Public Lectures and Events
Stroud™ Water Research Center lectures and events bring the highest level of scientific expertise to the Center in order to enlighten and entertain the general public in topics related to stream, river, and watershed ecology. These public lectures are intended for a general audience; children of middle school age and above are welcome.
Programs require reserved seating unless listed otherwise.
For information contact Kay Dixon by
email
or phone, 610-268-2153 x247
The Joan & Dick Stroud Memorial Lecture Series
Held in memory of Joan & Dick Stroud, co-founders of the Stroud™ Water Research Center, this lecture series allows us to share with our friends and the general public, a special evening with speakers who will both enlighten and entertain—sharing their research and their perspectives on subjects from watershed ecology to conservation and more. Past speakers have included, Chairman, Waterkeeper Alliance, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Director of the Global Water Policy Project and prolific author, Sandra Postel, and recipient of the prestigious Audubon Medal and the Lady Bird Conservation Award, and Professor of Global Conservation at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Michael Dombeck, Ph.D. View a complete list of previous lecturers and links to their work.
Upcoming lectures will be posted here as scheduled.
The Water’s Edge
Each year the Stroud™ Water Research Center hosts its annual fundraising gala in celebration of our most precious resource—water.
This special evening allows us to bring together our friends and neighbors whose support is critical to our endeavors. Proceeds from the evening support the Stroud Water Research Center’s freshwater research and education programs.
presents Dr. Peter Gleick, co-founder and president of the Pacific Institute.
“Water in the 21st Century: New Thinking for a Sustainable Future”
Dr. Peter Gleick is co-founder and president of the Pacific Institute, Oakland, California. His work addresses the connections between water and health, human rights, climate change, privatization, and international conflicts. Gleick was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2003 and elected to the US National Academy of Sciences in 2006. Gleick received a B.S. from Yale and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of eight books, including The World's Water (Island Press, Washington).
WHEN:
Thursday, October 7th
Lecture 6:00 PM
WHERE:
Longwood Gardens Conservatory
1001 Longwood Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
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Sponsorship Levels All table sponsors and their guests are invited to a pre-lecture cocktail reception and special reserved seating. President’s Table - $10,000 Full Table - $7,500 Half Table - $5,000 ** Please note additional single seats at the same table cannot be guaranteed. |
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Individual Tickets In addition to sponsorships we are offering three ticket options:
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Education Workshops
The Center's Education Department interprets the research of our scientists with the goal of motivating the public to become responsible stewards of freshwater resources. Programs are multidisciplinary and oriented to a wide audience including watershed advocacy groups, teachers, young adults, and children.
The Stroud Water Research Center is an Approved Provider for Delaware Continuing Professional Education hours.
Scientific Seminars
The purpose of the Center’s Scientific Seminar series is to encourage scientific exchange on topics of stream, river, and watershed science between our staff and scientists from other institutions. Scientists are encouraged to attend lectures and meet with our invited guests. Please contact us to arrange meetings. Unless otherwise noted lectures are from 10:00 -11:00 am.
Upcoming lectures will be posted here as they are scheduled.