Join us for a day of family-friendly fun at Anson B. Nixon Park!
· Fish in a pond
· Engage in hands-on water quality activities
· Stroll through a bilingual storybook walk
· Go on a Creekside Discovery Quest
· Enter to win a raffle prize
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 advanced registration is appreciated.
Activities for the day:
Fishing (10:00am-2:00pm)
Come out to learn about fishing in a pond, lake and other bodies of water in our region with Legacy, Land and Water Partners/Mid Atlantic Youth Anglers & Outdoors Partners. They will have all the equipment available to use along with live bait and soft plastic artificial lures. There will also be a land-based dry casting area set up in the grass areas to learn how to cast and practice getting close to where fish are in water.
If you're an experienced angler, come out and share your tips with everyone!
Hands-on Pond Water Testing (10:00am-2:00pm)
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.
Creekside Discovery Quest (10:00a-2:00p)
Families can splash into adventure with this self-guided activity while exploring the park at their own pace. Uncover fun hands-on challenges, while learning how keeping water clean keeps our local wildlife and communities healthy and thriving!
This is a self-guided activity that attendees are welcome to pick up materials for at the registration table and participate in throughout the duration of the event.
Bilingual Storybook Walk
Come and read the book Habitat with Kennett Library and then do a fun nature themed-sensory hands-on discovery!
This guided activity will be offered at 11:00am and 1:00pm. Participants are welcome to read on their own during the rest of the event.
Other (10:00a-2:00p)
Stop by these informational tables to learn more ways you can help protect water quality in your community and own backyard!
if !supportLists]-->· endif]-->The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE), host of the Delaware Estuary Program, leads collaborative science-based efforts to improve the Delaware River and Bay. Freshwater mussels are an integral part of the river ecosystem, so PDE is raising mussels in ponds to help restore these vital species. Stop by our table to learn about their fascinating life cycle and the ecosystem services they provide through interactive activities.
if !supportLists]-->· endif]-->Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards of Chester and Delaware Counties (MWS) is a volunteer-based program established to educate and empower volunteers to protect environmental resources. They work with the community to improve the health of our streams, rivers and other natural resources. The program is open to people of all skills and abilities and promotes protecting natural resources outside the home. MWS offers customized programs, where you’ll learn from experts on how to deliver projects and programs in your community.
Additional Information:
if !supportLists]-->· endif]-->There is a permanent restroom near the parking lot, and a porta toilet is available for use closer to the activities
if !supportLists]-->· endif]-->Dress for the weather and wear shoes that can get wet as grass and trails may get wet or muddy
if !supportLists]-->· endif]-->*Brandywine Conservancy has the right to photograph any participants for use on their website or publications
Financial and other support for Waterside Tales: Empowering Local Communities Through Water Quality Awareness has been provided by the Department of Environmental Protection’s Environmental Education Grants Program. Coordinated by Brandywine Conservancy, this event is supported by Kennett Area Park Authority, Friends of Anson B. Nixon Park, Kennett Library and community partners in the Kennett area.