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
A story time and outdoor adventure club for children 3-5 years old. Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book provided by Baldwin’s Book Barn. Afterwards the story continues into a real-life, outdoor adventure. Adult participation is optional. A snack will be provided. Space is limited. Please … Continued
Join us at our Myrick Conservation Center for a scenic walk through our property. Expert botanist, Janet Ebert will lead you on your journey to search for and identify various plants. Dress for the weather and come prepared to spend a great time learning all about what nature has to offer! Register today!
Want to start your weekend off right? Join us the first Friday of every month for the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC) hiking series on our 318 acre Myrick Conservation Center property. Hikes will take place monthly from 11:30AM-1:00PM with one of our Education Coordinators, Environmental Instructors, Certified Yoga Instructors, or Certified Personal Trainers. Each … Continued
This event is sponsored with Kennett Area Park Authority (KAPA) and is held at the Anson B. Nixon Park, North Walnut Street in Kennett Square PA. For more information call 610-388-2773 or visit www.ansonbnixonpark.org
A traveling Art Museum is coming to BRC! Join one of our Environmental Instructors, Loretta Cohen for a celebration of Art and Nature. Through instructor led games and activities, children will be introduced to a portfolio of artwork that highlights the connection between art and nature. Join us for this fun introduction to art appreciation … Continued