Join the Brandywine Conservancy for a day of family-friendly fun at their Community Waterside Gathering at Anson B. Nixon Park.

• Come out to learn about fishing in a pond, lake and other bodies of water in the region with Legacy, Land and Water Partners/Mid Atlantic Youth Anglers & Outdoors Partners.
• Participate in Hands-on Pond Water Testing. Step into the role of an environmental scientist as Brandywine Conservancy staff guide you through hands-on water quality testing at the pond. Learn how to measure key parameters and uncover what they reveal about the pond’s overall health.
• Join Clarke Green (author of cagksq) for a 20-30 minute guided walk along the Red Clay Creek in Anson B. Nixon Park, exploring centuries of change from wetlands to milldams to modern restoration. Discover how native plants, flowing water, and community action are bringing this living stream back to health.  These walks will be offered at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm.
• Experience a Bilingual Storybook Walk.  Come and read the book Tree Hugs with Kennett Library and then do a fun sensory hands-on discovery!  This guided activity will be offered at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Participants are welcome to read on their own during the rest of the event.

All fishing equipment will be provided, and close-toed shoes are recommended for fishing. If you have any questions, please email jsteiner@brandywine.org prior to the program.

This event is free, but advance registration is appreciated. Please click here to register. There is a permanent restroom near the parking lot, and a porta toilet is available for use closer to the activities.