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.

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Education Resources

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Macroinvertebrate Resources

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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.

Teachers using the Water Quality mobile app

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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

Tara Muenz teaching a group of students in the outdoor classroom.

Students Experience Field-Based Learning at the Stroud Center’s New Outdoor Classroom

There's just something about going outside. It's fun. It lowers stress. It helps students focus. And it's a great way to learn about freshwater science.

Maria Scarborough with U.S. Sens. Chris Coons and Sheldon Whitehouse at the Stroud Center table at a bioblitz.

Stroud Team Helps Discover Species Diversity in State and National Parks

Stroud Center entomologists, interns, and educators joined citizen scientists and others for the National Park Service Centennial BioBlitz.

Students using the Model My Watershed web app on a laptop computer.

Students Nationwide Model Their Watersheds, Solve Environmental Challenges

To cultivate the next generation of scientists and watershed stewards, Stroud Center and partners are taking Model My Watershed to classrooms nationwide.

Stroud Center Speaks on Water Scarcity at SFS Annual Meeting

Held in drought-stricken southern California, the focus was on the consequences of depleting freshwater resources and potential solutions.

Brownie Troop Completes Wonders of Water Journey

We are thrilled to now offer Girl Scout and Boy Scout programs! On Saturday April 30, Brownie Troop #4070 visited us to complete their Wonders of Water Journey badges. Chadds

Teachers from the Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School learned about the Trout Grow on Trees program.

Sharing Our Science: Winter 2016

We share our science to increase awareness and create a public dialogue centered on the protection, preservation, and restoration of watersheds everywhere.

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.”