Despite Rain, Volunteers Build Learning Trail

• United Way of Delaware volunteers were determined to participate in its statewide Day of Action, even thought it meant getting wet!

Heavy rains didn’t stop volunteers from constructing Delaware’s second Born Learning Trail as part of the United Way of Delaware’s Day of Action on Saturday, June 20.

Lead by United Way of Delaware’s Young Impact Professionals Society (YIPS), volunteers from United Way, local union members, and enthusiastic family and friends went to work in inclement weather at Iron Hill Park.

Unfortunately, the wet weather postponed painting until July 11th at 9 a.m.

Families are encouraged to use the trail immediately after its completion.

The Born Learning Trail consists of 10 signs that offer fun, outdoor activities that can be done with pre-school aged children. The first trail United Way of Delaware volunteers created was finished about a year ago and can be found at Glasgow Park, near the playground area.

YIPS is a group of volunteers between the ages of 20-40 who support the United Way of Delaware in their mission to improve the quality of life for all citizens.