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The Water’s Edge Gala and Presentation of the Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence

Join us at Winterthur Museum as we honor H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco for his outstanding commitment to the environment and our natural resources, including the availability of clean fresh water.
Presenting Sponsor: Wilmington Trust
Premiere Sponsor: Alice and Rod Moorhead
Lead Sponsors: Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation ~ Blue Yak Foundation ~ Cabot-Kjellerup Foundation ~ The Curran Foundation ~ Bernard and Lisa David ~ Fresh Start Development Company ~ Dick and Meg Hayne ~ Bob and Jennifer McNeil ~ Régis and Tenley de Ramel ~ Rental City ~ Carol Ware

50 & Fabulous Party

Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

The Stroud Center is celebrating fifty years of freshwater research, education, and restoration while throwing it back to the year we were founded. Join us for a fun party highlighting the Beatles, the Mod era, and all things 1967 as we take a look at our work over the past 50 years.
“Brown Eyed Girl” Sponsor: Employee Benefit Specialist, Inc.
“I’m a Believer” Sponsors: Amy Ruth Borun ~ Gunnip and Company ~ Robert F. Johnston and S. Francesca Orsini ~ Peter Kjellerup and Mandy Cabot ~ Philadelphia Distilling ~ Victory Brewing Company

$50

Tip Your Hat to Bern

Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

Bern officially hung up his hat as the executive director and president of Stroud Water Research Center, so we’re tipping our hats to wish him a successful retirement. Tickets can be purchased by making a gift to the Bernard W. Sweeney, Ph.D., Executive Director’s Fund at any level you wish.

Brands That Give Back Month

Trail Creek Outfitters has raised $12,000 to invest in three local non-profits: Natural Lands, Brandywine Conservancy, and Stroud Water Research Center. They will all receive a donation, but YOU get to decide how much! For the month of September, each purchase from a participating Brand that Gives Back will earn you a token to vote. A vote for the Stroud Center is a vote for clean water!

River Days

Join the Alliance for Watershed Education for events that encourage visitors to engage with their watershed and learn about the natural world around them.

World Water Monitoring Day Celebration

Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

World Water Monitoring Day aims to build public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by empowering citizens to carry out basic monitoring of their local water bodies. Come learn about the Stroud Center’s water monitoring work and find out how you can get involved!

Premiere of “The Lay of the Land: Healthy Soil, Healthy Water”

Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster 328 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, United States

Celebrate 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.

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.

The Water’s Edge Gala and Presentation of the 2018 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE

Presenting 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.

Lay of the Land: Healthy Soil, Healthy Water

Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

Sponsored 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.

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!

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!

Dine Out for Fresh Water

Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

Hit 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.

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. 

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.

Scientist on Tap

Victory Brewing Company (Parkesburg) 3127 Lower Valley Rd, Parkesburg, PA, United States

John 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.

Dine to Donate With Victory Brewing Company (Kennett Square)

Victory Brewing Company (Kennett Square) 650 W Cypress Street, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United States

Mention 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!

Dine to Donate With Victory Brewing (Parkesburg)

Victory Brewing Company (Parkesburg) 3127 Lower Valley Rd, Parkesburg, PA, United States

Mention 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!

Flow of Life: 2020 Joan and Dick Stroud Memorial Lecture

Virtual

Join 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.

Trail Creek Outfitters’ 1% for Conservation

Trail Creek Outfitters 487 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

Trail 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!

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!

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.

Virtual Silent Auction Fore Fresh Water

Online

From jewelry to great adventures, we've got you covered! The auction will open on Monday, April 25 at 5 p.m. and close on Thursday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Willowdale Steeplechase

Whether you’re a horse enthusiast or just like spending a fun day with family and friends in the beautiful countryside, it’s time to make plans for the Willowdale Steeplechase!

Roaring Twenties Soirée for Rivers

Urban Outfitters Headquarters at The Navy Yard 5000 S. Broad Street, Building 543, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Wear 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.

Water Film Night: Hidden Rivers

The New Main Theatre 124 East Main Street, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, United States

Join us for a film that documents the beauty and diversity found in freshwater rivers and streams in the southeastern United States.

$5

Building Better Buffers

The S. Dale High Leadership Center 1861 William Penn Way, Lancaster, PA, United States

You'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.

Free

ExtraGive Celebration at Thistle Finch Distillery

Burley Bar and Restaurant at Thistle Finch Distillery 417 W. Grant Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Join us for a celebration of the community’s commitment to freshwater resources!

Free

Giving Tuesday

Online

Join 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.

Building Natural Habitats with Native Plants

Mascot Roller Mill 443 Newport Road, Ronks, PA, United States

Believe 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.

Free

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Upland Country Day School 420 W. Street Rd., Kennett Square, PA, United States

Enjoy an evening of films that illustrate the earth’s beauty, show the challenges facing our planet, and highlight the communities working to protect it.

$45 – $80