Volunteer: Forest Restoration Thursdays at JMEThe Forest Restoration Team works year-round to remove a variety of invasive plants from the Judge Morris Estate site at 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 has been working at this site in White Clay Creek State Park for ten years to restore the forest's biodiversity and is making remarkable progress. There are 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: Every Thursday at 9am to 11am. 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: Judge Morris Estate Parking Lot, 110 Polly Drummond Hill Rd 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. Program: White Clay Creek State Park The Forest Restoration Team works year-round to remove a variety of invasive plants from the Judge Morris Estate site at 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 has been working at this site in White Clay Creek State Park for ten years to restore the forest's biodiversity and is making remarkable progress. There are 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: Every Thursday at 9am to 11am. 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: Judge Morris Estate Parking Lot, 110 Polly Drummond Hill Rd 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. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Pollinator Garden Saturdays at WCCSPPollinator Garden volunteers help to reverse the decline in pollinator populations while beautifying the park! Native plants and their pollinators need your help to continue to thrive. Insects such as native bees are our most vital pollinators, and native pollinators love native plants. You can apply what you learn to your home garden too! Join in to do light gardening, weeding, plant installation, and maintenance at our pollinator gardens! There are two worksites which alternate - the Judge Morris Estate and the Nature Center. When: Saturdays during the growing season from 9am to 11am. Who: Perfect for individuals or a small group (up to five). Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. A sun hat and sunscreen is recommended. Bring: gardening gloves if you have them, a personal water bottle and hand tools if you have them. Otherwise tools will be provided. Parking: You will be notified which site will be the worksite. Parking will be at either the Judge Morris Estate area parking lot on Polly Drummond Road, or at the Nature Center off Hopkins Road (at 1475 Creek Rd). NOTE: Ticks are active in the park. Please do a tick check when you return home.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including which worksite will be used on the date you signed up for. **Active Pollinator Garden volunteers** Please remember to Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful gardens. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Pollinator Garden volunteers help to reverse the decline in pollinator populations while beautifying the park! Native plants and their pollinators need your help to continue to thrive. Insects such as native bees are our most vital pollinators, and native pollinators love native plants. You can apply what you learn to your home garden too! Join in to do light gardening, weeding, plant installation, and maintenance at our pollinator gardens! There are two worksites which alternate - the Judge Morris Estate and the Nature Center. When: Saturdays during the growing season from 9am to 11am. Who: Perfect for individuals or a small group (up to five). Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. A sun hat and sunscreen is recommended. Bring: gardening gloves if you have them, a personal water bottle and hand tools if you have them. Otherwise tools will be provided. Parking: You will be notified which site will be the worksite. Parking will be at either the Judge Morris Estate area parking lot on Polly Drummond Road, or at the Nature Center off Hopkins Road (at 1475 Creek Rd). NOTE: Ticks are active in the park. Please do a tick check when you return home.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including which worksite will be used on the date you signed up for. **Active Pollinator Garden volunteers** Please remember to Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful gardens. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Judge Morris Meadow PlantingVolunteers are needed to move pollinator plants from the Judge Morris mansion to a nearby meadow in White Clay Creek State Park! The mansion at Judge Morris State Park will be used to host weddings next year and the concessionaire wishes to replace the current pollinator garden with a more formal garden. Some of the plants in the pollinator garden have not been observed historically in the park lands, and as such they cannot be transplanted to the meadow. Instead, volunteers will have first dibs on them (listed below). Volunteer days will be 9/5, 9/18, 9/25, and 9/26 as necessary, from 9-11am. Afterwards, volunteers can take qualified plants listed below (bring your own pots). Address: 110 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE 19711 Parking: Judge Morris Estate parking lot. You do not need to pay the entrance fee; a pass will be given to you at sign in to place on the dashboard of your vehicle for the duration of the event. Meeting Location: Walking up the pathway located at the far end of the parking lot will bring you to the estate. Bring: A refillable water bottle, sunscreen, and a personal pair of gardening gloves if preferred. All other tools and gloves will be provided by the park. Wear: Comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes suitable for the outdoors that can get dirty. Plants available for volunteers: ColumbineCoreopsisCulver’s rootGolden