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SUMMARY:Streamside Forests: Benefiting Streams and Wildlife on Your Property
DESCRIPTION:Sambucus canadensis (native elderberry) in bloom\n\n\n\n2026 Stroud Science Seminar II\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Monday\, June 8\, 2026. Doors open at 6 p.m. Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Manheim Township Public Library\, 595 Granite Run Drive\, Lancaster\, PA 17601\n\n\n\nCost: Free to attend\, thanks to Meridian Bank. Please RSVP by email or call 610-910-0049.\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Watershed Restoration Coordinator Heather Titanich as she shares the wildlife benefits of the trees and shrubs associated with streamside forest plantings. Whether your property is large or small\, you can create habitat and encourage new species to your property with some of Heather’s tricks and tips for native plants.  \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Jess Provinski at jprovinski@stroudcenter.org or 610-910-0049. \n\n\n\nThank you to our 2026 Science Seminar Series Presenting Sponsor: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Lancaster Water Week Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Lancaster Water Week?Now celebrating its 10th anniversary\, Lancaster Water Week seeks to educate and empower our community to care for the 1\,400 miles of streams and rivers in Lancaster County.  Join us for over 60 events as we paddle\, explore\, volunteer\, and take action for the streams and rivers of Lancaster County! Learn more.
URL:https://stroudcenter.org/event/streamside-forests-benefiting-streams-and-wildlife-on-your-property/
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SUMMARY:Chukkas for Clean Water Polo Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Elizabeth Hedley\, Brandwine Polo Club.\n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of polo benefiting freshwater research\, education\, and watershed restoration. Bring a picnic\, invite your friends\, and experience the family-friendly fun that polo has to offer. \n\n\n\nYou are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating on the polo lawn. You can dress fancy or not\, Brandywine Polo is a casual club that welcomes all. \n\n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, June 12\, 2026. Gates open at 4 p.m. Match starts at 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Brandywine Polo Club\, 232 Polo Road\, Toughkenamon\, PA 19374.\n\n\n\nCost: $15 per person in advance; $20 per person at the gate.\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nTicket proceeds directly benefit Stroud Water Research Center’s work.
URL:https://stroudcenter.org/event/chukkas-for-clean-water-polo-benefit/
LOCATION:Brandywine Polo Club\, 232 Polo Road\, Toughkenamon\, Pennsylvania\, 19374\, United States
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Teaching and Learning Camp
DESCRIPTION:A Field-to-Classroom Immersion for Educators\n\n\n\n\nWhen: Monday\, June 22 to Friday\, June 26\, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Days 1\, 2\, and 5: Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road\, Avondale\, PA 19311\, Day 3: Octoraro Reservoir and Glenroy Preserve\, Day 4: White Clay Creek Preserve \n\n\n\nAudience: Grades 3 to 12 classroom teachers\, school administrators and curriculum designers\, and nonformal educators. \n\n\n\nAct 48: Up to 38 hours.\n\n\n\nCost: $200\, including lunch for three days. Out-of-town registrants can find affordable accommodations available nearby\, at their expense.\n\n\n\nRegistration is limited to 20 participants and closes on June 5.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nPay Registration Fee\n\n\n\n\nReady to Get Your Feet Wet in Real Science?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Stroud Water Research Center for a hands-on\, field-based professional learning experience where educators become freshwater scientists — and leave ready to lead powerful\, student-driven watershed investigations. \n\n\n\nThis 5-day educator camp blends stream science\, outdoor learning\, and classroom application\, helping teachers transform local waterways into living laboratories while aligning with the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE) framework\, PA STEELS Standards\, and three-dimensional\, phenomena-based instruction. \n\n\n\nThroughout the week\, you will monitor different streams by sampling aquatic macroinvertebrates and completing water chemistry tests\, visit outdoor learning spaces at different locations\, canoe on local waterways\, and explore local parks and preserves. At the end of the week\, participants will become Pa. Certified MWEE Educators\, and Pa. certified teachers will receive up to 38 Act 48 hours.  \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\nThroughout the institute\, participants will: \n\n\n\n\nBecome familiar with the MWEE framework and outline their own MWEE unit.\n\n\n\nUnderstand three-dimensional and phenomena-based teaching and learning practices to support PA STEELS Standards\n\n\n\nReceive information and experiences for outdoor learning\, recreation\, and classroom space design and implementation. \n\n\n\nLearn how to monitor local waterways while collecting and interpreting water quality data for civic action.\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Steve Mohapp at smohapp@stroudcenter.org.
