BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//LWV DelCo Environmental Clearinghouse - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:LWV DelCo Environmental Clearinghouse X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://envirodelco.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for LWV DelCo Environmental Clearinghouse REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T173000 DTSTAMP:20260413T152644 CREATED:20260402T201914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T201914Z UID:11876-1776787200-1776792600@envirodelco.org SUMMARY:Webinar about PennEnviroScreen 1.1 DESCRIPTION:The Office of Environmental Justice remains dedicated in our commitment to furthering our relationship with community leaders and organizations like yourself. We take pride in sharing our knowledge and expertise\, while also listening and learning from the communities we serve. \nTo further our outreach\, we host office hours. This upcoming office hour will explore our PennEnviroScreen Tool. We will discuss how to use the tool\, the newest updates\, and how it is applicable to you. Furthermore\, we will take questions from the audience. The information is listed below. Please email me (“Kim\, Dong Yoon” ) if you are interested in attending and I will share calendar invite. We also welcome specific/technical questions in advance. \n\nWhat: Webinar about PennEnviroScreen 1.1\nWhere: Virtual URL:https://envirodelco.org/event/webinar-about-pennenviroscreen-1-1/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Educational,Presentation,Virtually ORGANIZER;CN="DEP Office of Environmental Justice":MAILTO:amreid@pa.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T152644 CREATED:20260406T191211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T191211Z UID:11908-1776884400-1776888000@envirodelco.org SUMMARY:Free Virtual Rain Garden Training Series DESCRIPTION: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 to design and install your own native rain garden. The course includes live class sessions\, hands-on rain garden build experience\, and individualized project support. Registration is free for residents of the Darby\, Cobbs\, and Schuylkill River watersheds. Upon completing the course\, participants will receive free native plants and tailored resources to help make their own rain garden project a success. \nThe GGC Rain Garden Course will be offered as a virtual program in the spring and will run Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm starting on April 22nd ending May 13 with an optional in person event at a rain garden at a later date. Class dates are 4/22\, 4/29\, 5/6\, and 5/13. \nPlease contact Ryan Rabenold at ryanr@prc.org or 610-353-1555 x 5 with questions or confirm watershed eligibility. \nRegister Here! \n  URL:https://envirodelco.org/event/free-virtual-rain-garden-training-series/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Educational,Native Gardening,Presentation,Virtually ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://envirodelco.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PRC-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T152644 CREATED:20260406T193208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T193208Z UID:11915-1776967200-1776970800@envirodelco.org SUMMARY:Backyard Composting DESCRIPTION:COST: $70 for workshop and compost bin; $20 for workshop only \nThis workshop thoroughly covers the importance and benefits of composting\, the process\, setting up a compost pile\, proper maintenance\, and ways of using finished compost. \nRegistrants may choose to register for the Backyard Composting Workshop only or for $50 additional they can purchase the Backyard Composting Workshop and Compost Bin for $70. \nThis bin has an 82-gallon capacity and is ideal for urban and suburban areas. \nClick Here to Register \n  URL:https://envirodelco.org/event/backyard-composting/ LOCATION:Hunt Club at Rose Tree Park\, 1521 N. Providence Road\, Media\, 19063\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Educational,In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://envirodelco.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PRC-Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T152644 CREATED:20251216T200438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T200438Z UID:11052-1777032000-1777035600@envirodelco.org SUMMARY:Environmental Sustainability Actions Around the State – Earth Week Pop Corn Session DESCRIPTION:It’s Earth Week/Month! This is a time to celebrate progress being made across the Commonwealth to build healthier\, more resilient communities that work for all. Come join us as we learn about exciting leadership and innovation from multiple communities and sectors that will inspire you to join the effort to make Pennsylvania more sustainable. \nSign Up! URL:https://envirodelco.org/event/environmental-sustainability-actions-around-the-state-earth-week-pop-corn-session/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Educational,Presentation,Virtually END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T152644 CREATED:20260303T165914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T154235Z UID:11659-1777399200-1777402800@envirodelco.org SUMMARY:The Buzz about Bees: Pollinators in Peril DESCRIPTION: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 extraordinary life histories\, and gives you the buzz on the many ways you can help preserve our imperiled pollinators. \nMike Weilbacher\, the author of Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature of Philadelphia\, travels the region presenting lectures and walks on many topics around nature and the environment. His Radnor lectures have included talks on microplastics and climate change in the Philadelphia area. He’ll sign and sell copies of Wild Philly after the talk; the book includes 29 nature walks you can take throughout the year to see the amazing nature of Philadelphia. URL:https://envirodelco.org/event/the-buzz-about-bees-pollinators-in-peril/ LOCATION:Radnor Memorial Library\, 114 West Wayne Avenue\, Wayne\, PA\, 19087\, United States CATEGORIES:Educational,In Person,Native Gardening,Nature Walks,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://envirodelco.