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  • November 2021

  • Thu 4

    [Virtual Educator Workshop] Growing Up WILD With a MWEE Flair

    November 4, 2021, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
    Virtual

    We will remotely explore the award-winning Growing Up WILD curriculum and learn how to lead Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) for little learners!

    Free
  • Wed 10

    MWEE Workshop for School Administrators

    November 10, 2021, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
    Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

    Are you a K-12 school administrator passionate about supporting watershed education? Become a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience Ambassador!

    Free
  • Sun 14

    Return of the STREAM Girls!

    November 14, 2021, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
    Virtual

    We're bringing the STREAM to the screen during Return of the STREAM Girls, FREE virtual evenings for tweens and teens who previously participated in any STREAM Girls program anywhere in Pennsylvania!

    Free
  • Wed 17

    [CANCELED] Return of the STREAM Girls!

    November 17, 2021, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

    The Wednesday program has been CANCELED due to low interest in the weekday program option. The program will only be offered on Sunday.

    Free
  • February 2022

  • Tue 22
    Free Educator Workshop! Wild and Scenic Rivers in the Face of Climate Change.

    [Virtual Educator Workshop] Wild and Scenic Rivers in the Face of Climate Change: An Immersion in White Clay Creek

    February 22, 2022, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

    This workshop will focus on tools, resources, and ideas that pertain to climate change impacts and how to improve our choices around freshwater resources while focusing on a very special place on the planet, White Clay Creek watershed.

    Free
  • March 2022

  • Tue 22

    Model and Monitor My Watershed Geospatial and Data Analysis Tools for Middle and High School Teachers

    March 22, 2022, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT

    Join this professional development event to learn about the WikiWatershed Toolkit of resources, specifically Model My Watershed and Monitor My Watershed, to help you accomplish your instructional goals.

    Free
  • Thu 24
    2022 World Water Day at Stroud Water Research Center

    Celebrate World Water Day

    March 24, 2022, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT

    Celebrate World Water Day with the unveiling of our new Watershed Education Mobile Lab and FREE freshwater fun for the whole family!

    Free
  • April 2022

  • Sat 30
    Two people paddling a red canoe on Octoraro Reservoir, with other canoes in the distance.

    Educator Hidden Gem Canoe Workshop: Discover the Octoraro Reservoir!

    April 30, 2022, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT

    Experience the splendor and natural history of a relatively unknown jewel in Lancaster County while canoeing the 620-acre Octoraro reservoir.

    Free
  • May 2022

  • Sat 21
    Two girls wearing waders record stream study data in notebooks.

    Trout Unlimited STREAM Girls Program

    May 21, 2022, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
    Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

    Join Stroud Water Research Center and Trout Unlimited this spring for STREAM Girls, an outdoor watershed experience that combines science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) with recreational fly-fishing to empower today's girls to become tomorrow's leaders.

    Free
  • June 2022

  • Sat 4
    A troop of Girl Scouts in five red canoes on a lake.

    Girl Scout Cadette Canoeing Program: Think Like a Citizen Scientist Award

    June 4, 2022, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

    Girl Scout Cadettes, join Stroud Water Research Center for a discovery-based, on-the-water canoeing adventure on a reservoir teeming with aquatic life!

    Free
  • Sat 11
    Youths in park learning how to fish.

    [CANCELED] Introduction to Spincast Fishing With Girl Scouts (6th-12th Grade)

    June 11, 2022, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

    This event has been canceled but will be rescheduled! Check back for updates and details.

    Free
  • Tue 14
    Sustainable Choices, Sustainable Watershed: Appluing the MWEE Framework to Waste Streams

    [Virtual Educator Workshop] Sustainable Choices, Sustainable Watersheds: Applying the MWEE Framework to Waste Streams

    June 14, 2022 - June 15, 2022

    Do you know how much our choices at home or around our schools positively or negatively impact the waste stream?

    Free
  • Thu 16

    [Hybrid] Watershed STEM and Aquatic WILD Training for Educators, Part 1

    June 16, 2022, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT

    This hands-on professional development workshop will immerse educators in STEM activities on land and in water to help them actively engage youth of all ages.

    Free
  • Tue 21

    [Hybrid] Watershed STEM and Aquatic WILD Training for Educators, Part 2

    June 21, 2022, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT

    This hands-on professional development workshop will immerse educators in STEM activities on land and in water to help them actively engage youth of all ages.

    Free
  • Thu 23
    Two teachers enjoying a workshop.

    Getting Hands-On Integrating Environmental Education

    June 23, 2022, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM EDT

    Join us for a full day workshop to work through the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences framework while furthering your own knowledge of environmental literacy and stewardship.

    Free
  • Wed 29
    Teachers collecting aquatic macroinvertebrates at a workshop.

    [In Person] Watershed Education & MWEE Ambassador Training for K–12 Educators

    June 29, 2022 - June 30, 2022
    Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States

    Join us for two full days of hands-on, minds-on learning in the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience curricular framework and DCNR’s Watershed Education curriculum!

    Free
  • July 2022

  • Sat 16
    Two people paddling a red canoe on Octoraro Reservoir, with other canoes in the distance.

