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Brandywine Red Clay Events

Upcoming Event

Nature Play Series

March 20 @ 10:00 am

Chandler Mill Nature Preserve

BRC is looking for volunteers to help us prepare the Myrick Conservation Center for the upcoming season, which includes the Victory Garden, Summer Music Series, and our popular Summer Camp.

Many hands make for quick work, and we can use your hands! Projects will include erecting tents, planting and straw/newspaper mulching of garden, chain saw work, minor bridge and picnic table repairs, barn cleaning, etc.

Interested in helping us on Tuesday? email us or call 610-793-1090 for additional information or to sign up.

Solar Eclipse Viewing Event

Myrick Conservation Center

Join BRC's Education Department Staff as they host a solar-eclipse viewing program. A short presentation about the eclipse will be given, followed by an opportunity for discussion and preparation for viewing the event safely.  Solar-eclipse viewing glasses will be provided. This event is open to all ages. BRC Members – Free!     Non-members – $5 This … Continued

The Universe is Out There!

Myrick Conservation Center

  7:30pm – 9:30pm Members: Free Nonmembers: $5 Please join BRC and the Chester County Astronomical Society for a night gazing at our universe. Listen to local experts and learn about the night sky in Chester County. Attendees will also learn how to identify stars and constellations. Please note that this a weather dependent event, … Continued

Fall Craft Night

Myrick Conservation Center

6:00 – 8:30pm Members: $3   Nonmembers: $5 Ages:6-12 Love Fall? Join us in making some fun Fall crafts! Crafts will be made out of materials that can be found around the Myrick Conservation Center, or even around your house! Participants will also have the opportunity to submit their crafts to the Unionville Community fair … Continued

Volunteer Work Day

Myrick Conservation Center

We Need You! Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s Volunteer Work Day at the Myrick Conservation Center   September 30, 2017 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 8:30-Registration and light breakfast with Starbucks Coffee 9:00- Begin work on projects 12:30- Lunch served email: contact@brandywineredclay.org or call for additional information

Fall Migration at the Myrick Conservation Center

8:00am - 10:00am Members: $10   Nonmembers: $15 During a guided walk, explore the varied habitats of the Myrick Conservation Center as we search for migrating birds like warblers, sparrows, and raptors.  Learn about the migratory patterns of birds that travel through the Brandywine Valley and how you can better locate these birds during your … Continued

Young Waterfowlers

Trib 414 Watershed summary

Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 25, November 8, 29, December 6 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ages 11-15 Members: $125 This very popular program is led by Jim Jordan, BRC’s Executive Director, Derek Stoner and others, and is offered in partnership with BRC, Delaware Nature Society and Natural Wildlife Federation. Students will learn the art and science of waterfowling, … Continued

Young Waterfowlers

Trib 414 Watershed summary

Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 25, November 8, 29, December 6 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ages 11-15 Members: $125 This very popular program is led by Jim Jordan, BRC’s Executive Director, Derek Stoner and others, and is offered in partnership with BRC, Delaware Nature Society and Natural Wildlife Federation. Students will learn the art and science of waterfowling, … Continued

Owl Prowl

Myrick Conservation Center

7:00 – 8:30pm Members: $3  Nonmembers: $5 Whooo’s ready for some fun! Learn about local owl species that inhabit the Myrick Conservation Center and the surrounding area. Dissect an owl pellet and find out what the owls have been hunting. Learn how to identify owl species by sight and their nighttime calls. Use all of … Continued

Young Waterfowlers

Trib 414 Watershed summary

Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 25, November 8, 29, December 6 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ages 11-15 Members: $125 This very popular program is led by Jim Jordan, BRC’s Executive Director, Derek Stoner and others, and is offered in partnership with BRC, Delaware Nature Society and Natural Wildlife Federation. Students will learn the art and science of waterfowling, … Continued

Simpers Red Streams Blue Tree Planting

Join BRC staff as we work on the Simpers Red Streams Blue project in East Marlborough Township. Volunteers will have the opportunity to get their hands dirty as they assist with the tree planting stage of this watershed conservation project. Space is limited for this program. Please call 610-793-1090 for availability.

Young Waterfowlers

Trib 414 Watershed summary

Wednesdays, October 4, 11, 25, November 8, 29, December 6 7:00-9:00 p.m. Ages 11-15 Members: $125 This very popular program is led by Jim Jordan, BRC’s Executive Director, Derek Stoner and others, and is offered in partnership with BRC, Delaware Nature Society and Natural Wildlife Federation. Students will learn the art and science of waterfowling, … Continued

Patagonia Benefit Your Backyard

Trail Creek Outfitters and Patagonia have teamed up to help BRC and two other conservation non-profits. How it works: Trail Creek has $5,000 to invest in three local environmental non-profits. The Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County, Delaware Nature Society, and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance will all receive a donation, but YOU get to decide how much. How you can help: Each purchase of … Continued