Join a volunteer team working within walking distance from University of Delaware as we remove invasive plants from White Clay Creek State Park to let the native plants thrive! We work on select weekends so students can participate.
The Forest Restoration Team works year-round to remove various invasive plants from several park locations, including near the University of Delaware and downtown Newark. See the volunteer calendar for dates and times. The work ranges from easily hand-pulling small plants to removing large shrubs and trees, and cutting and piling plant debris. This volunteer group will build on the work at the Judge Morris Estate 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. The Forest Restoration Team's 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:
Saturday, February 28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sunday, March 15, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Sunday, May 3, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where:
We meet at the first gravel parking area along Creek Road. It is located to the right along the first straightaway, past the path on the right that leads to the second dam.
Nearest Address:
560 North College Avenue
NEWARK, DE 19711
Who: Suitable for adult volunteers and for families with children aged 14 and over who have a parent consent form and are supervised by a parent or guardian. Suitable for groups and corporate teams; advance notice is required to accommodate group size.
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: Walking or biking from UD or downtown is recommended, or use the gravel parking lot along Creek Road.
NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please use caution and do a tick check upon 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.
