800 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 ç (BRC), Delaware Nature Society (DNS), Mt. Cuba Center and Kennett Area Park Authority (KAPA) to collect litter along more than 100 miles of stream and roadways 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 and Route 52.
Volunteers are crucial to the success of the Red Clay Valley Clean Up. In the 38 year history of this effort, volunteers have collected 452 tons of trash from our streams and roadways with the help of almost 20,000 volunteers. “For many in the community, this is considered an annual rite of spring” says Jim Jordan, chair of the Red Clay Clean Up event.
After check-in, volunteers disperse to assigned areas along the clean up route. Necessary materials (gloves, bags, reflective safety vests, etc.) are provided. Volunteers may register by visiting www.brandywineredclay.org Those with questions can call (610-793-1090) or email jjordan@brandywineredclay.org.
This community effort would not be possible without the generous support of: Brandywine Red Clay Alliance, Bike Delaware, Chandler Funeral Homes, Delaware Nature Society, Wild Birds Unlimited-Hockessin, Kennett Area Park Authority, Mt. Cuba Center, Phillips Mushroom Farms, Veolia Delaware, Flyway Excavating, Manfredi Cold Storage, Harvest Market and Constellation.
Brandywine Red Clay Alliance works to promote the restoration, conservation, and enjoyment of the natural resources of the Brandywine and Red Clay Watersheds through education, scientific activities, environmental stewardship and advocacy.
