Conserving the natural and cultural resources of our region takes a community!

With a primary emphasis on conservation of water quality and quantity, our mission is founded on a belief that a healthy and secure natural environment is essential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and future generations. 

Here are some ways that you can join our efforts by supporting through current volunteer opportunities:

Land Stewardship 

Land Steward volunteers assist with a variety of hands-on projects on Conservancy properties. These projects may include tasks like trimming vegetation, collecting litter along streams and roadways, pulling or cutting non-native invasive plants, planting, and maintaining trees and shrubs. 

Our preserves have an ongoing demand for bluebird, wood duck, and bat boxes. If interested, Brandywine Conservancy will provide design plans and materials necessary for construction.

Wildflower and Native Plant Gardeners and Seed Collectors

Garden volunteers tend to the extensive native plant gardens that make up the Chadds Ford campus of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art.  Planting native species, removing invasive non-native species, pruning, seed collecting, cleaning, packaging, propagating, and potting are among the activities this diverse group of people enjoy being part of.  Each year, these volunteers help facilitate the Wildflower, Native Plant & Seed Sale, the proceeds from which benefit the Conservancy's diverse and beautiful gardens. 

Events Tabling 

Tabling volunteers love to share stories of the Conservancy’s impactful work through conversation with people of all ages. Individuals are comfortable transporting and setting up materials and engaging activities at community events frequently held on weekends in the fall and spring. 

Administrative Support

Lend a hand by assisting office staff with internal needs, such as labeling and stuffing envelopes for mailings, preparing printed materials for distribution, packaging gifts and prepping nametags for events, and providing onsite support in our offices on special projects, as they arise.

Photography / Videography

Inspired by capturing the wonders of nature through the lens of a camera? Photos and videos are a way Brandywine connects our audiences to the land, water, plants, and wildlife of our region. Help us by sharing what you capture while out on the trails!

Special Projects

Share your skills through specialized Conservancy projects. These can range from translation and research needs to expertise in video editing. Or perhaps you have expertise that may align with the Conservancy’s current work or emerging initiatives.

Note that these projects are not always available and may range from short- to long-term time commitments. 

To inquire about becoming a volunteer or for additional information, please contact [email protected] or call 610.388.8318.