URL:https://stroudcenter.org/event/outdoor-teaching-and-learning-camp/
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SUMMARY:Taxonomic Certification Opportunity in North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:What: Intensive two-week course with an opportunity to take taxonomic certification exams.\n\n\n\nWhen: Session 1 runs from June 22 to July 3\, 2026. Session 2 runs from July 6 to 17\, 2026. Taxonomic Certification Program exams will be offered on July 3 and 17.\n\n\n\nWhere: Highlands Biological Station in Highlands\, North Carolina.\n\n\n\n\nThis immersive\, two-week course provides a comprehensive introduction to the natural history\, evolution\, and taxonomy of the three major aquatic insect orders used in freshwater bioassessment: mayflies (Ephemeroptera)\, stoneflies (Plecoptera)\, and caddisflies (Trichoptera). Through a combination of field excursions to Appalachian mountain streams and focused laboratory identification sessions\, students will develop the skills needed to recognize EPT larvae — typically to at least the genus level — and adults to the family level. \n\n\n\nStudents may opt to take the Society for Freshwater Science’s Taxonomic Certification exam of eastern EPT to genus at the end of the course. \n\n\n\n\nCourse Information\n\n\n\n\nIf you would like to take an exam at this event\, please fill out the Taxonomic Certification Exam Interest Form*. For more information\, visit the Schedule an Exam page. \n\n\n\n* This link may be blocked by some firewalls. If you cannot reach it\, please email tcp@stroudcenter.org to register.
URL:https://stroudcenter.org/event/sfstcp-highlands-station/
LOCATION:Highlands Biological Station\, 265 N. 6th Street\, Highlands\, NC\, 28741\, United States
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SUMMARY:Taxonomic Certification Opportunity in North Carolina
DESCRIPTION:What: Intensive two-week course with an opportunity to take taxonomic certification exams.\n\n\n\nWhen: Session 1 runs from June 22 to July 3\, 2026. Session 2 runs from July 6 to 17\, 2026. Taxonomic Certification Program exams will be offered on July 3 and 17.\n\n\n\nWhere: Highlands Biological Station in Highlands\, North Carolina.\n\n\n\n\nThis immersive\, two-week course provides a comprehensive introduction to the natural history\, evolution\, and taxonomy of the three major aquatic insect orders used in freshwater bioassessment: mayflies (Ephemeroptera)\, stoneflies (Plecoptera)\, and caddisflies (Trichoptera). Through a combination of field excursions to Appalachian mountain streams and focused laboratory identification sessions\, students will develop the skills needed to recognize EPT larvae — typically to at least the genus level — and adults to the family level. \n\n\n\nStudents may opt to take the Society for Freshwater Science’s Taxonomic Certification exam of eastern EPT to genus at the end of the course. \n\n\n\n\nCourse Information\n\n\n\n\nIf you would like to take an exam at this event\, please fill out the Taxonomic Certification Exam Interest Form*. For more information\, visit the Schedule an Exam page. \n\n\n\n* This link may be blocked by some firewalls. If you cannot reach it\, please email tcp@stroudcenter.org to register.
URL:https://stroudcenter.org/event/sfstcp-highlands-station-2/
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SUMMARY:Stroud Center Science Camp
DESCRIPTION:When: Monday\, July 20 to Friday\, July 24\, 2026. Drop-off is at 9 a.m.\, and pick-up is at 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nWhere: Stroud Water Research Center\, 970 Spencer Road\, Avondale\, PA 19311.\n\n\n\nCost: $400. One hour of before- and/or after-care for the week is available for an additional $50 each.\n\n\n\nLunch is not provided. Please pack a lunch and snack for your camper.\n\n\n\nRegistration information:\n\nCamp is limited to 25 campers.\n\n\n\nA minimum of 10 campers is needed to run the camp. If the minimum is not met\, registrants will be notified of cancellation two weeks before the camp date.\n\n\n\nRegistration closes on July 3 at 5 p.m.\n\n\n\nTo secure your spot\, please submit payment during registration.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nPay for Camp\n\n\n\n\nSummer camp at Stroud Water Research Center is a unique opportunity for kids to explore along White Clay Creek and see Stroud Center science in action. Stroud Center Science Camp is open for students in third through sixth grades during the 2026-2027 school year. \n\n\n\nLed by professional educators\, campers will explore the Stroud Center’s forested campus along the creek\, perform hands-on freshwater science experiments\, and create nature-themed crafts.  \n\n\n\n*Please note that the Stroud Center does NOT have a nurse on staff. Any prescription medication must be administered by a parent or legal guardian. A parent or legal guardian may arrive at the Stroud Center at a necessary time to administer medication.* \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Watershed Education Specialist Steve Mohapp\, smohapp@stroudcenter.org.
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