Penn State Water Insights Seminar
Attend in person or online! Stroud Center associate scientist, Melinda Daniels, Ph.D., will showcase a demonstration watershed restoration effort funded following Hurricane Sandy.
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Lecture
Science Seminar: Climate Change and Our Watershed
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesSponsored by Citadel Federal Credit Union
Join Diana Oviedo-Vargas, Ph.D., as she explores the role of streams and rivers in the global carbon cycle. Learn about greenhouse gas emissions from our waters, their feedbacks on climate, and how the work of Stroud Center’s scientists can help us understand and mitigate some of the consequences of the changing climate on aquatic ecosystems.
Celebrating the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act: 2018 Joan and Dick Stroud Memorial Lecture
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesSponsored by Calico
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, enjoy an evening with author, conservationist, and photographer Tim Palmer as he talks about his newest book, Wild and Scenic Rivers: An American Legacy.
Preserving Chesapeake Freshwater Resources Through Farming Outreach and Partnerships
Sultana Education Foundation 200 South Cross Street, Chestertown, MD, United StatesJoin Matt Ehrhart for a free discussion on the Stroud Center’s efforts to help farmers use best management practices for whole farm restoration — preventing freshwater pollution in the Chesapeake Bay at its source.
World Water Day Celebration
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesSponsored by Chester County Community Foundation and Exelon Generation
Brian Richter, president of Sustainable Waters, will discuss how threats to our water future can be ameliorated with bold and concerted action on the part of governments, city leaders, and farmers.
Brown Bag Lecture: Invasive Spotted Lanternfly
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesSponsored by Solitude Lake Management
Bring your own lunch and join us to learn about this threat. Early detection is vital for the protection of Pennsylvania forests and agriculture.
A Pioneer in Science: The Conestoga Study and the Woman Behind It
The Ware Center 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PASponsored by Millersville University Watershed Education Training Institute
Dr. Ruth Patrick was a visionary ecologist, a champion of environmental protection, and a mentor and inspiration to future scientists for more than seventy years.
Brown Bag Luncheon: Science Talks from 2019 SFS Conference
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesBring your lunch and join us for a review of our scientists’ presentations from the 2019 Society for Freshwater Science annual meeting in Salt Lake City.
Perils of Plastic: 2019 Joan and Dick Stroud Memorial Lecture
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesDr. Sherri Mason will present her lecture, “Perils of Plastics.”
“The world is an interconnected system. This is not just about aquatic animals; it is a significant concern to human health as well.” — Dr. Sherri Mason
[POSTPONED] Tree Care for Clean Water and Biodiversity in Lancaster County
This event has been postponed. We expect to reschedule for late spring or early summer. Please check back.
Better Gardens, Better Soils
VirtualLearn how you can spend less time weeding, have a productive garden, and improve water quality and soil health in your backyard!
The Intersection of Art and Science: 2021 Joan and Dick Stroud Memorial Lecture
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesJoin us for a lecture by Carolyn Finney, Ph.D., a storyteller, author, and cultural geographer deeply interested in issues related to identity, difference, creativity, and resilience.
Free
Water + Science = Beer
Enjoy a conversation with the co-founders of Victory Brewing Company and Stroud Center scientists as we talk about clean fresh water and its importance in the creation of great beer!
$5
Follow the Hatch — Aquatic Insects in Lancaster County’s Streams and Rivers
Join John Jackson, Ph.D., of Stroud Water Research Center and Keith Williams of Lancaster Conservancy for a deep dive into the world of mayflies, stoneflies, caddisflies, and the many other tiny creatures that call our streams home.
Free
Sips & Science on Boathouse Row
Vesper Boat Club 10 Kelly Drive, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesCome mingle with friends and renowned freshwater scientists for a discussion of the health of the Schuylkill River and the Clean Water Act.
$25
The Power of Water at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA, United StatesJoin John Jackson, Ph.D., and Matthew Ehrhart for an eye-opening discussion on the importance of water in our landscapes, our regions, and beyond.
Science Seminar: Nature’s Best Hope
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesLearn how to create landscapes that enhance local ecosystems rather than degrade them and how this Homegrown National Park will provide vital corridors connecting the few natural areas that remain.
Free
Jeremy Monroe Presents Hidden Rivers: 2022 Joan and Dick Stroud Memorial Lecture
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesJoin us for an evening of film, imagery, and storytelling featuring a Pennsylvania premiere of the feature film Hidden Rivers.
Free
Got Dirt? How Healthy Soils Grow Better Veggies!
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesGet ready for the spring garden season as you learn how you can improve water quality, soil health, and grow better veggies!
Free
Sustainable Landscaping at Overlook Park: Presentation and Tour
Manheim Township Public Library 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA, United StatesLearn about the purpose, planning, and plantings in the natural area across from the Historic Stoner House and the Stoner Grille in Overlook Park.
Free
2024 Joan and Dick Stroud Memorial Lecture
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesAward-winning author and photographer Tim Palmer will speak about his book, Seek Higher Ground: The Natural Solution to Our Urgent Flooding Crisis.
Free
Algae, Algae, Everywhere
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesLearn about the causes of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie, why we need to be concerned, and what we should do to prevent exposure to bloom toxins.
Free
Healthy Streams Through an Ecosystem Lens
Join us to discover the hallmarks of a healthy stream ecosystem and learn how our streams respond to a variety of land uses and pollutants.
Free
Celebrating 75 Years: Ruth Patrick and Her Legacy Study of the Conestoga
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Greiner Campus 599 Chesapeake St., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United StatesJoin us for a special lecture by Bern Sweeney, Ph.D., celebrating Ruth Patrick, Ph.D., and her groundbreaking 1948 study of the Conestoga River.
Free