There are many ways to get involved with the White Clay Creek Wild & Scenic River Program! Here are a few current opportunities:
White Clay Creek Reforestation Plan
Currently, efforts are being made to reforest the White Clay Creek watershed to improve the quality of the water and land within the watershed.
On Saturday, March 6, 2010, there is a reforestation workshop "Reforesting the Watershed, One Township at a Time" to familiarize residents and officials of London Grove and Franklin Townships with the White Clay Creek Reforestation Plan and to explain the current tree planting projects envisioned for their community and how they can become involved. For more information, click here.
Volunteers are needed for the Goodwin Preserve Reforestation tree planting on March 20, 2010. Your volunteer efforts will make for a greener community and help restore a portion of the Middle Branch of the White Clay Creek. The goal of planting is to plant 2,450 trees within 100 feet of either side of the White Clay Creek. For more information, click here. To sign up, email volunteer@franklintownship.us or call (610)255-5212.
There are many more ways to volunteer and assist with the reforestation of the White Clay Creek. To read more about reforestation and ways you can help, visit "Reforesting the White Clay Watershed: Volunteer Opportunities."
London Britain Township Land Trust "Invasive Plant Removal & Cleanup Day"
NOTE: this event originally scheduled for Saturday, February 20th, then rescheduled for March 6, is CANCELLED for now. Please watch our website or contact Carolyn Matalon at London Britain Township at (610)255-0388 or email to carolyn.londonbritaintwp@comcast.net (Place "Volunteer for Invasive Species Day" in the subject line). The event to clean up the London Britain Township Land Trust managed property along the woodlands edge near Strickersville Road will be resheduled
Weed Out! At White Clay Creek State Park
Volunteers are needed on the following Saturdays at 9 am to help control a pesky invasive plant in White Clay Creek State Park. Meet at the Park and work for about 2 hours to clear Wisteria or Garlic Mustard. Recommended dress-long pants, long sleeves, boots. Be sure to bring gloves and plenty of water. To register, call the Park Office at (302)368-6900.
Saturday March 6: Wisteria; meet at Possum Hill. Bring clippers.
Saturday, April 24: Garlic Mustard; meet at 9 foot Road (area on Lovers Lane)
Saturday, May 8: Garlic Mustard; meet at Park Office Lot
For more information about Invasive Species, check out the White Clay Creek's Invasive Species page.
Event Assistance
Help with registration, greeting,hosting, setup and takedown, etc. Please contact the River Administrator if interested in volunteering for event assistance.
Mailings
Apply stamps and mailing labels to postcards and letters; fold letters and stuff envelopes.Please contact the River Administrator if interested in volunteering to help with mailings.
Management Committee
Interested in helping plan projects and plan policy to help implement the Management Plan? This would be a great way to get involved. Please contact the River Administrator if interested in participating in the Management Committee.