Locals Clean Up Darby Creek In Radnor

RADNOR, PA – On Saturday April 14, hundreds of volunteers jumped into a creek.

The 34th Annual Darby Creek-Cobbs Creek Watershed Cleanup was the biggest in the event’s history, according to Darby Creek Valley Association Committee Chair David Bennett.

"The annual cleanup, our 34th, has grown beyond our original geographic boundaries," Bennett said. "It’s gratifying that so many more municipalities and local environment organizations and their leaders have joined up to help include our entire watershed."

Hard working volunteers turned out at 38 cleanup sites throughout the Darby Creek/Cobbs Creek watershed, which runs through most of eastern Delaware County, plus parts of Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties.

In Radnor's Skunk Hollow Park, Board of Commissioners Chair Lisa Borowski led the volunteer group. Borowski was proud of the effort.

"Our amazing volunteers collected fifteen large bags of trash along Darby Creek, including old tires, tools and machine parts. Everyone felt great taking care of our natural environment this way," Borowski said. "Special thanks goes to Radnor Conservancy for partnering with DCVA on their big cleanup event."

By removing trash – from truck tires to plastic bags and bottles – participants helped beautify the waterway, making it healthier for wildlife and more enjoyable for recreation.

The Darby Creek Valley Association thanks the hundreds of volunteers who made this region-wide cleanup happen. Groups or individuals interested in learning more about DCVA’s numerous year-round programs and volunteer opportunities are invited to visit Darby Creek Valley Association's website here or call Director Sue Miller at (484) 222 2502.

Pictured above: Volunteers led by 4th Ward Commissioner Lisa Borowski (far right) cleared bags full of trash from Skunk Hollow Park.

Images via Darby Creek Valley Association