[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
Events for March 21, 2026 - June 30, 2024
37 events found.
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.
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
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
Winter Salt Week
Join us or one of our partner organizations virtually or in person to learn how road salt impacts local waterways.
Free
Deadline to Register for Taxonomic Certification Exams at the SFS Annual Meeting
Puerto Rico Convention Center 100 Convention Blvd., San Juan, Puerto Rico, United StatesTaxonomic certification exams will be offered at the Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting.
Winter Salt Stream Snapshot Wrap-Up
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesDiscover how road salt impacts our streams! Join us at in person or online to explore findings and solutions for protecting fresh water.
Free
WATER/ROOTS: Assessing and Supporting Stream Health
Kennett Library 320 E. State Street, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, United StatesLearn how to assess and support stream health with Scott Ensign, Ph.D., assistant director, vice president, and research scientist at Stroud Water Research Center.
Free
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Upland Country Day School 420 W. Street Rd., Kennett Square, PA, United StatesEnjoy 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
Ecological Solutions to Managing Stormwater on Your Property
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesLearn how to implement ecological, low-impact solutions to help reduce flooding, prevent erosion, and improve water quality while enhancing your landscape.
Free
Connecting Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences Across the Sciences
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesJoin us for an introduction to outdoor learning experiences highlighting real-world applications of scientific concepts in watershed education.
Free
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 exhibit and say hello!
Free
Willowdale Steeplechase
Willowdale Steeplechase 101 E. Street Road, Kennett Square, PennsylvaniaWhether you’re a horse enthusiast or like spending a fun day with family and friends in the beautiful countryside, it’s time to make plans for the Willowdale Steeplechase!
Virtual Silent Auction Fore Fresh Water
OnlineFrom jewelry to great adventures, we've got you covered! The auction will open on Friday, May 16 and close on Tuesday, May 20.
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.
Learn Do-It-Yourself Electronics for Environmental Monitoring
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesGet the skills necessary to assemble, program, and deploy a water monitoring station, with the understanding that the DIY journey has just begun!
$135
From the Sky to the Stream — Who Benefits From Your Forested Buffer?
Join staff from Stroud Water Research Center and Hawk Mountain to hear about a local initiative to pair raptor conservation with watershed restoration.
Free
Shall We Gather at the River: A Night of Singing in Community
Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster 328 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA, United StatesImmerse yourself in a night of hymns, celebrating the life-giving power of water through beautiful imagery of rivers, streams, and renewal.
Free
Chukkas for Clean Water Polo Benefit
Brandywine Polo Club 232 Polo Road, Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania, United StatesJoin Stroud Water Research Center and Brandywine Polo Club for a fun night benefiting freshwater research, education, and watershed restoration.
$15 – $20
Science Open House Celebrating World Water Day
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesExperience the thrill of real scientific exploration through live demos and hands-on experiments while discovering how to protect our precious water resources.
Free