Summer Solstice
Six bands perform at the Myrick Conservation Center for a day of music and fun with proceeds benefiting BRC. For more information, please visit the event website.
Brandywine Red Clay Events
Upcoming Event
Christina Basin Task Force Bus Tour
September 18 @ 9:00 am
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
You can register at: https://bit.ly/4hwZWpV
See flyer attached for details.
Many thanks for Martha Narvaez for helping with the tour planning and our sponsors helping to cover a portion of bussing costs.
Sponsored by: Delaware DNREC, University of Delaware Water Resources Center, Chester County Conservation District and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance
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Myrick Conservation Center
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Summer Music Series- Scott Pemberton
Join us for the free Summer Music Series. Gates open at 6 p.m. and concert begins at 7 p.m. A food truck will be on site, but outside food and … Continued
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Summer Music Series- Spokey Speaky
Myrick Conservation CenterJoin us for the free Summer Music Series. Gates open at 6 p.m. and concert begins at 7 p.m. A food truck will be on site, but outside food and … Continued
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Summer Music Series- Carly Simmons
Myrick Conservation CenterJoin us for the free Summer Music Series. Gates open at 6 p.m. and concert begins at 7 p.m. A food truck will be on site, but outside food and … Continued
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PA Master Naturalist
Myrick Conservation CenterA Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is an individual with a passion for the natural world who participates in an intensive training program and uses his or her knowledge by giving back … Continued
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Annual Dinner and Silent Auction
Mendenhall InnPlease join us as we shine a spotlight on our accomplishments over the last year, celebrate our successes and plan for the future. For more information or to register please … Continued
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Camp for a Day
Myrick Conservation CenterSo the kids have a day off at school...whatever will you do? Send them to us for a day of outdoor fall fun...no TVs or tablets included. Bring your own … Continued
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Presentation of the Pocopson Creek and Browning Barn Tributary Watershed Restoration Plan
Myrick Conservation CenterBrandywine Red Clay Alliance, along with our contractor, Clauser Environmental, has completed a comprehensive assessment and restoration plan for the Pocopson Creek Watershed and Browning Barn Tributary. The plan targets … Continued
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Young Waterfowlers Program for Teens
Waterfowling is an American tradition that combines hunting with an appreciation of wetlands and their wildlife. To instill a strong conservation ethic for all our natural resources, Brandywine Red Clay … Continued
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Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Upland Country Day SchoolMark your calendars! The 19th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns this year on Thursday, March 19th! Join us for an evening celebrating the environment at Upland Country Day … Continued
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BRC Spring Day Camp
Myrick Conservation CenterIt’s the first day of spring and all the kids are off from school…come celebrate at BRC with a one-day camp! Participants will learn about the signs of spring through … Continued