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Buzz-About-Bees-graphic-for-april-28-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Radnor Township Environmental Advisory Council":MAILTO:eac@radnor.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T152644 CREATED:20260412T204205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T204325Z UID:12007-1777708800-1777741200@envirodelco.org SUMMARY:International Plastic Pellet Count Day - Volunteers Needed! DESCRIPTION:Most plastic is made from plastic pellets — tiny beads of plastic that can spill into the environment and pollute our waterways. \nAn estimated 10 trillion plastic pellets enter the ocean every year. Wildlife can mistake plastic pellets for food and eat them.1 \nEnvironment America Research & Policy Center is helping organize the second-annual International Plastic Pellet Count on Saturday\, May 2 to search for plastic pellet pollution in our environment. Will you volunteer for the International Plastic Pellet Count on May 2 in your community? \nWe’re looking for volunteers across America to complete their own plastic pellet counts and clean-up events. All you need to do to join the International Plastic Pellet Count is visit your local waterway\, look for plastic pellet pollution\, and record what you find. \nYour plastic pellet count can take as little as 10 minutes. Spending a few minutes helping find and count plastic pellets at your local stream\, river\, lake\, wetland or ocean beach is a great way to take personal action to help put wildlife over waste. And it’s even more fun if you invite your friends and family to join you. \nSign up for the International Plastic Pellet Count on Saturday\, May 2. URL:https://envirodelco.org/event/international-plastic-pellet-count-day-volunteers-needed/ CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Educational,Family,In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://envirodelco.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Internat-plastic-pellet-count-May-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T152644 CREATED:20260408T182446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T182446Z UID:11966-1777716000-1777719600@envirodelco.org SUMMARY:Seed Starting Workshop DESCRIPTION: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 rely on each other and make sure there are a couple extra blooms for them come spring! All materials included. Register with carmelita_rosner@fws.gov. URL:https://envirodelco.org/event/seed-starting-workshop/ LOCATION:John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum\, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19153-2501\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Educational,Native Gardening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://envirodelco.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/JohnHeinzWildlifeRefuge-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum":MAILTO:hannah_thompkins@fws.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T152644 CREATED:20260408T182823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T182823Z UID:11968-1777716000-1777719600@envirodelco.org SUMMARY:Nature Tots - for ages 3 - 5 DESCRIPTION: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.\nPlease 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! URL:https://envirodelco.org/event/nature-tots-for-ages-3-5-2/ LOCATION:John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum\, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19153-2501\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Educational,Family,In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://envirodelco.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Heinz1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum":MAILTO:hannah_thompkins@fws.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260413T152644 CREATED:20260408T183245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T183245Z UID:11970-1777726800-1777734000@envirodelco.org SUMMARY:Wildlife Tracks Walk with Philly Tracks Club DESCRIPTION: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.\nWe’ll start with a short 30-minute indoor session to introduce basic tracking concepts\, build shared vocabulary\, and connect as a group. Afterward\, we’ll head outside for a relaxed walk on the trail to look for wildlife tracks and signs around the reservoir. \nThis event is FREE\, and all levels are welcome.\nRegister with phillyanimaltracks@gmail.com \nIndoor session: 1:00–1:30 PM\nOutdoor walk: 1:30–2:30 PM\nIndoor Q&A + leisurely wrap-up: 2:30–3:00 PM \nWhat to Bring: \nDress warmly and according to the weather\nA notebook and pen for observations\nAny tracking guide (recommended but not required)\nWater and any personal essentials \nWalk Leader:\nWendi Wu (North America Track & Sign Certified Level II Tracker) URL:https://envirodelco.org/event/nature-tots-for-ages-3-5-2-copy/ LOCATION:John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum\, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19153-2501\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Educational,Family,In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://envirodelco.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Heinz1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum":MAILTO:hannah_thompkins@fws.