Upcoming Events

  • Stream Watch: Insect Identification Workshop

    • Saturday, January 17, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA 19041


    Stream Watch: Insect Identification Workshop 

    Saturday, January 17th, 9:00am - 3:00pm
    Haverford CREC - 9000 Park View Rd. Haverford, 19041  PA


    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 spend their entire lives in the creek. Each year in early spring our Stream Watch program collects macroinvertebrates (animals without backbones that are macro, i.e. large enough to see with the naked eye) at a variety of locations throughout the watershed. These organisms can be pollution tolerant, pollution sensitive, or facultative - meaning they can live in healthy or in impaired (polluted) environments. The insects and bugs we collected provide a snapshot of the health of Darby Creek and we can identify the level of water quality for that section of the creek by identifying and counting the number of bugs collected at each site.
      
    While it would be great if you could be there the entire day, it is a Saturday and there are things to do!  So, anytime you can make it is great. A light lunch will be provided, so please let us know if you will be there for lunch so we can place an accurate order for food. 

    This event is free; donations are very appreciated to support the work we do, but not are required.

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  • 2026 Annual Meeting

    • Saturday, February 21, 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA 19041


    Each year, DCVA’s Annual Meeting brings together our members and the broader community to reflect on the work we’ve accomplished and look ahead to what’s next for the Darby Creek watershed. This gathering offers a meaningful opportunity to learn about the progress we’ve made, the challenges we face, and the impact of our collective efforts over the past year.


    During the meeting, we’ll share updates on our conservation work, educational programs, and community science initiatives, along with highlights from the year and a look at upcoming projects focused on protecting and restoring the watershed. Attendees will hear from key speakers, learn about volunteer opportunities, and join conversations about how we can continue to strengthen DCVA’s impact together.


    All members, partners, and anyone passionate about environmental stewardship are encouraged to attend.


    More details and a full agenda coming soon!


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  • Rain Garden Workshop

    • Saturday, March 07, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford, PA 19041

    Rain Garden Workshop

    Saturday, March 2nd, 9 am-Noon

    Haverford CREC - 9000 Parkview Drive, Haverford


    Learn how to build and maintain a Rain Garden for yourself or in your community. Later, you will have the opportunity to hone your skills by joining our rain garden builds or apprenticing (i.e., assessing potential locations and designing rain gardens). Presented by Darby Creek Valley Association, Eastern Delaware County Stormwater Collaborative and Hav-a-Rain Garden who have designed and built more than 80 rain gardens in the region at parks, libraries and private properties. 


    FREE. Registration required.


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

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