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Our Public Preserves

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. Come see how we combine stewardship, conservation, and education. While membership is not required to enjoy our preserves, your membership dollars help our land management staff maintain the preserves and keep them safe and accessible to the public.

New Leaf Sensory Garden

776 Rosedale Road, Kennett Square, PA

11+ acres of wetlands and meadow with 1/2 mile trail and meandering stream. Home to wildflower plantings, pollinator garden, BRC’s apiary, and successional riparian buffer. Assorted interactive sensory stations available. No dogs are allowed.

Marshall Bridge Preserve

Access via Farm Lane off Benge Road, Hockessin, DE

80 wooded and open acres for walking, hiking, birding, and nature study. Arc monument SW of parking. Abuts Auburn Valley State Park in Delaware. Leashed dogs are allowed.

Marshall Mill House Preserve

932 Creek Road, Kennett Square, PA

40 acres with 1.5 mile trail loop with incline and steps. Featuring class 1 woodlands with intact forest interior. Open for hiking, birding, and other passive recreation. Leashed dogs are allowed.

Myrick Conservation Center

1760 Unionville-Wawaset Road, West Chester, PA

318 acres of woodland, field, and meadow with 9+ miles of natural trails. Home to BRC’s office, amphitheater, education programs, and many annual events including the summer music series and Dead Fest. Our dog policy changes seasonally based on preserve activity.

Chandler Mill Preserve

541 Chandler Mill Road, Avondale, PA 19311

45 acres and 1.5 miles of trails ideal for birdwatching. The Historic Chandler Mill Bridge and Bucktoe Cemetery serve as nearby landmarks.

Little Elk Creek Preserve

Coming soon! This preserve is currently closed, but being prepared for the public.

Stateline Woods Preserve

814* Merrybell Lane, Kennett Square, PA

*Use 950 for GPS

86 acres with 2-3 miles of easy to moderate trails through fields and woodlands with great hilltop views. Open for passive recreation and nature study. Leashed dogs are allowed.