Keep Delco Beutiful - Sun Village Park Cleanup
2025-03-15 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | 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.
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​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.
