ABOUT THE EVENT
(Kennett Square, PA) — Volunteers are needed for the Annual Red Clay Valley Clean Up to be held on Saturday, March 28th from 8 AM – Noon. The Clean Up is co-sponsored by the Red Clay Valley Association (RCVA) and the Delaware Nature Society (DNS) with additional support from the Kennett Area Park Authority, Phillips Mushrooms, Wild Birds Unlimited, WSFS, Wawa, Bike Delaware, Chandler Funeral Homes, Constellation, Exelon Generation, DE State Senator Gregg Lavelle, Mt. Cuba Center, Red Clay Scenic Byway Alliance, United Water Delaware and Starbucks Coffee Company. The Clean Up focuses on over 75 miles of stream and road ways along the east and west branches of the Red Clay Creek, including Kennett Square Borough going south through Yorklyn and Hockessin, DE and ending at Kirkwood Highway.
Volunteers are crucial to the success of the Red Clay Valley Clean Up. About 600 volunteers participated in 2014 to collect more than 9 tons of trash. “Volunteers work hard but most also consider it great fun and an opportunity for family and neighbors to get together,” says Jim Jordan, chair of the Red Clay Valley Clean Up event.
The Clean Up kicks off at 8 AM, when volunteers assemble in Kennett Square at Anson B. Nixon Park or Kennett Area YMCA’s Outdoor Pool or in Hockessin, Delaware at the Ashland Nature Center. After check-in and refreshments including Starbucks coffee, volunteers disperse to assigned areas along the clean up route. Necessary materials (gloves, bags, reflective safety vests, etc.) are provided. Large groups are encouraged to contact RCVA (610-793-1090) or DNS (302-239-2334) for their route assignments prior to March 24th.
Red Clay Valley Association
The Red Clay Valley Clean Up event is co-hosted by the Red Clay Valley Association (RCVA) to support their efforts to protect and conserve the natural resources of the Red Clay Watershed. Over the past six decades, RCVA has pioneered innovative programs to improve and protect the water in the Red Clay Valley. Your leader in local watershed conservation & education, RCVA offers programs for all ages and conducts environmental studies and projects to promote the restoration, preservation, conservation and enjoyment of our region’s natural resources.
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