Books and Boots
Ages 2 – 7 Every Thursday September 10-November 19 (Rain date Fridays) 10:00am – 11:30am Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a … Continued
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 and Boots
Ages 2 – 7 Every Thursday September 10-November 19 (Rain date Fridays) 10:00am – 11:30am Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a … Continued
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Red Clay Valley Clean Up
The Red Clay Valley Clean Up will continue its decades long tradition in 2021, though in a modified, covid-19 safe format. This effort is even more critical than in years … Continued
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Brandywine Clean-Up
Register now to participate in our Annual Brandywine Clean Up event to keep roads, parks, and streams in Chester County, Pennsylvania clean and beautiful. Litter Clean-up crews will practice safe … Continued
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Spotted Laternfly Management Webinar
Spotted Lanternfly Management on Your Property Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 – 8:00 pm via Zoom Presenter: Brian O’Neil of Weeds, Inc, Aston, PA. Cost: FREE Register Here Since 2014, … Continued
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Summer Music Series- The Cameltones
Myrick Conservation CenterGates open at 6 p.m. and concert is free. Check out more information from this Delaware area band on their facebook page.
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Summer Music Series- Bickel Brothers
Myrick Conservation CenterGates open at 6 p.m. and concert is free. Check out more information from this West Chester area band on their facebook page.
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Books and Boots
Myrick Conservation CenterAges 2 - 7 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 … Continued
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Deadfest 2021
Myrick Conservation CenterTHIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! Deadfest is back! Join BRC as we celebrate the music of the Grateful Dead. Gates open at 5 p.m., show begins at 6 p.m. BRC Member Pre-Sale (Begins 8/10)- $20 General Pre-Sale (Begins 8/12)- $25 Children 12-18- $10 Children 11 and under are free Starting September 2nd all tickets … Continued
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Wild and Scenic Movie Festival
Myrick Conservation CenterTickets are officially on sale for the 2021 Wild and Scenic Film Festival! It is taking place OUTSIDE on Friday, September 24 (with a rain date of October 1) at the Myrick Conservation Center. Can't make the event? We have a virtual ticket option that allows access to the entire film program for up to … Continued
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Books and Boots
Myrick Conservation CenterAges 2 – 7 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 outdoor adventure and take home craft. Please remember to dress for the weather. Members $5, Non-Member $10 . (Adult/Caregiver free, but must register.) Registration required. Books … Continued
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Annual Dinner and Silent Auction
Radley Run Restoration PlanPlease join us as we shine a spotlight on our accomplishments over the last year. In addition, we are honoring David Shields, retire Associate Director at Brandywine Conservancy with the Clayton M. Hoff Conservation Award for over 38 years of conserving land and water resources in the region. Purchase tickets here. Presenting Sponsor: Flyway Excavating, … Continued