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Ariel Whaley

600 600 Stroud Water Research Center

Part-Time Environmental Educator

Ariel Whaley headshot.

Education Department

Contact

Education Department
Stroud Water Research Center
970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA, 19311

Interests and Expertise

Whaley helped establish regular bird walks at West Chester University and leads monthly walks. She frequently goes herping, searching primarily for salamanders and frogs, with her favorites being the Eastern newt and spotted salamander.

Education

  • B.S., environmental geography, West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania.
  • A.S., natural science, Delaware County Community College, Media, Pennsylvania.

Professional Experience

  • Environmental educator, Stroud Water Research Center, Avondale, Pennsylvania, 2025–present.
  • GIS intern, City of Chester, Pennsylvania, 2025–present.
  • GIS and data management assistant, Kennett Trails Alliance, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, 2024–2025.
  • Literary manager, Mighty Writers El Futuro, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, 2022–present.
  • Programming and circulation assistant, Chester Springs Library, Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, 2019–2022.