Rain Garden Workshop
Aug
19
6:30 PM18:30

Rain Garden Workshop

Join us to learn how rain gardens and other green practices manage stormwater, reduce flooding, filter pollutants, recharge wells, and improve water quality.

Rebates only apply to property owners in the White Clay Creek watershed, but workshops are open to all who want to learn more!

We will discuss conservation practices focusing on native plants and the Catch the Rain Rebate Program. Gain tools to analyze your property, assess stormwater runoff, and select appropriate native plants.

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Aug
9
10:00 AM10:00

Jr. Angler Program

  • White Clay Creek Preserve Office (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS
  • When: Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Where: White Clay Creek Preserve Office, 405 Sharpless Road, Landenberg, PA 19350.

  • Audience: Families interested in learning to fish together.

  • Cost: Free!

Join us for this exciting kick-off event full of fishy fun for the whole family! For the first time, the White Clay Creek is getting its very own Junior Ranger Angler program. Similar to the Junior Ranger programs at National Parks, this Junior Ranger Angler program will offer a booklet all about fishing with a few special pages specific to the White Clay Creek watershed. 

At this kickoff event, stations will include learning to cast and other hands-on activities led by park rangers and stream scientists. After completion of your Junior Ranger Angler booklet, you can be sworn in as a Junior Ranger Angler and receive a wooden badge!

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May
3
12:00 PM12:00

White Clay Creek Fest

  • White Clay Creek State Park, Carpenter Recreation Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the beauty and spirit of the White Clay Creek Watershed with us on the first Saturday in May! Discover the wonders of nature and local culture through educational displays, hands-on kids' activities, and live music. Enjoy tasty refreshments (available for purchase) as you explore all the fun. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and celebrate the heart of our community—see you there!

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Apr
28
6:30 PM18:30

White Clay Watershed Association Community Meetin

Doors open at 6:30pm.

Presentation on the State of the Watershed at 7pm.

Why Attend?

  • Explore the Legacy: Learn about the rich history of the White Clay Watershed Association and the Wild and Scenic River Program.

  • Discover the State of the Watershed: Get an exclusive look at the 2024 State of the Watershed Report—a comprehensive snapshot of the health of our watershed. (View the full report now at whiteclay.org/state-of-the-watershed.)

  • Take Action: Learn how you can get involved in local conservation efforts and help shape the future of our community’s natural resources.

RSVP Today!
While not required, your RSVP helps us plan for a memorable evening. Please register here by April 21st .

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Apr
7
5:00 PM17:00

Rain Gardens & Rescued Birds Event

Monday, April 7

What do rain gardens, bird rehab & garden maintenance have in common? Find out at this outdoor afternoon event! We’re partnering with Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research for our annual cut back of the garden. Dead stems don’t need to be “yard waste” - they can help rehabilitate rescued birds instead!

Learn About:

• NATIVE PLANT BENEFITS

• SPRING GARDEN CLEANUP

• HOW RAIN GARDENS WORK

• WILD BIRD REHABILITATION

Injured birds rely on natural materials for cover and hiding like our dead stems. Seedheads from native plants also provide a vital food source for birds, and that’s why we’re donating ours. Talk about upcycling!

Bring yourself or your kids, and stop by the Pavilion on your way to hike, play, or bike the trails!

585 Paper Mill Rd, Newark, DE 19711

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Mar
26
9:00 AM09:00

Invasive Clean Up Day

Ready to make a difference in White Clay Creek Preserve? Join us on March 26th at 9 AM  as we work together to tackle invasive species and give our native plants room to thrive! We’re seeking 8-10 volunteers to help us remove burning bush, Asiatic bittersweet, multiflora rose, privet, autumn olive, and bush honeysuckle.

Whether you're a native plant enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, this is a rewarding way to spend a morning outdoors, meet great people, and directly impact our local ecosystem. Just click pre-register so we can send details like the exact meetup spot.

Let’s keep our Preserve healthy and beautiful—sign up today, and see you there!

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Mar
12
9:00 AM09:00

Invasive Clean Up Day

Ready to make a difference in White Clay Creek Preserve? Join us on March 12th at 9 AM  as we work together to tackle invasive species and give our native plants room to thrive! We’re seeking 8-10 volunteers to help us remove burning bush, Asiatic bittersweet, multiflora rose, privet, autumn olive, and bush honeysuckle.

