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 $6.50, Non-Member $13 . (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 $6.50, Non-Member $13 . (Adult/Caregiver free, but must register.) Registration required. Books … Continued
Mark your calendars for the 15th Annual Trail Creek Outfitters Wild and Scenic Film Festival at Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s Myrick Conservation Center on September 29, 2022! More details to follow. Hosted by Trail Creek Outfitters to equally benefit Stroud Water Research Center and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance.
Gates open at 5:30 and films begin at 7:00. Films run for 90 minutes. We will also have music, raffles and food trucks! Ticket prices are $25 for adults and $10 for 17 and under. Purchase tickets here.
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 $6.50, Non-Member $13 . (Adult/Caregiver free, but must register.) Registration required. Books … Continued
After a 3-year hiatus this regionally renown program is back! Waterfowling is an American tradition that combines hunting with an appreciation of wetlands and their wildlife. To instill a strong conservation ethic for all our natural resources, Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC) and DelNature is providing an exciting opportunity for youngsters ages 11 through 16. … Continued
Waterfowling is an American tradition that combines hunting with an appreciation of wetlands and their wildlife. To instill a strong conservation ethic for all our natural resources, Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC) and DelNature is providing an exciting opportunity for youngsters ages 11 through 16. Participants will study wildlife management, habitat protection, conservation practices and … 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 $6.50, Non-Member $13 . (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 $6.50, Non-Member $13 . (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 $6.50, Non-Member $13 . (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 $6.50, Non-Member $13 . (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 $6.50, Non-Member $13 . (Adult/Caregiver free, but must register.) Registration required. Books … Continued