    Latino Conservation Week: Introduction to Canoeing at Marsh Creek

    July 16, 2022, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
    Marsh Creek State Park 675 Park Road, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States

    Join Stroud Water Research Center educators to learn the basics of canoeing on beautiful Marsh Creek lake!

    Free
  • September 2022

  • Tue 27

    Expanding Meaningful Environmental and Watershed Literacy With Geospatial Technology Tools and Practice

    September 27, 2022, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM EDT

    We are seeking K–12 educators in Pennsylvania to participate in an innovative professional development series, meeting online for seven evening sessions beginning on September 27, 2022.

    Free
  • October 2022

  • Fri 28

    Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences Ambassador Workshop

    October 28, 2022, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
    John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Join us outdoors to engage in a hands-on learning experience while developing the skills to integrate MWEE into your classrooms and schools.

    Free
  • November 2022

  • Wed 9
    Teachers collecting aquatic macroinvertebrates at a workshop.

    Getting Hands-On Integrating Environmental Education

    November 9, 2022, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
    Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

    See what 3d teaching and learning looks and feels like as we align to new PA state standards for science and environmental literacy.

    Free
  • Sat 19
    Mallard ducks at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    Fish and Wildlife Management Hybrid Merit Badge Program

    November 19, 2022, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
    Scouts BSA Chester County Council's PARC 1 Scouting Way, Exton, Pennsylvania, United States

    The Education Department at Stroud Water Research Center is excited to offer this merit badge program in hybrid (virtual and in-person) format.

    Free
  • January 2023

  • Wed 25
    A schoolyard optimized for environmental education.

    [Virtual Educator Workshop] Improving Schoolyards for Outdoor Environmental Education and Stewardship

    January 25, 2023, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST

    Learn directly from participating teachers and Stroud Center education staff about a collaborative approach to creating outdoor learning spaces on school campuses.

    Free
  • February 2023

  • Thu 23
    Making Connections event banner

    Making Connections: Pa. Department of Education STEELS Standards and the MWEE

    February 23, 2023, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST

    Join colleagues from across Pennsylvania to engage with the new standards and explore connections to the Meaningful Watershed Education Experience.

    Free
  • March 2023

  • Wed 22
    Two young girls watch as a research technician nets small fish in a fish tank.

    Celebrate World Water Day // Celebramos el Día Mundial del Agua

    March 22, 2023, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM EDT
    Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

    Families and community members are welcome to join us to engage in many hands-on activities celebrating our most precious resource -- clean fresh water.

    Free
  • April 2023

  • Wed 5
    Flowers growing in brightly colored tire planters.

    Two Environmental Education Workshops in One Day!

    April 5, 2023, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

    Join us one or both sessions!
    -- Morning session: Mapping MWEEs in the NEW PA Environmental Literacy & Sustainability Standards.
    -- Afternoon session: Community Engagement: Guidelines for Excellence.

    $10
  • Fri 14
    Geese flying over a tidal wetland with a boardwalk and trees in the background.

    [In-Person Educator Workshop] Tidal Wetlands in the Face of Climate Change

    April 14, 2023, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
    John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Engage with scientists and educators from Stroud Water Research Center, John Heinz, and Shore Rivers on a hands-on journey exploring the impact of climate change on tidal wetlands.

    Free
  • Wed 19
    Eight educators at a workshop in an outdoor classroom

    Become a Pa. MWEE Certified Facilitator

    April 19, 2023, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT

    Join us for three 2-hour online sessions and one 6-hour in-person session to gain knowledge, skills, and processes to lead Pennsylvania Meaningful Watershed Education Experience professional development.

  • May 2023

  • Sat 20
    White Clay Creek with a riffle in the distance and trees along the banks.

    Educator Hidden Gem Canoe Workshop: Discover White Clay Creek!

    May 20, 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT

    Enjoy a paddle-in-the-present moment featuring peaceful sounds of the wild, connections to water quality, and time with a hidden gem in the Delaware River watershed.

    Free
  • Sat 20
    A man and seven children look at small fish in aquaria.

    Brandywine River Restoration Trust ShadFest

    May 20, 2023, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
    Brandywine Park 1080 N. Park Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States

    Join us for a family-friendly spring festival celebrating the return of the American shad in the Brandywine River.

    Free
  • June 2023

  • Tue 27
    Teachers collecting aquatic macroinvertebrates at a workshop.

    Dive Into K–8 MWEEs in the New Pa. STEELS Standards

    June 27, 2023, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM EDT
    Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

    Learn about the new standards with a deep dive into a 10-lesson watershed unit for grades 4–8. 

    $10
  • September 2023

  • Sat 16
    A group of girls in three canoes on a lake. One girl is looking at a water test.

    HerStory in STREAM

    September 16, 2023

    A free, four-part (November, January, March, and June) program empowering today's girls in freshwater science, technology, recreation, engineering, art, and math (STREAM).

    Free
  • Thu 28
    Educators seated at tables observing a Model My Watershed demonstration.

