Darby Creek Valley Association

Who we are:

The Darby Creek Valley Association is a nonprofit watershed organization

dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the Darby Creek

Watershed and its resources, including water, wildlife, historical sites,

floodplains, wetlands, and riparian zones.

DCVA works to prevent all forms of pollution in the Darby Creek and its tributaries.

Click here to Donate for Delco Gives Day!

Exciting News! DCVA is Participating in Delco Gives Day 2025!

We’re thrilled to announce that Darby Creek Valley Association will be taking part in Delco Gives Day 2025, a 24-hour online giving event designed to support nonprofits making a difference in Delaware County. On May 8-9, 2025, you’ll have the opportunity to show your support for DCVA and help us continue our mission of protecting and preserving the Darby Creek Watershed.
Your contributions on Delco Gives Day will directly fund community cleanups, tree plantings, educational programs, and water quality initiatives—ensuring a healthier environment for generations to come.
Stay tuned for more details on how you can get involved and make an impact!
Save the Date: May 8-9, 2025
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Upcoming Events

Mushroom Walk & Talk with Beth Teigen from Philly Mycology Club

Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:00 AM • Don Guanella Woods

Fairmount’s First Attempt at a Man-Made Wetland: A 20-Year Story of Biodiversity, Stormwater, and Community Science

This groundbreaking longitudinal study documents two decades of ecological monitoring at the Naylors Run Wetland—a 2.5-acre man-made wetland built to manage stormwater and restore biodiversity in Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia. Led by environmental educator George Ambrose and co-author Dylan Scollon, the report highlights both the potential and the pitfalls of urban wetland restoration. Drawing from thousands of hours of community-based observation, the paper reveals a steady decline in species richness, major challenges in hydrology, and the unintended consequences of herbicide use. It concludes with science-based recommendations for revitalization and calls for deeper community engagement and sustainable management. A powerful case for the importance of long-term stewardship in urban ecological projects.

Darby Creek Valley Association P.O. Box 732 Drexel Hill, PA 19026 | Phone: 484.222.2502
Jaclyn Rhoads, President – president@dcva.org