Clean Air Council

Sustainability Day at the Navy Yard
2018-10-04 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Marine Parade Grounds, 4747 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19122, United States
Join Clean Air Council, the U.S. Navy, PIDC, LUX Products, Penn State, and many more for the Navy Yard’s Sustainability Day. This free outdoor lunch event takes place on Thursday, October 4th from 11:00am to 1:30pm at the Marine Parade Grounds.
Sustainability Day includes, yoga, electronic waste disposal, food trucks, prizes and more. This event is a great opportunity become more involved with local environmental groups and learn about Navy Yard companies that are doing their part to protect the environment.

Neighbors Fifth Meeting - Nora Johnson
2018-10-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Sixth Presbyterian Church, 1688 Murray Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States

Neighbors Eighth Meeting: Nancy Bernstein
2018-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Nancy’s House, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States

Neighbors Eighth Meeting: April Clisura
2018-10-10 18:30 - 20:30 | April’s House, Pittsburgh, PA, 15207, United States

Neighbors First Meeting - Andrew Gioia
2018-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Lauri Ann West Community Center, 1220 Powers Run Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238, United States

Neighbors Second Meeting - Rebekah Gamble
2018-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Sparkledragon’s Magical Emporium, 2120 Broadway Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States

Neighbors Eighth Meeting: Susan Hoppe
2018-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | PA

Neighbors First Meeting - Garret Wasserman & Cliff Lau
2018-10-17 17:30 - 19:30 | PA

Neighbors Seventh Meeting: Madeline Havrilla
2018-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Monroeville Public Library, 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd, Monroeville, PA, 15146, United States

Neighbors First Meeting - Terrie Baumgardner
2018-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Alliquippa, Alliquippa, 15001

Neighbors First Meeting: Terrie Baumgardner
2018-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Alliquippa, Alliquippa, 15001

Neighbors Eighth Meeting: Evalynn Welling
2018-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States

Run for Clean Air
2019-04-20 07:30 - 11:00 | MLK Drive next to the Philadelphia Musuem of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Run registration is live! Click here to register today!

Carpool Karaoke
2019-08-01 08:00 - 2019-08-31 17:00 | PA
All August Clean Air Council will be taking carpool karaoke submissions for the chance to win gas cards, a karaoke machine, and more! Choose your favorite musical artist and sing along with your favorite passengers.
Need a few backup singers to help you record? Join Share-A-Ride at www.dvrpc.org/SAR to find people who live and work near you. Set your time, date, and origin/destination options to find a match.
Contestants may submit multiple videos for the month, wigs encouraged. Make sure to check the contest rules below.
Contest rules:

Submit your best carpool karaoke video with at least 2 singers to carpoolkaraoke@cleanair.org or #carpoolphl to be posted on social media

Tag @cleanaircouncil Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram.
Use the hashtag #carpoolphl
Make sure your post is public in order to be entered into the contest

Safety first: vehicle must be legally parked while recording karaoke video

Videos submitted while in motion or stopped in traffic will not be considered

Submit no later than 6pm on August 30th
Winners will be announced the first week in September

Grand Prize: Karaoke machine and gas card
Second Place: Gas card and swag
Third Place: Gas card and swag
All entries will receive swag

All submissions can be used by Clean Air Council online or on social media

VIRTUAL Run for Clean Air presented by Toyota Hybrids
2020-04-18 - 2020-04-26 | PA
Since 1981, Clean Air Council has held the Run for Clean Air in Philadelphia to celebrate Earth Day. 11 years earlier, Clean Air Council hosted the Philadelphia event for the first ever Earth Day in 1970. Over the years, the Run for Clean Air is one of the region’s longest-running charity races and its largest Earth Day event.
We’re proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day this year at the Run for Clean Air presented by Toyota Hybrids as a virtual race.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
(1) Register for the race online (just choose the Virtual 5K, 10K or 3K walk).
(2) Prepare for the race by training for your race and post to social media because if people don’t know about your Run for Clean Air training runs, did they even happen?
(3) Now it’s time to Run for Clean Air! Fire up your favorite running app and hit the street, trail, track, or treadmill. We HIGHLY encourage our runners to run their race during Earth Week, from April 18th to the 26th.
(4) Submit your time through the Run for Clean Air RunSignUp page between April 18th and May 1st.
(5) Get your medal and shirt! We hope that by early May we can set up a pickup day at the Clean Air Council office or we can mail them right to you!
***Don’t forget to tell friends and family about the region’s biggest Earth Day Race. Post before, during, and after your virtual race to spread the word and make the biggest impact this Earth Day.

