WILMINGTON TRAIL CLUB
Hiking and Volunteer Events Upcoming White Clay Creek Area
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Welcome:
Below is a list of events at or near area parks, that will be led by the Wilmington Trail Club (www.wilmingtontrailclub.org) volunteers, within the next 3 months. You are very welcome to join these hike & volunteer events. Please read the description to determine if you are capable of doing a hike. If you have questions or for more information about a hike contact: Gary Kirk [ or (302) 366-0464]. Parks included in this list are:
Curtis Mill City Park
Middle Run Valley County Natural Area
Newark City Reservoir
Paper Mill County Park
White Clay Creek State Park – Carpenter Rec Area
White Clay Creek State Park – Chambers Rock Road
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate
White Clay Creek State Park – Nature Center
White Clay Creek State Park – Nazarene Church
White Clay Creek State Park – Nine Foot Road
White Clay Creek State Park – Park Office
White Clay Creek State Park – Possum Hill
White Clay Creek State Park – Wedgewood Road
White Clay Creek State Preserve – Arc Corner
White Clay Creek State Preserve – Big Elk Creek
White Clay Creek State Preserve – Lot 1 (London Tract Rd)
White Clay Creek State Preserve – Lot 2 (Sharpless Bridge)
White Clay Creek State Preserve – Lot 3 (New Peltier Rd)
White Clay Creek State Preserve – Park Office
White Clay Creek State Preserve – Springlawn
10/02/2022 9:00am - 11:30am Judge Morris Estate (5 - 7 mi)
Join us for a beautiful fall hike incorporating hills and streams. There will be hills and streams. Wear appropriate footwear and bring poles.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
10/02/2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
10/06/2022 9:00am - 11:00am Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
10/09/2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
10/13/2022 9:00am - 11:00am Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
10/16/2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
10/20/2022 9:00am - 11:00am Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
10/22/2022 9:00am - 1:00pm Possum Hill and Lamborn Estate Trails Loop (8-10 mi)
We’ll meet at an often used lot, but end up with exploring a relatively new addition to our most popular park, White Clay Creek State Park. This hike was only led 3 times (in January of 2021), under the name of “Pleasant Hill Trails Loop”. Expect one or two small water crossings and some tall grass. You may find it very interesting to read the detailed White Clay Creek State Park Master Plan from 2021. This area is most noted on page 29. Long pants, water, and lunch are recommended. If you like to use poles, bring them.
White Clay Creek State Park – Possum Hill | 449 Smiths Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.727707, -75.729711
10/23/2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
10/25/2022 9:00am - 11:30am White Clay Creek Preserve (5-6 mi)
Start at parking lot #1 ( Penndel Trail) in WCCPreserve. Hike along Pendel and Edwin Leid/ Vaughn’s Trail. There are a couple good hills. Bring water and boots are suggested
White Clay Creek State Preserve – Lot 1 (London Tract Rd) | 674 London Tract Rd, Landenberg, PA 19350 | 39.766608, -75.766907
10/27/2022 9:00am - 11:00am Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
10/30/2022 8:30am - 11:30am White Clay Creek State Park (6 mi)
There will be hills, beautuful views and hopefully a fall palette. Poles suggested.
White Clay Creek State Park – Carpenter Rec Area | 856 New London Rd, Newark, DE 9711 | 39.712553, -75.776618
10/30/2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
11/03/2022 9:00am - 11:00am Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
11/05/2022 12:00am - 11:45pm Carpenter trails closed for hunting ( mi)
Youth Hunt, shotgun hunting
White Clay Creek State Park – Carpenter Rec Area | 856 New London Rd, Newark, DE 9711 | 39.712553, -75.776618
11/06/2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
11/10/2022 9:00am - 11:00am Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
11/10/2022 10:00am - 12:00pm Possum Hill and Lamborn Estate Trails Loop (4-5 mi)
We’ll meet at an often used lot, but end up with exploring a relatively new addition to our most popular park, White Clay Creek State Park. Prior to this autumn, this hike was only led 3 times (in January of 2021), under the name of “Pleasant Hill Trails Loop”. Expect one or two small water crossings and some tall grass. You may find it very interesting to read the detailed White Clay Creek State Park Master Plan from 2021. This area is most noted on page 29. Long pants, water, and snack are recommended. If you like to use poles, bring them.
White Clay Creek State Park – Possum Hill | 449 Smiths Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.727707, -75.729711
11/13/2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
11/15/2022 - 11/16/2022 12:00am - 1:00pm Middle Run Trails Closed for Hunting ( mi)
New Castle County Parks – Middle Run
- Firearms hunting: November 15 and November 16.
(Park Closed a.m. until 1pm. Morning hunting only.)
Middle Run Valley County Natural Area | 137 Possum Hollow Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.71573, -75.72340
11/17/2022 9:00am - 11:00am Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
11/20/2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
11/24/2022 9:00am - 11:00am Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
11/26/2022 12:00am - 11:45pm White Clay Creek Preserve - Big Elk Section closed for hunting ( mi)
PENNSYLVANIA
(For Hunting information for all areas of state go to: https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/HuntingandTrappingDigest.aspx)
White Clay Creek Preserve Big Elk Section
- Regular Firearms: (only Big Elk Section) November 26, November 27; Sunday, November 28; November 29 – December 11; December 27, 2021 – January 29, 2022.
(PA trails are not marked closed for firearms season, but for your safety if is recommended you should treat them as closed.)
White Clay Creek State Preserve – Big Elk Creek | 338 Strickersville Rd, Landenberg, PA 19350 | 39.731005, -75.835794
11/27/2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
12/01/2022 9:00am - 11:00am Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
12/03/2022 10:00am - 12:00pm Pomeroy Trail - Newark (4-5 mi)
This is an out and back hike with a loop at the midpoint on paved and wooded trails. Poles optional.
Curtis Mill City Park | 297 Paper Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.691032, -75.749731
12/04/2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
12/08/2022 9:00am - 11:00am Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
12/11/2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
12/15/2022 9:00am - 11:00am Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
12/18/2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
12/22/2022 9:00am - 11:00am Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
12/25/2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
12/27/2022 - 01/29/2023 12:00am - 11:45pm White Clay Creek Preserve - Big Elk Section closed for hunting ( mi)
PENNSYLVANIA
(For Hunting information for all areas of state go to: https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/Law/Pages/HuntingandTrappingDigest.aspx)
White Clay Creek Preserve Big Elk Section
- Regular Firearms: (only Big Elk Section) November 27; Sunday, November 28; November 29 – December 11; December 27, 2021 – January 29, 2022.
(PA trails are not marked closed for firearms season, but for your safety if is recommended you should treat them as closed.)
White Clay Creek State Preserve – Big Elk Creek | 338 Strickersville Rd, Landenberg, PA 19350 | 39.731005, -75.835794
12/29/2022 9:00am - 11:00am Non-native Invasive Plant Removal ( mi)
This project’s objective is to increase plant diversity and help preserve the native plants by removing non-native invasive plants. Wear long sleeves and pants, work gloves. Bring tools such as loppers, hand saws, pruners, shovels. All help is welcome and there is work for all levels: from pulling easy to remove honeysuckle vines, to sawing down linden viburnum. The walk to the worksite varies between 0.25 to 1.0 mile. Any questions, please contact Terri Tipping. Backup contacts are: Jim March and Mike Czupryna.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154