AlexanderJumpseedLiatrisLillies (non-native)Meadow-sweet (spirea alba)PhloxPurple coneflowerRattlesnake masterScarlet rosemallowSpotted bee balmWhite snakerootProgram: White Clay Creek State Park Volunteers are needed to move pollinator plants from the Judge Morris mansion to a nearby meadow in White Clay Creek State Park! The mansion at Judge Morris State Park will be used to host weddings next year and the concessionaire wishes to replace the current pollinator garden with a more formal garden. Some of the plants in the pollinator garden have not been observed historically in the park lands, and as such they cannot be transplanted to the meadow. Instead, volunteers will have first dibs on them (listed below). Volunteer days will be 9/5, 9/18, 9/25, and 9/26 as necessary, from 9-11am. Afterwards, volunteers can take qualified plants listed below (bring your own pots). Address: 110 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE 19711 Parking: Judge Morris Estate parking lot. You do not need to pay the entrance fee; a pass will be given to you at sign in to place on the dashboard of your vehicle for the duration of the event. Meeting Location: Walking up the pathway located at the far end of the parking lot will bring you to the estate. Bring: A refillable water bottle, sunscreen, and a personal pair of gardening gloves if preferred. All other tools and gloves will be provided by the park. Wear: Comfortable clothing and close-toed shoes suitable for the outdoors that can get dirty. Plants available for volunteers: ColumbineCoreopsisCulver’s rootGolden AlexanderJumpseedLiatrisLillies (non-native)Meadow-sweet (spirea alba)PhloxPurple coneflowerRattlesnake masterScarlet rosemallowSpotted bee balmWhite snakerootProgram: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: "De-vine Intervention""De-vine Intervention" is a program to remove invasive non-native vines and other plants to help the native trees throughout White Clay Creek State Park. Non-native invasive vines such as Oriental bittersweet will wrap tightly and overtop trees, eventually killing them. Non-native plants that we are removing include Arum Honeysuckle, Autumn Olive, Wineberry and multiflora rose. Our team will help you identify these different plants and learn how to remove them safely. We have removed so much of the under story that we are starting to see regrowth of some of the native American Holly, White Oak, Sassafras and other plants. The additional sunlight is also encouraging a regrowth of some non-natives so we regularly return to those areas to remove them. When: Every Wednesday at 9:00 am until 11:00am. Meet at the far end of the parking lot at Carpenter Park.880 New London Road, Newark DE. Who: Suitable for individuals and for families with children 14 and over. Parent consent form required for children under 18. Parent or guardian supervision required for children under 16. This opportunity is also suitable for teams up to ten people. 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: Currently meeting at Carpenter Recreation Area parking lot at White Clay Creek State Park. You may call the main office at 302-368-6900 to verify the location. 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 we hope to see you soon. Program: White Clay Creek State Park "De-vine Intervention" is a program to remove invasive non-native vines and other plants to help the native trees throughout White Clay Creek State Park. Non-native invasive vines such as Oriental bittersweet will wrap tightly and overtop trees, eventually killing them. Non-native plants that we are removing include Arum Honeysuckle, Autumn Olive, Wineberry and multiflora rose. Our team will help you identify these different plants and learn how to remove them safely. We have removed so much of the under story that we are starting to see regrowth of some of the native American Holly, White Oak, Sassafras and other plants. The additional sunlight is also encouraging a regrowth of some non-natives so we regularly return to those areas to remove them. When: Every Wednesday at 9:00 am until 11:00am. Meet at the far end of the parking lot at Carpenter Park.880 New London Road, Newark DE. Who: Suitable for individuals and for families with children 14 and over. Parent consent form required for children under 18. Parent or guardian supervision required for children under 16. This opportunity is also suitable for teams up to ten people. 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: Currently meeting at Carpenter Recreation Area parking lot at White Clay Creek State Park. You may call the main office at 302-368-6900 to verify the location. 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 we hope to see you soon. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Wells Field ReforestationWells Field needs volunteers to help battle encroaching invasive plants! These aggressive plants steal nutrients from the soil that our native plants depend on to thrive. Our wildlife and insects will not eat the invasive plants. The invasive plants are harmful to our ecosystem and will create a monoculture if not removed/cut. These invasive plants include multiflora rose, wineberry, and Japanese honeysuckle, just to name a few. This opportunity will be held every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 1:30pm - 3:30pm. The dates include the following: AUG 16, 30 SEPT 13, 27 OCT 11, 25 NOV 8, 22 DEC 13, 27 Meeting Location: 13 Bristol Knoll Rd, Newark No experience is necessary! You only have to care about our forests, fields and wildlife. Other experienced volunteers will be there to teach you how to identify the plants for removal and how to effectively remove them. Volunteers are recommended to wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and close-toed shoes. Please bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated. Work gloves and tools will be provided. