Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point Races
Fun and exciting horse and pony steeplechase races, a parade of foxhounds, and many children’s activities.
$20
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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Books & Boots
Myrick Conservation CenterA 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
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Orienteering Adventure
Myrick Conservation CenterJoin our Environmental Instructor and Secretary to the DVOA Mary Frank for an outdoor orienteering adventure.
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Plant Exploration Day
Myrick Conservation CenterJoin 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!
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Brandywine Creek Clean-up
Creek and roadside clean-up along the Brandywine Creek. Sign-up required prior to event by calling 610-793-1090.
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Miles at the Myrick – Mother’s Day
Myrick Conservation CenterWant 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
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BRC 21st Annual Trout Rodeo
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
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Art and Nature, Paint the Property
Myrick Conservation CenterA 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
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Monarchs in May
Myrick Conservation CenterCome out and celebrate spring with our Environmental Instructor, Vail Ryan.
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First Day of Summer Camp
Myrick Conservation CenterJoin us as we begin our 31st year of innovative nature camps where your child is guaranteed to get wet and muddy every day.
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Sounds Under the Stars-Cousin Jake & Friends
Myrick Conservation CenterThis bluegrass band from Lancaster County will perform for the first time at Myrick Conservation Center. Concert is free. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Free