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
Events
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Outdoor Yoga
Myrick Conservation CenterAges 10 & up Celebrate the end of the day with a truly organic experience. Every level welcomed for this two-hour outdoor yoga class. Bring a mat, water bottle and comfortable clothing. You will surely leave feeling refreshed and heathy. Member: $5 Non-member: $8 Register here.
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Birding with the West Chester University Birding Club
Myrick Conservation CenterAll ages Join associate professor Dr. Josh Auld and the rest of West Chester University’s Birding Club as you learn how to identify local birds. Hike through our many “mini-environments” and see how many birds you can find. Register here.
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Star Gazing with Chester County Astronomical Society
Myrick Conservation CenterAll Ages Join BRC and the Chester County Astronomical Society for a night gazing at the universe. Members: Free Nonmembers: $5 Click here to register.
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Summer Solstice XXVII
Myrick Conservation CenterAnnual music festival featuring six local bands, with proceeds benefiting BRC. For tickets and more information please visit the event website.
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The Hounds Foundation 2018 Paper Chase
7+ mile ride featuring Brandywine Hills Point to Point Race Course here at BRC as well as a local haunted village! Net proceeds from the event will benefit The Hounds Foundation with a matching grant to BRC. Fee: $40 per rider (Go out as a team or individual) Time: First horse on course at 8 … Continued
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Summer Concert Series- The Lukens Band
This concert will feature traditional patriotic songs and marches. www.lukensband.org Concert is free. Gates open at 6 p.m.
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Take Your Child Fishing SOLD OUT
SORRY! THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. BRC is proud to partner with Northbrook Canoe Company to offer "Take Your Child Fishing!" Join us at Northbrook Canoe for a cookout at 6 pm on July 11th. Following dinner, there will be instruction provided by expert anglers from BRC to teach children a lifelong hobby, instill appreciation … Continued
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Summer Concert Series- The Bryn Mawr Mainliners
The Bryn Mawr Mainliners chorus is one of the top American Barbershop groups. Christened in 1963, the Mainliners draw members from Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. Their four part harmony will delight young and old. www.mainliners.org Concert is free. Gates open at 6 p.m.
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Summer Concert Series- The Cameltones
Founded in 2000 the Cameltones have endeavored to bring jam music to dozens of people in the Brandywine Valley. They combine their love of classic rock with a healthy dose of Attention Deficit Disorder to assure that no song is ever played the same way twice. Concert is free. Gates open at 6 p.m.
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Summer Concert Series- The Sermon!
Hailing from West Chester, The Sermon!”uses vintage instruments to perform a retro jazz-funk sound. Gates open at 6 p.m. and concert is free.
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The Snap
Myrick Conservation CenterThis classic rock cover band first played around Delaware over 30 years ago and will delight fans of all ages. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concert is free.