Stream Watch: Insect Identification Workshop (Donations Encouraged)
We welcome volunteers who wish to learn the stream side and the laboratory techniques! The DCVA Stream Watch is a yearly study of water quality in the Darby Creek watershed. […]
LWV DelCo Environmental Clearinghouse
Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse
We welcome volunteers who wish to learn the stream side and the laboratory techniques! The DCVA Stream Watch is a yearly study of water quality in the Darby Creek watershed. […]
A joint program of Brandywine Conservancy’s Native Plant Series and Stewardship Series Grow beauty with purpose. Join Jennie Love, owner of Love ‘n Fresh Flowers as she reviews the tenants of regenerative growing practices for thoughtful land stewardship as well as the value of incorporating natives in the gardening landscape. Explore a curated list of […]
Some planting sites challenge even experienced landscapers with heat, drought, flooding, or poor soils, leaving these areas as eyesores or difficult-to-manage spaces. In this one-hour session, Bureau of Forestry Service Forester Steven Laskowski and Penn State Extension’s Scott Sjolander will explore both familiar and lesser-known woody plant solutions for Pennsylvania’s varied environmental contexts. Participants will […]
The Delaware River is the largest undammed river in the eastern United States and is tidally influenced. Generally, sea level rise is expected to push the salt front - the […]
This virtual presentation aims to highlight the often-overlooked role of flies in our ecosystem, shedding light on their vital contributions to environmental balance, pollination, decomposition, and food webs. Andrea Kautz, an entomologist at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Powdermill Nature Reserve, will provide an overview of flies, their life cycle, and their ecological importance, […]
Celebrate Groundhog Day with us! Join our family-friendly walk at 10 am to learn about its history and nature. Enjoy crafts, music, and live animals from the Metro Wildlife Rehab […]
A Certified Wildlife Biologist with a M.S. in Conservation Biology, Casey Bartkus is passionate about an animal that might take the cake when it comes to lesser loved critters: snakes! […]
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 […]
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 […]
As energy bills soar across the state, our Pennsylvania lawmakers are now paying attention to this deepening energy affordability crisis. The chairs of the PA House Energy and Consumer Protections, […]
Tick populations are booming, and Pennsylvania is a hotbed of ticks and tick-borne pathogens. A representative of Dare 2B Tick Aware through the PA Lyme Resource Network will share an […]
Samara Trusso, Wildlife Management Supervisor with the PA Game Commission, will share her love of coyotes, a resilient and adaptable canine that thrives in rural landscapes and, increasingly, urban environments. […]