Earth Day Events on Wednesday – Sussex and Kent Counties

April 17, 2026/Mari Lou

Image courtesy DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation

Celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday with hikes, cleanups, tree plantings and other programs at parks and public spaces throughout Delaware through DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation.  

“Earth Day is an opportunity to celebrate the rich natural resources we have in the state of Delaware and contribute to efforts to maintain it for generations to come,” said Matt Ritter, director of the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation. “As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Delaware State Parks, it is a great opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments we have made since 1951 and to look forward to new and exciting initiatives to continue to preserve our precious environment.”

Delaware State Parks offers 17 state parks, 22 nature preserves, the Brandywine Zoo and Indian River Marina and preserves more than 27,000 acres across the state.

SUSSEX COUNTY
Cape Henlopen State Park

  • Dunes or Defense at Fort Miles Museum and Historical Area to learn how dunes contributed to coastal defense, and students defended the dunes on Earth Day 1970, April 22, 1 – 2 p.m.   
  • Evening Hike to discover the flora and fauna before sunset at Seaside Nature Center, April 22, 5 – 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required by calling the park office.

Delaware Seashore State Park

  • Coast to Coast Cleanup volunteer event at Indian River Life-saving Station for staff-led beach cleanup and debris removal from the salt marsh at Savages Ditch, April 22, 10 a.m. – noon

Trap Pond State Park

  • Debris Decree volunteer event to pick up litter in the park, April 22, 1 – 3 p.m.

 

KENT COUNTY
Killens Pond State Park

  • Senior Scientists: Invasive Pull for people 50 and older to learn about invasive species and remove some from the park, April 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The fee is $6, and pre-registration is required by calling the park office. 
  • Clean, Green, Serene volunteer event for a litter cleanup. April 20, 1 – 3 p.m. 
  • Trail Day Cleanup for trimming and cleaning trails with the Friends of Killens Pond State Park. April 23, 9 a.m. – noon 
  • Invasive Pull for youth to learn about invasive species and remove some from the park, April 25, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., The fee is $6, and pre-registration is required by calling the park office.

For more information on upcoming events at Delaware State Parks, visit the destateparks.com/programs webpage

 

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