Opportunities From: Volunteer Delaware

Become a member of the Trap Pond Partners!

The Trap Pond Partners mission is to promote preservation, protection, and enhancement of the historical, natural, and recreational resources of Trap Pond State Park. Assist DNREC & Park Staff in implementing park improvements. Follow the States commitment for "No Child Left Inside" by sponsoring educational, & recreational programs & activities to encourage children's health. Cultivate an appreciation of Trap Pond as a great natural resource for all ages. 

The Partners promote annual fundraisers to help support the park, such as their: 

Beer, Wine, Spirits Festival Nature Festival Get in Gear Family Bike RallySelling concessions at Trap Pond's Free Summer Saturday Concerts

Interested in joining? They welcome you to attend a monthly meeting at their headquarters; 2nd Wednesday each month at 6pm. Or visit their website: Trap Pond Partners | Non Profit supporting Trap Pond State Park

Complete your Master Naturalist Volunteer Hours with us at Trap Pond State Park!

This Opportunity is for registered UD Master Naturalist participants only. Available for year one candidates or continuing service. 

Activities are as varied as your interests that mesh with the park’s needs and may include:

Install or maintain pollinator or rain gardens Engage in invasive plant removal, native plant installation or tree plantings Develop and implement projects to benefit certain plant or animal species such as orchids, birds, reptiles, bats Plan and lead educational or experiential public programming in coordination with Nature Centers and park interpretive programs such as wildflower, bird, or bug walks Participate in organizing multi-park projects such as Coastal Cleanup Conduct special projects such as research initiatives, water resource protection, or other projects that fit the park’s needs and your interests.

 

About Delaware State Parks:

Our state parks provide forest, meadow, wetland and seashore habitat for wildlife plus trails, beaches, ponds and recreational facilities for visitors to enjoy nature and the outdoors.

Our state parks mission is to provide Delaware's residents and visitors with safe and enjoyable recreational opportunities and open spaces, responsible stewardship of the lands and the cultural and natural resources that we have been entrusted to protect and manage, and resource-based interpretive and educational services. Master Naturalists are currently working to install pollinator gardens, to restore natural areas and to lead themed educational hikes for the public.  

Please join us and bring your interests and expertise to our state parks!