Tidy Tides: Solo Beach Clean-Up (Delaware Seashore)

Help keep our beaches beautiful by participating in a self-led litter pick-up! Whether you're a regular visitor or a first-time volunteer, your efforts help protect local wildlife, improve public spaces, and promote environmental stewardship.

Please note:
This is not a scheduled or staff-led event. This opportunity simply allows you to log your volunteer hours after completing a beach or litter clean-up on your own time.

Before you begin, please review these helpful guidelines:

Do:

• Choose a day for your cleanup so park staff can prepare a volunteer pass.

• Bring your own gloves and trash bags.

• Wear closed-toe shoes and dress for the weather.

• Use caution when picking up sharp objects, use a tool or leave them in place and notify park staff.

• Dispose of collected trash properly 

• Stay hydrated and take breaks as needed.

• Log your hours and submit a quick summary of your clean-up through the Galaxy platform.

Don’t:

• Throw away natural materials (ex: horseshoe crab shells, driftwood).

• Pick up hazardous waste (needles, chemicals, etc.), alert park staff if found.

• Approach wildlife or disturb natural habitats.

• Venture into restricted areas or private property.

• Leave filled trash bags unattended, secure them in proper receptacles.

• Work alone in remote areas, stick to well-traveled sections of the park or beach.

Thank you for being a part of our stewardship efforts! Your time and care make a real difference for the park, the community, and our wildlife.