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
Looking for some time to yourself to prepare for the holidays? Let us help with an evening of fun for your child(ren) while you finish last minute preparations and shopping. Our annual Holiday Craft Night will give participants the opportunity to create a natural ornament and play games. Later, snack on popcorn and watch a … Continued
Join us for our Annual Polar Plunge! Experience the Brandywine Creek in a whole new way. Whether you go knee deep or take the full plunge you are welcome to make a splash! Online registration is now closed. Participants may register at the event. Please see the documents below for more information or to register. Polar … Continued
A Story Time and Outdoor Adventure Club Ages: 3-5 Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book provided by Baldwin's Book Bard. Afterwards, the story continues into a real-life outdoor adventure. Adult participation is optional. A snack will be provided. Space is limited. Please register by Wednesday … Continued
Come run a fun 5K or 10K race to support the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance as part of the Trail Creek Series. All participants that are 19 & under, as well as veteran/active duty military or National Guard race for $10 with no late fees. All other participants: Pre-Registration: $30 Day of Registration: $40 Online … Continued
A Story Time and Outdoor Adventure Club Ages: 3-5 Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book provided by Baldwin's Book Bard. Afterwards, the story continues into a real-life outdoor adventure. Adult participation is optional. A snack will be provided. Space is limited. Please register by Wednesday … Continued
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 YMCA outdoor pool or Anson B. … Continued
75th Running of the Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point Sunday April 2, 2017 Fun and exciting horse and pony steeplechase races, a parade of foxhounds, and many children’s activities. Gates open at 11:00 a.m., first race at 12:30, on the grounds of Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s 318-acre Myrick Conservation Center located at 1760 Unionville-Wawaset Road, West Chester, … Continued
A Story Time and Outdoor Adventure Club Ages: 3-5 Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book provided by Baldwin's Book Bard. Afterwards, the story continues into a real-life outdoor adventure. Adult participation is optional. A snack will be provided. Space is limited. Please register by Wednesday … Continued
In addition to the actual creek clean-up, BRC will be partnering with Pocopson Township this year to clean up roads within the Brandywine Watershed. Volunteers of all ages are needed to help with this task. All supplies will be provided. For more information, or to register, please email or call 610-793-1090.
Sponsored by Kennett Area Park Authority and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance Tickets: Advance ticket Prices: Adults (16 and older) $10 Children (6-15) $5 Children 5 and Under Free Day of Event ticket Prices: Adults (16 and older) $12 Children (6-15) $6 Children 5 and Under Free Tickets on sale now at the Kennett Borough Office, 120 … Continued
The Myrick Conservation Center will host eight local bands during the 2017 Summer Solstice Musical festival with proceeds benefiting BRC. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. For more information on the event, lineup and tickets, please visit http://waykool.com/solstice/.