Webinar: WikiWatershed Toolkit and NGSS
This webinar will demonstrate the WikiWatershed toolkit and describe ways that it can be used to support NGSS-ESS implementation.
Events for October 28 - September 28, 2023
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Brown Bag Lecture: Invasive Spotted Lanternfly
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesSponsored 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 StatesA 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, UTTaxonomic certification exams will be offered at the Society for Freshwater Science Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Spring Quarterly Gathering of Sensor Station Users from the Delaware River Basin
Delaware River Basin sensor station users will give short presentations on their questions, challenges, and progress using EnviroDIY sensor stations for monitoring and education.
A Pioneer in Science: The Conestoga Study and the Woman Behind It
The Ware Center 42 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PASponsored 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.
Watershed 201: Measuring Stream Discharge and Suspended Sediment
Delaware River Basin citizen scientists and professionals will learn about rating curves, discharge and suspended sediment measurements, and storm sample collection.
Taxonomic Certification Opportunity in Maine
Eagle Hill Institute 59 Eagle Hill Road, Steuben, ME, United StatesTaxonomic 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 StatesSorry, 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 StatesTeacher 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 StatesTeacher 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 StatesBring 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 StatesTaxonomic 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 StatesPresented 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 StatesPresented 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 StatesTaxonomic 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 StatesPresented 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 StatesPresented 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 StatesThis 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.
The Water’s Edge Gala and Presentation of the 2019 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence
Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA, United StatesThe Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence recognizes an individual or organization who has made invaluable contributions to the world of fresh water. The 2019 recipient is Chad Pregracke, founder of Living Lands & Waters.
Perils of Plastic: 2019 Joan and Dick Stroud Memorial Lecture
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesDr. 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 StatesHit 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.
Watershed 102: Aquatic Ecology as It Relates to Watershed Restoration and Protection
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesThis new 100-level workshop will focus on abiotic and biotic stream characteristics in natural, urban, and agricultural settings.
Slimy Leaves for Healthy Streams: A Training in the Leaf Pack Network
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesParticipants 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 StatesThe 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.
Taxonomic Workshop: Aquatic Hemiptera / Heteroptera, the True Bugs
The SAFIT workshop this year will focus on the aquatic Hemiptera/Heteroptera and will be presented by Dan Polhemus of the Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii.
From Land to Stream: Middle and High School Educator Workshop (Millersville)
Millersville University Watershed Education Training Institute (WETi) 198 Creek Drive, Millersville, PA, United StatesBring 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 StatesBring 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 StatesJohn 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.
MWEE Ambassador Workshop for Pennsylvania Teachers (Northcentral PA)
Workshop will be held at Bald Eagle State Park in Howard, PA
Learn how to implement Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) to advance environmental literacy and stewardship while increasing standards-based student achievement!
MWEE Ambassador Workshop for Pennsylvania Teachers (Western PA)
Frick Environmental Center 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesWorkshop will be held at the Frick Environmental Center in Pittsburgh, PA
Learn how to implement Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) to advance environmental literacy and stewardship while increasing standards-based student achievement!
Donation Matching Event
Starting on Black Friday and continuing through December 31, Patagonia will match all donations made to Stroud Water Research Center through their Patagonia Action Works website!
“The Gift of Water” Art Exhibition
The SPACE 749 South 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWilliam Dowell’s documentary images represent the strength of the human spirit as the subjects live with the ebb and flow of the “Gift of Water.”
Education for Community Resilience
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesAre you a non-formal educator hoping to better prepare and strengthen our communities in the face of climate change? Join us for a collaborative 2-day learning opportunity designed to explore some of the science, policy and social/environmental justice aspects of resilience.
MWEE Ambassador Workshop for Pennsylvania Teachers (Eastern PA)
Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United StatesWorkshop will be held at Stroud Water Research Center, Avondale, PA
Learn how to implement Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) to advance environmental literacy and stewardship while increasing standards-based student achievement!
MWEE Ambassador Workshop for Pennsylvania Teachers (Southcentral PA)
Dauphin County Agriculture & Natural Resources Center 1451 Peters Mountain Road, Dauphin, PA, United StatesWorkshop will be held at Dauphin County Agriculture & Natural Resources Center, Dauphin, PA
Learn how to implement Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) to advance environmental literacy and stewardship while increasing standards-based student achievement!
[CANCELED] 2020 PRPS/PAEE Joint Conference & Expo
Seven Springs Mountain Resort 777 Water Wheel Drive, Champion, PA, United StatesThis event has been canceled. Please visit the conference website for details.
[POSTPONED] Tree Care for Clean Water and Biodiversity in Lancaster County
This event has been postponed. We expect to reschedule for late spring or early summer. Please check back.
[POSTPONED] From Land to Stream: Early Childhood and Elementary Educator Workshop (Millersville)
Millersville University Watershed Education Training Institute (WETi) 198 Creek Drive, Millersville, PA, United StatesThis workshop has been postponed. Education staff are now scheduling new dates for spring or summer 2020 and will notify all registrants. Please check back for new program dates.
Riparian Forest Webinar Series
OnlineMonday, March 30: Ecology of Streams and Riparian Forests
Tuesday, March 31: Do Hellbenders, Freshwater Mussels, and Native Brook Trout Matter?
Wednesday, April 1: Selling Buffers WITHOUT Financial Incentives
Thursday, April 2: Reforesting Shallowbrook School
Friday, April 3: Pre- and Post-Planting Vegetation Management for Establishment
[CANCELED] Taxonomic Certification Opportunity in West Virginia
Cacapon Resort State Park 818 Cacapon Lodge Drive, Berkeley Springs, WV, United StatesTaxonomic certification exams at the AMAAB conference have been canceled. We will be reaching out with more information to those already registered for exams.