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• DCVA Annual Meeting

  • When
    Sunday, March 01, 2020
  •  
    8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Haverford CREC 9000 Parkview Haverford PA

  

  
  

  Annual Meeting

  March 1, 2020

  8:30-2:00

  
  

  AGENDA AND ANNUAL REPORT

  Time Program Agenda

  8:30-8:45 Welcome/Coffee

  8:45-8:50 Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, - Jaclyn Rhoads

  8:50-9:00 Welcome to CREC! – Tim Denny

  9:00-9:25 End-of-Year Summary & 2019 Annual Meeting Introduction – Jaclyn Rhoads

  Presentations by Speakers:

  9:25- 11:25 TBD

  11:25-12:00 DCVA Blasts

  Stream Cleanup & East Coast Greenway - David Bennett

  Stream Watch Program - Alan Samel

  Canoe Ramble - Jaclyn Rhoads

  TAG – Jaclyn Rhoads/Derron LaBrake

  Whetstone Run – Derron LaBrake

  Citizen Science Reporting – Susan Miller

  Trail Coalition Update – Scott Maits

  12:00 – 1:00Light Lunch and Poster Session. Wander through Darby Creek history with William Penn! Network with members/guests, eat lunch, visit poster displays. (Light lunch prepared by Toni McIntosh)

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  A friendly reminder to renew your membership.

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• RAIN GARDEN WORKSHOP

  • When
    Saturday, March 07, 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Drexel Hill Middle School (cafeteria) 3001 State Rd Drexel Hill, PA 19026
  • Spaces left
    75

  

  Rain Garden Workshop

  Saturday March  7, 2020 

  10:00 am-Noon

  Drexel Hill Middle School (cafeteria)

  3001 State Rd

  Drexel Hill, PA 19026
  

  
  

  Free Event ,  Advance Registration Required

  Donations are appreciated but not required.

  Learn how a beautiful addition to your property can help your community.  This Rain Garden Workshop will teach you about Rain Gardens and their importance to your and surrounding communities .Learn how to build and maintain a Rain Garden yourself and how to help build rain gardens in your community. Presented by Darby Creek Valley Association, Eastern Delaware County Stormwater Collaborative and Hav-a-Rain Garden. 
  

  Rain Gardens reduce flooding and storm water pollution, improving water quality in our streams and rivers for aquatic life and recreational users. 

  Build and maintain your own garden! 

   Help to Protect our Waterways!

  What is a Rain Garden?

  Beautiful landscaped areas built down, instead of up, intercepting runoff from buildings, driveways and other impervious surfaces before it can reach the storm sewers and streams. Small gardens are typically 6-12 inches deep and drain within a day or two after a rain. Plants are water and drought tolerant and need little or no watering after they are established..

  
  

  This is a free event , advance registration is required

  Donations are appreciated but not required.

  
  

  
  

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• DCVA's Watershed 101

  • When
    Wednesday, March 18, 2020
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

  Get To Know Your Watershed Darby Creek Watershed 101 Workshop

  ​March 18th 2020 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

  566 Beaumont Road
  Devon, PA  19333

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  No matter where you stand on the planet, you are on a watershed . Learn about your watershed , what is affecting it, why it is important, and what local environmental groups are doing to help.

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  Free Event ,  Advance Registration Required Limited Seating 

  Donations are appreciated but not required.

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  Derron LaBrake Title : Watershed Ecology Mr. LaBrake will be explaining what a watershed is, how a watershed functions under normal conditions, how it reacts to urbanization, how the ecology of the natural system reacts to the physical changes that occur in streams as a result of urbanization, the current state of our watershed’s streams . Derron LaBrake is a professional wetlands scientist, certified ecological designer and master watershed steward, with more than 30 years of professional experience. Mr. LaBrake has been working as a professional ecologist for more than 30 years in the region and has considerable knowledge and understanding of stream ecology, stormwater hydrology, watershed hydrology and environmental monitoring.

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  David Bressler Title:  David Bressler is an aquatic ecologist and science educator. He has worked with Stroud Water Research Center for the past four years facilitating citizen science in the Delaware River Basin. Prior to this he was employed in private industry working with federal, state, and county environmental agencies across the country to understand and characterize the connection of landscape activities to the biological, chemical, and physical conditions of streams and rivers." M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction (Science Education, Biology), The Pennsylvania State University, Master of Environmental Management, Water and Air Resources, Duke University, B.A., Biology and Anthropology, Franklin and Marshall College,

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  Lauren McGrath Title:: Monitoring Opportunities In Darby Creek Watershed Lauren will be discussing opportunities to learn more about stream health and how to get involved with water quality monitoring efforts throughout the upper Darby Creek Watershed. Lauren McGrath is the Director of the Watershed Protection Program at Willistown Conservation Trust where she is working with the Academy of Natural Sciences to monitor water quality in the headwaters of the Ridley, Crum and Darby Creeks. With a Master of Environmental Studies Degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Lauren is passionate about clean water for everyone.

