This is a private volunteer opportunity for Richards, Layton & Finger.
Thank you to Richards, Layton & Finger for joining us for an Earth Day 2023 volunteer 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.
Parking (free): Rear parking lot (closest to event) at Shortlidge Academy
- Google Maps directions will take you to the front of the school. You may park there if you prefer.
- For rear parking lot: Continue on W 18th St; turn left on N West St. Entrance is on the left.
Meet: Shortlidge Academy playground
Projects:
- Mulch Shortlidge Academy playground
- Garden bed maintenance (Sawdon hillside and Market St. corner)
- Invasive plant control
- Japanese knotweed
- English ivy (on trees)
- Wineberry
- Garlic mustard
Physical, skill requirements: continuous standing, regular walking, bending or crouching, pushing full wheelbarrows, pulling plants by hand, using garden or hand tools
Event Schedule: This schedule is not rigid. It is designed to give your group an idea of the proceedings.
| 9:00-9:05 | Check-in |
| 9:05-9:10 | Introductions, tool safety, instructions |
| 9:10-11:50 | Projects |
| 11:50-11:55 | Site cleanup, tool cleanup, tool return |
| 11:55-12:00 | Wrap-up, group photos |
Weather conditions: Weather Underground
