• The Power of Water at Longwood Gardens

    Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA, United States

    Join 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 States

    Learn 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
  • Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences Ambassador Workshop

    John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Join us outdoors to engage in a hands-on learning experience while developing the skills to integrate MWEE into your classrooms and schools.

    Free
  • 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 States

    The 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.

  • Getting Hands-On Integrating Environmental Education

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

    See what 3d teaching and learning looks and feels like as we align to new PA state standards for science and environmental literacy.

    Free
  • Fish and Wildlife Management Hybrid Merit Badge Program

    Scouts BSA Chester County Council's PARC 1 Scouting Way, Exton, Pennsylvania, United States

    The Education Department at Stroud Water Research Center is excited to offer this merit badge program in hybrid (virtual and in-person) format.

    Free
  • Celebrate World Water Day // Celebramos el Día Mundial del Agua

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

    Families and community members are welcome to join us to engage in many hands-on activities celebrating our most precious resource -- clean fresh water.

    Free
  • Riparian Restoration Training Session

    Pleasantview Alliance Church 16233 State Route 86, Saegertown, Pennsylvania, United States

    Attention conservation professionals, landowners, and other interested parties in Northwestern Pennsylvania! Join us for the latest insights into riparian forest restoration.

    Free
  • Two Environmental Education Workshops in One Day!

    Join us one or both sessions!
    -- Morning session: Mapping MWEEs in the NEW PA Environmental Literacy & Sustainability Standards.
    -- Afternoon session: Community Engagement: Guidelines for Excellence.

    $10
  • Got Dirt? How Healthy Soils Grow Better Veggies!

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

    Get ready for the spring garden season as you learn how you can improve water quality, soil health, and grow better veggies!

    Free
  • [In-Person Educator Workshop] Tidal Wetlands in the Face of Climate Change

    John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Engage with scientists and educators from Stroud Water Research Center, John Heinz, and Shore Rivers on a hands-on journey exploring the impact of climate change on tidal wetlands.

    Free
  • Become a Pa. MWEE Certified Facilitator

    Join us for three 2-hour online sessions and one 6-hour in-person session to gain knowledge, skills, and processes to lead Pennsylvania Meaningful Watershed Education Experience professional development.

  • Brandywine River Restoration Trust ShadFest

    Brandywine Park 1080 N. Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

    Join us for a family-friendly spring festival celebrating the return of the American shad in the Brandywine River.

    Free
  • Volunteer Day at Overlook Park

    Help us celebrate Lancaster Water Week by giving back and helping out on this beautiful riparian buffer project.

    Free
  • 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
  • Sips & Sounds of Summer

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

    Join Stroud Water Research Center to celebrate the end of spring and the beginning of summer with a summer solstice celebration.

    $30
  • Sustainable Landscaping at Overlook Park: Presentation and Tour

    Manheim Township Public Library 595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA, United States

    Learn 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 States

    Join 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
  • Salted Earth

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

    Join 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

    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.

  • 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 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
  • Taxonomic Certification Opportunity in West Virginia

    Cacapon Resort State Park 818 Cacapon Lodge Drive, Berkeley Springs, WV, United States

    Taxonomic certification exams will be offered at the Association of Mid-Atlantic Aquatic Biologists Annual Meeting and Applied Workshop.

  • 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 States

    Brave Blue World explores the technologies and innovations that have the potential to solve the world’s water crisis.

  • [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
  • 2024 Joan and Dick Stroud Memorial Lecture

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

    Award-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 States

    Learn 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 States

    Come 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 States

    Taxonomic Certification Program exams will be offered in conjuction with a two-week course, Southern Appalachian Mayflies, Stoneflies, and Caddisflies.