LWV DelCo Environmental Clearinghouse
Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse
A joint program of Brandywine Conservancy’s Native Plant Series and Stewardship Series Grow beauty with purpose. Join Jennie Love, owner of Love ‘n Fresh Flowers as she reviews the tenants […]
This virtual presentation aims to highlight the often-overlooked role of flies in our ecosystem, shedding light on their vital contributions to environmental balance, pollination, decomposition, and food webs. Andrea Kautz, […]
A Certified Wildlife Biologist with a M.S. in Conservation Biology, Casey Bartkus is passionate about an animal that might take the cake when it comes to lesser loved critters: snakes! Casey will share his fascination with the snakes of Pennsylvania, helping viewers to understand them as much as possible. We hope to assuage any fear […]
Tick populations are booming, and Pennsylvania is a hotbed of ticks and tick-borne pathogens. A representative of Dare 2B Tick Aware through the PA Lyme Resource Network will share an hour virtual presentation on ticks’ life cycles, preferred habitats, and the diseases they carry. They will highlight trends in Pennsylvania and offer prevention strategies to […]
After 12+ years in pest management, Kevin Wiener realized that most "bugs" are not pests and are very beneficial to the environment, so he became an ambassador of arthropods and an educator to highlight insects and their ecological roles. This presentation, filled with incredible macro-photos, will help us learn to appreciate and maybe even love […]
The past, present, and future of invasive plants in our ecosystems is defined by human actions and notions of stewardship. Yet, public skepticism and mistrust towards the field of invasion biology have been heightened by pervasive criticism from within the social sciences, humanities, popular media, and by extension, the general public. Thanks to support from […]
Each year, DCVA’s Annual Meeting brings together our members and the broader community to reflect on the work we’ve accomplished and look ahead to what’s next for the Darby Creek […]
Samara Trusso, Wildlife Management Supervisor with the PA Game Commission, will share her love of coyotes, a resilient and adaptable canine that thrives in rural landscapes and, increasingly, urban environments. Learn more about their biology, behavior, and unique challenges as they coexist with humans. This is a "Pay What You Wish" presentation with donations benefiting […]
Water is the source of all life. But in recent years, awareness of novel pollutants like microplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or “forever chemicals” has raised new questions […]
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 […]