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
Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 25, November 8, 29, December 6 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ages 11-15 Members: $125 This very popular program is led by Jim Jordan, BRC’s Executive Director, Derek Stoner and others, and is offered in partnership with BRC, Delaware Nature Society and Natural Wildlife Federation. Students will learn the art and science of waterfowling, … Continued
Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 25, November 8, 29, December 6 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ages 11-15 Members: $125 This very popular program is led by Jim Jordan, BRC’s Executive Director, Derek Stoner and others, and is offered in partnership with BRC, Delaware Nature Society and Natural Wildlife Federation. Students will learn the art and science of waterfowling, … Continued
7:00 – 8:30pm Members: $3 Nonmembers: $5 Whooo’s ready for some fun! Learn about local owl species that inhabit the Myrick Conservation Center and the surrounding area. Dissect an owl pellet and find out what the owls have been hunting. Learn how to identify owl species by sight and their nighttime calls. Use all of … Continued
Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 25, November 8, 29, December 6 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ages 11-15 Members: $125 This very popular program is led by Jim Jordan, BRC’s Executive Director, Derek Stoner and others, and is offered in partnership with BRC, Delaware Nature Society and Natural Wildlife Federation. Students will learn the art and science of waterfowling, … Continued
Join BRC staff as we work on the Simpers Red Streams Blue project in East Marlborough Township. Volunteers will have the opportunity to get their hands dirty as they assist with the tree planting stage of this watershed conservation project. Space is limited for this program. Please call 610-793-1090 for availability.
Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 25, November 8, 29, December 6 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ages 11-15 Members: $125 This very popular program is led by Jim Jordan, BRC’s Executive Director, Derek Stoner and others, and is offered in partnership with BRC, Delaware Nature Society and Natural Wildlife Federation. Students will learn the art and science of waterfowling, … Continued
Trail Creek Outfitters and Patagonia have teamed up to help BRC and two other conservation non-profits. How it works: Trail Creek has $5,000 to invest in three local environmental non-profits. The Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County, Delaware Nature Society, and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance will all receive a donation, but YOU get to decide how much. How you can help: Each purchase of … Continued
Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 25, November 8, 29, December 6 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ages 11-15 Members: $125 This very popular program is led by Jim Jordan, BRC’s Executive Director, Derek Stoner and others, and is offered in partnership with BRC, Delaware Nature Society and Natural Wildlife Federation. Students will learn the art and science of waterfowling, … Continued
Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 25, November 8, 29, December 6 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ages 11-15 Members: $125 This very popular program is led by Jim Jordan, BRC’s Executive Director, Derek Stoner and others, and is offered in partnership with BRC, Delaware Nature Society and Natural Wildlife Federation. Students will learn the art and science of waterfowling, … Continued
For Children 3-5 Years Old Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book to inspire. Afterwards, the story continues into a real-life, outdoor adventure. Adult participation is optional. A snack will be provided. Space is limited. Please register by the Wednesday before class. Dress for the weather … Continued
Join us for a photographic tour of the abundant and diverse wildlife found in the Brandywine and Red Clay Valleys, presented by nature photographer Derek Stoner. From Hummingbirds to Monarchs to Red Foxes, there are many amazing creatures that that will be showcased in a program featuring photographs, audio recordings, and taxidermy mounts. Member: $8 Non-member: $10 … Continued