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Wells Field needs volunteers to help battle encroaching invasive plants! These aggressive plants steal nutrients from the soil that our native plants depend on to thrive. Our wildlife and insects will not eat the invasive plants. The invasive plants are harmful to our ecosystem and will create a monoculture if not removed/cut. These invasive plants include multiflora rose, wineberry, and Japanese honeysuckle, just to name a few. This opportunity will be held every 2nd and 4th Sunday from 1:30pm - 3:30pm. The dates include the following: AUG 16, 30 SEPT 13, 27 OCT 11, 25 NOV 8, 22 DEC 13, 27 Meeting Location: 13 Bristol Knoll Rd, Newark No experience is necessary! You only have to care about our forests, fields and wildlife. Other experienced volunteers will be there to teach you how to identify the plants for removal and how to effectively remove them. Volunteers are recommended to wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and close-toed shoes. Please bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated. Work gloves and tools will be provided. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Forest Restoration near UDJoin 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: Sunday Sept 20, 1:30-3:30 Sunday Oct 4, 1:30-3:30 Sunday Nov 1, 1:30-3:30 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. Program: White Clay Creek State Park 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: Sunday Sept 20, 1:30-3:30 Sunday Oct 4, 1:30-3:30 Sunday Nov 1, 1:30-3:30 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. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: UD Master Naturalist - LOP SiteFor information on the Master Naturalist program delivered through University of Delaware Extension Service, please visit this link: program:https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/environmental-stewardship/master-naturalist/ If you are interested in becoming a Master Naturalist, you MUST register through UD, above. If you are interested in choosing White Clay Creek State Park as your LOP (Local Organizing Partner) where you will do the majority of your volunteer work, please do the following: NEXT STEPS: 1. Review information below. 2. To be considered for WCCSP please click on RESPOND (green button) and follow instructions.
Volunteer Service Activities available in Delaware State Parks for your Master Naturalist Service: Available for year one candidates or continuing service. Activities are as varied as your interests that mesh with the park’s needs and may include: Install or maintain pollinator or rain gardens Engage in invasive plant removal, native plant installation or tree plantings Develop and implement projects to benefit certain plant or animal species such as orchids, birds, reptiles, bats Plan and lead educational or experiential public programming in coordination with Nature Centers and park interpretive programs such as wildflower or bird walks Participate in organizing multi-park projects such as Coastal Cleanup or Creekfest Conduct special projects such as research initiatives, water resource protection, or other projects that fit the park’s needs and your interests.
About Delaware State Parks: Our state parks provide forest, meadow, wetland and seashore habitat for wildlife plus trails, beaches, ponds and recreational facilities for visitors to enjoy nature and the outdoors. Our state parks mission is to provide Delaware's residents and visitors with safe and enjoyable recreational opportunities and open spaces, responsible stewardship of the lands and the cultural and natural resources that we have been entrusted to protect and manage, and resource-based interpretive and educational services. Master Naturalists are currently working to install pollinator gardens, to restore natural areas and to lead themed educational hikes for the public. Please join us and bring your interests and expertise to our state parks. Program: White Clay Creek State Park For information on the Master Naturalist program delivered through University of Delaware Extension Service, please visit this link: program:https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/environmental-stewardship/master-naturalist/ If you are interested in becoming a Master Naturalist, you MUST register through UD, above. If you are interested in choosing White Clay Creek State Park as your LOP (Local Organizing Partner) where you will do the majority of your volunteer work, please do the following: NEXT STEPS: 1. Review information below. 2. To be considered for WCCSP please click on RESPOND (green button) and follow instructions.
Volunteer Service Activities available in Delaware State Parks for your Master Naturalist Service: Available for year one candidates or continuing service. Activities are as varied as your interests that mesh with the park’s needs and may include: Install or maintain pollinator or rain gardens Engage in invasive plant removal, native plant installation or tree plantings Develop and implement projects to benefit certain plant or animal species such as orchids, birds, reptiles, bats Plan and lead educational or experiential public programming in coordination with Nature Centers and park interpretive programs such as wildflower or bird walks Participate in organizing multi-park projects such as Coastal Cleanup or Creekfest Conduct special projects such as research initiatives, water resource protection, or other projects that fit the park’s needs and your interests.
