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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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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.

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Education Events

Education News

A scientist shows a small live eel to children at World Water Day.
Wild World Water Day!
The Stroud Center welcomed 160+ visitors for hands-on science, stream fun, and more. Join us on March 21, 2026, for another exciting event!
STREAM Girl with her catch -- a bluegill.
Learn to Fish Like a Scientist
The Stroud Center's affordable programs introduce youth and adults to freshwater science and stewardship while learning to fish.
A group of students smile while holding Shared Waters curriculum materials.
Free Watershed Curriculum That Inspires Environmental Action
Help your students understand watershed concepts and make a positive impact on their local environment with the standards-aligned Shared Waters curriculum.
Two girls look at a small fish caught in a creek.
Employment Opportunity: Bilingual Part-Time Environmental Educators
The Education Department at Stroud Water Research Center is seeking bilingual (Spanish/English) part-time environmental educators to teach stream study programs.
Kathryn Metzker stands with two National Park Service rangers at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall.
Stroud Center Advises National Park Service on Education Programming
Visits to the parks yielded interesting insights, from new resources to curriculum updates that park rangers discussed during interviews.
Pairs of teachers in five red canoes on the Conestoga River.
Teachers Dive into Conestoga River Ecology and History
From macroinvertebrates to chemistry to habitat studies, teachers learned how to study stream health and lead outdoor stream studies.

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.”