LWV DelCo Environmental Clearinghouse
Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse
Delco residents who want to safely discard paper documents or dispose of old electronics should stop by. Registration is ONLY required for electronic recycling. Click here to sign up. A representative from the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office will also be onsite with the drug-take-back van to help you dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. Bring […]
Cost: FREE EVENT REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/E8DChoAq64BZptTF7 Why: To promote healthy communities, reduce pollution and flooding, and to learn how small actions can make big impacts! Participants are invited to participate in a short educational program on the impacts of stormwater and then label storm sewer drains. This workshop will include discussion on your local streams and […]
Are you unsure of what to do with your kitchen, garden, and yard scraps? Would you like natural, homemade compost for your lawn and garden? Expand your waste reduction efforts by signing up for a Backyard Composting class and turning your organic waste into a valuable resource for your garden. Attendees will learn the benefits […]
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s (DVRPC) Public Participation Task Force, in partnership with the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS), is hosting an in-person facilitated discussion to gather community insights that will guide the development of the City of Philadelphia’s Vision Zero Action Plan 2025-2030. DVRPC staff will also provide a […]
Join a fun-filled gathering for nature-lovers of all ages—featuring gardening experts, native plant sales, family activities, and environmental education in a festive atmosphere. Discover what sustainable gardening is—and what role you can play to make a positive difference. Enjoy short demonstrations, talks, music, plant-based bites, art and activities celebrating our planet and pathways to a […]
Talk with environmental organizations, advocacy groups, clean energy providers and more!
Join Transition Town of Greater Media on Wednesday, May 7, 7–9PM, for a screening of the film, Planet Local by Local Futures. Planet Local is about a quiet and transformative revolution emerging worldwide. As people work to protect and restore their local economies, their communities and the natural world, countless diverse initiatives are demonstrating a new path forward for […]
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! No registration required. Walk will meet at the Rt.420 parking lot and be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces. We recommend bringing water and […]
In Collaboration with Bethel Township, Delaware County Conservation District and its partners invite residents to participate in a Storm Drain Labeling Workshop on Saturday 10, May 2025! WHY? To promote healthy communities, reduce pollution and flooding, and to learn how small actions can make big impacts! Residents are invited to participate in a short educational […]
Join your DCNR (PA Dept of Conservation and Natural Resources)Park Naturalist for a special exhibit along the Multi-Use Trail about endangered species. Learn about both global and local species that are struggling from the pressures of HIPPO (habitat loss, invasive species, pollution, population and over consumption) as well as ways we can help other species […]
In Collaboration with Trainer Borough, Delaware County Conservation District and its partners invite residents to participate in a Storm Drain Labeling Workshop on SATURDAY 17, MAY 2025! WHY? To promote healthy communities, reduce pollution and flooding, and to learn how small actions can make big impacts! Residents are invited to participate in a short educational program […]
