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Events for May 18 - October 3, 2023 › Special Event
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Premiere of “The Lay of the Land: Healthy Soil, Healthy Water”
Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster 328 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, United StatesCelebrate Lancaster Ag Week by joining us for the premiere of this short film featuring local farmers sharing their experiences of how best management practices improve their bottom line and protect water quality in our streams and rivers.
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Wine & Whiskey for Water
Sponsored by BB&T
Toast the fall season with friends as we highlight the importance of clean fresh water in creating delicious indulgences including Dad’s Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey, Vox Vineti wine, The Farm at Doe Run cheeses, and Éclat Chocolate. -
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The Water’s Edge Gala and Presentation of the 2018 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DEPresenting Sponsor: Wilmington Trust
Join us at our gala as we present the 2018 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence to American Rivers and its president and CEO, Wm. Robert Irvin. For the last 45 years, American Rivers has combined national advocacy with fieldwork in key river basins to protect fresh water. -
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Lay of the Land: Healthy Soil, Healthy Water
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesSponsored by Farm Credit
Join us for this short film featuring local farmers sharing how best management practices improve their bottom line and protect water quality. Weather update: forecasts indicate that precipitation will not begin until after 9 p.m. We will hold the event as planned and will conclude by 8 p.m. -
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Toad&Co Sustainability Tour Visits Chester County
Sustainable apparel brand, Toad&Co, invites you to come for a beer, meet your neighbors, and learn how you can save the planet. 5% of the purchase price of apparel sold during the Chester County portion of their tour will be donated to the Stroud Center!
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Rodale Institute Organic Field Day
Join Rodale Institute’s researchers and staff to learn about the latest research and visit demonstration stations on the farm. Visit Stroud Center scientists at the soil and water-quality project station!
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The Water’s Edge Gala and Presentation of the 2019 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence
Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA, United StatesThe Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence recognizes an individual or organization who has made invaluable contributions to the world of fresh water. The 2019 recipient is Chad Pregracke, founder of Living Lands & Waters.
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Dine Out for Fresh Water
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesHit the roads to explore the treasures of clean fresh water throughout Chester County! Find clues along the route to find your way to the Finish Line Party.
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Dine Out for Fresh Water
Enjoy a meal at Sovana Bistro and a portion of your check will benefit our freshwater research, environmental education, and watershed restoration efforts.
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Trails to Tailgates
Enjoy cocktails at the beautiful and historic Lucky Hill Farm before taking a short hike with Stroud Center scientists to the Stroud Preserve to learn about a six-year project in partnership with the Rodale Institute.
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Scientist on Tap
Victory Brewing Company (Parkesburg) 3127 Lower Valley Rd, Parkesburg, PA, United StatesJohn Jackson, Ph.D., and Lamonte Garber will discuss the health and restoration efforts of Valley Creek and the surrounding watersheds while we enjoy locally made Victory beer.
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[CANCELED] W.C. Rustin Earth Day 5K and Walk
This event has been canceled for 2020. The organizers hope to hold it in 2021!
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Dine to Donate With Victory Brewing Company (Kennett Square)
Victory Brewing Company (Kennett Square) 650 W Cypress Street, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United StatesMention Stroud Water Research Center to your server or bartender and 15% of your total bill will be donated to support our efforts. Because you can't have great beer without clean water!
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Dine to Donate With Victory Brewing (Parkesburg)
Victory Brewing Company (Parkesburg) 3127 Lower Valley Rd, Parkesburg, PA, United StatesMention Stroud Water Research Center to your server or bartender and 15% of your total bill will be donated to support our efforts. Because you can't have great beer without clean water!
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The Water’s Edge Gala and Presentation of the 2020 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence
OnlineThe Water’s Edge is moving to a virtual format, but the elegance will remain the same. The 2020 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence recipient is The Redford Center.
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Flow of Life: 2020 Joan and Dick Stroud Memorial Lecture
VirtualJoin us from your couch for a screening of a new documentary about Stroud Water Research Center. This exclusive event will include live Q&A with producer and award-winning journalist, Jody Santos.