Whether you're a native plant enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, this is a rewarding way to spend a morning outdoors, meet great people, and directly impact our local ecosystem. Just click pre-register so we can send details like the exact meetup spot.

Let’s keep our Preserve healthy and beautiful—sign up today, and see you there!

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Invasive Species Awareness Week 2025
Feb
24
to Feb 28

Invasive Species Awareness Week 2025

  • Google Calendar ICS

It's National Invasive Species Awareness Week, and we've got 2 opportunities to share with you!

  • The first is more physical - removing invasive species in the Preserve every other Wednesday morning. We’re tackling autumn olive, bush honeysuckle, burning bush, and multiflora rose. Click here (pre-registration is required) for our March dates.

  • The second is a less physical citizen science project. Beginning March 1, join PA iMapInvasives to seek out new populations of lesser celandine and keep a watchful eye on known infestations. Participants will aid in uncovering the full extent of its spread, helping to identify the areas where intervention is most critical.

Watch this recorded training and review the ArcGIS StoryMap to learn how to participate in this new statewide event. You’ll learn how to identify lesser celandine, report findings to iMapInvasives, and other event logistics. The two-month event runs March 1 to April 30.

Lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) is an invasive plant that has established in PA and DE.

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Feb
12
9:00 AM09:00

Invasive Clean Up Day

  • White Clay Creek Preserve (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in White Clay Creek Preserve? Join us on February 12th at 9 AM  as we work together to tackle invasive species and give our native plants room to thrive! We’re seeking 8-10 volunteers to help us remove autumn olive, bush honeysuckle, burning bush, and multiflora rose.

Whether you're a seasoned native plant enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, this is a fantastic way to spend a morning outdoors, meet great people, and make an impact. Just click to pre-register so we can keep you in the loop and send the exact meetup spot.

Let’s keep our Preserve healthy and beautiful—sign up today, and see you there!

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Feb
5
7:00 PM19:00

Catch the Rain Virtual Workshop

Harmony Park Rain Garden, West Grove Borough

Join us to learn how rain gardens and other green practices manage stormwater, reduce flooding, filter pollutants, recharge wells, and improve water quality.

Rebates only apply to property owners in the White Clay Creek watershed, but workshops are open to all who want to learn more!

We will discuss conservation practices focusing on native plants and the Catch the Rain Rebate Program. Gain tools to analyze your property, assess stormwater runoff, and select appropriate native plants.

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Jan
29
9:00 AM09:00

Invasive Clean Up Day

Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in White Clay Creek Preserve? Join us on January 29th at 9 AM  as we work together to tackle invasive species and give our native plants room to thrive! We’re seeking 8-10 volunteers to help us remove autumn olive, bush honeysuckle, burning bush, and multiflora rose.

Whether you're a seasoned native plant enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, this is a fantastic way to spend a morning outdoors, meet great people, and make an impact. Just click to pre-register so we can keep you in the loop and send the exact meetup spot.

Let’s keep our Preserve healthy and beautiful—sign up today, and see you there!

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Jan
15
9:00 AM09:00

Invasive Clean Up Day

Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in White Clay Creek Preserve? Join us on January 15th at 9 AM  as we work together to tackle invasive species and give our native plants room to thrive! We’re seeking 8-10 volunteers to help us remove autumn olive, bush honeysuckle, burning bush, and multiflora rose.

Whether you're a seasoned native plant enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, this is a fantastic way to spend a morning outdoors, meet great people, and make an impact. Just click to pre-register so we can keep you in the loop and send the exact meetup spot.

Let’s keep our Preserve healthy and beautiful—sign up today, and see you there!

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Dec
4
9:00 AM09:00

Invasive Clean Up Day

Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in White Clay Creek Preserve? Join us on December 4th at 9 AM  as we work together to tackle invasive species and give our native plants room to thrive! We’re seeking 8-10 volunteers to help us remove autumn olive, bush honeysuckle, burning bush, and multiflora rose.

Whether you're a seasoned native plant enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, this is a fantastic way to spend a morning outdoors, meet great people, and make an impact. Just click to pre-register so we can keep you in the loop and send the exact meetup spot.

Let’s keep our Preserve healthy and beautiful—sign up today, and see you there!

