DCVA's 37th Annual Watershed Wide Cleanup

Michelle Park, Upper Darby - Site Captain Andrew Hayman

Saturday, May 8th, 9am-12pm

Come out and volunteer to help clean up our community! Meet us at Michelle Park, on the corner of Springton Rd & Sanford Rd. DCVA will provide gloves, bags, trash pickers and t-shirts.

Let Lawns Lie: Lawn Care & Water Quality

Thursday, May 12th 7-8pm

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Join us to learn about how lawn care can impact water quality in our watershed.

                       Let Lawns Lie: A discussion on Lawn Care and Water Quality

Spring has sprung, which means that many people are looking at their yard envisioning a summer with a lush green yard of grass and considering using pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers to accomplish their goal.  Did you know that these yard chemicals are actually very harmful to the environment when used incorrectly?  Join Lauren McGrath, Director of the Watershed Protection Program at Willistown Conservation Trust and member of the DCVA Board, to learn more about the impact of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers on stream health and discuss alternatives to chemical yard treatment.

To ensure everyone has access, Darby Creek Valley Association's programs are free. Donations are appreciated, but not required.

DCVA's 37th Annual Watershed Wide Cleanup

Norwood/Glenolden - Site Captain Ruth Nowrey

Saturday, May 15th, 11am-2pm

Come out and volunteer to help cleanup our community! Park and meet us at the Glenolden Swim Club pool & walk down the hill to clean up the area under the bridge. DCVA will provide gloves, bags, trash pickers and t-shirts.

DCVA's 37th Annual Watershed Wide Cleanup

Richland Farms Park, Havertown - Site Captain Becky Lazo

Saturday, May 22nd, 9am-12pm

rain date 5/23

Come out and volunteer to help clean up our community! Meet us at Richland Farms Park, on the corner of West Chester Pike and Gilmore Rd. DCVA will provide gloves, bags, trash pickers and t-shirts.

ON THE WATER CLEANUP

Montgomery Park, Folcroft

Saturday, May 22nd

9:00am - 12:00pm

Help clean the waters that flow through the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge! Bring your own waders, canoe or kayak and we will supply gloves, bags and trash grabbers . Enter the Darby Creek at Montgomery Park go into John Heinz , up the Muckapatis or wade along the shore line and bank. Covid restrictions and boat safety regulations enforced.

Nature's Best Hope- Doug Tsllamy

June 8, 2021

7:00-8:30 

Virtual Event 

Darby Creek Valley Association members - this is your chance to register for Doug Tallamy's webinar, Nature's Best Hope, ahead of the general public! Due to limited space for this exciting event, DCVA is offering this opportunity to members only through May 22nd. Registration will then be open to the public. Email Aurora Dizel at auroradcva@gmail.com for the members-only registration link.

Young Naturalists Lunch & Learn w/ Author Kevin Kurtz

Wednesday, June 23rd @ 12pm

Come along on an aquatic journey with author Kevin Kurtz as we explore his new nonfiction book Junior Scientists: Fish for Kids! Kids will have the opportunity to ask questions & interact, or simply watch.

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Kevin Kurtz writes nonfiction children's books about science and nature. During his career he has worked in a marine biology lab, a marine biology research ship, a marine geology research ship, an aquarium, a bird of prey center, and a science museum. He draws on these experiences with each of his books. You can learn more about him and his books at http://www.kevkurtz.com.

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Please help us keep events like this free. Donations are appreciated but not required.

Darby Creek Valley Association Annual Canoe Race

Ridley Marina

401 Swarthmore Ave.
Ridley Park, PA 19078 

Registration: 12 pm - 1:15 pm 
Mass start is at 1:30 pm

Please download, complete and email the registration and waiver forms to suedcva@gmail.com, or bring on the day of the event:

2021 Darby Creek Race Registration Form

DCVA COVID Participant and Volunteer Waiver

Race Course Maps: Ridley to John Heinz

PLEASE PRE REGISTER - due to covid -19 we would prefer not to handle exchange cash. 

​$30 Pre-Registration Fee/person - register by Sept 18 midnight 
$40 Registration Fee /person - register at the event

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