Events
Rain Garden Workshop
Saturday, March 1st, 9 am-Noon
Haverford CREC - 9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford
This Rain Garden Workshop will teach you the basics of stormwater and steps you can take on your property to reduced stormwater pollution. The workshop will detail how to design and build and maintain a Rain Garden yourself. Instruction on rain garden maintenance and trouble shooting issues will also be designed presented. Presented by Darby Creek Valley Association, Eastern Delaware County Stormwater Collaborative and Hav-a-Rain Garden who have and built more than 100 rain gardens in the region at parks, libraries and private properties. We will also discuss opportunities to join the current local programs as volunteers and to apprentice to learn enough to start a program in your town.
Free, Advance Registration Encouraged
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Darby Creek Trail Volunteer Series
Join the Darby Creek Valley Association (DCVA) and Haverford Township Parks & Recreation in a new monthly volunteer series dedicated to the care and restoration of the Darby Creek Trail. As proud adopters of the trail, we’re committed to creating a healthier and more beautiful environment for the community.
Each event focuses on essential stewardship activities, including invasive species removal, maintenance of past tree planting sites, and monitoring the health of newly planted trees. These efforts directly support native ecosystems and ensure the trail remains a thriving green space for wildlife and visitors alike.
Whether you're a seasoned conservationist or new to volunteering, your help makes a difference! Come lend a hand, connect with nature, and be part of a growing community of environmental stewards.
What to Bring: Gloves, sturdy shoes, and a passion for protecting green spaces! Schedule: Held monthly along the Darby Creek Trail
DCVA Annual Meeting
Haverford Community Recreation & Environmental Center
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Each year, our Annual Meeting serves as a vital opportunity to connect with the DCVA membership and the broader community. This gathering provides an in-depth look at the progress, challenges, and accomplishments of the past year in and around the Darby Creek watershed.
This year’s theme is Community Science—highlighting the power of local engagement in scientific research and environmental conservation. We’ll showcase how volunteers, students, and residents contribute valuable data and observations that help protect and restore our watershed.
During the meeting, we will share updates on our conservation efforts, educational initiatives, and community science programs. We will also discuss ongoing and future projects aimed at preserving and improving the health of the watershed. Members will have the chance to hear from key speakers, learn about volunteer opportunities, and participate in discussions on how we can collectively enhance our impact.
We encourage all members, partners, and anyone interested in environmental stewardship to join us for this important event.
Agenda: To Be Announced – Stay tuned for details on speakers, presentations, and special topics related to Community Science!
Please visit our 41st Annual Clean Up webpage to see a complete list of cleanup sites and register to volunteer!
Volunteer to be a Site Captain by filling out this Google Form.
Questions? Email Kyle
Come help us sample the macroinvertebrates in the creek! Stay for the whole time or show up at anytime. This is a great opportunity for you to get in the creek, take samples, work with the samplers, and see what is living in Darby Creek. We take samples from six locations on Darby Creek: Bartram Park in Darby, the Swedish Cabin in Upper Darby, Darby Creek Road in Haverford (downstream from the Haverford Reserve), Skunk Hollow in Radnor, the Brandywine Preserve at Waterloo Mills in Easttown, and the pump house next to the bridge on Newtown Road Berwyn.
This is a wonderful way to meet others and learn more about Darby Creek!
This event is free - donations are appreciated to support the work we do, but are not required.
By signing up, you agree to receive email updates from Darby Creek Valley Association about our work to safeguard clean water and air and protect wildlife. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Mushroom Walk & Talk with Beth Teigen from Philly Mycology Club
Saturday, May 31st, 10am-12pm
Don Guanella Woods
Come learn about the fungus among us in a guided walk with mushroom enthusiast and educator, Bethany Teigen.
Bethany founded the Philadelphia Mycology Club in 2018 after finding some mushrooms coming up between the Philly cobblestones. Since then, the community of novice and experienced mycologists has grown to thrive in Greater Philadelphia. PMC works with many of the environmental education centers in Philadelphia to provide free and accessible mushroom guidance in an urban setting. The group hosts group hikes, workshops, and trash clean ups year round. Bethany also volunteers for Fungal Diversity Survey, a national non-profit dedicated to documenting and conserving the diverse macrofungi of North America. Her main interests are fungal biodiversity, community building, and environmental justice.
DCVA events are always free. Donations are appreciated to support our work to preserve and protect our watershed, but are not required.
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