CRCQL Chester Environmental Justice - General Meeting
2026-02-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
The work continues and CRCQL is gearing up for another productive and engaging year ahead. We remain focused on our mission to protect residents’ rights to clean air and a healthy environment. Below is some information about our upcoming meetings, 2025 recap and updates on our ongoing campaigns.
There will continue to be an onslaught of news this year that will shock, disorient and disrupt us. A great way to break the negativity spiral is to get involved with local groups, like CRCQL, that are actively working on the ground to protect residents rights and prevent further pollution and harm in Delaware County. Even extending a few hours of time or educating your neighbor on the issues at hand makes all the difference!
Register at ChesterPaEJ.org/meeting. We hope to see you at a meeting or event this year.

Bird Walk with Chuck Root and Emily Dodge
2026-02-07 09:00 - 11:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States
Take an educational walk with one of our knowledgeable volunteers! Discover the 300+ species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes – each week guarantee different species! Walk will meet by visitor center and be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces. There are restrooms near the trailhead. No registration required.
All ages

Nature Tots! for 3 - 5 year olds
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States
Children ages 3-5 and an adult are invited to explore nature with a refuge ranger! Participants will enjoy story-times, crafts, hikes, and more! Registration is required.
Please pre-register by sending an email to hannah_thompkins@fws.gov with how many tots and adults are expected to attend. Like all refuge activities, this event is FREE!

Winter Tree ID Walk n' Talk with Jeff Cooney and Robb Kerr
2026-02-08 09:00 - 12:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States
Come learn how to identify trees with Jeff and Robb at this seasonal workshop! The instructors will focus on learning how to identify tree using bark patterns and other signs found in winter. This workshop will start off indoors to examine samples for approximately an hour and then continue on a walk to try your new skills in the field. Dressing in layers and sturdy shoes are recommended.
All ages

No Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in DELCO
2026-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
CRCQL is hosting a NO LNG IN DELCO information session for residents on Monday, February 9 at 7pm on Zoom about the liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing and export terminal proposed for Eddystone in Delaware County. This massive project poses a serious threat to the health, safety and economic well-being of all Delaware Valley residents.
Join us for a webinar with Delaware Riverkeepers Network to learn about the dangers of LNG and ways you can get involved in protecting your community. We will discuss how you can take action in preventing this project with tools on contacting local and state elected officials, and ways to share this info in your local community.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Please share with your neighbors, community groups and local leaders! The pollution and explosive risk of this facility extends miles beyond Eddystone, so we are all impacted and have a voice. For more information, visit NoLNGDelco.com.

Bird Walk with Cliff and Nancy Hence
2026-02-14 09:00 - 11:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States

Stewardship Saturday - volunteers needed!
2026-02-14 09:00 - 12:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States
Stewardship Saturdays are open events that welcomes all visitors to take part in a hands on experience of creating better habitats for wildlife on the Refuge. Folks will meet at the Visitor’s Center where they will meet and then work with experienced “Weed Warriors” who will teach them about removing invasive plants and or planting native plants to improve native plant diversity and/or food sources for wildlife.
12/13 will be a Weed Warrior Planning Meeting.

Bird Walk with Mary Ellen Krober
2026-02-15 09:00 - 11:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States

Sierra Club Local Outings and ICO Info Session
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Want to bring people outside to explore, enjoy, and help protect our region’s most beautiful places?
Want to volunteer but don’t want to be indoors?
Are you an outdoor enthusiast who wants to take things to another level and share your enthusiasm with others?
Interested in creating opportunities for people new to the outdoors or new to a specific type of experience in the outdoors?
Become a Sierra Club Outings leader in 2026! The Sierra Club Outings program trains volunteers to lead a variety of outings from short local hikes to longer treks and service trips. We are NOT a hiking club! Though we do offer hiking and backpacking trips, we also have walks, bike rides, boating trips – you want to do it? You can do it with Sierra Club Outings!
This information session will review the training requirements to become a certified Sierra Club Outings leader.
This online information session is free, and will be led by volunteer Outings leaders.
We look forward to connecting with you! Register!
Can’t make the session but you’d like more information? Please let Rebecca know – rebecca.deegan@sierraclub.org
Cost: FREE!

Sierra Club Volunteer Open House
2026-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Meeting
Curious about volunteering with the Sierra Club? Join us for a Volunteer Open House! Learn about volunteer opportunities and find the project, team, or task that’s right for you. Discuss your interests and skills with volunteer coordinators in an informal, conversational space.
Volunteer Open Houses will be held monthly on a rotating schedule to accommodate all calendars. If you’re not available at the date and time of this meeting, stay tuned for the announcement of future sessions.
Register Here
Prefer to meet one-on-one with a volunteer coordinator?
Email Melissa Farr to sign up for an individual meeting: melissa.farr@sierraclub.org
We are currently only able to onboard new volunteers at Open Houses who are age 18 or older. If you are under the age of 18, we ask that you fill out the Volunteer Interest Form and then we’ll be in touch with the opportunities available to younger folks.
Signup Instructions: Zoom link sent following registration.
Additional Directions: We strive to make programming accessible for everyone! Automated closed captioning will be available. If you require other accommodations, please let us know on your registration form and an organizer will be in touch.

Clean Air Council’s Air Monitoring Review
2026-02-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting
You are invited to join the Clean Air Council’s Air Monitoring meeting on February 25th from 6:30-7:30pm. Click Here to Register for the Zoom Meeting
For the last year Clean Air Council, in partnership with Marcus Hook Area Neighbors for Public Health, has gathered and interpreted real-time air quality data from nearly 60 Purple Air monitors installed across South and Southwest Philadelphia and Southern Delaware County. In this meeting we will share data analysis updates with our community air monitor hosts and supporters, and highlight how community-based observations match up with real-time data collection.
We will also discuss how local residents and air monitor hosts living within close proximity to industrial facilities and polluting industries can share their experiences. Reporting air quality concerns is a simple but effective way to be an advocate for cleaner air. The more specific the information we have from impacted residents the better we can identify local pollution patterns, trends, and sources, as well as support ongoing advocacy.
Join us in our next meeting on February 25th to learn about current air pollution trends, how to report air pollution concerns, and how to advocate for clean and healthy air in our communities!
Sign up here to register for our meeting on Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30pm

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited Bird Walk
2026-02-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Newlin Grist Mill, 219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, 19342, United States
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join us for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. We will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and biology.
Families and beginners are welcome for these free bird walks! A limited number of binoculars are available for use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have them. Participants should meet by the Log Cabin.
2026 Bird Walks:

February 28 (9am)
March 28 (9am)
April 25 (8am)
May 30 (8am)
June 27 (8am)
July 25 (8am)
August 29 (8am)
September 26 (8am)
October 31 (8am)
November 28 (9am)
December 19 – Christmas Bird Count (9am)

Families and beginners are welcome for these free bird walks! A limited number of binoculars are available for use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have them. Participants should meet by the Log Cabin.
