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Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse
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.
Explore Pennsylvania's bee law—past, present, and future—and discover how upcoming changes may impact beekeeping across the Commonwealth. About the Live Webinar Learn about the current Pennsylvania Bee Law, enacted in 1994, and how it shapes beekeeping practices across the Commonwealth. This presentation will provide a detailed overview of the existing law’s provisions, offering clarity on […]
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 […]
Have you ever wondered what happens at the refuge at night? Join a Ranger and Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation at the Education Center for a live nocturnal animal presentation under the pavilion. Afterwards, head on a Ranger Led Night Hike to experience the refuge after dark. All Ages
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 […]
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 […]
Powering Our Future: Understanding Energy and Its Impact(Energy 101) Monday, June 9th, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Via Zoom Presented by: Noel Smyth REGISTER for 2025 Delco Sustainability Event
Lessening the Burden: How PA House Bill 109 Seeks to Tackle Cumulative Impacts of Pollution in Environmental Justice Communities REGISTER for 2025 Delco Sustainability Event
Become Watershed Friendly from Home! Tuesday, June 10th, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Via Zoom REGISTER for 2025 Delco Sustainability Event
Sustainable Homeowners Associations (HOAs) Tuesday, June 10th, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Virtual Via Zoom REGISTER for 2025 Delco Sustainability Event
Communication Strategies for Stewardship, Building a Plan that Works! Wednesday, June 11th, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Virtual Via Zoom REGISTER for 2025 Delco Sustainability Event
Reviving the Past for Sustainability Futures: Case Study of the Lazaretto Quarantine Station and the Sustainability of Adaptive Reuse Wednesday, June 11th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Virtual Via Zoom REGISTER for 2025 Delco Sustainability Event
Green Spaces as a Cornerstone of Sustainability Wednesday, June 11th, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Virtual Via Zoom REGISTER for 2025 Delco Sustainability Event
From Storms to Strategy: Coordinated Watershed Planning across Delaware County Thursday, June 12th, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Virtual Via Zoom REGISTER for 2025 Delco Sustainability Event
Delaware County Office of Sustainability Update Thursday, June 12th, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Via Zoom REGISTER for 2025 Delco Sustainability Event
Southeastern PA’s Energy Transition: A Regional Perspective Thursday, June 12th, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Virtual Via Zoom REGISTER for 2025 Delco Sustainability Event
Digging Deeper: How Regenerative Food Systems Nourish Physical Health, Environmental Health, and Social Equity Friday, June 13th, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Virtual Via Zoom REGISTER for 2025 Delco Sustainability Event
Native vs Invasive Flora and Fauna Guided Hike Through Ridley Creek State Park Friday, June 13th, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM In-Person at Ridley Creek State Park Meet at the Yellow Trailhead at the Upper Level of the Mansion Parking Lot REGISTER for 2025 Delco Sustainability Event
Come learn about different bat species found on the refuge on this special twilight walk! Free and kid-friendly!
Take an educational walk with our knowledgeable volunteers Cliff and Nancy Hence! Discover the 300+ species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes - each week guarantee different species! Along the way, they will also be looking out for the many species butterflies and dragonflies of the refuge.
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 […]
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 […]
Meeting Focus: How Can We Be More Effective in Our Environmental Work? (Your ideas welcomed!) “Progress isn’t made by a few people acting perfectly, but by many people acting imperfectly.”- Carol Coster Link to register for the meeting: https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00000Zfmj2IAB After registering, you will be sent an email with the full meeting agenda and Zoom link. The SC DelCo Green Team is […]
Pennsylvania seriously lags behind the rest of the country when it comes to the clean energy transition, with current standards requiring that only 8% of our electricity come from renewable sources. What can be done to promote clean energy development? In the next episode of the Clean Energy for All series, we'll unpack and analyze Governor Josh […]
What: Webinar: Lightning Strikes! Discover PA’s Push for Clean & Affordable Energy Speakers: Katie Blume (Political & Legislative Director of the Conservation Voters of PA) and Adam Nagel (Director of Government Affairs at PennFuture) You’ll hear from experts on: How PA’s Lightning Plan will help Pennsylvania reach a new goal of 35% clean energy by 2035. […]
Delaware County is currently being targeted as the site of a potential LNG (liquified natural gas) export facility, a $7+ billion, 60+ acre project proposed by Penn America to process a massive amount of gas per day to export overseas. LNG facilities are extremely dangerous and will have drastic impacts on community health and well […]
We're in a critical moment. Clean energy, climate action, public lands including the Arctic, healthcare and more are all at risk of being sacrificed in Tump's budget bill so that billionaires can get more tax breaks. This fight isn't over. We (Sierra Club) can't let them succeed. RSVP and join us for this month's virtual […]
Join us at The Edge Farms’ First Annual Hands-On Biogas Workshop and Backyard Biodigester “Make and Take” SIGN UP BY MAY 31st for a $50 DISCOUNT using the code “EARLYBIRDIES”! Alexandra and Blake, Owners of The Edge Farms, will be building their own biodigesters. Other participants get a chance to join a team and play […]