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T152644 CREATED:20260408T183927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T183927Z UID:11972-1777798800-1777809600@envirodelco.org SUMMARY:Spring Tree ID Walk n' Talk with Jeff Cooney and Robb Kerr DESCRIPTION: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 new skills in the field. Dressing in layers and sturdy shoes are recommended. \nAll ages URL:https://envirodelco.org/event/spring-tree-id-walk-n-talk-with-jeff-cooney-and-robb-kerr/ LOCATION:John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum\, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19153-2501\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Educational,Family,In Person,Nature Walks,Presentation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://envirodelco.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/JohnHeinzTrails.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum":MAILTO:hannah_thompkins@fws.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T152644 CREATED:20260408T184521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T184521Z UID:11974-1777802400-1777809600@envirodelco.org SUMMARY:"Follow the Sound" Nature Walk with Bowerbird DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive sound experience in this collaboration with Bowerbird! The program begins at the pavilion with a short acoustic music performance inspired by nature then we will follow the sounds on the trail with a guided active listening walk! No registration needed. URL:https://envirodelco.org/event/follow-the-sound-nature-walk-with-bowerbird/ LOCATION:John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum\, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19153-2501\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Educational,In Person,Nature Walks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://envirodelco.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Heinz1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum":MAILTO:hannah_thompkins@fws.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T152644 CREATED:20260408T185118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T185118Z UID:11976-1778171400-1778180400@envirodelco.org SUMMARY:Fish250 Free Fishing Night - all equipment provided! DESCRIPTION:Can we catch 250 fish before July 4th\, the 250th birthday of America? We will be tracking in this series of free fishing events at the refuge and at partner sites around the city! All supplies and instructions provided. \nAll Ages URL:https://envirodelco.org/event/fish250-free-fishing-night-all-equipment-provided-2/ LOCATION:John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum\, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19153-2501\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Educational,Family,In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://envirodelco.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/JohnHeinz-Fishing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum":MAILTO:hannah_thompkins@fws.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T140000 DTSTAMP:20260413T152644 CREATED:20260406T194854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T194854Z UID:11925-1779195600-1779199200@envirodelco.org SUMMARY:Effective Climate Action Plans DESCRIPTION:The Climate Action Plan Team invites you to a webinar on “Effective Climate Action Plans\,” with Joe Houde\, Chair of the North County (CA) Climate Change Alliance. The webinar will identify tools for planning and implementation and the components of effective CAPs. Suggested components include transportation\, clean energy\, biodiversity\, water\, and waste. Implementation topics include financing\, monitoring\, and enforcement.\n\nWhen: May 19\, 2026.  10 AM Pacific Time.  1:00 PM Eastern Time\n\nReplay: May 19\, 2026   5 PM Pacific Time   8:00 PM Eastern Time\n     (with live Q&A with CAP Team Chair Wayne Morgan)\n\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OfV9l6-kRhiIkfBbaFR3TA#/registration URL:https://envirodelco.org/event/effective-climate-action-plans/ LOCATION:Virtual Meeting CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Educational,Presentation,Virtually ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://envirodelco.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LWV_Logo2_500x337_rgb.png ORGANIZER;CN="LWV Climate Interest Group":MAILTO:dismoreswift@att.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T152644 CREATED:20260406T194038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T194038Z UID:11921-1779215400-1779219000@envirodelco.org SUMMARY:Free Rain Barrel Workshop DESCRIPTION:PRC and Eastern Delaware County Stormwater Collaborative are partnering to present a free Watershed Education and Rain Barrel Workshop. Attendees will learn about the problems associated with stormwater runoff\, ways to conserve water in their homes\, and watershed friendly landscaping techniques. The workshop will also cover the basics of how to install and maintain a rain barrel. \nThis workshop is free\, but registration is required. \nRain barrels will be provided to the first 25 registrants. Limit 1 rain barrel per household.  \n“The work that provided the basis for this publication was supported by funding under an award with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The author and publisher are solely responsible for the accuracy of the statements and interpretations contained in this publication. Such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government.” URL:https://envirodelco.org/event/free-rain-barrel-workshop/ LOCATION:Yeadon Borough Hall\, 600 Church Street\, Yeadon\, PA\, 19050\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Activity,Educational,In Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://envirodelco.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PRC-Logo.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR