LWV DelCo Environmental Clearinghouse
Delaware County Environmental Clearinghouse
Meeting Highlights: Inclusion - Share an environmental action you or a family member took since our November 17 meeting. Special Guest Presentation: “Clean Energy and the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign in Pennsylvania” by Nate Reagle, Clean Energy Program Advocate, Sierra Club PA Chapter. Our DelCo Green Team – A Month of Actions Taken. Discussion: Talking about […]
Public Meetings Legislative meetings of the DCSWA Board of Directors are typically held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3pm, located at 610 E. Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063. Individuals may also access these public meetings virtually by clicking here. Additionally, the 2nd Wednesday of each month is a general meeting, held at the […]
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. Christmas Bird Count! Families […]
Discover the science behind one of the most fascinating and accessible methods of plant propagation—stem cuttings—in this engaging one-hour webinar. Explore how a simple cutting can sprout roots and grow into an independent plant, and learn what factors determine success or failure in the process. Our expert-led session will guide you step by step through […]
Discover the fascinating history, uses, benefits, and future implications of hemp during "Second Saturday Gardening Series: Hemp—More Than a Weed!" Presented by the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners, this webinar explores the science and versatility of this remarkable plant. Learn how hemp differs chemically from marijuana, uncover its many benefits, and gain insight into why it […]
Join Penn State Master Gardener Kevin Kelly for a lively, photo-filled tour of his four-season garden showcasing plants that have proven their worth in beauty, resilience, and ecological value. Drawing on 30 years of gardening experience, Kevin shares his top-performing native and non-native selections that thrive in home landscapes, support pollinators, and provide color and […]
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 […]
Fossil fuel companies knowingly caused climate change, predicting decades ago and with stunning accuracy that their products would, in their own words, have "catastrophic" climate effects that would do "great irreversible harm."2 Since then, we've seen disasters increase in frequency and severity, with fossil fueled fires in LA, floods in Texas, hurricanes like Helene devastating […]
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. Event […]
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 […]
We welcome volunteers who wish to learn the stream side and the laboratory techniques! The DCVA Stream Watch is a yearly study of water quality in the Darby Creek watershed. While it is possible to measure water quality and water pollution, the animals in the creeks have much to tell us about water quality – they […]
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! Event date and […]