Volunteer in Pennsylvania!
Get involved in the Schuylkill Scrub, which occurs in communities throughout the Schuylkill River Watershed every March 1 through May 31. Volunteer to help pick up litter and make communities a little brighter and cleaner. This is a great community service opportunity for individuals and groups of all types.
Celebrate the Delaware River and the Chester Community
Held just steps away from the banks of the Delaware River, Chester River Fest is another way to bring the community out to recognize the source of drinking water for millions in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.
Cancelled
The 2025 Shadfest celebration has been cancelled.
Please go to the Shadfest official website for more information.
Come to this event to learn about birds and crabs with the community of Slaughter Beach, Delaware, during this second annual festival. Volunteers are needed for this event.
Theme: Migratory Birds & Horseshoe Crabs
Partners: American Littoral Society
Location: Slaughter Beach Pavilion, DE
Visit: https://www.upstreamalliance.org/events
Join the party!
PDE and other partners are working with Open Streets Wilmington to bring you some special Saturdays from spring to fall.
These events close streets to all motor traffic, creating space for people of all ages and abilities to get outside and play!
Save the date for Philadelphia’s biggest oyster festival!
WHEN: Sunday, June 1, Noon to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Liberty Point Restaurant at the Independence Seaport Museum, 211 Columbus Boulevard.
Not only is this a great event to indulge in local oysters, but you can watch the annual pro oyster shucking competition.
WHEN: Thursday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Park, 163 Cherry Lane, New Castle, Delaware
Learn about environmental issues from government regulators, environmental experts, and company representatives on recycling, air quality, food waste, plastic bag bans, renewable energy, greener products, plastic pollution, stainability, watersheds, endangered/protected species, electric vehicles, nuclear power, energy conservation, marine life and habitat, oil spill cleanup, remediation, ecology, and climate impacts.
Does your pup have what it takes to represent Philadelphia on the path to cleaner waterways?
Join the Philadelphia Water Department’s Spokesdog Competition
WHEN: 2-5 p.m., Sunday, June 8
WHERE: The Boozy Mutt, 2639 Poplar Street, Philadelphia.
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Join the party!
PDE and other partners are working with Open Streets Wilmington to bring you some special Saturdays from spring to fall.
These events close streets to all motor traffic, creating space for people of all ages and abilities to get outside and play!
Join the party!
PDE and other partners are working with Open Streets Wilmington to bring you some special Saturdays from spring to fall.
These events close streets to all motor traffic, creating space for people of all ages and abilities to get outside and play!
Join the party!
PDE and other partners are working with Open Streets Wilmington to bring you some special Saturdays from spring to fall.
These events close streets to all motor traffic, creating space for people of all ages and abilities to get outside and play!
Marcus Hook Pirate Festival
WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20
WHERE: 4 East Delaware Street, Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania
The Marcus Hook Pirate Festival returns to port with a full pirate encampment, demonstrations, wares, firearms, cannons, and beer making.