  
  

  
  

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• RAIN GARDEN WORKSHOP

  • When
    Saturday, March 21, 2020
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Haverford Recreation and Environmental Center, 9000 Parkview Rd., Haverford, PA
  • Spaces left
    73

  

  Rain Garden Workshop

  Saturday March 21, 2020 

  9:00 am-Noon

  Haverford CREC

  9000 Parkview Drive,

  Haverford, PA 

  
  

  Free Event ,  Advance Registration Required

  Donations are appreciated but not required.

  Learn how a beautiful addition to your property can help your community.  This Rain Garden Workshop will teach you about Rain Gardens and their importance to your and surrounding communities .Learn how to build and maintain a Rain Garden yourself and how to help build rain gardens in your community. Presented by Darby Creek Valley Association, Eastern Delaware County Stormwater Collaborative and Hav-a-Rain Garden. 
  

  Rain Gardens reduce flooding and storm water pollution, improving water quality in our streams and rivers for aquatic life and recreational users. 

  Build and maintain your own garden! 

   Help to Protect our Waterways!

  What is a Rain Garden?

  Beautiful landscaped areas built down, instead of up, intercepting runoff from buildings, driveways and other impervious surfaces before it can reach the storm sewers and streams. Small gardens are typically 6-12 inches deep and drain within a day or two after a rain. Plants are water and drought tolerant and need little or no watering after they are established..

  
  

  This is a free event , advance registration is required

  Donations are appreciated but not required.

  
  

  
  

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• DCVA's 16th Annual Stream Watch

  • When
    Saturday, April 04, 2020
  •  
    8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Various locations along Darby Creek

  Come help us sample the macroinvertebrates in the creek! Stay for the whole time or show up for part of the day.

  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.  Approximate meeting times for each location will be sent out prior to the event. What a great way to meet others and learn more about Darby Creek!

  Lunch will be provided

  
  

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• Volunteer Opportunities Meadowbrook Run Wetland Restoration

  • When
    Saturday, April 18, 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Sacred Heart Academy , 480 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. . Bryn Mawr , PA 1910

  
  

                        Volunteer Opportunities

  Meadowbrook Run Wetland Meadow Rehabilitation 

    480 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 

  
  

  Contact Ann Jackson at 

  annasingerjackson@icloud.com

  
  

  Wetlands act as “nature’s kidneys” by removing polluting nutrients and sediments from surface and groundwater. By protecting water quality, wetlands keep our lakes, streams, and groundwater healthy and are important to the integrity of aquatic ecosystems. 

  Help restore one of  Darby Creek wetlands. 

  
  

  Saturday, April 18, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30am-12:30pm Remove Debris from planting area	Friday, May 1, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Dig tree/shrub pits
  Saturday, May 2, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Plant Trees & Shrubs	Saturday , May 30, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Plant Flowers
  Saturday, June 6, 2020  (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Plant Flowers	Saturday, June 27, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Remove weeds/Invasives

  Bring: loppers. hand-pruners, rakes,saws, shovels. ( some equipment will be there) 

  Wear: boots, sturdy shoes, gloves, long sleeves, long pants,hats.

  
  

  There is poison ivy

  Under 18 yrs must be accompanied by adult!

  Educational material provide

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Friday, May 1, 2020

  (Cancelled if rain.)
  

  9:30-am-12:30pm

  
  

  Dig tree/shrub pits

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• Volunteer Opportunities Meadowbrook Run Wetland Restoration

  • When
    Friday, May 01, 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Sacred Heart Academy , 480 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. . Bryn Mawr , PA 1910

  
  

                        Volunteer Opportunities

  Meadowbrook Run Wetland Meadow Rehabilitation 

    480 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 

  
  

  Contact Ann Jackson at 

  annasingerjackson@icloud.com

  
  

  Wetlands act as “nature’s kidneys” by removing polluting nutrients and sediments from surface and groundwater. By protecting water quality, wetlands keep our lakes, streams, and groundwater healthy and are important to the integrity of aquatic ecosystems. 

  Help restore one of  Darby Creek wetlands. 

  
  

  Saturday, April 18, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30am-12:30pm Remove Debris from planting area	Friday, May 1, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Dig tree/shrub pits
  Saturday, May 2, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Plant Trees & Shrubs	Saturday , May 30, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Plant Flowers
  Saturday, June 13, 2020  (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Plant Flowers	Saturday, June 27, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Remove weeds/Invasives

  Bring: loppers. hand-pruners, rakes,saws, shovels. ( some equipment will be there) 

  Wear: boots, sturdy shoes, gloves, long sleeves, long pants,hats.

  
  

  There is poison ivy

  Under 18 yrs must be accompanied by adult!

  Educational material provide

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Friday, May 1, 2020

  (Cancelled if rain.)
  

  9:30-am-12:30pm

  
  

  Dig tree/shrub pits

  Show details
• Volunteer Opportunities Meadowbrook Run Wetland Restoration

  • When
    Saturday, May 30, 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Sacred Heart Academy , 480 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. . Bryn Mawr , PA 1910

  
  

                        Volunteer Opportunities

  Meadowbrook Run Wetland Meadow Rehabilitation 

    480 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 

  
  

  Contact Ann Jackson at 

  annasingerjackson@icloud.com

  
  

  Wetlands act as “nature’s kidneys” by removing polluting nutrients and sediments from surface and groundwater. By protecting water quality, wetlands keep our lakes, streams, and groundwater healthy and are important to the integrity of aquatic ecosystems. 