Renewable Natural Gas - Clean Air Council & Energy Co-Op FREE Webinar
2020-04-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Online
For those concerned about drilling and fracking to supply their home’s natural gas, Clean Air Council and The Energy Co-op are joining forces to present a workshop on an alternative – Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)!
RNG is biogas, a compound of methane and carbon dioxide, that comes naturally from the decomposition of organic waste, like landfills and other waste management facilities. It’s often flared, reducing it to C02 and wasting the energy content of its methane component, however, it can also be like conventional natural gas – without any drilling or fracking.
Join us in this FREE webinar to learn about the problems with drilling and fracking, the benefits of RNG, and what you can do to get involved!
Sign Up HERE

40th Annual Run for Clean Air presented by Toyota Hybrids
2021-04-17 07:30 - 2021-04-25 23:59 | PA
2021 is a huge landmark for the Run for Clean Air presented by Toyota Hybrids, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the race. The Run for Clean Air is one of the region’s longest-running charity races and its largest Earth Day event. The Run is a celebration of sustainable and healthy neighborhoods, clean air, and improvements in the region’s overall environmental health. Year after year, sponsors, volunteers, runners, walkers and families choose to celebrate Earth Day with Clean Air Council.
For a second year, the Run for Clean Air presented by Toyota Hybrids will be a virtual race, giving runners the freedom and flexibility to run their race when and where they like. Runners are encouraged to run their virtual race and submit their times on Saturday, April 17th to participate in the live raceday result broadcast on our Facebook page. But of course, you are welcome to run any time during Earth Week, from April 17th through the 25th.
All virtual runners and walkers will receive a race shirt and finisher medal.

Keep Delco Beutiful - Sun Village Park Cleanup
2025-03-15 11:00 - 13:30 | Sun Village Park, 9th and Elsinore Sts, Chester, PA, 19013, United States
Interested in making a difference in your community? Want to meet local groups and organizations that are making a difference in Delco? Want to help KEEP DELCO BEAUTIFUL? Join us on Saturday, March 15th from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM in Sun Village Park, in the City of Chester for the Keep Delco Beautiful Launch Event.
Register Here
​Keep Delco Beautiful is a partnership of many organizations in Delaware County which are tirelessly working to make our community safe, clean, and beautiful.
To bring awareness to this important partnership, and provide an opportunity for community members to get acquainted with all the wonderful groups working to Keep Delco Beautiful, there will be a Launch Event on Saturday, March 15th from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM in Sun Village Park, in the City of Chester.
The event will include a community clean up (picking up litter, clearing debris, and cutting back invasive plants), followed by a celebration featuring food and information sharing in Sun Village Park, Chester City. Gloves, bags, and other supplies will be provided. While refreshments will be provided, each participant is encouraged to pack a reusable bottle to reduce waste.
The rough agenda for this event can be found below:
Agenda
10:30 AM – Volunteers Check in and Refreshments
11:00 AM – Announcements, Housekeeping, and Instructions for Clean Up Kick Off
11:10 AM – Clean Up Commences
12:50 PM – Celebration and Information Sharing Begins
– Community Members Can Grab Food, Visit Tables, and Participate in a Community Art Project!
1:15 PM – Closing Remarks and Thanks to all for participating
1:30 PM – Event Concludes
THIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!
Community Members and Volunteers from all parts of Delco are encouraged to attend this event to help KEEP DELCO BEAUTIFUL!
Volunteer groups, scout organizations, and individuals are welcome! To register, please fill out this form.
​Pre-Registration is NOT required, but highly encouraged, so you can have more time for chatting and chewing!
*Note: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a trusted adult (Scout Leader, Parent, Guardian, Etc) AND have parental consent to participate.*Keep Delco Beautiful Kickoff SUn Village Community Cleanup Day! (1)

