Friends of Cape Henlopen and Dogfish volunteers plant trees
The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park, in partnership with volunteers from Dogfish Head Brewery, recently planted 121 native trees over two days at two sites in Cape Henlopen State Park.
The reforestation efforts were made possible through a Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative grant awarded to the nonprofit Friends group. The plantings directly support the Delaware Climate Action Plan by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding tree canopy and enhancing climate resilience throughout the region.
For the Holland Glade Reforestation & Mitigation Project April 29, 92 native trees were planted by 45 enthusiastic volunteers from Dogfish Head Brewery at the park’s Holland Glade parcel. The newly planted trees will enhance forest cover, support wildlife habitat and protect groundwater along the Junction & Breakwater Trail. This site was selected to fulfill mitigation requirements and expand the existing mature forest stand.
Friends board members and volunteers carried out the Biden Environmental Center Project May 1, planting trees and shrubs to naturalize the landscape surrounding the newly renovated facility. The goal is to create an educational, ecologically beneficial garden around the center that supports native pollinators, migratory species, and environmental learning opportunities for schoolchildren and visitors.
“These plantings reflect the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park’s dedication to sustainable habitats and community education,” said Jeff Underwood, FOCHSP president. “We’re thrilled to support the Delaware Climate Action Plan through hands-on conservation that benefits both nature and the public.”
The Friends team extends gratitude to the Dogfish Head northeast sales crew for planting at Holland Glade, with special thanks to Gabe Colon and Jason King; Friends volunteers Barry Snyder, Miguel Garces, Bob Callahan, Julie Callahan, Tim McDermont, Scott Wilkinson and Doug Pool; Cape Henlopen State Park maintenance staff for site preparation and ongoing care at the Biden Center; DNREC Environmental Stewardship Program representatives Chris Bennett and staff for Holland Glade mowing and site preparation; Jayce Madden and Sean Cain, Cape Henlopen State Park; and Inland Bays Garden Center and Pepper’s Greenhouse for supplying native plant materials.
