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
Community and
Family Programs
Professional Development
Quick Links
For program inquiries, please visit this page.
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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.
Education Events
Education News
Sharing Our Science: Spring 2014
Tara Muenz Joins Stroud Center as New Educator
Students Learn Fish Grow on Trees
Model My Watershed: connecting students’ conceptual understanding of watersheds to real-world decision-making
Developing a web application for the integration of real-world, scientific, problem-solving into the secondary classroom
From local to extreme environments (FLEXE): connecting students and scientists in online forums
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.”