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
Join us for an old-fashioned picnic in the grass (supply your own blanket / food / drink) followed by a mesmerizing discussion about our night sky. The Chester County Astronomical Society will share their wealth of knowledge and telescopes. Find out how and why the night sky differs each time you view it. Maybe you … Continued
Gates open at 6 p.m. and concert is free. BRC is pleased to welcome West Chester based Afrobear to play their soul-rock music during our summer music series.
Ages 3 - 5 Second & Fourth Thursdays September through December 10:00am – 11:30am Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book to inspire. The story continues with an on-theme craft and an outdoor adventure. Please remember to dress for the weather. Members $5, Non-Member $10 (No … Continued
Tentatively, Sunday, September 15th Late Bloom Date, Sunday, September 22nd 1:00pm – 3:00pm Come spend the afternoon with us celebrating the sunflower. A hayride will escort you around the fields with picture perfect family photo opportunities as you learn about the journey of sunflowers from our land to your bird feeders. Light refreshments and sunflower … Continued
Ages 3 - 5 Second & Fourth Thursdays September through December 10:00am – 11:30am Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book to inspire. The story continues with an on-theme craft and an outdoor adventure. Please remember to dress for the weather. Members $5, Non-Member $10 Register … Continued
Waterfowling is an American tradition that combines hunting with an appreciation of wetlands and their wildlife. In order to instill a strong conservation ethic for all of our natural resources, BRC and the Delaware Nature Society (DNS) is providing an exciting opportunity for youngsters ages 11 through 15. Participants will study wildlife management, habitat protection, … Continued
We Need You! Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s Volunteer Work Day at the Myrick Conservation Center 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 8:30-Registration and light breakfast 9:00- Begin work on projects 12:30- Lunch served email: contact@brandywineredclay.org or call for additional information
Ages 3 - 5 Second & Fourth Thursdays September through December 10:00am – 11:30am Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book to inspire. The story continues with an on-theme craft and an outdoor adventure. Please remember to dress for the weather. Members $5, Non-Member $10 Register … Continued
Saturday, October 19th 10:00am – 12:00pm Do you have standing water, eroding stream banks, or a monoculture of mowed grass on your property? Learn ways that you can improve storm water run-off and wildlife habitat. We’ll discuss rain gardens, bio-swales, habitat gardens and riparian buffers. Then take a hike at the Myrick Conservation Center to … Continued