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 shrubs and trees, to cutting and piling plant debris. This volunteer group will build on the work at the JME section of the park and make the volunteer opportunity more accessible to students. We will restore the forest's biodiversity and repeat the remarkable progress we have seen elsewhere.
There may be periodic opportunities to install native species where invasive plants have been removed. This is a great way to learn more about invasive plants and the ecology of the park while helping out with a friendly group of like-minded individuals. This volunteer effort has won awards from the State of Delaware for dedication to the park and has received numerous grants to support the ongoing efforts. New volunteers are always needed and very welcome!
When: 1st and 3rd Sundays at 1:30pm to 3:30pm. September 7th- December 7th.
Where:
We meet at the first gravel parking area along Creek Road. It is located along the first straightway, just past a locked gate on the right at the path to the second dam.
Nearest Address:
560 North College Avenue
NEWARK, DE 19711
COORDINATES:
39.69358599344015, -75.7566157189114
Who: Suitable for adult volunteers and for families with children 16 and over with parent consent form and parent or guardian supervision. Suitable for groups and corporate teams.
Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather.
Bring: work gloves if you have them and a personal water bottle. Other tools will be provided.
Parking: TBA
NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check on returning home.
NEW VOLUNTEERS please RESPOND and you will receive further information.
**Active Forest Restoration team members** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, helping restore forest biodiversity.
