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Advanced Watershed Educator Workshop for Non-Formal Educators

Dauphin County Agriculture & Natural Resources Center 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA, United States

Presented at Dauphin County Agriculture & Natural Resources Center in Dauphin, PA.
CANCELED AGAIN DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. Event will be rescheduled at a later date.
This workshop will provide a deep understanding of Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences as vehicles for advancing environmental literacy and stewardship while increasing standards-based student achievement.

Climate Literacy Workshop for Non-Formal Educators (Session 1)

Led by the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office in partnership with Stroud Water Research Center and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Part one of a two-part workshop series that will convene regional science and policy leaders and educators in an collaborative learning opportunity designed to explore the science and solutions around climate change.

Climate Literacy Workshop for Non-Formal Educators (Session 2)

Shaver's Creek Environmental Center 3400 Discovery Road, Petersburg, PA

Led by the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office in partnership with Stroud Water Research Center and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
The second workshop in a two-part series that will convene regional science and policy leaders and educators in an collaborative learning opportunity designed to explore the science and solutions around climate change.

March Education Open House

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

Come meet our educators, see sample activities, and learn about our boots-in-the water approach to environmental education. Stay for a free science lecture!

World Water Day Celebration

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

Sponsored by Chester County Community Foundation and Exelon Generation
Brian Richter, president of Sustainable Waters, will discuss how threats to our water future can be ameliorated with bold and concerted action on the part of governments, city leaders, and farmers.

Advanced Watershed Educator Workshop for Non-Formal Educators

Jennings Environmental Education Center 2951 Prospect Road, Slippery Rock, PA, United States

Presented at Jennings Environmental Education Center in Slippery Rock, PA. This workshop is full! To be notified of additional workshops as they are scheduled, please subscribe to our education e-news.

Stream and Buffer Ecology Workshop

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

Topics will include stream ecology and links to riparian forests, strategic choices for restoring riparian corridors, buffer restoration and maintenance, and soil health for stream health.

Advanced Watershed Educator Workshop for Non-Formal Educators

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

Presented at Stroud Water Research Center in Avondale, PA.
This workshop is full! To be notified of additional workshops as they are scheduled, please subscribe to our education e-news.

Volunteer Tree Planting at the Brandywine Polo Field

Sponsored by Exelon Generation and Trail Creek Outfitters Brands That Give Back
Help us plant streamside forests to protect our watersheds. Groups welcome. Car pooling encouraged. Bring gloves and shovels if you have them!

Model My Watershed Case Studies Workshop

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

Model My Watershed offers rapid visualization of watershed data, advanced geospatial analysis capabilities, and science-based predictions of human impacts on stormwater runoff and water quality.

Brown Bag Lecture: Invasive Spotted Lanternfly

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

Sponsored by Solitude Lake Management
Bring your own lunch and join us to learn about this threat. Early detection is vital for the protection of Pennsylvania forests and agriculture.

Toad&Co Sustainability Tour Visits Chester County

Sustainable apparel brand, Toad&Co, invites you to come for a beer, meet your neighbors, and learn how you can save the planet. 5% of the purchase price of apparel sold during the Chester County portion of their tour will be donated to the Stroud Center!

Introduction to EnviroDIY Sensor Stations

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

A workshop for learning about low-cost, open-source, real-time environmental monitoring systems.

Leaf Pack Coming to Utah!

The Leaf Pack Experiment is a fun hands-on research and outreach tool demonstrating how our actions on land impact life in streams and water quality.

Taxonomic Certification Opportunity in Utah

Salt Palace Convention Center 100 S W Temple, Salt Lake City, UT

Taxonomic certification exams will be offered at the Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah.

A Pioneer in Science: The Conestoga Study and the Woman Behind It

The Ware Center 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA

Sponsored by Millersville University Watershed Education Training Institute
Dr. Ruth Patrick was a visionary ecologist, a champion of environmental protection, and a mentor and inspiration to future scientists for more than seventy years.

Taxonomic Certification Opportunity in Maine

Eagle Hill Institute 59 Eagle Hill Road, Steuben, ME, United States

Taxonomic certification exams will be offered in conjunction with a week-long seminar, “Chironomids: Classification, Morphology, Identification, and Life Cycles,” at Eagle Hill Institute in Steuben, Maine.

Stream Study and STEM Girl Scout Recruitment Event

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

Sorry, this event has been cancelled. We will reschedule in the fall!
Calling all girls and volunteers across eastern Pennsylvania interested joining Girl Scouts! You're invited to come discover what being a Girl Scout is all about by exploring the outdoors.

Dive into Green Careers & Get WET!

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

Teacher Professional Development
Go behind the scenes at Longwood Gardens to learn about the array of careers in horticulture. Visit Longwood's water features, learn about water careers, and participate in Project WET activities.

The Wild World of Water

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

Teacher Professional Development
Explore Stroud Water Research Center as you learn how to model watersheds and immerse yourself in the world of water chemistry.

Brown Bag Luncheon: Science Talks from 2019 SFS Conference

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

Bring your lunch and join us for a review of our scientists’ presentations from the 2019 Society for Freshwater Science annual meeting in Salt Lake City.

Pennsylvania Trout in the Classroom Summit

Calling all Trout in the Classroom teachers and partners in Pennsylvania! Don't miss this day of professional development and hands-on TIC immersion. 