2025 Celebrate Trails Day
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Cobbs Creek Playground, Cobbs Creek pkwy & Thomas Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
Celebrate Trails Day in Cobbs Creek will celebrate its sixth year running on Saturday, April 26th 2025 from 10am-2pm at the playground/park area at Thomas Ave & Cobbs Creek Parkway just north of Whitby Ave. Brought to you by Clean Air Council and Fairmount Park Conservancy this free event will kick off beginning at 10:00am with over a dozen exhibitors offering family friendly games, resources, information, education and activities for residents to connect with. The event will conclude with a ribbon cutting for a new playspace that will offer playful learning and early literacy opportunities for children in Cobbs Creek.
The day’s schedule is filled with free activities including horseback riding, a birding walk, fishing, nest and shelter building, veggie and fruit giveaway, and a raffle. See the complete event schedule below, on Facebook, and Instagram and help spread the word to friends, family, and neighbors to come out and enjoy Cobbs Creek Park together.

9:00-10:00am – We WalkPHLTrail Walk- Join this free walking group that meets weekly at Cobbs Creek Park and offers tiered walking options. Meet at Cobbs Creek Parkway and Thomas Ave.
10:00-1:00pm – Shared Resources will offer FREE food distribution for residents to take home including fruits, vegetables, and grains.
10:00-12:00pm Fishing with Land Health Institute – LandHealth Institute will provide free fishing instruction with the use of our gear to those interested in fishing on Cobbs Creek. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Fishing rods and bait are provided free of charge!
10:00-1:00pm – PopUpPlay is hosting an “Earth Day Birthday Party” for baby animals and plants. The event emphasizes environmental stewardship and celebrates new life in the spring. Activities include building giant nests and shelters using 6-foot bamboo poles and natural materials. Kids will create large, collaborative shelters, allowing them to reflect on themes of caregiving, safety, and the needs of young animals.
11-1pm – Horseback Riding with PURA – Erin Brown, the concrete cowgirl, will lead youth and adults on a short horseback ride around the park.
12:00 – Join Audubon Mid-atlantic for a bird bioblitz walk in Cobbs Creek Park. Attendees will learn how to find birds and participate in community science through the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge. Don’t forget to stop by the Audubon table to pick up free seeds and learn more about their work!
1:00pm – Raffle bag giveaway – Visit Clean Air Council’s exhibitor tent to sign up to win bike helmets t-shirts and more!
1:30am – Tiny WPA and Amber Art and Design will be on site to gain community input and inspiration for four new play and learning spaces for children and caretakers at entrances to Cobbs Creek Park with the goal of inviting more families into the park at safe crossings.

The Council is looking for volunteers at the beginning and end of the event to help exhibitors unload and load their vehicles and generally help around the event site. Email Will at wfraser@cleanair.org if you’re interested in helping.

Delco Gives Day Closing Celebration 2025
2025-05-09 17:00 - 19:30 | Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States
Delco Gives, hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, is a community-wide celebration to support local nonprofits. In its inaugural year, 2024, 9,600 donors contributed over $1.7 million to nearly 300 nonprofits serving Delaware County. Clean Air Council has participated since the beginning and are excited to be part of the event to make an even greater impact in 2025. Come say hi to us at the closing celebration!
Give to the Council during Delco Gives Day to receive even more funds from Delco Gives Day sponsors and community partners.

Join us in wrapping up Delco Gives with a huge celebration! This family-friendly event, hosted by Jenn Frederick from Fox29, will feature fun games, activities, local nonprofits, food trucks, beer, wine, and more. Q102’s DJ will be spinning the tunes, and Buster will broadcast live. Don’t miss a night of music, fun, and community spirit. Let’s celebrate the power of giving – Delco style!
Want to volunteer? Click here for opportunities!
Can’t join in person? Check out the live stream on May 9 starting at 9:00 a.m.!

2026 Cobbs Creek Celebrate Trails Day
2026-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Cobbs Creek Playground, Cobbs Creek pkwy & Thomas Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143, United States
Cobbs Creek Celebrate Trails Day will celebrate its sixth year running on Sunday, April 26th 2026 from 10am-2pm at the playground/park area at Thomas Ave & Cobbs Creek Parkway just north of Whitby Ave.

