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

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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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Education Events

October 20, 2026

A student collects stream sample for Fall Salt Snapshot 2025.

Train-the-Trainer Workshop: Salty Streams and Safer Streets

Education News

Teachers collect macroinvertebrates from a stream.

Outdoor Learning Network Helps Teachers Grow and Students Thrive

OLNI empowers teachers to bring real-world watershed science into classrooms, inspiring curiosity and student engagement.

A girl smiles while holding a bluegill fish she caught.

Expanding Watershed Education in the Oxford Area

From reeling in fish to exploring the tiny critters that call our streams home, youth and families are experiencing watershed science in exciting new ways.

Teachers from Avon Grove and Octoraro schools at a professional development workshop.

New Grant Brings Outdoor Watershed Learning to Octorara and Avon Grove Students

Thanks to a new grant-supported partnership between the Stroud Center and local schools, hundreds of students will explore, study, and protect their local rivers and streams.

Children examine aquatic insects caught in a seine.

Summer is for Libraries — And Stream Life!

Creek Critters, a popular children’s book about freshwater ecology, is inspiring a new wave of fun and educational programming at libraries near and far.

Two teachers at a professional development course.

Online Course Boosts Environmental Literacy in Pennsylvania

Stroud Water Research Center launches Foundations of Environmental Literacy in Pennsylvania, a professional development course for educators.

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Dual Impact

A partnership between the LaMotte Company and the Stroud Center has bridged a gap between scientific research and water sustainability through education.

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.”