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Trail Creek Outfitters’ 1% for Conservation
Trail Creek Outfitters 487 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Glen Mills, PennsylvaniaTrail Creek Outfitters is donating 1% of all February sales, online and at their Glen Eagle store, to the Stroud Center and The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County!
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Earth Day Celebration
Join us from anywhere in the world for a webinar exploring the intersection of art and science. And if you’re in southeastern Pennsylvania, join us outside for a volunteer event!
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White Clay Creek Fest
VirtualThe 2021 Creek Fest celebration will be hosted virtually during the entire month of May! There will be a virtual watershed tour in place of the live event.
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Lancaster Water Week
Hike, bike, paddle, or tune in from home for over 20 events during Lancaster Water Week! Celebrate our waterways and take action to protect them for the future.
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Roaring Twenties Soirée for Rivers
Urban Outfitters Headquarters at The Navy Yard 5000 S. Broad Street, Building 543, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesWear your best Gatsby attire and enjoy a special evening of cocktails, nibbles, and cooking as we celebrate the intersection of food and water in a unique setting.
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The Water’s Edge Gala and Presentation of the Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, United StatesThe 2022 SAFE Award Recipient is Michael E. Mann, Ph.D., climate change author, Presidential Distinguished Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and Director of Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media.
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Drink Beer, Do Good At Victory Brewing
Victory Brewing Company taprooms in Chester County will donate $1 from every beer purchased to the Stroud Center!
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Water Film Night: Hidden Rivers
The New Main Theatre 124 East Main Street, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, United StatesJoin us for a film that documents the beauty and diversity found in freshwater rivers and streams in the southeastern United States.
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Building Better Buffers
The S. Dale High Leadership Center 1861 William Penn Way, Lancaster, PA, United StatesYou've planted your trees, but your job isn't over yet! Learn about the next steps you need to take to ensure a successful buffer planting.
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The Water’s Edge Gala and Presentation of the 2023 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DEThe gala honors the award recipient while supporting the Stroud Center’s efforts as a global leader of freshwater research, environmental education, and watershed restoration.
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Giving Tuesday
OnlineJoin us for this global day of giving as we share our stories of success and welcome you to be more involved with us from wherever you happen to be.
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Building Natural Habitats with Native Plants
Mascot Roller Mill 443 Newport Road, Ronks, PA, United StatesBelieve it or not, spring is right around the corner! Join Stroud Water Research Center’s experts for a presentation about how to plan for spring.
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The Water’s Edge Gala and Presentation of the 2024 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DEThe 2024 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence will be presented to Paul Greenberg, American fisherman and award-winning author.
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Virtual Silent Auction Fore Fresh Water
OnlineFrom jewelry to great adventures, we've got you covered! The auction will open on Friday, May 16 and close on Tuesday, May 20.
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Shall We Gather at the River: A Night of Singing in Community
Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster 328 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, United StatesImmerse yourself in a night of hymns, celebrating the life-giving power of water through beautiful imagery of rivers, streams, and renewal.
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Free Screening of “Our Blue World”
Kennett Library 320 E. State Street, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United StatesThis beautiful and moving film reveals our profound relationship with water and its role as the nourishing force for all living things on this planet.
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ExtraGive Celebration at Thistle Finch Distillery
Burley Bar and Restaurant at Thistle Finch Distillery 417 W. Grant Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United StatesJoin us for a celebration of the community’s commitment to freshwater resources!
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Upland Country Day School 420 W. Street Rd., Kennett Square, PA, United StatesEnjoy an evening of films that illustrate the earth’s beauty, show the challenges facing our planet, and highlight the communities working to protect it.
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Science Open House Celebrating World Water Day
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesExperience the thrill of real scientific exploration through live demos and hands-on experiments while discovering how to protect our precious water resources.
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Fore Fresh Water Golf Invitational
Bidermann Golf Course 601 Adams Dam Road, Wilmington, DE, United StatesTee off “fore” fresh water at our annual golf invitational to support freshwater research, environmental education, and watershed restoration.