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Education Department

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The Education Department interprets and communicates the research of our scientists and watershed restoration staff for many different audiences by developing and delivering K-12 school programs, training and professional development workshops, community outreach events, and curricula.

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Education Staff

Kathryn Difo headshot.

Kathryn Difo

Education Program Manager
Steve Kerlin, Ph.D.

Steve Kerlin, Ph.D.

Education Research Associate
David Kline on a snowy mountain.

David Kline

Watershed Education Specialist
Steve Mohapp

Steve Mohapp

Watershed Education Specialist
Tara Muenz

Tara Muenz

Interim Director of Education and Leaf Pack Network Administrator

Education News

Teachers perform a stream study as part of a workshop.
When White Clay Creek Watershed Becomes a Classroom
From rubber duck races to Junior Ranger badges, the White Clay Creek watershed becomes an outdoor classroom for students, teachers, and families.
Philadelphia Catholic Schools Connect Watershed Science to Their Communities
Philadelphia Catholic Schools Connect Watershed Science to Their Communities
With funding from the Connelly Foundation, students have participated in hands-on studies of freshwater ecology, watershed science, and stream restoration.
A group of students smile as they build leaf packs for an experiment.
LaMotte Company Honored for Advancing Environmental Education
The Stroud Center is grateful for LaMotte’s partnership and their shared dedication to connecting people with freshwater science.
Native shrubs planted by Scouts to improve wildlife habitat and protect a stream.
New Partnership Expands Watershed Education in the Brandywine
Stroud Water Research Center is advancing local drinking water protection through the Protect Your Drinking Water Grant Program funded by Aqua Pennsylvania.
Project TRUE interns sample macroinvertebrates and small fish from an eel mop.
F(eel)ing Buggy: Project TRUE Interns Survey the Bronx River
The interns used kicknets, eel mops, and the iNaturalist community science app to find and identify macroinvertebrates, and even small fish.
Teachers learning watershed education skills at a workshop.
Stroud Center’s Education Team Wins Partnership Award
Together with Red Clay Consolidated School District, we’re helping students understand the places water comes from, where it goes, and why it matters.