    Expanding Meaningful Environmental and Watershed Literacy With Geospatial Technology Tools and Practice

    September 28, 2023, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT

    A professional development series to help educators integrate GIS tools, watershed inquiry, and environmental literacy in their classroom practices.

    Free
  • October 2023

  • Mon 16
    Teachers collecting aquatic macroinvertebrates at a workshop.

    Pa. MWEE Certified Facilitator Professional Development Program

    October 16, 2023, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT

    Join us for three 2-hour online sessions and one 6-hour in-person session to dive deeper into becoming a Pa. MWEE Certified Facilitator.

    Free
  • Sat 21
    Five workshop participants holding their artificial leaf packs.

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

    October 21, 2023, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
    Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

    Learn 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
  • March 2024

  • Wed 6
    Groups of educators work at tables in an outdoor classroom.

    Improving Schoolyards for Outdoor Environmental Education and Stewardship

    March 6, 2024, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM EST
    Online

    Join us online to learn about the process of creating outdoor learning spaces, from design and building to lesson implementation.

    $10
  • April 2024

  • Mon 8
    Two teachers enjoying a workshop.

    Environmental Literacy and Sustainability in STEELS Institute

    April 8, 2024 - April 11, 2024

    Join us for three days of professional development and collaboration at some of Chester County's unique environmental locations!

    Free
  • June 2024

  • Fri 7
    Two girls use a chart to identify stream macroinvertebrates.

    School-Day-Off Camp: Creek Critters

    June 7, 2024, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
    Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

    This event has been canceled.

    $85
  • Thu 20
    An outdoor classroom with brightly colored log stools and benches.

    Outdoor Learning Space Design Workshop

    June 20, 2024, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM EDT
    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
  • July 2024

  • Mon 29
    A group of educators paddle canoes during a workshop.

    Watershed Education on the Conestoga River

    July 29, 2024 - August 2, 2024

    This advanced course in watershed education knowledge and pedagogy will take place online, on campus, and on the water.

  • August 2024

  • Tue 13
    A monarch butterfly caterpillar on milkweed in a wildflower meadow.

    Catch the Rain Workshop

    August 13, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
    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
  • September 2024

  • Sat 14
    Two smiling women holding artificial leaf packs in each hand.

    Slimy Leaves for Healthy Streams: A Leaf Pack Network Workshop

    September 14, 2024, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
    Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

    Learn 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
  • October 2024

  • Mon 28
    Two teachers enjoying a workshop.

    Mapping MWEEs in Pennsylvania’s STEELS Standards

    October 28, 2024, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM EDT
    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
  • April 2025

  • Thu 24
    An educator helping four girls identify the aquatic insects they collected from a stream.

    Connecting Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences Across the Sciences

    April 24, 2025, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM EDT
    Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

    Join us for an introduction to outdoor learning experiences highlighting real-world applications of scientific concepts in watershed education.

    Free
  • May 2025

  • Sat 3
    A boy catches a live aquatic macroinvertebrate to observe from the discovery tank.

    White Clay Creek Fest

    May 3, 2025, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
    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 exhibit and say hello!

    Free
  • August 2025

  • Sat 9
    Junior Ranger Angler Program Event Flyer.

    Junior Ranger Angler Program

    August 9, 2025, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
    White Clay Creek Preserve Office 405 Sharpless Road, Landenberg, Pennsylvania, United States

    No matter who you are or where you live, whether you’ve been fishing or not, if you’re ready to learn, explore, and be a safe angler, fishing is for you!

    Free
  • September 2025

  • Sat 27
    An educator helping four girls identify the aquatic insects they collected from a stream.

    [CANCELED] STREAM Girls Stream Study and Fly-Fishing Event

    September 27, 2025, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
    White Clay Creek Preserve Office 405 Sharpless Road, Landenberg, Pennsylvania, United States

    Join us for a fun-filled day to study the ecosystem and wildlife in the White Clay Creek and learn the basics of fly fishing!

    $5
  • October 2025

  • Wed 15
    Five workshop participants holding their artificial leaf packs.

    MWEEs and the Leaf Pack Network

    October 15, 2025, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM EDT

    Join us for a special MWEE Ambassador Training and learn a fun, immersive way to engage with watershed science.

  • January 2026

  • Mon 19
    School-Days-Off Camp: Where Days Off Become Days of Discovery.

    [CANCELED] School-Days-Off Camp: Stroud Center Scientists

    January 19, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST
    Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

    Sorry, this camp has been canceled. Please check out the other camps being offered from February through June!

  • February 2026

  • Sat 7
    Children record their observations in a field journal.

    Prekindergarten–Fifth Grade Educator Workshop: Hands-On Environmental Science Activities

    February 7, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
    Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

    Join us to explore strategies and activities that engage young learners with science and nature.

    Free
  • Mon 16
    School-Days-Off Camp: Where Days Off Become Days of Discovery.

    [CANCELED] School-Days-Off Camp: Watershed Wonders

    February 16, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST
    Stroud Water Research Center 970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, United States

    Our School-Days-Off Camps invite third- through fifth-grade students to spend a fun-filled day outdoors along White Clay Creek. The theme this month is Watershed Wonders.

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