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2026 ENVIRONMENTAL LOBBY DAY
2026-05-04 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | PA State Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA, 501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA, 17120, United States
Are you wanting to DO MORE for the environment and TAKE ACTION in passing environmental legislation for Pennsylvania?
You’re invited to join the 2026 ENVIRONMENTAL LOBBY DAY in Harrisburg on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Our General Assembly is ready to move on several important bills that will lower energy costs, advance clean energy in the state, and combat harmful air and water pollution — and we need you to help show lawmakers how much Pennsylvanians want these bills to pass!
Our joint teams will give you everything you need — virtual training, materials, and we’ll be right there with you.
What: PennFuture & CVPA’s Lobby Day for the Environment
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 4 PM
Where: PA State Capitol Building, Harrisburg, PA
RSVP: Register your interest today and join the fight for our environment!
Sign up and someone from our team will be in touch with you on next steps!
This is an opportunity for you to learn all about what takes place when interest groups go into the State Capitol to lobby elected representatives – and you’ll get a chance to talk directly to elected officials about the environmental bills you care about.

Delaware River Basin Commission Public Hearing 2Q26
2026-05-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual Meeting
Public Hearing: Wednesday, May 6, 1:30 P.M.
The 2Q public hearing will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, commencing at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom Webinar.
Public Hearing Agenda (PDF)
Items to be heard include three resolutions and 11 draft dockets for withdrawals, discharges and other projects that could have a substantial effect on the Basin’s water resources, all of which are listed below. The public is advised to check the Commission’s website periodically prior to the hearing date, as items scheduled for hearing may be postponed if additional time is needed to complete the Commission’s review, and items may be added up to ten days prior to the hearing date. In reviewing docket descriptions, the public is also asked to be aware that the details of projects may change during the Commission’s review, which is ongoing.
To Attend the Public Hearing +/- Provide Oral Testimony:
Click here to register for the Public Hearing Zoom Webinar (opens in new window). At this link, you are able to register to attend the public hearing and register to provide testimony on matters scheduled for hearing, if desired.
Watch the Public Hearing livestream on the DRBC’s YouTube channel (opens in new window).

Fish250 Free Fishing Night - all equipment provided!
2026-05-07 16:30 - 19:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States
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.
All Ages

Tree Planting - Urgent need for volunteers
2026-05-08 12:00 - 15:00 | PA
Volunteers will join CRC on May 8th to plant native trees in Media. Original volunteer group had to cancel so CRC is short handed!
Interested in learning more and joining us? Email lynn@crcwatersheds.org
To ensure we have the correct amount of supplies and people for the job, we require that folks RSVP!

Livestream: The Good News on Renewables (And the Threat That Could Undo It)
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Join our free livestream on May 12 @ 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT to hear the good news — despite Trump’s best efforts, renewable energy keeps winning! It’s a tug of war, and we’re pulling ahead.
Our job? Keep winning on renewables. Stop fossil fuel infrastructure. Fight immunity bills and polluter giveaways. Clear the path for clean energy.
But now a Republican bill threatens to yank the rope back. It would hand total immunity to the companies driving our climate crisis. That would mean gutting climate superfunds that states like Vermont and New York are using to make polluters pay billions and to give Big Oil & Gas a “get-out-of-jail-free-card” from ever being held accountable for the harm they knowingly caused.
RSVP for this virtual conversation with live Q/A, Tuesday, May 12. Celebrate the good news. Understand the threat. And take collective action for a clean energy future!
Roddy Hughes
roddy.hughes@sierraclub.org

Lawn to Meadow: A Light and Gradual Transition
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:30 | 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

DCSWA Board of Directors General Meeting
2026-05-13 15:00 - 16:00 | DCSWA, 601 E. Baltimore Ave, Media, PA, 19063, United States
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 MEETING DATE AND SESSION FROM THE ZOOM REGISTRATION PAGE. THIS LINK IS FOR GENERAL SESSIONS. FOR LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS, USE THE LINK BELOW.

Try Archery for adults and kids aged 8+
2026-05-14 16:00 - 18:00 | 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!
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

Event date and time
May 14, 2026 4:00 pm – May 14, 2026 6:00 pm (EDT)

Bird Walk with Debbie Beer
2026-05-16 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

Delaware County Green Team Meeting
2026-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting
Meeting Highlights
1. Round-Robin, 1’ each – Describe in 1’ or less(keep it brief!) a pleasant or foul weather experience that sticks in your memory.
2. Special Presentation – Flora Cardoni, Deputy Director, PennEnvironment. Topic: “The joy of lobbying: How to talk so your legislator will listen.” (Q&A and discussion to follow.)
3. Our Green Team Month – What we’ve done since the last meeting.
4. Green Team Action Opportunities, ongoing and ahead.
5. Environmental Video (If time permits).
“Action is the antidote to despair” – Joan Baez
Link to register for the meeting:
https://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001PoeY7IAJ
After registering, you will be sent an email with the meeting agenda and Zoom link to join.

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

DEP's Climate Conversations 2026
2026-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Invitation to DEP’s Climate Conversations 2026:

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is planning a new round of statewide community engagement in 2026 as part of our Climate Action Planning. We are organizing 20 Climate Conversations across Pennsylvania, including one in your area.

These sessions are designed to listen to community perspectives on climate hazards, long-term Climate Action Plan implementation, and local priorities, and to share brief information about Pennsylvania’s Climate Action Plan 2024 and available state resources.

Each workshop will include a facilitated listening session and open discussion, followed by a short presentation. Our goal is to hear directly from community members and stakeholders about their experiences, concerns, and ideas related to climate and environmental challenges.

