LWV DelCo Environmental Clearinghouse

Lawn to Meadow: A Light and Gradual Transition
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Creutzburg Center, 260 Gulph Creek Road, Radnor, PA, 19087, United States
Join us for a talk with Sara Weaner Cooper, Principal of New Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL). Sara and her husband Evan Cooper transitioned their home landscape in Blue Bell, PA from lawn to a native meadow. Their significant and highly successful experiment was featured by the BBC in 2025 and in the New York Times in 2024. Larry Weaner, of Larry Weaner Landscape Associates, wil join in the Q & A following the talk.
Register for this *free* hybrid talk (in-person or online) by clicking on the following link:

https://courses.mainlineschoolnight.org/wconnect/ace/CourseStatus.awp?course=26SHG22322

Bird Walk with Debbie Beer
2026-05-16 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-07 08:00 - 11:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States
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.
This event is being hosted in coordination with Love Your Park Week, a citywide celebration of Philadelphia’s parks and public spaces. Learn more at loveyourpark.org/events/lyp-week-2026

Bird Walk with Mary Ellen Krober
2026-05-17 08:00 - 10:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States

Effective Climate Action Plans
2026-05-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Meeting
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.

When: May 19, 2026. 10 AM Pacific Time. 1:00 PM Eastern Time

Replay: May 19, 2026 5 PM Pacific Time 8:00 PM Eastern Time
(with live Q&A with CAP Team Chair Wayne Morgan)

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OfV9l6-kRhiIkfBbaFR3TA#/registration

Free Rain Barrel Workshop
2026-05-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Yeadon Borough Hall, 600 Church Street, Yeadon, PA, 19050, United States
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.
This workshop is free, but registration is required.
Rain barrels will be provided to the first 25 registrants. Limit 1 rain barrel per household.
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Astronomy Night - explore the night skies with telescopes!
2026-05-22 20:00 - 22:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States
Come see the moon and stars with telescopes! Free, no registration needed. Check @JohnHeinzNWR for updates, in case of cancellation due to weather.

Tips, Techniques and Thoughts for Better Birding with John Lemonick
2026-05-23 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-28 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-27 08:00 - 11:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States
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.

Bird Walk with Cliff and Nancy Hence
2026-05-24 09:00 - 11:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States

Join the annual Delco Environmental Expo on May 30th
2026-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Rd, Media, PA, 19063, United States
Join PennEnvironment, State Senator Tim Kearney, State Representative Jennifer O’Mara, and other elected officials from DelCo, as well as many local environmental groups and businesses for the the annual Delaware County Environmental Expo.
The expo will run from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m on Saturday, May 30th at Rose Tree County Park in Media.
This will be a great chance to hear from your elected officials, talk with knowledgeable experts in the fields of renewable energy, energy efficiency and weatherization, and electric vehicles. There will also be plenty of local environmental groups in attendance to let you know about their current priority initiatives. So come out on Saturday May 30th and show your support for a clean, green Delaware County!
Registration isn’t required — an RSVP helps us plan ahead.
RSVP →

PA Constituent Training for Net Metering Meetings
2026-06-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual Meeting
If you have solar panels on your home, or know someone who does, you may be familiar with net metering. Because solar owners don’t always use all the energy they generate, that extra energy can go towards powering neighbors’ homes. Net metering allows solar owners to receive a credit on their electric bill for any extra energy they contribute to the grid.
Our partners at Solar United Neighbors are hosting a training on net metering and how Pennsylvanians can defend the policy. Register to join the webinar, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3.
More than 88,000 Pennsylvania solar owners benefit from net metering. Ending net metering in Pennsylvania would mean ending fair payments for households that have invested in grid-strengthening local solar power, and it would weaken a valuable source of affordable energy as electricity costs soar.
Net metering for solar generation routinely comes under attack, particularly by monopoly utility companies. It is imperative that your representatives hear from you about the importance of this policy in supporting solar energy, lowering costs, and strengthening the electric grid in Pennsylvania.
Register for the webinar today!

Birds, Butterflies, and Dragonflies Walk with Cliff and Nancy Hence
2026-06-06 09:00 - 10:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States
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.
This event meets near the Visitor Center.
All ages

Assisted Plant Migration: Expanding Our Native Plant Palette for Climate Change
2026-06-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Radnor Memorial Library, 114 West Wayne Avenue, Wayne, PA, 19087, United States
Join us for a talk with Eva Monheim. Eva is a Longwood Gardens educator, arborist, author of Shrubs and Hedges: Discover, Grow, and Care for the World’s Most Popular Plants, and producer of the award winning Plant a Trillion Trees podcast.

Free — in-person with an online webinar option

Online Registration: register for the Webinar option here.

Talk description: Whether we know it or not, plant migration has been happening since humans and animals have walked the face of the earth. But now more than ever we need to be more conscious as to what we are moving and why. This movement is not like the movement that occurred at the turn of the 20th century which was mainly seed from food sources – this new migration is shifting native plants north to help fill in the holes of those plants that are retreating north due to continual temperature increases. I will delve deep into how this is all playing out and will continue to play out with our eyes wide open. It’s not all doom and gloom. It’s being conscious and purposeful.

Fish Printing (Register with yessenia_mendez@fws.gov)
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States
Get crafty with Gyotaku! Make a beautiful fish print to take home! All supplies provided. Please register with yessenia_mendez@fws.gov

Event date and time
Jun 13, 2026 10:00 am – Jun 13, 2026 12:00 pm (EDT)

Tips, Techniques and Thoughts for Better Birding with John Lemonick
2026-06-14 08:00 - 11:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States
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 Ages

Try Archery for adults and kids aged 8+
2026-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States
Stop by our FREE Pop-up Archery Range! Take your first shot at archery and learn a quick overview of the skills required to hit a bullseye. With safety as our priority, our USA Archery certified instructors will help you with the basics of archery. Adults and kids age 8 and up are welcomed. No registration or equipment required!

Event date and time
Jun 18, 2026 5:00 pm – Jun 18, 2026 7:00 pm (EDT)

American Eagle Day Photowalk with Ned Levi
2026-06-20 08:00 - 12:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States
Wildlife Photowalks are designed to photograph all kinds of wildlife including birds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, insects, wildflowers, etc., while we learn how to do it well and avoid wildlife photography pitfalls. We discuss technique, gear, and essential knowledge about photography and wildlife. A desire to make great wildlife images, and a good camera and lens are all that’s needed, though a lens with an effective focal length of at least 200mm to 300mm is very helpful.
Photowalks will be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers. No registration required.

Birds, Butterflies, and Dragonflies Walk with Cliff and Nancy Hence (meet at Rt. 420 parking lot)
2026-06-20 09:00 - 11:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States
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.
This event meets at the Rt. 420 parking lot.

Bird Walk with Mary Ellen Krober
2026-06-28 08:00 - 11:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States

Chester Justice Celebration
2026-07-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Access Community Center, 701 Booth Street, Chester, PA, 19013, United States
Learn about Solar Energy, Zero Waste, Gardening and more with food, music, games and fun activities for kids and adults!
