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Brandywine Red Clay Events

Upcoming Event

Nature Play Series

March 20 @ 10:00 am

Chandler Mill Nature Preserve

Stay busy and join Land Steward, Carl Hutchinson, in an effort to improve BRC’s nature preserves. Assist with a variety of tasks including invasive species removal, trail clearing, tree planting maintenance, and light construction, all while learning about nature, having fun, and meeting great people!

No experience necessary!

Water, sturdy work boots, and protective clothing are a must. Tools, work gloves, and eye and ear protection (if necessary) will be provided.

Click here to register.

Pumpkin Picking and Hayride

Myrick Conservation Center

Come spend a beautiful fall day on our property.  Visit our garden to pick one of our home grown pumpkins, then head back to carve, paint or decorate your pumpkin.  Finish up your day with a hayride through our scenic vistas.  All materials provided, including: pumpkins, paint, paintbrushes and carving supplies. Member:$5.00/Non-member: $8.00 This event … Continued

Night Orienteering

Myrick Conservation Center

Delaware Valley Orienteering “Night Orienteering” at the Myrick Conservation Center.  For more information, please visit their website.

Annual Holiday Craft Night

Myrick Conservation Center

Looking for some time to yourself to prepare for the holidays?  Let us help with an evening of fun for your child(ren) while you finish last minute preparations and shopping.  Our annual Holiday Craft Night will give participants the opportunity to create a natural ornament and play games.  Later, snack on popcorn and watch a … Continued

2017 Polar Plunge

Join us for our Annual Polar Plunge! Experience the Brandywine Creek in a whole new way. Whether you go knee deep or take the full plunge you are welcome to make a splash! Online registration is now closed.  Participants may register at the event. Please see the documents below for more information or to register. Polar … Continued

Books & Boots

Myrick Conservation Center

A Story Time and Outdoor Adventure Club Ages: 3-5 Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book provided by Baldwin's Book Bard.  Afterwards, the story continues into a real-life outdoor adventure.  Adult participation is optional.  A snack will be provided.  Space is limited.  Please register by Wednesday … Continued

Trail Creek Series Race

Myrick Conservation Center

Come run a fun 5K or 10K race to support the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance as part of the Trail Creek Series. All participants that are 19 & under, as well as veteran/active duty military or National Guard race for $10 with no late fees. All other participants: Pre-Registration: $30 Day of Registration: $40 Online … Continued

Books & Boots

Myrick Conservation Center

A Story Time and Outdoor Adventure Club Ages: 3-5 Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book provided by Baldwin's Book Bard.  Afterwards, the story continues into a real-life outdoor adventure.  Adult participation is optional.  A snack will be provided.  Space is limited.  Please register by Wednesday … Continued

Red Clay Valley Clean Up

Trib 414 Watershed summary

Help us as we partner with: the Delaware Nature Society, Kennett Area Park Authority, Mt. Cuba Center, Inc. and the Red Clay Scenic Byway Alliance to clean up the Red Clay Watershed! We are looking for volunteers to come out to Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin, DE, or the YMCA outdoor pool or Anson B. … Continued

Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point

Myrick Conservation Center

75th Running of the Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point Sunday April 2, 2017 Fun and exciting horse and pony steeplechase races, a parade of foxhounds, and many children’s activities.  Gates open at 11:00 a.m., first race at 12:30, on the grounds of Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s 318-acre Myrick Conservation Center located at 1760 Unionville-Wawaset Road, West Chester, … Continued

Books and Boots

Myrick Conservation Center

A Story Time and Outdoor Adventure Club Ages: 3-5 Books come to life at the Myrick Conservation Center as Potter the Otter reads a book provided by Baldwin's Book Bard.  Afterwards, the story continues into a real-life outdoor adventure.  Adult participation is optional.  A snack will be provided.  Space is limited.  Please register by Wednesday … Continued

Brandywine Creek Clean-Up

In addition to the actual creek clean-up, BRC will be partnering with Pocopson Township this year to clean up roads within the Brandywine Watershed. Volunteers of all ages are needed to help with this task.  All supplies will be provided. For more information, or to register, please email or call 610-793-1090.

22nd Annual Anson B. Nixon Trout Rodeo

Sponsored by Kennett Area Park Authority and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance Tickets: Advance ticket Prices: Adults (16 and older) $10 Children (6-15) $5 Children 5 and Under Free Day of Event ticket Prices: Adults (16 and older) $12 Children (6-15) $6 Children 5 and Under Free Tickets on sale now at the Kennett Borough Office, 120 … Continued