Affiliate Events
Rockwood Volunteer Club: February Saplings
Monday, February 16, 2026 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Rockwood Park & Museum
4651 Washington Street Extension
Wilmington, DE 19802
On President’s Day, Rockwood’s horticulture staff will protect newly planted young trees from hungry deer by fashioning and installing wire cages around their little trunks. Afterwards, stick around for a complimentary tour of the museum and appreciation snacks and beverages.
Price: Free
Ages: 14+
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Trail Tales: A Bi-Lingual Tour Through
Kids’ Books
Daily Starting: February 16th thru May | Dawn till Dusk
Rockwood Museum and Park & Syncretic Press
4651 Washington Street Extension
Wilmington, DE 19802
Rockwood is partnering with Syncretic Press, Delaware’s own Spanish kids’ literature publisher, to display the pages of three children’s books a year along park paths. Selected books are presented in both English and Spanish languages. Come take a half-mile hike from the lower parking lot and around the museum to read up on Pablo Picyk’s Someone Ate a Tangerine Seed and Other Rather Strange Cases - Alguien se Comió una Semilla de Madarina Y Otros Casos Defininativamente Extraǹos
Price: Free
All Ages
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Delaware's Energy Future:
A Conversation with Experts
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Lewes Public Library, Large Meeting Room East
111 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
In the era of electrification, AI data centers, and growing populations, how will Delaware get the energy it needs? Join Delaware Sea Grant and the Lewes Public Library for a conversation with energy experts as we explore these topics and bring questions of your own!
Panelists include:
- Drew Slater, Executive Director of Energize Delaware
- Robert DeNight, Vice President of Nuclear Engineering at PSEG (Public Service Enterprise Group)
- Tom Noyes, Administrator of the State Energy Office, DNREC (Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control)
Price: Free
Ages: 14+
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Trial Garden Highlights: Solidago (Virtual Event)
Wednesday, February 18 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Open to the Public
Mt. Cuba Center’s recently released goldenrod trial shines a light on the tremendous ornamental qualities of this genus and illustrates their extraordinary capacity to support wildlife in cultivation. Review the three-year Solidago trial highlighted with top-performing species and cultivars that will make beautiful and ecologically valuable additions to gardens of the mid-Atlantic region. Join live to participate in our online learning community or watch after as your schedule allows. All registrants will receive a recording of the class with access to view the class for 30 days after the live session.
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First Ascent (Virtual Event)
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
1400 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Working in climate or sustainability communications? Join First Ascent for open office hours focused on sharpening your messaging, outreach, and visibility. Bring your questions, get real-time feedback, and walk away with practical ideas you can put into action right away.
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Delaware AutoSave Launch
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
1400 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Think+ was built on choice, transparency, and sustainability. With energy prices rising nationwide, better energy choices today can protect households from tomorrow’s increases. You'll learn where Think+ is operating now and how our customer programs for residents, organizations, and businesses create real savings via AutoSave
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YES! (Delaware Youth Environmental Summit)
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Chase Center on the Riverfront
815 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
YES! is an annual summit for high school students and teachers with keynote speakers, breakout workshops, exhibitors hall, electric cars on display, networking, and so much more. YES! is FREE for all students and teachers. REGISTRATION CLOSES FEBRUARY 6th. Students MUST be accompanied by an adult.
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Be An Environmental Advocate (Virtual Event)
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Open to the Public
Learn how to contact and meet with elected officials, present your issue, and keep in touch. These are tools and techniques anyone, including non-voters, can use to influence positive action on the issues that matter most to them. Led by Delaware Nature Society's Director of Advocacy, Mark Nardone.
This session will be held virtually via Zoom.
Registration required. Adult participation required with minors.
All Ages (ages 12+) | Free!
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Ecological Garden Design for Homeowners
Saturday, February 21 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mt. Cuba Center
3120 Barley Mill Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
Open to the Public
Whether you’re planning a complete garden overhaul or a new planting area, learn to navigate critical design principles that align with ecological gardening goals. By taking cues from local plant communities and environments, as well as considering the impact of garden inputs and maintenance, these principles aim to minimize common pitfalls associated with garden upkeep. This course is focused primarily on planting design, including assessing site conditions, bed layout, and plant selection. Please bring a layout design of your project site to class; an example will be provided upon registration.
All are welcome. Class is designed for the seasoned home gardener.
This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, February 21, 2026 (Rain Date: Saturday 2/28).
This session will be held virtually via Zoom.
Registration required. Adult participation required with minors.
All Ages (ages 12+) | Free!
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Sierra Club Delaware Chapter
Climate Action Plan Hike and Chat
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 10:00 am
Brandywine Creek State Park at Thompson's Bridge
Join us for a 3.2-mile hike along the Rocky Run Trail in Brandywine Creek State Park where we will admire the sights and sounds of winter and discuss the Delaware Climate Action Plan!
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Key Topic Areas:
Delaware’s Path to Net-Zero
Private Sector Innovation in Sustainability
Community & Youth Leadership
Delaware's Climate Action Plan: Industry Reflection and Strategic Alignment
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