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 [garykirk_3@msn.com or (302) 366-0464]. Parks included in this list are:
Middle Run Valley County Natural Area
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 Rd
White Clay Creek Preserve – Arc Corner
White Clay Creek Preserve – Big Elk Creek
White Clay Creek Preserve – Lot 1 (London Tract Rd)
White Clay Creek Preserve – Lot 2 (Sharpless Bridge)
White Clay Creek Preserve – Lot 3 (New Peltier Rd)
White Clay Creek Preserve – Park Office
White Clay Creek Preserve – Springlawn
03/04/2020 9:00am - 1:30pm WCC - Chambers Rock (10 mi)
Bring lunch and water.
White Clay Creek State Park – Chambers Rock Road | 873 Chambers Rock Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.732778, -75.760815
03/04/2020 9:00am - 1:30pm WCCSP (11-13 mi)
Join us for an early spring hike (maybe- remember the traction devices and winter clothing as needed) winding in and out of woods and fields, along some streams, at a brisk 2.5-3 mph. Bring water, lunch, snack. Bad weather cancels, use your own discretion to attend or not in this case.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
03/05/2020 9:00am - 11:00am Non-Native Invasive Plant removal at Judge Morris Estate ( 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
03/10/2020 9:00am - 12:00pm White Clay Creek State Park (5-7 mi)
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
03/11/2020 9:00am - 1:30pm WCCSP (11-13 mi)
Join us as we fill the midweek exercise gap with another venture over the river and through the woods and over the hills and not so far away with your current or soon to be hiking friends. Pace is fast, minimal stops as group wishes, bring water, lunch, snack. Bad weather cancels but you will need to drive to the trailhead to verify, so, use your own judgement.
White Clay Creek State Park – Carpenter Rec Area | 856 New London Rd, Newark, DE 9711 | 39.712553, -75.776618
03/12/2020 9:00am - 11:00am Non-Native Invasive Plant removal at Judge Morris Estate ( 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
03/14/2020 9:00am - 3:00pm White Clay Creek State Park (14-16 mi)
Pick a leader. Meet at Carpenter Recreation Area by 9 am for 14-16 miles on well-travelled trails in the park. Bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water.
White Clay Creek State Park – Carpenter Rec Area | 856 New London Rd, Newark, DE 9711 | 39.712553, -75.776618
03/17/2020 9:00am - 12:00pm White Clay Creek State Park (5-7 mi)
White Clay Creek State Park – Carpenter Rec Area | 856 New London Rd, Newark, DE 9711 | 39.712553, -75.776618
03/18/2020 9:00am - 1:30pm WCCSP (11-13 mi)
Meet up for another fast paced hike down from the hilltop into winding creek valleys, up and down hills and across fields in early spring. Will there be flowers? Newly arrived birds? Those who are there will see! Bring water, lunch, snack, enthusiasm.
White Clay Creek State Park – Possum Hill | 449 Smiths Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.727707, -75.729711
03/19/2020 9:00am - 11:00am Non-Native Invasive Plant removal at Judge Morris Estate ( 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
03/24/2020 9:00am - 12:00pm White Clay Creek State Park (5-7 mi)
White Clay Creek State Park – Possum Hill | 449 Smiths Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.727707, -75.729711
03/25/2020 9:00am - 1:30pm Chambers Rock Unique Hike (8-10 mi)
Looking for a hike with a unique twist? Meet me at Chambers Rock! You won’t believe what I found while hiking. And you really won’t believe what I’m instructed to do with this natural little Delaware treasure. So, join me for a safe, fun, and of course an awesome hike that offers a variety of views, terrains and NO monstrous hills! Bring water, snacks, and lunch!
White Clay Creek State Park – Chambers Rock Road | 873 Chambers Rock Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.732778, -75.760815
03/26/2020 9:00am - 11:00am Non-Native Invasive Plant removal at Judge Morris Estate ( 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
03/28/2020 9:00am - 1:00pm WCCSP, Judge Morris (9 - 10 mi)
Bring lunch and water.
White Clay Creek State Park – Judge Morris Estate | 54 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.705463, -75.709154
04/02/2020 9:00am - 11:00am Non-Native Invasive Plant removal at Judge Morris Estate ( 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
04/09/2020 9:00am - 11:00am Non-Native Invasive Plant removal at Judge Morris Estate ( 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
04/12/2020 1:00pm - 3:00pm Sunday Spring Hike (4-5 mi)
White Clay Creek State Park – Possum Hill | 449 Smiths Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.727707, -75.729711
04/16/2020 9:00am - 11:00am Non-Native Invasive Plant removal at Judge Morris Estate ( 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
04/23/2020 9:00am - 11:00am Non-Native Invasive Plant removal at Judge Morris Estate ( 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
04/25/2020 9:00am - 1:00pm WCCSP, Chambers Rock (8 - 10 mi)
Bring lunch and water
White Clay Creek State Park – Chambers Rock Road | 873 Chambers Rock Rd, Newark, DE 19711 | 39.732778, -75.760815
04/30/2020 9:00am - 11:00am Non-Native Invasive Plant removal at Judge Morris Estate ( 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
05/07/2020 9:00am - 11:00am Non-Native Invasive Plant removal at Judge Morris Estate ( 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
05/14/2020 9:00am - 11:00am Non-Native Invasive Plant removal at Judge Morris Estate ( 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
05/21/2020 9:00am - 11:00am Non-Native Invasive Plant removal at Judge Morris Estate ( 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
05/28/2020 9:00am - 11:00am Non-Native Invasive Plant removal at Judge Morris Estate ( 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