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
Accompanying himself on banjo and harmonica, Ed tells stories from diverse cultures around the world, selecting his program based on the age and background of his audience. www.edstivender.com Concert is free. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Tickets are now on sale! Gates will open at Noon, with music from 1-8 p.m. https://bvarcva.formstack.com/forms/jamonthebrandywine Tickets are $25 per person Purchase your tickets ahead of time and receive $10 off per person! Day of sales only- ages 12-18 and students w/ID will be $10. Children under 12 get in for free! Advance ticket sales … Continued
Young Waterfowlers Program For Teens, Ages 11-17! Wednesdays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Oct. 5, 12, 26, Nov. 2, 9, & Dec. 7. Meets at Ashland Nature Center, Hockessin, DE. $150, members only Waterfowling is an American tradition that combines hunting with an appreciation of wetlands and their wildlife. In order to instill … Continued
We Need You! at the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s Volunteer Work Day at the Myrick Conservation Center October 8, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 8:30-Registration and light breakfast with Starbucks Coffee 9:00- Begin work on projects 12:30- Lunch served email: contact@brandywineredclay.org or call for additional information
Join one of our naturalists for a walk through our property to collect insects and observe our native plants and pollinators. Once the walk is complete, you will return to our barn for a light snack and discuss your observations. Refreshments will be provided. Member:$3.00/Non-member: $6.00 To register please call 610-793-1090 or click here.
Come spend a beautiful fall day on our property. Visit our garden to pick one of our home grown pumpkins, then head back to carve, paint or decorate your pumpkin. Finish up your day with a hayride through our scenic vistas. All materials provided, including: pumpkins, paint, paintbrushes and carving supplies. Member:$5.00/Non-member: $8.00 This event … Continued
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