NOTE: List of Events and Register HERE
The closest meeting is in Philadelphia, but others may be on interest to you.

Community Climate Conversation
2026-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
This is an invitation to join the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for a new round of statewide community engagement meetings. There is 1 scheduled for Southeast Pennsylvania.
These in-person workshops are an opportunity to share your experiences, learn about Pennsylvania’s Climate Action Plan, and help shape solutions that work for everyone—especially environmental justice communities most impacted by climate change. See the dates below to join us for a session in your area!
REGISTER HERE
Can’t Attend In-Person?
There will be an Online Webinar – June 11, 2026, 12:00 PM to 01:30 PM. Please elect the virtual webinar in Question #5 of the registration form to get the virtual link.
Any questions, please reach out to: ra-epclimate@pa.gov.

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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Communities Standing Up to Big Tech
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Meeting
Thank you to everyone who attended our first data center webinar “From Big Tech to Your Backyard” in April. We had fantastic questions and the recording of the webinar is available on our Chapter’s youtube channel here.
Join us for the next part of our Unpacking Data Centers webinar series, “Communities Standing Up to Big Tech in NJ,” May 19th at 7pm!
We will take a deep dive into the unique New Jersey situation with data center development and its impact to our communities. The webinar will culminate with an overview of what you can do if a data center gets proposed in your town and how you can get involved to ensure data center accountability, responsible siting, and regulation!
Hear from NJ Sierra Club Director, Anjuli Ramos-Busot, on how the Sierra Club is organizing across the state to demand responsible siting and accountability, from the NJ Sierra Club Student Action Committee on water usage and impacts to farmers, and Sustain South Jersey on community organizing in Vineland.
We will be providing you with the resources to equip you with data center accountability in New Jersey – you won’t want to miss this!
RSVP

DCSWA - Legislative Meeting (Board Voting)
2026-05-20 15:00 - 16:00 | DCSWA, 601 E. Baltimore Ave, Media, PA, 19063, United States
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 IS FOR LEGISLASTIVE SESSIONS. FOR GENERAL SESSIONS, USE THE LINK ABOVE.

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Fish250 Free Fishing Night - all equipment provided!
2026-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 | PA
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.

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 | 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.

Stewardship Saturday - volunteers needed!
2026-05-23 09:00 - 12:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States
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 native plants to improve native plant diversity and/or food sources for wildlife.

Stewardship Saturdays - volunteers needed!
2026-05-23 09:00 - 12:00 | John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19153-2501, United States

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 our 2026 Virtual Lobby Day for a Clean Energy Future
2026-05-28 08:30 - 17:30 | PA
Join hundreds of concerned Pennsylvanians virtually on Thursday, May 28 for Pennsylvania’s largest annual citizen lobby day for a cleaner future!
PennEnvironment’s staff will schedule virtual meetings with your state representative and senator, where you’ll be joined in the meetings by PennEnvironment’s expert advocates and other concerned citizens from your community. Each meeting takes about 30 minutes. We’ll discuss important policy proposals that will promote renewable energy and energy efficiency, and you’ll get the chance to share why climate action is important to you.
This year’s lobby day is co-sponsored by Audubon Mid-Atlantic, Clean Air Action, Evergreen Action, KEEA, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in PA, POWER, Solar United Neighbors, Sierra Club PA, Vote Solar, PennFuture, Conservation Voters of PA, PennPIRG, Third Act PA, Young Involved Philly, Pennsylvania Bipartisan Climate Initiative, with additional groups TBA.

Campaign (Yard) Sign Recycling Event (Plus looking for volunteers!)
2026-05-29 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Rd, Media, PA, 19063, United States
This biannual event hosted by the Delco Office of Sustainability and Facilities Department offers a chance for residents to recycle any yard sign for free (through our local recycling vendor partners) whereas yard signs typically have to be trashed. But we NEED YOUR HELP to make this event possible! Sign up for a shift-or two! If you can’t volunteer, still be sure to come by with any yard signs you may have and spread the word.

Registration link: https://x.gldn.io/e/WBZ3SQWg52b

Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited Bird Walk
2026-05-30 08:00 - 09:30 | Newlin Grist Mill, 219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, 19342, United States
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 welcome for these free bird walks! A limited number of binoculars are available for use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have them. Participants should meet by the Log Cabin.
Remaining 2026 Bird Walks:

May 30 (8am)
June 27 (8am)
July 25 (8am)
August 29 (8am)
September 26 (8am)
October 31 (8am)
November 28 (9am)
December 19 – Christmas Bird Count (9am)

Families and beginners are welcome for these free bird walks! A limited number of binoculars are available for use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have them. Participants should meet by the Log Cabin.

Bike the Pike
2026-05-30 09:30 - 12:00 | Sharon Hill Park, 116 Clifton Road, Sharon Hill, PA, 19079, United States
Discover a new way to explore your community with Bike the Pike! This initiative brings safer, greener, and more connected cycling opportunities to the Chester Pike Corridor, linking the boroughs of Glenolden, Norwood, Prospect Park, Ridley Park, and Sharon Hill. Designed with cyclists of all levels in mind, our route combines low-stress roads with key destinations like parks, schools, and historic landmarks. Whether you’re commuting, exercising, or adventuring, Bike the Pike offers a fun and sustainable way to enjoy the heart of our region.
Bike the Pike goes beyond a bike route—it’s a commitment to enhancing quality of life for residents and visitors alike. From dedicated bike “nodes” with practical amenities to scenic connections between vibrant community spaces, this project reflects the shared vision of a healthier, more accessible Chester Pike Corridor. So grab your bike, plan your ride, and join us in shaping a brighter, greener future for all. Let’s roll together!

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 →
