Are you a conservation professional or volunteer? Join us for the 2026 Christina Basin Task Force Bus Tour. This year’s tour focuses on the Brandywine Creek as a drinking water source, dam removal on the Brandywine, brownfield remediation on the Christina River and urban green stormwater infrastructure sites. Tour sites include:
Porter Water Drinking Water Treatment Plant– tour of the water treatment process and current issues with water quality with Mary Neutz, City of Wilmington.
Johnston Park Bioretention Project– City of Wilmington, featuring three bioretention basins presented by Kelly Wilson, Delaware Nature Society
Rooftop of ShopRite Shopping Center– Unique birds-eye- view of CBR4 brownfield and remediation sites installed over the past 30 years and a view of new projects in design along the Christina River, with John Cargill and Todd Keyser, DNREC.
Lunch at Riverfront Market at City of Wilmington- lunch on your own (pay for what you like) choose from pizza, peruvian rotisserie, poke bowl, thai, salad, sandwich or tacos. See full list at: https://riverfrontwilm.com/location/riverfront-market/ (or if you prefer, bring your own lunch)
Walking tour of Riverfront rain garden and wetland plantings with Marian Young, Brightfields
Visit Breck’s Mill Dam and see the former site of Dam #6 (duPont) and learn about dam removal on Brandywine Creek on a pleasant walk along the Brandywine Creek with Jim Shanahan of Brandywine River Restoration Trust
Please join us Thursday, October 24th, as we shine a spotlight on our accomplishments over the last year and honor the countless volunteers and members who have helped BRC along the way. Mendenhall Inn $75 per person Click here to purchase tickets. Presenting Sponsor: Platinum Sponsor: Manito Abstract Co., Inc. Gold Sponsors: Meadow Springs Farm- … Continued
Ages 3 - 5 Second & Fourth Thursdays September through December 10:00am – 11:30am Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book to inspire. The story continues with an on-theme craft and an outdoor adventure. Please remember to dress for the weather. Members $5, Non-Member $10 (No … Continued
Sunday, November 17th 1:00pm – 3:00pm Using a blend of floral and natural items found on our property, come make a table topper to use as your Thanksgiving centerpiece or give as a gift. Suitable for ages 8 through adult. Members $8, Non-Member $16 Register here.
Ages 3 - 5 Second & Fourth Thursdays September through December 10:00am – 11:30am Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book to inspire. The story continues with an on-theme craft and an outdoor adventure. Please remember to dress for the weather. Members $5, Non-Member $10 (No … Continued
Ages 2 - 5 Second & Fourth Thursdays January through May 10:00am – 11:30am Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book to inspire. The story continues with an on-theme craft and an outdoor adventure. Please remember to dress for the weather. Members $5, Non-Member $10 (No … Continued
Ages 2 - 5 Second & Fourth Thursdays January through May 10:00am – 11:30am Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book to inspire. The story continues with an on-theme craft and an outdoor adventure. Please remember to dress for the weather. Members $5, Non-Member $10 (No … Continued
Ages 2 - 5 Second & Fourth Thursdays January through May 10:00am – 11:30am Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book to inspire. The story continues with an on-theme craft and an outdoor adventure. Please remember to dress for the weather. Members $5, Non-Member $10 (No … Continued
Ages 2 - 5 Second & Fourth Thursdays January through May 10:00am – 11:30am Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book to inspire. The story continues with an on-theme craft and an outdoor adventure. Please remember to dress for the weather. Members $5, Non-Member $10 (No … Continued
Ages 2 - 5 Second & Fourth Thursdays January through May 10:00am – 11:30am Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book to inspire. The story continues with an on-theme craft and an outdoor adventure. Please remember to dress for the weather. Members $5, Non-Member $10 (No … Continued
THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED. Help us as we partner with: the Delaware Nature Society, Kennett Area Park Authority, Mt. Cuba Center, Inc. and the Red Clay Scenic Byway Alliance to clean up the Red Clay Watershed! We are looking for volunteers to come out to Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin, DE, or the … Continued
While the event has been cancelled, the raffle drawing will still occur. Please see below for information regarding the raffle. Raffle Prizes Raffle Ticket Online Purchase-$10
Ages 2 - 5 Second & Fourth Thursdays January through May 10:00am – 11:30am Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book to inspire. The story continues with an on-theme craft and an outdoor adventure. Please remember to dress for the weather. Members $5, Non-Member $10 (No … Continued