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Join the Sierra Club for a relatively easy 2 mile walk at Smedley Park. While mostly level, there are a few short slopes and the trail is not paved for the full duration so this trail may not be accessible to all. We will have plenty of stops along the way for discussion and breaks. […]
PennFuture & Conservation Voters of PA urge the Administration to reject new LNG permits to protect our future! In January last year, the Biden Administration paused new liquified natural gas (LNG) export approvals. Then in November 2024, the Department of Energy published its analysis of the environmental, economic, and public health impact of liquified natural […]
You may have noticed the number on your electricity bill creeping higher and higher; unfortunately, this increase in cost is unlikely to stop anytime soon. In fact, electricity bills in the PJM interconnection region – which serves Pennsylvania and the surrounding states – are expected to surge even higher this summer as a result of […]
Hosted by the Haverford Adult School. Learn from EAC members how to properly recycle in our curbside bins, a grassroots opt in program called "Recycling Beyond the Blue Bin" and options to reduce the amount of plastic packaging by refilling. Attendees may participate in a drawing for a gift card to a local refinery. FREE, […]
Media Tree Tenders will be planting 8 trees this Spring. We are keeping the number low in Spring due to the hot, dry summers we have been having. 4 trees will be planted in Media Borough, 2 in Tinicum Township and 2 in Middletown Township Additionally... Anyone who has time to woodchip, possibly prune before […]
The March 12, 2025, Business Meeting will include the following: Adoption of the Minutes of the Commission's December 5, 2024, Business Meeting; Announcement of upcoming meetings and events; A report on hydrologic conditions; Reports by the Executive Director and the Commission's General Counsel; and Consideration of any items for which a hearing has been completed […]
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 […]
DVRPC's Public Participation Task Force (PPTF) invites you to a meeting to learn how regional transportation investments are planned for in Greater Philadelphia. Join DVRPC to learn about the organization's essential guiding documents and how regional transportation investments are planned. The PPTF is hosting a public meeting for all community members across DVRPC’s nine-county region to […]
Curious about Electric Vehicles? Get the information you need to see if one is right for your lifestyle. -Cost of buying and owning, -impact on the environment, -how and where to charge,-do they drive the same as gas cars? Sign up and talk with people who have experience with both EVs and gas cars. FREE. […]
This event serves to bring awareness to the Keep Delco Beautiful initiative, which aims to bring people together to empower Delaware County to keep our communities clean and beautiful. GRAB YOUR GLOVES AND HELP US PICK UP LITTER, BEAUTIFY SUN VILLAGE PARK, MEET SOME COMMUNITY GROUPS, OR SIMPLY SHOW YOUR SUPPORT During this event, volunteers will participate […]
Chester City and Keep Delco Beautiful is organizing a Sun Village Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, March 15, 11AM–1:30PM, to clean up Sun Village Park at 9th & Elsinore St, Chester 19013. Meet there at 10:30AM for light refreshments and enjoy a great community gathering. Get more info and register here.
Meeting Focus: Making a positive impact for the environment at the National, State, County, and Local levels “Progress isn’t made by a few people acting perfectly, but by many people acting imperfectly.” - Carol Coster The SC DelCo Green Team is committed to educating people about and increasing the use of clean energy, zero waste solutions, & sustainable policies in […]
2025 Radnor Township EAC Lecture Series is open to everyone and free of charge Township trees have numerous benefits, from improving air quality to promoting physical health. In this talk, we’ll examine the broad-picture impacts of a vibrant urban canopy and learn why maintaining this important resource benefits our community. Join us for a 45 […]
We wanted to let you know about Community Climate Conversations, a series of in-person workshops hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). These 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. […]
Kids, bring your favorite adult and spend an afternoon at Hildacy Preserve. Join us for a magical journey to celebrate the wonders of spring. As the days get warmer and flowers begin to bloom, we’ll explore how animals and plants awaken from their winter slumber. Stroll around our ponds while listening to the cheerful sounds of […]
The DRBC published its State of the Basin Report in February 2025. The report provides an overview of the health of the water resources and key species of the Delaware River Basin, along with factors impacting the Basin including water pollution and climate change. • View Report (pdf 55 MB) • Webinar: March 24, 2025 […]
We will discuss the 2025 GW Season and discuss how to make it more sustainable volunteer-wise to avoid burnout. The goal is to leave the meeting with a team of leaders to pass the baton to who will continue to coordinate the Wagons with welcoming kindness and understanding, remaining pesticide-free and herbicide-free, and promoting straight species natives to […]
PA DEP will be at Chester City Hall on Wednesday, March 26 from 9:30am to 1pm for Office of Environmental Justice Office Hours. They will host a table at the front entrance to answer questions on DEP permits, grants, resources, and any issues that you would like me to address with our regional office staff.
Agenda and Online Commenting Available for March 27, 2025, DVRPC Board Actions The next DVRPC Board meeting is on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 10:00 am. It is being held online via remote webinar. The public can register to attend online. The public can comment on DVRPC Board action items using an online commenting application. The meeting […]
Meet the Birds of Delaware Valley The Middletown Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is sponsoring a Bird Walk in collaboration with the Birding Club of Delaware County (BCDC) on Saturday, March 29, 8–10AM at Longview Park, 742 W Rose Tree Rd, Media 19063. Explore a township green space and get to know the birds in our area. Meet in the East-side parking area, […]
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 […]
Help us make our park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor classroom care. 1pm to […]
Transition Town Greater Media is hosting a film screening and discussion of "The Great Simplification: A Film on Energy, Environment, and Our Future”, by Nate Hagens presented by Institute for the Study of Energy & Our Future. The film examines energy, the environment, the economy, human evolutionary psychology, the aggregate of 8 billion humans on […]
In the past few months, Clean Air Council staff have installed over 50 low-cost residential particulate matter monitors in South and Southwest Philadelphia as well as areas of southern Delaware County like Chester, Trainer, and Marcus Hook. On Monday, March 31st at 6 PM Clean Air Council will host a meeting over Zoom where our […]
The EPA methane standards were finalized in December of 2023 and established stronger, protective standards against oil and gas pollution. States are now in the process of designing how they will implement the rule at the state level. This webinar is part of the Pennsylvania DEP’s meaningful engagement process and will provide attendees with the […]
You're invited join PennEnvironment and the SunCenter Studios for a tour of the studio's solar panels in Aston, PA. The tour will be on Wednesday, April 2 at 11 am. We hope you can join us! We expect the whole event to take about 45 minutes, so we should be done around 11:45 am. Here […]
****This event is for Brookhaven Residents only**** and is being held in the parking lot of Coebourn Elementary. Anything with a cord is accepted. For shredding, please DO NOT include batteries, binder clips, or binders. This is a rain or shine event! https://brookhavenboro.com/events/shredding-electronic-recycling-event-9am-noon/