  Help restore one of  Darby Creek wetlands. 

  
  

  Saturday, April 18, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30am-12:30pm Remove Debris from planting area	Friday, May 1, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Dig tree/shrub pits
  Saturday, May 2, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Plant Trees & Shrubs	Saturday , May 30, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Plant Flowers
  Saturday, June 13, 2020  (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Plant Flowers	Saturday, June 27, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Remove weeds/Invasives

  Bring: loppers. hand-pruners, rakes,saws, shovels. ( some equipment will be there) 

  Wear: boots, sturdy shoes, gloves, long sleeves, long pants,hats.

  
  

  There is poison ivy

  Under 18 yrs must be accompanied by adult!

  Educational material provide

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Friday, May 1, 2020

  (Cancelled if rain.)
  

  9:30-am-12:30pm

  
  

  Dig tree/shrub pits

  Show details
• Volunteer Opportunities Meadowbrook Run Wetland Restoration

  • When
    Saturday, June 13, 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Sacred Heart Academy , 480 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. . Bryn Mawr , PA 1910

  
  

                        Volunteer Opportunities

  Meadowbrook Run Wetland Meadow Rehabilitation 

    480 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 

  
  

  Contact Ann Jackson at 

  annasingerjackson@icloud.com

  
  

  Wetlands act as “nature’s kidneys” by removing polluting nutrients and sediments from surface and groundwater. By protecting water quality, wetlands keep our lakes, streams, and groundwater healthy and are important to the integrity of aquatic ecosystems. 

  Help restore one of  Darby Creek wetlands. 

  
  

  Saturday, April 18, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30am-12:30pm Remove Debris from planting area	Friday, May 1, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Dig tree/shrub pits
  Saturday, May 2, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Plant Trees & Shrubs	Saturday , May 30, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Plant Flowers
  Saturday, June 13, 2020  (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Plant Flowers	Saturday, June 27, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Remove weeds/Invasives

  Bring: loppers. hand-pruners, rakes,saws, shovels. ( some equipment will be there) 

  Wear: boots, sturdy shoes, gloves, long sleeves, long pants,hats.

  
  

  There is poison ivy

  Under 18 yrs must be accompanied by adult!

  Educational material provide

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Friday, May 1, 2020

  (Cancelled if rain.)
  

  9:30-am-12:30pm

  
  

  Dig tree/shrub pits

  Show details
• Volunteer Opportunities Meadowbrook Run Wetland Restoration

  • When
    Saturday, June 27, 2020
  •  
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Sacred Heart Academy , 480 S. Bryn Mawr Ave. . Bryn Mawr , PA 1910

  
  

                        Volunteer Opportunities

  Meadowbrook Run Wetland Meadow Rehabilitation 

    480 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 

  
  

  Contact Ann Jackson at 

  annasingerjackson@icloud.com

  
  

  Wetlands act as “nature’s kidneys” by removing polluting nutrients and sediments from surface and groundwater. By protecting water quality, wetlands keep our lakes, streams, and groundwater healthy and are important to the integrity of aquatic ecosystems. 

  Help restore one of  Darby Creek wetlands. 

  
  

  Saturday, April 18, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30am-12:30pm Remove Debris from planting area	Friday, May 1, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Dig tree/shrub pits
  Saturday, May 2, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Plant Trees & Shrubs	Saturday , May 30, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Plant Flowers
  Saturday, June 13, 2020  (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Plant Flowers	Saturday, June 27, 2020 (Cancelled if rain.) 9:30-am-12:30pm Remove weeds/Invasives

  Bring: loppers. hand-pruners, rakes,saws, shovels. ( some equipment will be there) 

  Wear: boots, sturdy shoes, gloves, long sleeves, long pants,hats.

  
  

  There is poison ivy

  Under 18 yrs must be accompanied by adult!

  Educational material provide

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Friday, May 1, 2020

  (Cancelled if rain.)
  

  9:30-am-12:30pm

  
  

  Dig tree/shrub pits

  Show details
• 2020 Fall Canoe/Kayak Race

  • When
    Sunday, September 13, 2020
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Ridley Marina , Ridley Park, PA 19078

   

  Sept 13, 2020
  

  401 Swarthmore Ave.

  Ridley Park, PA 19078 
  

  
  

  High tide is at 9:45 P.M
  Registration: 10 P.M. - 10:45 P.M. 

  Mass start is at 11 P.M.

  $20 Pre-Registration Fee/person

  $25 Registration at event / Person

  Please register and fill out the following forms; either email to suedcva@gmail.com or bring with you day of race.   

  
  

  Non Participants are encouraged to come out and cheer others on. A lunch will be held afterwards for participants . Non participants may join the luncheon for a small fee.

  Race Map 

  Darby Creek Race Course starting at Ridley Marina- (1).jpg
  

  Race Organizer:  Sue Miller suedcva.org

    **Bring your own Canoe or Kayak to participate.

  
  

  
  

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