Rodale Institute Organic Field Day

Join Rodale Institute’s researchers and staff to learn about the latest research and visit demonstration stations on the farm. Visit Stroud Center scientists at the soil and water-quality project station!

Taxonomic Certification Opportunity in Maine

Eagle Hill Institute 59 Eagle Hill Road, Steuben, ME, United States

Taxonomic certification exams will be offered in conjunction with a week-long seminar, “Trichoptera of the Northeast,” at Eagle Hill Institute in Steuben, Maine.

Environmental Action Conference

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

Presented by Earth Force and supported by NOAA and ee360
Participants will learn how to enhance their environmental education program by engaging students in local environmental policy initiatives and goals.

Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences Workshop for School Administrators

Dauphin County Agriculture & Natural Resources Center 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA, United States

Presented at Dauphin County Agriculture & Natural Resources Center in Dauphin, PA.
Are you a school administrator passionate about supporting watershed education? Become a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience Ambassador!

EnviroDIY Sensor Station Management Workshop

This workshop will teach how to manage an EnviroDIY sensor station. We'll visit several sensor stations so that attendees can get first-hand experience.

Taxonomic Certification Opportunity in Maine

Eagle Hill Institute 59 Eagle Hill Road, Steuben, ME, United States

Taxonomic certification exams will be offered in conjunction with a week-long seminar, “EPT Taxa: Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, and Trichoptera,” at Eagle Hill Institute in Steuben, Maine.

Watershed Educators Institute

WEI is like camp for teachers: you’ll be immersed in nature, collect water samples, paddle waterways, reflect and journal on the dock, and much more!

Project WET Curriculum Educator Training

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

Presented in Partnership with Sultana Education Foundation and Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
This workshop will train participants (formal and non-formal educators) to become certified educators in the Project WET 2.0 curriculum. Part of a professional development series that also includes the Educator Watershed and Canoe Workshop on Octoraro Reservoir.

Educator Watershed and Canoe Workshop on Octoraro Reservoir

Presented in Partnership with Sultana Education Foundation and Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
Experience the splendor of a relatively unknown jewel while canoeing the 620-acre Octoraro reservoir. Part of a professional development series that also includes the Project WET Curriculum Educator Training.

Advanced Watershed Educator Workshop for Non-Formal Educators

Dauphin County Agriculture & Natural Resources Center 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA, United States

Presented at Dauphin County Agriculture & Natural Resources Center in Dauphin, PA.
This workshop will provide a deep understanding of Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences as vehicles for advancing environmental literacy and stewardship while increasing standards-based student achievement.

DIY Water Monitoring, Data Portals, and Watershed Modeling Workshop

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

This workshop will introduce expose participants to a range of options in DIY hardware, software, and prototyping systems, highlighting the factors that users should consider when seeking a DIY program to add to their research.

Perils of Plastic: 2019 Joan and Dick Stroud Memorial Lecture

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

Dr. Sherri Mason will present her lecture, “Perils of Plastics.”
“The world is an interconnected system. This is not just about aquatic animals; it is a significant concern to human health as well.” — Dr. Sherri Mason

Dine Out for Fresh Water

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

Hit the roads to explore the treasures of clean fresh water throughout Chester County! Find clues along the route to find your way to the Finish Line Party.

Dine Out for Fresh Water

Enjoy a meal at Sovana Bistro and a portion of your check will benefit our freshwater research, environmental education, and watershed restoration efforts. 

Slimy Leaves for Healthy Streams: A Training in the Leaf Pack Network

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

Participants will receive an overview of stream ecology and watershed concepts based on research done at the Stroud Center. Taking our boots to the stream, we’ll experience hands-on examination of leaf packs with live aquatic macroinvertebrates, including their identification, and take a look at the Leaf Pack Network® website.

Trails to Tailgates

Enjoy cocktails at the beautiful and historic Lucky Hill Farm before taking a short hike with Stroud Center scientists to the Stroud Preserve to learn about a six-year project in partnership with the Rodale Institute.

EnviroDIY Sensor Station User Group Gathering

Brodhead Creek Heritage Center 1539 Cherry Lane Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA, United States

The theme for this user group meeting will be using Monitor My Watershed. All sensor station users in the Delaware River Basin are welcome to attend.

From Land to Stream: Middle and High School Educator Workshop (Millersville)

Millersville University Watershed Education Training Institute (WETi) 198 Creek Drive, Millersville, PA, United States

Bring nature into your classroom! This workshop in Millersville, PA, will focus on lessons and activities for environmental education on a middle and secondary level from Stroud Water Research Center and Pennsylvania State Parks, including activities from the nationally acclaimed Project WILD and Project WET curricula.

From Land to Stream: Middle and High School Educator Workshop (Kutztown)

Kutztown Area Middle School 10 Deisher Lane, Kutztown, PA, United States

Bring nature into your classroom! This workshop in Kutztown, PA, will focus on lessons and activities for environmental education on a middle and high school level from Stroud Water Research Center and Pennsylvania State Parks, including activities from the nationally acclaimed Project WILD and Project WET curricula.

Scientist on Tap

Victory Brewing Company (Parkesburg) 3127 Lower Valley Rd, Parkesburg, PA, United States

John Jackson, Ph.D., and Lamonte Garber will discuss the health and restoration efforts of Valley Creek and the surrounding watersheds while we enjoy locally made Victory beer.