Washington Crossing State Park Project Ideas

For Scout Projects, volunteer groups, and anyone else seeking to make a contribution to our beautiful park. If you have any interest in undertaking one of these projects please reach out to us at info@washingtoncrossingparkassociation.com!

• Repair and/or create new blue bird boxes

• Number and map all of the blue bird boxes to create a yearly cleaning plan

• Divide trail maps into grids, then create stickers for the sign posts at our various trail intersections with corresponding numbers and GPS coordinates, or QR codes.

• Construct water bars and place them in select wet spots on the parks' trails

• Establish a second native plant/pollinator garden without a fence so that it will be visitor friendly—careful planning and the selection of deer resistant native plants will be critical

• Establish a wild-flower meadow near the Sullivan Grove

• The clearing of invasive vines and ground plants by the Nature Center.

• The construction of bog crossings over the muddy parts on our trails.

• The bike trails located above the campgrounds by the Nature Center are in the need of clearing and water erosion control. The same is true for the Continental Trail from Brickyard Road to the park office. The horse trail is also in need of clearing and water erosion control.

• Our History Committee is considering brief videos on the lesser-known stories of the history that took place at this site. Volunteers are needed to write copy, record video, act, and carry out audio engineering.

• Update the Rachel Horne Trail with an on-line guided tour.

• Remove the wooden benches on all of our trails and construct ten or more natural-looking benches in scenic locations on the trails. Particularly desirable: benches made of downed trees in the park.

• Creation of a garden club to plant, nurture, and water gardens around the park.