About Delaware State Parks: Our state parks provide forest, meadow, wetland and seashore habitat for wildlife plus trails, beaches, ponds and recreational facilities for visitors to enjoy nature and the outdoors. Our state parks mission is to provide Delaware's residents and visitors with safe and enjoyable recreational opportunities and open spaces, responsible stewardship of the lands and the cultural and natural resources that we have been entrusted to protect and manage, and resource-based interpretive and educational services. Master Naturalists are currently working to install pollinator gardens, to restore natural areas and to lead themed educational hikes for the public. Please join us and bring your interests and expertise to our state parks. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Adopt-A-Trail at WCCSP"Adopt-A-Trail" volunteers keep trails looking good at at White Clay Creek State Park. On at least a monthly basis Adopt-A-Trail volunteers walk their assigned trail to clip back overgrowing vegetation and report on trail conditions. Your efforts will help keep trails open and welcoming for park visitors. With almost 40 miles of trails, we couldn't do it without you! When: during the growing season, from March thru November Who: suitable for individuals and for small teams up to 5 people. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: your work gloves, loppers and hand pruners Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their trail location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including information on mandatory training. **Trained and active Adopt-A-Trail members** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have a great trail experience.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park "Adopt-A-Trail" volunteers keep trails looking good at at White Clay Creek State Park. On at least a monthly basis Adopt-A-Trail volunteers walk their assigned trail to clip back overgrowing vegetation and report on trail conditions. Your efforts will help keep trails open and welcoming for park visitors. With almost 40 miles of trails, we couldn't do it without you! When: during the growing season, from March thru November Who: suitable for individuals and for small teams up to 5 people. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: your work gloves, loppers and hand pruners Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their trail location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including information on mandatory training. **Trained and active Adopt-A-Trail members** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have a great trail experience.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Bluebird Nestbox Monitors at WCCSPBluebird Nestbox Monitors keep an eagle eye on their assigned bluebird boxes, reporting on nesting activity details. On a weekly basis, bluebird nestbox monitors check assigned boxes. Cornell University's NestWatch program is used by all volunteers to enter observation information. When: during the nesting season from March through October Who: suitable for individuals or small teams (2 people) who have regular availability. You can be the sole monitor of your assigned boxes, or be assigned a partner and alternate visits. Substitutes are available when you give notice that you will be away. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: a personal water bottle. Observation mirror will be provided. Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their nest box location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only. NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please us caution and do a tick check on returning home. NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including information on mandatory training. **Trained and active Bluebird Monitors** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing birds to thrive at our park. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Bluebird Nestbox Monitors keep an eagle eye on their assigned bluebird boxes, reporting on nesting activity details. On a weekly basis, bluebird nestbox monitors check assigned boxes. Cornell University's NestWatch program is used by all volunteers to enter observation information. When: during the nesting season from March through October Who: suitable for individuals or small teams (2 people) who have regular availability. You can be the sole monitor of your assigned boxes, or be assigned a partner and alternate visits. Substitutes are available when you give notice that you will be away. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: a personal water bottle. Observation mirror will be provided. Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their nest box location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only. NOTE: Ticks are active in the park and poison ivy may be present. Please us caution and do a tick check on returning home. NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including information on mandatory training. **Trained and active Bluebird Monitors** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing birds to thrive at our park. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Volunteer Trail Maintenance Crew at WCCSPVolunteer Trail Maintenance Crew or "VTMC" volunteers keep trails ready for hikers and bikers at White Clay Creek State Park. The VTMC does the essential seasonal maintenance with power mowers and power trimmers to maintain cleared trail edges. This is a constant need during the growing season. Your efforts will help keep trails open and welcoming for park visitors. With almost 40 miles of trails, we couldn't do it without volunteers! When: during the growing season, from March thru November Who: suitable for individuals who are willing to receive a background check at park expense and to complete training to use power equipment in the park. Suitable for individuals and for small teams up to 5 people. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: your work gloves and safety gear. Safety gear such as ear plugs and safety glasses can be provided Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their trail location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including information on mandatory training. **Trained and active VTMC members** Please use the JotForm at this link: https://www.jotform.com/build/220724541508047#preview to report your hours and describe the work you completed on each day you volunteered. THANK YOU!
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Volunteer Trail Maintenance Crew or "VTMC" volunteers keep trails ready for hikers and bikers at White Clay Creek State Park. The VTMC does the essential seasonal maintenance with power mowers and power trimmers to maintain cleared trail edges. This is a constant need during the growing season. Your efforts will help keep trails open and welcoming for park visitors. With almost 40 miles of trails, we couldn't do it without volunteers! When: during the growing season, from March thru November Who: suitable for individuals who are willing to receive a background check at park expense and to complete training to use power equipment in the park. Suitable for individuals and for small teams up to 5 people. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: your work gloves and safety gear. Safety gear such as ear plugs and safety glasses can be provided Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their trail location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information, including information on mandatory training. **Trained and active VTMC members** Please use the JotForm at this link: https://www.jotform.com/build/220724541508047#preview to report your hours and describe the work you completed on each day you volunteered. THANK YOU!
