Promoting restoration, conservation, and enjoyment of the natural resources of the Brandywine and Red Clay watersheds
Take a Hike
BRC’s nature preserves are open to the public from dawn until dusk; seven days a week, with a few exceptions throughout the year. We invite you to come out with your family and friends to any of our preserves for an enjoyable walk through open space.
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Register Now for Spring ’25 Early Education Programs
We have a new registration system. Please follow the links to register. All program participants will be required to create an 
account to login.
Join Us…
Workhorse Brewing and Orvis Speckled Stream Sip and Shop
April 26, 2025
Join us at the ORVIS Downingtown store for a special sip & shop event. Speckled Stream will be available for purchase during the event with 10% of the proceeds being donated to BRC. As a special perk for attending, you’ll receive an ORVIS discount valid in-store that day.
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Trout Rodeo
April 26, 2025
Register now to participate in the annual Trout Rodeo at Anson B. Nixon Park.
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Conserving Our Watershed
Feet of streams restored
Dam removed
Trees and shrubs planted
Tons of trash removed from 118 miles of roads & streams
Trees distributed to residents
Attendees for 15 watershed outreach programs