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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Youth Programs

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Community and
Family Programs

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Education Resources

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Macroinvertebrate Resources

Projects and Partnerships

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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.

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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

The Watershed Education Mobile Lab set up outside the Oxford Area Library.

Watershed Education Makes a Splash at Public Library

The Stroud Center partnered with the Oxford Public Library to bring watershed fun and education to children and families in a three-part activity series.

Students in Oregon performing a leaf pack experiment.

Discover the Health of Your Local Stream With the Leaf Pack Network!

Started over 25 years ago to support teachers connecting students to their local watershed, the Leaf Pack Network has turned into a community science outlet.

Three high school students examine rocks collected from a stream.

Philadelphia Catholic Schools to Participate in Watershed Education Programs at the Stroud Center

Student groups from fourth through 12th grade can visit the Stroud Center’s 55-acre campus for a hands-on day of science lessons.

Learn How to Protect Your Watershed

Have you ever wondered how you can make a difference and improve the health of your local streams? Watch this special webinar series to find out!

A family of four paddles a red canoe on a lake.

Family Day Engages Latino Community of Chester County in Outdoor Recreation

Park and nonprofit partners led a day of fishing, canoeing, and nature exploration for families, with instruction in both English and Spanish.

The HerStory in STREAM participants gather for a group photo with their banner.

Telling “HerStory” in STREAM

Teen girls develop career and leadership skills through the new Stroud Center program that brings women in science together.

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.”