needed
  • Weed Main Office and Special Events Office garden beds
  • Invasive plant control: Volunteers will learn to identify some invasive plant species common at Bellevue State Park and how to remove them.
    • Garlic mustard
    • Wineberry

Physical, skill requirements: Continuous standing, regular walking, bending or crouching, using basic hand tools (pruning shears, loppers)

Event Schedule: This schedule is not rigid. It is designed to give your group an idea of the proceedings.

  • 1:00-1:05 Sign-in
  • 1:05-1:15 Introductions, interpretation, tool safety, instructions
  • 1:15-3:45 Projects
  • 3:45–3:55 Tool cleanup, tool return
  • 3:55–4:00 Wrap-up, discussion; group photos

Weather conditions: Weather Underground

Details

Get Connected Icon 18 and older
Get Connected Icon Register by Apr 18, 2023
Get Connected Icon Is Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: BlackRock will reschedule to Tues., April 25.
Get Connected Icon Dress for the weather
Get Connected Icon Check for ticks
Get Connected Icon Avoid poison ivy
Get Connected Icon Bring water
Get Connected Icon Wear clothes that can get dirty
Get Connected Icon Wear closed-toe shoes

Location

Get Connected Icon 1009 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE  19809