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
Ages 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
Ages 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
Ages 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
Run for Conservation at Brandywine Red Clay Alliance benefits the local conservation efforts of BRC. The run is approximately 5 miles and begins at 10am. The course begins and ends at the 318-acre Myrick Conservation Center. Runners explore farmland, woodland, wetland and meadows highlighting the local conservation successes of the BRC. Price: $30 advance; $40 … Continued
Ages 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
Ages 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
Ages 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
Ages 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
Ages 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
Stay busy and join Land Steward, Carl Hutchinson, in an effort to improve BRC's nature preserves. Assist with a variety of tasks including invasive species removal, trail clearing, tree planting maintenance, and light construction, all while learning about nature, having fun, and meeting great people! No experience necessary! Water, sturdy work boots, and protective clothing … Continued
Stay busy and join Land Steward, Carl Hutchinson, in an effort to improve to BRC's nature preserves. Assist with a variety of tasks including invasive species removal, trail clearing, tree planting maintenance, and light construction, all while learning about nature, having fun, and meeting great people! No experience necessary! Water, sturdy work boots, and protective … Continued
Ages 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