Earth Day
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A Bench for the Ages: Celebrating Community, Conservation, and Shared Milestones
General Recreation Inc. has donated a memorial bench to Upper Merion Township in honor of two milestones: the 250th Anniversary of the United States and…
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Senator Comitta, YMCA of Greater Brandywine to Host Fourth Annual Chester County Earth Day Festival Apr. 18
Chester County’s fourth annual Earth Day Festival features a variety of family-friendly activities on Saturday, Apr. 18 – thanks to the efforts of State Senator…
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Earth Day Takes Root in Pottstown with Massive Tree-Planting Project
Earth Day was transformative at Pottstown High School this year, writes Evan Brandt for the Pottstwon Mercury. In one of the largest school-based tree planting…
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Aqua Pennsylvania: Protecting Earth’s Most Essential Resource on Earth Day and Every Day
As we celebrate Earth Day, it’s important to recognize that protecting our planet goes beyond just conserving energy or recycling. It’s about safeguarding the very…
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Join Senator Comitta, YMCA of Greater Brandywine at Chester County’s Earth Day Festival on Apr. 26
Chester County’s third annual Earth Day Festival features a variety of family-friendly activities on Saturday, Apr. 26, thanks to the efforts of State Senator Carolyn…
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West Chester University Celebrates Earth Day with 3rd Annual Zero Waste Summit
West Chester University (WCU) will celebrate the 45th anniversary of Earth Day with its 3rd Annual Zero Waste Summit. Hoping to inspire more to reduce waste,…
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Mid Penn Bank Team Members Volunteered for Trail Cleanup at Wissahickon Valley
Team members at Mid Penn Bank participated in a trail cleanup at Wissahickon Valley in Montgomery County on Apr. 27 in conjunction with Earth Day.…
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Habitat for Humanity of Chester County’s ReStore Leads Earth Day Action with Electronic Waste Recycling Events
As the world continues to emphasize the importance of environmental sustainability, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County’s ReStore took proactive steps to celebrate Earth Day…
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Essential Earth Day: Aqua Pennsylvania’s Impactful Volunteer Efforts in April
In light of Essential Earth Day and National Volunteer Week occurring in the month of April, Aqua Pennsylvania employees volunteered to better the communities they served…
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Nourishing the Earth: How Chester County Food Bank Champions Sustainability
On Earth Day, we reflected on our role in environmental impact. Our journey towards a greener future isn’t just about nourishing our neighbors; it’s about…
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Forest Fest to Celebrate 50 Years of West Chester University’s Gordon Natural Area
Of West Chester University’s 406 acres, more than 126 acres is a preserved forest and open space on South Campus used for environmental studies, reflection,…
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Chester County Officially Opens Its Final Portion of Schuylkill River Trail
Chester County marked the significance of Earth Day with the official opening of a two-mile section of the county’s final portion of the Schuylkill River…
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Climate Campaign Accuses Vanguard of ‘Environmental Racism,’ Encourages Customers to Promote Change
A 40-mile walk that is part of a climate campaign targeting Vanguard is underway this week as protestors make their way to the investment giant’s…
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West Chester Friends School Students ‘Chalk the Walk’ to Celebrate Earth Day
West Chester Friends School students recently decorated sidewalks along High Street with colorful drawings to recognize Earth Day as part of the “Chalk the Walk”…
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Earth Week at WCU: Sidewalk Chalk, Museum Exhibit, and More
The entire West Chester community is invited to Chalk the Walk today with the borough mayor on Earth Day, April 22 (rain date is April…
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In Belated Earth Day Celebration, County to Give Away Seedling Trees on Friday, Saturday
COVID-19 may have forced the cancelation of Earth Day celebrations back in April, but taking care of the environment and preserving the planet is a…
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County Commissioners Approve $3.8 Million in Open Space Preservation Grants
The Chester County Commissioners marked Earth Day today with the announcement of $3.8 million in open space preservation grants. The grants are made available through…






























































