Lunch & learn Livestream: Thursday OCTOBER 16 @ noon
PLANT POWERED DELAWARE
Plant Powered Delaware is a nonprofit founded in 2019 to promote and support the plant-based movement in our state. Plant-based eating benefits human health, the environment, animal welfare, and social justice. In this presentation, I’ll share why Plant Powered Delaware was created, highlight our current initiatives, and explore ways you can get involved in this growing movement.
Kat Samworth, PT, NBHWC, is a licensed physical therapist and board-certified health and wellness coach. After completing a graduate certificate in health coaching from the University of Delaware, she focused her practice on plant-based lifestyles. Plant-based since 2017, Kat is passionate about sharing how this way of eating can prevent and even reverse many chronic diseases while also benefiting the environment, animal welfare, and social justice. She has served on the board of Plant Powered Delaware for two years and stepped into the role of president in June 2025.
BLACK FRIDAY 5K FUN rUN/WALK
#OptOutside on Black Friday with us!
Instead of "shopping 'til you drop," join us for an eco-friendly approach
to Black Friday - outside with friends and family at this
fun, green event on the scenic Mike Castle Trail along the C&D Canal!
PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS: Wednesday November 26. Day Of registration available on site.
#OptOutside on Black Friday with us!
“Opt Outside” with us on Black Friday and be together with family and friends (new and old!) for a fun, outdoor activity during the long holiday weekend, all while supporting a good cause!
This green event symbolizes Plastic Free Delaware (aka Zero Waste First State)'s mission to cultivate a state based in reuse and circularity, and reduce landfill waste. The Black Friday 5K not only raises funds for our educational programs, but goes green as much as possible and encourages everyone to think outside the box when it comes to holiday gifting!
Unsurprisingly, the Black Friday 5k aims to be a GREEN & sustainable event
- Organics (think: banana peels and orange rinds) will be collected & composted, and recyclables (beverage containers) will be recycled
- Please bring your own reusable, refillable water bottles for pre- and post- race hydration. Refill stations are provided
- All swag and awards will be eco-friendly.
AMENITIES
- Sustainable swag for all pre-registered participants (and while supplies last for day-of registrants)
- Post race refreshments, fruit, beer, spritzers and more courtesy of our sponsors
AWARDS
- Green Team Award – eco-friendly swag basket full of gift cards, a 2026 Delaware state park pass, and other goodies to the largest team of finishers!
- Top Overall Awards (Overall Male/Female and Overall Male/Female Masters (40+)) scored by gun time, all other age groups are scored by chip (net) time) will receive 2026 Delaware State Parks annual passes and an eco-friendly award
- Top 2 Female/Male in each age category (0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and above) will receive eco-friendly awards
- Fun treat for the 8 & Under Kids Race participants
Thanks to our 2025 Sponsors to Date!
Lunch & learn Livestream: Thursday NOVEMBER 20 @ noon
EXPLORING WHETHER COMMUNITY COMPOSTING IS RIGHT FOR YOU!
With Plastic Free Delaware's very own, Elisa King, DCCI Program Manager
GREEN DRINKS DELAWARE
Join us virtually on the third Monday of every month at 6 p.m. for conversation and a presentation with Q&A by an ever-changing special guest list!
Green Drinks is a global networking movement for those interested in learning more about environmental protection and sustainability! Bringing together a lively mix of people involved in environmental issues, from volunteer advocates, nonprofits, academia, government agencies, and business. Meet up with others looking to learn more about environmental issues, socialize, engage in advocacy, and have a bit of fun!
Upcoming meetings and topics can be found on our calendar.
Past session recordings are on our YouTube channel!
Lunch & learn Livestream: Thursday JANUARY 15 @ noon
THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF FOOD PRODUCTION
In this presentation, the audience will be introduced to the relationship of animal agriculture to climate change, deforestation, water use, and community health and how increasing plant-based food choices can reduce our environmental “foodprint.”
Mercy Mize is the Senior Manager of the Education Program at Farm Sanctuary. She leads the Humane Education Programs, changing hearts and minds about animal agriculture and moving towards a more just, compassionate, and sustainable food system for people, animals, and the planet.
YES! the 7th annual 2026 Delaware Youth Environmental Summit
Inform - Engage - Inspire - Activate Delaware's Youth
Friday February 20, 2026
For Delaware's High School Students and Educators
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