Spring Community Waterside Gathering at Anson B. Nixon Park

Schedule

Sun May 31 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Anson B. Nixon Park, 405 N. Walnut St., Kennett Square, PA 19348 | Kennett Square, PA

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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 [email protected] prior to the program.

EVENT DETAILS:
Sunday, May 31, 2026
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Anson B. Nixon Park
405 N. Walnut Rd.
Kennett Square, PA 19348
This event is free, but advance registration is appreciated.
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/4mfmMCA

Additional Information:
- There is a permanent restroom near the parking lot, and a porta toilet is available for use closer to the activities
- Dress for the weather and wear shoes that can get wet as grass and trails may get wet or muddy
- *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.
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