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
Nestled in the heart of Chester County, PA, the Joe Hillman Band is an acoustic string band specializing in entertaining crowds of all walk of life. The band draws influence from rock and roll, bluegrass and swing music, mixed together to provide an original and energetic experience. www.joehillmanband.com Concert is free. Gates open at 6 pm.
Scott Pemberton’s sound is much like the vibe of his native Portland: freaky, fun and just the right amount of weird. The best way to categorize his music is with the moniker “Timber Rock”. Scott naturally applies his own lens/stamp to the sounds of the Pacific North West, the region he has always called home. … Continued
Learn about all that Tristate Bird Rescue does to save birds in the area. They are the area’s leader in bird rescue and rehabilitation. https://tristatebird.org/ Members: Free Nonmembers: $5 To register please click here.
Join BRC staff and meet Jamie Hicks of Meadow Springs Farm for a personal tour of these amazing flowers. A hayride will escort you through the fields and each person will be able to pick their own sunflower to take home! Member:Free Nonmember: $5 To register please click here.
Join us in making some fun Fall crafts! Crafts will be made from materials that can be found around the Myrick Conservation Center. Participants will also have the opportunity to submit their crafts to the Unionville Community Fair for a chance to win cash prizes. Members: $3 Nonmembers: $5 To register please click here.
As we transition into Fall, join us at our property and embrace the peaceful surroundings by practicing yoga among the trees (weather permitting outside). Rain or Shine. We have a limited amount of yoga mats to borrow on a first come, first served basis. (Ages 10 and up) Members: $5 Non-members: $8 To register please … 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
Whooo’s ready for some fun! Learn about local owl species that inhabit the surrounding area. Use your new-found knowledge as you hike the Myrick Conservation Center property listening for owls and other creatures of the night. Members: $3 Nonmembers: $5 To register please click here.
Join us in celebrating the holidays! Let your imagination run wild while you create crafts from natural and recycled items. (Ages 7 and up) Member: $3 Non-member: $5 Please click here to register.
For Children 3-5 years old 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 a real-life outdoor adventure. Please register by the Wednesday before class. Please dress for the weather! Members: $6 (per child) Non-members: $8 (per child) Please … Continued