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  • Free Virtual Rain Garden Training Series

    Virtual Meeting

    Growing Greener Communities is proud to announce a new program available to residents in local watersheds! The GGC Rain Garden Course is a four week program that covers everything you need […]

  • Backyard Composting

    Hunt Club at Rose Tree Park 1521 N. Providence Road, Media, United States

    COST: $70 for workshop and compost bin; $20 for workshop only This workshop thoroughly covers the importance and benefits of composting, the process, setting up a compost pile, proper maintenance, and ways of using finished compost. Registrants may choose to register for the Backyard Composting Workshop only or for $50 additional they can purchase the […]

  • Rain Barrel Workshop

    J. Lewis Crozer Library 620 Engle Street, Chester, PA, United States

    Are you curious about ways to lower your storm water bill and flooding on your property?  If so join us for our rain barrel workshop, where you will discover how collecting rainwater can make a difference.

  • The Buzz about Bees: Pollinators in Peril

    Radnor Memorial Library 114 West Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA, United States

    While one of every three bites of our food come to us from insect pollinators like bees, beetles and butterflies, these incredible insects are under immense threats from a variety of issues, from climate change to next-gen pesticides. In a colorful lecture, Mike introduces you to many of these amazing creatures up close, shares their […]

  • From Big Tech to Your Backyard (Data Center focused Webinar)

    Virtual Meeting

    Join us (Sierra Club) for  our upcoming webinar, “From Big Tech to Your Backyard,” where we’ll break down the rapidly evolving Federal landscape, hear insights from partners on the front […]

  • Breaking Down DRBC’s Framework for Resilience

    Virtual Meeting

    The Delaware River Basin Commission's Water Resources Resilience Plan (WRRP) supports management of the Basin's shared water resources through the known and potential impacts of climate change and other challenges. The WRRP has 3 phases, each with a public input component. Phase 1 was completed in March 2026 and reflected input from partners and stakeholders […]

  • International Plastic Pellet Count Day – Volunteers Needed!

    Most plastic is made from plastic pellets -- tiny beads of plastic that can spill into the environment and pollute our waterways. An estimated 10 trillion plastic pellets enter the ocean every year. Wildlife can mistake plastic pellets for food and eat them.1 Environment America Research & Policy Center is helping organize the second-annual International […]

  • Seed Starting Workshop

    John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Daydreaming about spring already? Come get a jumpstart on the growing season and learn hot to start your very own native wildflower seeds! We'll explore how birds, plants, and pollinators […]

  • Nature Tots – for ages 3 – 5

    John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 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!

  • Wildlife Tracks Walk with Philly Tracks Club

    John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Philly Tracking Club for a special indoor-and-outdoor winter meetup at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge! Philly Tracking Club is a new, volunteer-led group offering free co-learning experiences in wildlife track & sign—open to anyone curious about nature. We'll start with a short 30-minute indoor session to introduce basic tracking concepts, build shared vocabulary, […]