LWV DelCo Environmental Clearinghouse
Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse
The diverse and growing gardens of Stoneleigh sustain a variety of migratory songbirds during spring migration. Flycatchers, orioles, thrushes, and warblers wing their way across the garden, stopping to fuel up during their journeys. Bring a pair of binoculars and get ready for a relaxing morning of looking and listening for birds in the garden. […]
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 […]
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.
Join one of our knowledgeable volunteer walk leader for a plant walk! Walk will meet in the visitor center and be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers. No registration required.
The SC DelCo Green Team is committed to educating people about and increasing the use of clean energy, zero waste solutions, & sustainable policies in all DelCo municipalities and urging these municipalities to adopt their own climate change mitigation/sustainability plans and create an effective EAC if it doesn't have one. Please lend your creativity & input at any of […]
Learn some common frog calls of the spring on this evening walk with a ranger! We recommend boots as trails might be muddy. Red light flashlights are also recommended. No registration needed. All Ages
Turtles have roamed our planet since before dinosaurs, yet many of these beloved creatures are now in serious trouble due to habitat loss, exploitation as pets, food and ritual folk medicines. Pennsylvania is home to numerous types of turtles, including rare and endangered species. Join your DCNR Park Naturalist for a special trailside exhibit program […]
The Brookhaven Borough Sustainability Committee is hosting a talk by a Penn State Extension Master Gardener on container gardening and native plant gardening for ecosystem restoration. This free workshop is open to all.
Description: We will analyze the infused narratives created and furthered by the fossil fuel industry. Learn how it shows itself in media, cultural institutions, and academic institutions. We will also explore the strategies we can employ to counter the normalized stories, messages, and narratives that attempt to place us in these imagined worlds made by the […]
Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club and your DCNR Park Naturalist for a mushroom foraging partnership education program and guided hike to explore the facinating world of fungi. Stressing proper identification, ecological importance and leave no trace principles of conservation, we will forage along designated park trails to take a closer look and learn more about […]
For 2025, Delaware County is excited to announce that the 4th Annual Delaware County Sustainability Conference will be switching to a hybrid format. In response to the evolving needs of our community and the success of previous events, this year’s conference will blend the enthusiasm and energy of the previous events, while improving accessibility and […]
The Delaware County Office of Sustainability will be hosting its 4th Annual Sustainability Conference the week of June 9th - 14th. The County will conclude the celebration of the 4th Annual Conference on Saturday, June 14th with an exciting In-Person Keynote Presentation and Tabling Expo at the Lazaretto Ballroom and historic Lazaretto Quarantine Station in […]