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Memorial Benches at WCCSPMemorial Bench Volunteers build and install benches that serve as a meaningful memorial to loved ones. Volunteers participate in work days doing woodworking tasks using hand tools and power sanders and installing benches along the trails in White Clay Creek State Park. Those wishing to learn are welcome! When: Work days are scheduled on specific dates and times. Who: Adult individuals or small groups who like to use hand tools and power sanders or want to learn. 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: J Cloud Barn at 103 Smith Mill Road 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 Memorial Bench Volunteers** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing bench sponsors to have a beautiful memorial to a loved one. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Memorial Bench Volunteers build and install benches that serve as a meaningful memorial to loved ones. Volunteers participate in work days doing woodworking tasks using hand tools and power sanders and installing benches along the trails in White Clay Creek State Park. Those wishing to learn are welcome! When: Work days are scheduled on specific dates and times. Who: Adult individuals or small groups who like to use hand tools and power sanders or want to learn. 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: J Cloud Barn at 103 Smith Mill Road 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 Memorial Bench Volunteers** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing bench sponsors to have a beautiful memorial to a loved one. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Join Friends of White Clay Creek State ParkVisit the link below to find out more about the Friends of White Clay Creek State Park. https://www.whiteclayfriends.org/ Friends groups are independent non-profit organizations of community members dedicated to assisting a particular park. Friends groups help with special events and programs, park maintenance, planning, fundraising, staffing the nature centers and advocating for the park. Please join the team and help your favorite park! Program: White Clay Creek State Park Visit the link below to find out more about the Friends of White Clay Creek State Park. https://www.whiteclayfriends.org/ Friends groups are independent non-profit organizations of community members dedicated to assisting a particular park. Friends groups help with special events and programs, park maintenance, planning, fundraising, staffing the nature centers and advocating for the park. Please join the team and help your favorite park! Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Trail work with Trail SpinnersAre you a member of Trail Spinners, the mountain bike club dedicated to building and maintaining trails for mountain biking in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania? If you are a mountain biker and not a member yet, find out how to join at this link: https://www.trailspinners.org/how-to-join Trail Spinners do trail maintenance work in White Clay Creek State Park such as keeping the David English trail in good shape after storms.
When: Trail Spinners can keep you informed about work days Who: Members of Delaware Trail Spinners. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves and a personal water bottle. Other necessary tools will be indicated for the work day. Parking: will be indicated for work day 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.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Are you a member of Trail Spinners, the mountain bike club dedicated to building and maintaining trails for mountain biking in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania? If you are a mountain biker and not a member yet, find out how to join at this link: https://www.trailspinners.org/how-to-join Trail Spinners do trail maintenance work in White Clay Creek State Park such as keeping the David English trail in good shape after storms.
When: Trail Spinners can keep you informed about work days Who: Members of Delaware Trail Spinners. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: work gloves and a personal water bottle. Other necessary tools will be indicated for the work day. Parking: will be indicated for work day 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.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Adopt-A-Hole at WCCSP"Adopt-A-Hole" volunteers assist with the upkeep of Disc Golf Course holes at White Clay Creek State Park. On at least a monthly basis Adopt-A-Hole volunteers walk their assigned disc golf area to clip back overgrowing vegetation, pick up litter, and report on course/hole conditions. Your efforts will help keep the course open and welcoming for park visitors. We couldn't do it without you! When: during the growing season, from March thru November Who: suitable for individuals and for small teams up to 5 people. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: your work gloves, loppers and hand pruners Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their Disc Golf location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Trained and active Adopt-A-Hole members** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have a great trail experience.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park "Adopt-A-Hole" volunteers assist with the upkeep of Disc Golf Course holes at White Clay Creek State Park. On at least a monthly basis Adopt-A-Hole volunteers walk their assigned disc golf area to clip back overgrowing vegetation, pick up litter, and report on course/hole conditions. Your efforts will help keep the course open and welcoming for park visitors. We couldn't do it without you! When: during the growing season, from March thru November Who: suitable for individuals and for small teams up to 5 people. Wear: long pants, closed toed shoes and layered clothing that can get dirty and is suitable for the weather. Bring: your work gloves, loppers and hand pruners Parking: Assigned volunteers park in a lot near their Disc Golf location. If you do not have a state park parking pass, you can receive a temporary parking pass for use during your volunteer visits only.
NEW VOLUNTEERS: please RESPOND and you will receive further information. **Trained and active Adopt-A-Hole members** Please remember to use Add Hours to enter your volunteer hours. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated, allowing visitors to have a great trail experience.
Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: WCCSP Bird SurveysHours collection for the bird surveys at White Clay Creek State Park. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Hours collection for the bird surveys at White Clay Creek State Park. Program: White Clay Creek State Park Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 19711 Allow Groups: No |