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Environmental Education

A Watershed Approach to Education

Stroud Water Research Center’s education department interprets our scientists’ research. Our programs are multidisciplinary and oriented to a wide audience. We hope that through exposure to our programs and information, people will be motivated to become responsible stewards of freshwater resources.

Education Programs

Stroud Center educators have developed extensive resources for educating adults and students in grades 4 and up about watersheds and their importance. Choose from on-site, off-site, and virtual program options; program scholarships are available.

School and
Youth Programs

Scout
Programs

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Community and
Family Programs

Professional Development

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Education Resources

Online Courses

Curricula

Virtual Learning Resources

Macroinvertebrate Resources

Projects and Partnerships

Publications

Videos

Podcasts

WikiWatershed Toolkit

Globally, more than 3 billion people lack water quality data. Expanding access to monitoring tools helps communities protect their water and safeguard public health.

The WikiWatershed Toolkit helps citizens, conservation practitioners, municipal decision-makers, researchers, educators, and students advance knowledge and stewardship of fresh water.

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Teachers using the Water Quality mobile app
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Education Events

Education News

Teachers perform a stream study as part of a workshop.
When White Clay Creek Watershed Becomes a Classroom
From rubber duck races to Junior Ranger badges, the White Clay Creek watershed becomes an outdoor classroom for students, teachers, and families.
Philadelphia Catholic Schools Connect Watershed Science to Their Communities
Philadelphia Catholic Schools Connect Watershed Science to Their Communities
With funding from the Connelly Foundation, students have participated in hands-on studies of freshwater ecology, watershed science, and stream restoration.
A group of students smile as they build leaf packs for an experiment.
LaMotte Company Honored for Advancing Environmental Education
The Stroud Center is grateful for LaMotte’s partnership and their shared dedication to connecting people with freshwater science.
Native shrubs planted by Scouts to improve wildlife habitat and protect a stream.
New Partnership Expands Watershed Education in the Brandywine
Stroud Water Research Center is advancing local drinking water protection through the Protect Your Drinking Water Grant Program funded by Aqua Pennsylvania.
Project TRUE interns sample macroinvertebrates and small fish from an eel mop.
F(eel)ing Buggy: Project TRUE Interns Survey the Bronx River
The interns used kicknets, eel mops, and the iNaturalist community science app to find and identify macroinvertebrates, and even small fish.
Teachers learning watershed education skills at a workshop.
Stroud Center’s Education Team Wins Partnership Award
Together with Red Clay Consolidated School District, we’re helping students understand the places water comes from, where it goes, and why it matters.

Education Program Impact and Feedback

Impact Reports

Read about our education program impacts, project highlights, awards and recognitions, and participant feedback in our annual impact reports.

“The students absolutely LOVED IT!!! All the staff were extremely engaging, enthusiastic, and competent, which made our jobs extremely easy! We loved how hands-on and engaging the entire activity was.”

“The facilitators were very knowledgeable. They challenged the kids and held their interest. As one of many field trips I have attended with my kids over the years, this by far tops my list.”

“Thanks again for an outstanding field trip. Your ability to accommodate my student with hearing and visual challenges was exemplary! I’ve heard many favorable comments from our staff!”

“Thank you for an amazing day at your facility! I am sure every member of our watershed steward class left knowing much more than they did when we entered. You guys were great!”

“Just had an AMAZING field trip there with the 4th grade…. Thanks so much for a great day! Super day, really! The educators are super. They are the perfect ‘speed’ for the kids.”