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Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse
Financial support has been provided by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Education Grants Program! Bokashi is a simple fermentation style of composting that relies on anaerobic or effective micro organisms (EM)-Think Probiotics! This style of composting pickles your food scraps, is great for small spaces, and allows you to compost prepared foods, scraps, meat, […]
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.
Please mark your calendars for our WES Earth Day celebration on Wednesday, April 22nd. The fun will kick off after school, get ready for an action-packed afternoon outside (indoor contingency), featuring: Hands-on gardening and planting activities Fun outdoor competitions, races, and a bike rodeo The "WES 2.0" sustainable art showcase Music, healthy snacks, […]
COST: Free Workshop for Rutledge Borough Residents, Optional purchase of a Compost Bin 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. The PRC Backyard Composting Workshop is Free for Rutledge Borough residents. If residents want to purchase a Compost […]
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 […]
Naylor's Run Trail Section 5A Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony When: Friday, April 24, 2026, 2PM Where: 1500 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, Pa 19082 Upper Darby Township is proud to cut the ribbon on a new quarter-mile trail that will connect Garrett and Marshall Road's in Upper Darby Township. Located at 1500 Garrett Road across the street from […]
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join us for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. We will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and biology. Families and beginners are […]
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.
Help us make our park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor classroom care. Remaining 2026 […]
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 […]
Registration with appointment Required What’s Free to Drop Off TVs (1 free TV permitted per registration, 1 registration per person*) Computer equipment: monitors (flat & CRT), CPUs/towers, laptops, mice, keyboards, printers, desktop copiers & scanners Home & mobile devices: tablets, home phones, cell phones, cable boxes Networking: routers, modems Entertainment & audio: DVD players, […]
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 […]