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2008 Stroud Center Calendar of EventsPLEASE JOIN US for these informative and inspirational programs!
Public LecturesStroud Center lectures bring the highest level of scientific expertise to the Stroud Center in order to enlighten and entertain the general public in topics related to stream, river, and watershed ecology. Stroud public lectures are intended for a general audience - children of middle school age and above are most welcome.Programs are free and held at the Stroud Center unless listed otherwise and require reserved seating. Please RSVP to Kay Dixon: kdixon@stroudcenter.org; 610-268-2153 x247 ![]() Joan & Dick Stroud Memorial LecturesThe Joan & Dick Stroud Memorial Lectures are held in memory of Joan Milliken & W.B. Dixon Stroud, co-founders of the Stroud Water Research Center. Previous lecturers have included Jane Goodall, Wangari Maathai, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and many more. Click here for a complete list of previous lecturers and links to their work. Upcoming Lectures will be posted here as they are scheduled. Mountaintop to Tap: Watershed Trek ExhibitionQueens Museum of Art, Corona Park
Share the experiences of 12 students who trekked, paddled and rowed more than 200 miles over a 3 week period, to trace the path of their drinking water from the Catskill Mountains to the New York City tap. For more information on this educational program, go to: http://www.stroudcenter.org/nytrek2007/index.htm. For hours of operation or directions to the museum, please visit: www.queensmuseum.org. Exhibition funded by: Catskill Watershed Corporation, New York City Department of Environmental Protection, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Stroud Water Research Center. ![]() Mayfly Club - young stewards of fresh waterWhat is the purpose of the Mayfly Club? How does the Mayfly Club accomplish its purpose?
Why the name Mayfly Club?
Upcoming events will be posted here as they are scheduled. ![]() “Whales, A Changing View” The Pavilion at Longwood Garden
Ticket and sponsor information to come. Don’t miss this year’s Water’s Edge lecture and dinner. Join us as we feature the acclaimed National Geographic underwater photographer and author, Flip Nicklin, whose presentation Whales, A Changing View is sure to awe and inspire. Nicklin shares the Stroud Water Research Center’s love and respect for water and its inhabitants. He has spent his 30-year career photographing and researching marine mammals and marine ecology so that he can share his passion and knowledge with others. Nicklin’s latest work provides us with new insights into the habits and habitat of the world’s most magnificent of underwater creatures—whales. Nicklin is co-founder of Whale Trust, a not-for-profit research and environmental educational institution, based in Hawaii. ![]() Science of StroudScience of Stroud lectures bring everyone up to date with the latest projects and most recent findings of our researchers and educators.Upcoming Lectures Miss the Winter/Spring 2006 Science of Stroud Series?
Scientific SeminarsThe purpose of the Stroud Center’s Scientific Seminar series is to enhance scientific exchange on topics of stream, river, and watershed science between Stroud Center staff and invited scientists from other institutions. Other scientists in the area are encouraged to attend lectures and are welcome to meet with our invited guests (please contact us to arrange meetings). Lectures are from 10-11 am unless otherwise noted.
View listing of 2006-2007 completed seminars Workshops2008 Workshop schedule is now available.Workshops run from January through November. Click for details. |
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