LWV DelCo Environmental Clearinghouse
Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse
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 is FREE!
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 […]
As energy bills soar across the state, our Pennsylvania lawmakers are now paying attention to this deepening energy affordability crisis. The chairs of the PA House Energy and Consumer Protections, Technology & Utilities committees held a meeting to discuss the causes of our high energy bills and the potential solutions to our state’s rising energy […]
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 […]
General Meetings (Informational Meetings - no Board Voting) NOTE: Attend in person or virtually 3 pm (see calendar for exceptions) 2nd Wednesday of every month (check calendar to confirm in case of cancellations) 610 E Baltimore Pike Media, PA 19063 Participants may also access these GENERAL meetings virtually. BE CAREFUL TO SELECT THE CORRECT […]
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 […]
Stewardship Saturdays are open events that welcomes all visitors to take part in a hands on experience of creating better habitats for wildlife on the Refuge. Folks will meet at the Visitor's Center where they will meet and then work with experienced "Weed Warriors" who will teach them about removing invasive plants and or planting […]
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 […]
The SC DelCo Green Team is committed to educating people about and increasing the use of clean energy, zero waste solutions, & sustainable policies in all DelCo municipalities. Our activities include: Advocating and lobbying for environmental legislation. Participating in marches, rallies, and demonstrations. Engaging with DelCo residents individually and in groups during community events, 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 […]
Legislative Meetings (Board Voting) 3 pm (see calendar for exceptions) 3rd Wednesday of every month (check calendar to confirm in case of cancellations) 610 E Baltimore Pike Media, PA 19063 Participants may also access these LEGISLATIVE meetings virtually. BE CAREFUL TO SELECT THE CORRECT MEETING DATE AND SESSION FROM THE ZOOM REGISTRATION PAGE. THIS LINK […]
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 […]