Brought to you by Clean Air Council and the Cobbs Creek Watershed Coalition, this free event will kick off at 9:30am with a WeWalk to explore the paved Cobbs Creek Trail. Beginning at 10:00am attendees can interact with over two dozen exhibitors offering family friendly games, resources, information, education, and activities for residents to connect with including sharing ideas for the upcoming Little Nature Playgrounds on Cobbs Creek Trail. The event will conclude with a raffle and a chance to win prizes. Thanks to Healing Through The Land for providing snacks and refreshments for participants.
The day’s schedule is filled with free activities including horseback riding, a birding walk, fishing, book giveaway, and more. See the complete event schedule below, help spread the word to friends, family, and neighbors to come out and enjoy Cobbs Creek Park together. Stay updated by following the Cobbs Creek Watershed Coalition Facebook and Instagram pages.

9:30am-10:30am Trail Walk with WeWalkPHL: Join this free walking group that meets weekly at Cobbs Creek Park and offers tiered walking options. Meet at Cobbs Creek Parkway and Thomas Ave. We Walk PHL is a partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. The spring walking season kicks off in May at 30 locations across the city.
10:00am-2:00pm Little Nature Playground Workshop: Tiny WPA and Amber Art and Design will be on site to gain community input and inspiration for three new play and learning spaces for children and caretakers at safe crossing entrances to Cobbs Creek Park with the goal of inviting more families into the park.
11:00am-1:00pm Fishing with Land Health Institute: LandHealth Institute will provide free fishing instruction including fishing poles and gear to those interested in fishing on Cobbs Creek. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Fishing rods and bait are provided free of charge!
11:00am-1:00pm Horseback Riding with PURA: Erin Brown, the concrete cowgirl, will lead youth and adults on a short horseback ride around the park.
12:00pm-1:00pm Audubon Bird Walk: Join Audubon Mid-atlantic for a bird walk in Cobbs Creek Park. Attendees will learn how to find birds and participate in community science through the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge. Don’t forget to stop by the Audubon table to pick up free seeds and learn more about their work!
1:30pm Raffle bag giveaway: Visit Clean Air Council’s exhibitor tent to sign up to win bike helmets, t-shirts and more!

The Council is looking for volunteers at the beginning and end of the event to help exhibitors unload and load their vehicles and generally help around the event site. Email trails@cleanair.org if you’re interested in helping.

Delco Gives Closing Celebration 2026
2026-05-07 17:00 - 20:00 | WSFS Bank Sportsplex, 2485 Seaport Dr, Chester, PA, 19013, United States
Delco Gives is Delaware County’s largest celebration of generosity—a county-wide giving movement that brings people together to support the nonprofits that strengthen our community. Hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, the next Delco Gives will take place May 6–7, 2026.
In just two years, Delco Gives has helped raise nearly $4 million for hundreds of local organizations, increasing visibility, connecting nonprofits with new audiences, and spotlighting the vital work happening across Delco every day.
Support Clean Air Council for Delco Gives here.
Let’s close out Delco Gives with a bang! Join us from 5-8 pm on May 7 at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester (the home of the Philadelphia Union) for a free, fun celebration of our nonprofit community. There will be food, drinks, games, live music, and more! We will announce the final total just after 7:30 pm!

Clean Air Council Art Show: Reflections on our Endangered Environment
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Join us at Clean Air Council’s first-ever environmentally themed art exhibit. Proceeds support our work to ensure a healthy environment.
Reflections on our Endangered Environment features a selection of local artists taking an aesthetic approach to depict environmental challenges. There will also be a silent auction, a light program, appetizers, and complimentary beer and wine. The show is curated by Clean Air Council Board Member Cynthia Haveson Veloric, PhD, art historian and adjunct professor at Drexel University. Works in different media and scale will be available for sale, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Council.
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Tickets are $75 each plus Eventbrite’s processing fees. The ticket price and proceeds from the silent auction at the event support Clean Air Council, a 501(c)3 non-profit. Additional donations can be made when registering for the event or at the art show.
