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 seven 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: at the Judge Morris Estate Parking Lot, 76 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.
