(West Chester, PA) — Volunteers are needed for the annual Red Clay Valley Clean Up to be held on Saturday, March 25th from 8 AM – Noon. The Clean Up is co-sponsored by the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC) and the Delaware Nature Society (DNS) to sweep more than 85 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. 628 volunteers participated in 2016 to collect more than 11 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 Clean Up project.
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 BRC (610-793-1090) or DNS
(302-239-2334) for their route assignments prior to March 22nd.
This community event is also sponsored by Mt. Cuba Center, Red Clay Valley Scenic Byway Alliance, Kennett Area Park Authority, Phillips Mushroom Farms, Wild Birds Unlimited, WSFS, Constellation, Chandler Funeral Home, DE State Senator Greg Lavelle, Starbucks Coffee Company, Chatham Financial, Suez Water Delaware, Bike Delaware and others.
Brandywine Red Clay Alliance formed in 2015 out of the merger between Brandywine Valley Association and Red Clay Valley Association. With over 70 years of experience, we will continue to reach out for clean-up volunteers, undertake improvements in both watersheds, turn more red streams blue, advocate with a stronger voice, and educate school children throughout our districts.
