Trails Day
FOCHSP is dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and ecological balance of Cape Henlopen State Park. We usually meet on the second Saturday of every month at 8:45 a.m. to maintain trails and collect trash. Locations may include a trail or the beach. Check out the monthly newsletter for the meet-up location.
March Details: •The next Trails Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 1st. •We will work on the Walking Dunes Trail, Salt Marsh Spur, and Youth Primitive Campground. •We will focus on lopping, pruning, weed whacking, and trash pickup. •Please meet at the Nature Center at 8:45 am to pick up tools. •We will then drive to the Biden Center to park. •Please dress appropriately in closed-toe shoes, gloves, and a hat. Entrance fees are in effect on March 1.
Annual Meeting
Biden Environmental Center
March 8, 2025, 10 a.m.
Join us as new FOCHP Board members are installed and members will have the opportunity to hear a presentation by Suellen Blackwood, Dark Skies advocate, who will present "Saving Our Dark Skies." Don't miss this chance to learn more about the importance of preserving our night skies!
The 2024 speaker was Gary Liska, (pictured) monarch butterfly advocate and expert.
Indoor Flea Market
Cape Henlopen State Park Officers Club
March 15, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Find a bargain! Find the unexpected! Shop a wide-ranging selection of items donated by members and non-members.
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10% discount for Friends
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Credit cards accepted $10 minimum
Donations accepted March 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Officers Club.
Items Not Accepted for Donation: CRT or Plasma TVs Clothing items, including shoes Text books, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and magazines (unless historical) Large furniture Personal healthcare items Artificial Christmas trees
Wine, Cheese & Beer Tasting
Cape Henlopen State Park Officers Club
April 5, 2025, 4 to 6 p.m.
Sample a wide selection of craft beers, wines, and cheeses. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres selected to pair with the wines and beers. ​
Co-sponsored by R&L Liquors of Lewes, DE.
Youth Fishing Tournament
Cape Henlopen State Park Fishing Pier
September 6, 2025, 8 to 11 a.m.
Ages 15 & Under
$10 Entrance Fee
Free T-Shirts for first 50 contestants.
Prizes will be awarded!
Chocolate Tasting
Cape Henlopen State Park Officers Club
September 6, 2025, 1 to 4 p.m.
Satisfy your chocolate craving with homemade confections and baked items. 100% of the proceeds from this event go toward our Thatcher Education Fund, which provides financial assistance for students attending Nature Center programs at the park.
Plus, Bake Sale and Friends Merchandise
Holiday Boutique & Book Sale
Cape Henlopen State Park Officers Club
November 15, 2025, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Discover unique, handcrafted items or gently used Christmas decorations perfect for holiday gifts or decorating your home. Grab a book for cozy winter reading. Show your support for the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park with a purchase of exclusive logo gear.
Donations of clean books and crafts are welcome.
Dropoff November 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
