Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.
Join in at White Clay Creek State Park! There are two shifts available on Monday, January 15, 9-11am and 1-3pm, to remove invasive plants and help restore habitat at the Judge Morris Estate section of the park.
The work will range from easy hand-pulling of small plants to removal of large shrubs and trees, to cutting and piling plant debris. This is a great way to learn more about invasive plants and the ecology of the park. 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.
When: Monday January 15, first shift 9am to 11 and second shift 1pm to 3pm.
Who: Suitable for adult volunteers and for families with children 16 and over with parent consent form and parent or guardian supervision. Suitable for 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. You may bring loppers and hand pruners if you have them, otherwise 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.
