Volunteer Day at Overlook Park
Help us celebrate Lancaster Water Week by giving back and helping out on this beautiful riparian buffer project.
Free
Past Events
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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.
$5
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.
Free
Sips & Sounds of Summer
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesJoin Stroud Water Research Center to celebrate the end of spring and the beginning of summer with a summer solstice celebration.
$30
Dive Into K–8 MWEEs in the New Pa. STEELS Standards
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesLearn about the new standards with a deep dive into a 10-lesson watershed unit for grades 4–8.
$10
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
HerStory in STREAM
A free, four-part (November, January, March, and June) program empowering today's girls in freshwater science, technology, recreation, engineering, art, and math (STREAM).
Free
Movie Night: Where There Once Was Water
Kennett Library 320 E. State Street, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United StatesJoin us for a night of movie watching! After the film, hear from experts during a Q&A about the price we pay for water — and what it really costs.
Free
Expanding Meaningful Environmental and Watershed Literacy With Geospatial Technology Tools and Practice
A professional development series to help educators integrate GIS tools, watershed inquiry, and environmental literacy in their classroom practices.
Free
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.
Pa. MWEE Certified Facilitator Professional Development Program
Join us for three 2-hour online sessions and one 6-hour in-person session to dive deeper into becoming a Pa. MWEE Certified Facilitator.
Free
Slimy Leaves for Healthy Streams: A Training in the Leaf Pack Network
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesLearn about a fun, hands-on tool for people of all ages that demonstrates how our actions on land impact stream life and water quality.
Free
Emily Ford Presents Breaking Trail: 2023 Joan and Dick Stroud Memorial Lecture
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesWatch an award-winning film about Emily Ford's adventure thru-hiking Wisconsin’s 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail in winter, followed by Q&A with Ford.
Free
Salted Earth
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesJoin us for the area premiere of Salted Earth followed by a Q&A with scientists from Stroud Water Research Center and Delaware Environmental Institute.
Free
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.
Online Course: Science of Freshwater Streams
Learn about the dynamic environments in your backyard, from the banks to the bottom. Who lives there? How do we know? Why should we care?
$24
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.
Free
Improving Schoolyards for Outdoor Environmental Education and Stewardship
OnlineJoin us online to learn about the process of creating outdoor learning spaces, from design and building to lesson implementation.
$10
Forested Buffers Training for Conservation Professionals
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesDive into the fascinating world of stream ecology and learn about the importance of riparian forest buffers.
Free
Celebrate World Water Day // Celebramos el Día Mundial del Agua
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesFamilies and community members are welcome to join us to engage in many hands-on activities celebrating our most precious resource — clean fresh water.
Free
Taxonomic Certification Opportunity in West Virginia
Cacapon Resort State Park 818 Cacapon Lodge Drive, Berkeley Springs, WV, United StatesTaxonomic certification exams will be offered at the Association of Mid-Atlantic Aquatic Biologists Annual Meeting and Applied Workshop.
Environmental Literacy and Sustainability in STEELS Institute
Join us for three days of professional development and collaboration at some of Chester County's unique environmental locations!
Free
Earth Week Volunteering
Choose from three days of opportunities to help us plant trees for clean water on a tributary of Red Clay Creek in East Marlborough Township!
Free
Showing of Brave Blue World
Fitler Club 24 S. 24th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesBrave Blue World explores the technologies and innovations that have the potential to solve the world’s water crisis.
White Clay Creek Fest
White Clay Creek State Park 880 New London Road, Newark, Delaware, United StatesEnjoy live music, children’s activities, exhibits, vendors, educational hikes, good food, and other live entertainment. Stop by our Watershed Education Mobile Lab and say hello!
Free
[CANCELED] Oregon Dairy Volunteer Day
This event has been canceled because Route 30 is being shut down for bridge construction and local officials are urging drivers to avoid the area all weekend.
Free
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!
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
Taxonomic Certification Opportunity in North Carolina
Laurel Community Center 4100 NC 212 Highway, Marshall, North Carolina, United StatesTaxonomic certification exams will be offered at the Aquatic Insect Ecology Level 2 Workshop.
Virtual Silent Auction Fore Fresh Water
OnlineFrom jewelry to great adventures, we've got you covered! The auction will open on Friday, May 17 and close on Tuesday, May 21.
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.
Watermark Watershed Challenge
Join the Stroud Center and Xylem Watermark for a monthlong game and a June 18 webinar in support of clean fresh water.
Free
Taxonomic Certification Opportunity at SFS Annual Meeting
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown 201 N 17th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesTaxonomic certification exams will be offered at the Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting.
School-Day-Off Camp: Creek Critters
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesThis event has been canceled.
$85
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
Outdoor Learning Space Design Workshop
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesCome learn how to create an outdoor learning space where meaningful learning can happen while also benefiting water quality and wildlife habitat!
Free
Taxonomic Certification Opportunity in North Carolina
Highlands Biological Station 265 N. 6th Street, Highlands, NC, United StatesTaxonomic Certification Program exams will be offered in conjuction with a two-week course, Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies.
Forested Buffers Training for Conservation Professionals
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesDive into the fascinating world of stream ecology and learn about the importance of riparian forest buffers.
Free
Watershed Education on the Conestoga River
This advanced course in watershed education knowledge and pedagogy will take place online, on campus, and on the water.
Creating on the Conestoga: A Plein Air Event
Conestoga Greenway Trail Parking Lot 407 S. Broad St., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United StatesEnjoy time outside creating in nature with Stroud Water Research Center, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and Curio. Gallery and Creative Supply.
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
Learn Do-It-Yourself Electronics for Environmental Monitoring
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesYou'll learn the skills necessary to assemble, program, and deploy a water monitoring station, with the understanding that the DIY journey has just begun!
$135
Catch the Rain Workshop
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesLearn how rain gardens improve water quality, reduce flooding, recharge wells, filter pollutants, reduce summer heat, and keep our water clean.
Free
Slimy Leaves for Healthy Streams: A Leaf Pack Network Workshop
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesLearn about a fun, hands-on tool for people of all ages that demonstrates how our actions on land impact stream life and water quality.
Free
Brandywine Paddling Expedition
Brandywine Park 1080 N. Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United StatesJoin us for educational activities in Brandywine Park followed by a paddle from the park to the confluence of the Brandywine and Christina rivers.
Free
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.
Mapping MWEEs in Pennsylvania’s STEELS Standards
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesTeachers, curriculum coordinators, administrators, and nonformal educators will learn how to incorporate STEELS standards into their instruction.
Free
Healthy Streams Through an Ecosystem Lens
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesJoin us to learn the hallmarks of healthy, well-functioning stream ecosystems and how streams respond to a variety of land uses and pollutants.
Free
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!
Free