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Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse
Outdoor Middletown! Come out to see what we’ve been up to at our MTLC annual meeting! Year in Review Annual Elections Guest Speaker: Peter Williamson from Delaware County Planning Department (Topic: the new “Delco Woods” park!)
Learn some common frog calls of the spring on this evening walk with a ranger! We recommend boots as trails might be muddy. Red light flashlights are also recommended. No registration needed. All Ages
Turtles have roamed our planet since before dinosaurs, yet many of these beloved creatures are now in serious trouble due to habitat loss, exploitation as pets, food and ritual folk medicines. Pennsylvania is home to numerous types of turtles, including rare and endangered species. Join your DCNR Park Naturalist for a special trailside exhibit program […]
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. All Ages
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.
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
Join the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park trail crew on their monthly trail maintenance excursions where they care for park trails, remove invasive plants and other fun outdoor activities that greatly help our state parks. Enjoy some social time as well with others who care about natural resources and a healthy environment. The friends trail crew meets on […]
Nature Tots are back at the refuge! 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. Please 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 […]
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 […]
On Tuesday, June 10 at 5:45pm, CRCQL will be hosting a protest outside of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)’s public meeting about the expansion of Western Fumigation’s operating permit at Penn Terminals in Eddystone. We will not be holding our usual action and communications meeting. WHY: Rather than hosting a formal public hearing about the plan […]
