Brandywine River Cleanup

1080 North Park Drive,Wilmington DE 19806

29 April, 2023

Description

Join us in celebrating Earth Month with our first river clean-up with Delaware State Parks! We will arrange an annual litter cleanup along the banks of the Brandywine in Wilmington’s Brandywine Park. This year’s cleanup is in conjunction with the Delaware Nature Society’s Delaware Freshwater Wetlands Project and includes an informative session on one of the dams that sits within the park's boundaries. Parking (free): Wilmington State Parks - Under I-95 parking Parking Lot at Brandywine Zoo Meet: Picnic area next to the I-95 bridge Physical, skill requirements: continuous standing, regular walking, bending or crouching Event Schedule: This schedule is not rigid. It is designed to give your group an idea of the proceedings. 11:00-11:10 Check-in 11:10-11:15 Introductions, interpretation 11:15-11:35 Tour of Dam 3 11:35-11:40 Gather supplies for litter cleanup, instructions 11:40-12:50 Litter cleanup 12:55-1:00 Litter collection, supply return, wrap-up, group photos Weather conditions: Weather Underground Additional Details 14 and older Is Family Friendly Register by Apr 29, 2023 Is Outdoors Inclement Weather Plan: Postpone to Sun., April 30 Check for ticks Wear closed-toe shoes Wear clothes you can get dirty Pants and long-sleeve shirt are recommended Bring gloves Bring drinking water