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Events for August 1 - June 25

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.

White Clay Creek Fest

White Clay Creek State Park 880 New London Road, Newark, Delaware, United States

Enjoy 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 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

Virtual Silent Auction Fore Fresh Water

Online

From 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 States

Tee 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

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

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.

Creating on the Conestoga: A Plein Air Event

Conestoga Greenway Trail Parking Lot 407 S. Broad St., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Enjoy time outside creating in nature with Stroud Water Research Center, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and Curio. Gallery and Creative Supply.

Free

Learn Do-It-Yourself Electronics for Environmental Monitoring

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

You'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 States

Learn how rain gardens improve water quality, reduce flooding, recharge wells, filter pollutants, reduce summer heat, and keep our water clean.

Free

Brandywine Paddling Expedition

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

Join us for educational activities in Brandywine Park followed by a paddle from the park to the confluence of the Brandywine and Christina rivers.

Free

Mapping MWEEs in Pennsylvania’s STEELS Standards

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

Teachers, 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 States

Join 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 States

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

Free

Winter Salt Week

Join us or one of our partner organizations for a stream monitoring event near you and learn how road salt is impacting local waterways.

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.