Riparian Rangers / Tree Tending
Come out to provide maintenance on newly planted riparian forest buffers throughout Big Elk Creek State Park.
Most events will be 11:00am-1:00pm and followed by a stop at Old Stone Cider for any that are interested, but check the list below and the signup sheet for each date's starting time.
What to Bring and Wear
We will supply needed tools, but feel free to bring your own as well. Participants should dress for the weather including:
- strong boots
- tick/insect repellent
- gloves (we have them if you forget :)
- water or coffee bottle
- NO porta-potty is available
Where We Meet
Parking details will be sent to registrants for each date. Most events start at the Springlawn trail parking lot off Route 841 (39.735148, -75.875408) which is 1/4 mile north of Wills Farm Rd.
Some events are held at the Big Elk Creek State Park lot at 344 Strickersville Rd, Landenberg, PA 19350.
Next Scheduled Dates
May 5, 2026
Tree Tending (MWS-led)
(Springlawn Parking)
May 16, 2026
Tree tending
Big Elk Main Parking lot - strickersville
Jun 2, 2026
Tree Tending (MWS-led)
(Springlawn Parking)
Jun 20, 2026
Tree tending CANCELLED
CANCELLED
Jul 7, 2026
Tree Tending (MWS-led)
Springlawn parking lot
Jul 18, 2026
Tree Tending CANCELLED
CANCELLED
Sep 1, 2026
Tree Tending (MWS-led)
Springlawn parking lot
Sep 19, 2026
Tree Tending
Big Elk Main Parking lot - strickersville
Oct 6, 2026
Tree Tending (MWS-led)
Springlawn parking lot
Oct 17, 2026
Tree Tending
Strickersville parking lot
Nov 3, 2026
Tree Tending (MWS-led)
Springlawn parking lot
Nov 21, 2026
Tree Tending
Strickersville parking lot
Dec 1, 2026
Tree Tending (MWS-led)
Springlawn parking lot
Dec 19, 2026
Tree Tending
Strickersville parking lot