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Nov
13
9:00 AM09:00

Invasive Clean Up Day

  • White Clay Creek Preserve (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in White Clay Creek Preserve? Join us on November 13th at 9 AM  as we work together to tackle invasive species and give our native plants room to thrive! We’re seeking 8-10 volunteers to help us remove autumn olive, bush honeysuckle, burning bush, and multiflora rose.

Whether you're a seasoned native plant enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, this is a fantastic way to spend a morning outdoors, meet great people, and make an impact. Just click to pre-register using the link below so we can keep you in the loop and send the exact meetup spot.

https://forms.gle/kTgEWWm6JZb6SqeB8

Let’s keep our Preserve healthy and beautiful—sign up today, and see you there!

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Rain Garden Workshop
Aug
13
6:00 PM18:00

Rain Garden Workshop

Join us to learn how rain gardens manage stormwater, reduce flooding, filter pollutants, recharge wells, and improve water quality.

Open to property owners living in the White Clay Creek watershed

Explore Stroud's campus as we discuss conservation practices focusing on native plants and the Catch the Rain Rebate Program. Gain tools to analyze your property, assess stormwater runoff, and select appropriate native plants.

Refreshments will be served, and all participants will receive garden giveaways!!!

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White Clay Creek Fest
May
4
12:00 PM12:00

White Clay Creek Fest

  • White Clay Creek State Park, Carpenter Recreation Area (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate the natural and cultural resources of the White Clay watershed with live music, entertainment, kids' activities, hikes, food trucks, and more! The event is free, but there is a fee for state park entrance if you are not a state park pass holder.

TENTATIVE 2024 CREEK FEST - MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE:

12 NOON - 12:15 WELCOME

12:15 – 1:15 UNITY REGGAE

1:15 – 1:30 (BREAK AND ANNOUNCEMENTS)

1:15 - 2:00 GUIDED HIKE (OPTIONAL)

1:30 – 2:30 P.M. UNITY REGGAE

3:00 – 3:40 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND CONSERVATION CONNECTIONS - LIVE BIRD SHOW!

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Apr
25
10:00 AM10:00

White Clay Wild and Scenic River Program Quarterly Meeting

All meetings are open to the public. Join us and learn more about the work the Wild and Scenic River Program is doing in your community and how you can get involved. 

A White Clay Watershed Association Board Meeting will immediately follow this meeting.

Meeting Agenda (posted here one week before meeting)

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World Water Day
Mar
22
4:30 PM16:30

World Water Day

Join us to celebrate World Water Day at Stroud Water Research Center!

  • Date and time: March 22, 2024 from 4:30–7 p.m.

  • Location: Outside at Stroud Water Research Center, 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA 19311.

  • Audience: Family and community event.

  • Cost: Free! Please register so we know how many people to expect, thank you!

  • Fecha y hora: 22 de marzo de 2024, desde las 4:30–7 p.m.

  • Ubicación: Frente al Centro de Investigación del Agua Stroud, 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA 19311.

  • Invitados: Familias – evento comunitario.

  • Costo: Gratuito! Por favor regístrese para informarnos cuántas personas asistirán.

Register Now

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Nov
15
7:00 PM19:00

Addressing Habitat, Flooding, and Water Quality in Avondale Borough through a Targeted Watershed Assessment Report and Restoration Plan

  • The Garage Community and Youth Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a public meeting to learn about upstream restoration opportunities to alleviate storm runoff and improve habitat and water quality. These projects are located in the drainage area above Avondale Borough in the East fork of the upper east branch of White Clay Creek.

Speaker: Aaron Clauser, PhD, CPESC, Clauser Environmental, LLC

Information regarding nearby parking will be sent to those who RSVP a few days before the event.

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Aug
15
6:00 PM18:00

Catch the Rain Workshop

Join us to learn more about the Catch the Rain Program and explore Stroud's campus as we discuss conservation practices such as rain gardens, wildlife gardens, meadows, streamside forests, and more.

■ Learn how conservation practices improve water quality, reduce flooding, recharge wells, filter pollutants, reduce summer heat, and keep our water clean.

■ Gain tools to analyze your property and stormwater runoff, including Model My Watershed and others from the award-winning WikiWatershed Toolkit.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS WORKSHOP IS ONLY FOR PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE WHITE CLAY WATERSHED.


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