Workshop Calendar

Teachers studying stream life

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.

Stroud Water Research Center is an Approved Provider for ACT 48 hours by the State of Pennsylvania and Delaware Continuing Professional Education hours.

Workshops are held at Stroud Water Research Center unless otherwise noted. Please dress for the outdoors. Space is limited.

Summer Programs

Paddling the Brandywine: Searching for Macroinvertebrates

Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Bring lunch
Location: Meet at Wilderness Canoe Trips in Wilmington, DE; they will bus the group to the put-in location.
Registration fee: Workshop is full! Thank you!

Paddle a canoe from the Brandywine River Museum to Thompson’s Bridge with a stop at Point Lookout beach. Join Vivian Williams from Stroud Water Research Center where we will investigate life in the water and take some time for creative expression as we enjoy a day on the river.

Sponsored by the Point Lookout Farmlife and Water Preserve Foundation.

Origami Dragonfly Workshop

Saturday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Bucktoe Creek Preserve (432 Sharp Road, Avondale, PA 19311)
Registration fee: $10; $5 for Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County members.

Learn about macroinvertebrates, specifically dragonflies, and their importance to the surrounding ecosystem. Take time for creative expression by creating origami dragonflies. Led by Vivian Williams of Stroud Water Research Center.

Register online on the TLC website.