FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 10, 2008 

           

CONTACTS:    Liz Brooking, Stroud Water Research Center

610-268-2153 x 274 or lbrooking@stroudcenter.org

 

Brian Havertine,WH2P Marketing Communications

302-479-8332 or bjh@wh2p.com

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

WHAT:            Trail Creek Outfitters to sponsor the nationally acclaimed Wild & Scenic™ Environmental Film Festival at the Stroud Water Research Center in Avondale, Pennsylvania on May 1st, 2008.

 

WHEN:            Thursday, May 1st, 2008

                        6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

                        Films begin at 7:00 pm

                        Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres by Francine’s

 

WHERE:          Stroud Water Research Center

                        970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA 19311

                        http://www.stroudcenter.org/about/directions.htm

 

AVONDALE, PA – On Thursday, May 1st, 2008, the Stroud Water Research Center, will host the nationally acclaimed Wild & Scenic™ Environmental Film Festival. Presented nationally by Patagonia, Inc. and sponsored locally by outdoor gear purveyor, Trail Creek Outfitters, this environmental film festival is designed to educate and inspire. The evening of short, independent films will cover the gamut of environmental issues and in keeping with the Stroud Water Research Center’s focus, will include several films based on the theme of fresh water.

 

Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance due to limited seating. All proceeds benefit the Stroud Water Research Center.

 

For Ticket Sales:   Trail Creek Outfitters      Stroud Water Research Center

                            507 Glen Eagle Square    970 Spencer Road

                            Glen Mills, PA 19342      Avondale, PA 19311

                            610-558-4006                 610-268-2153 x 247

trailcreekout@msn.com  kdixon@stroudcenter.org

 

MEDIA COVERAGE:

Media are welcome to attend but are asked to register by contacting Liz Brooking, Director of Communications & Marketing, at 610-268-2153 x 274 or lbrooking@stroudcenter.org.

 

About Stroud Water Research Center

Through research, education and public outreach, the Stroud Water Research Center seeks to advance our global knowledge and stewardship of fresh water systems to enable its peers in the scientific and educational communities, as well as businesses, landowners, policy makers and individuals, to make informed decisions that affect water quality and availability around the world. Stroud Water Research Center is an independent, nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status. For more information, please visit: www.stroudcenter.org.

 

About Trail Creek Outfitters

For 25 years, Trail Creek Outfitters has supplied Delaware Valley athletes who love to bike, hike, ride, ski, swim and simply get outside, with quality outerwear and gear. Trail Creek Outfitters proudly carries products from the following manufacturers: Patagonia, Inc., ARC’TERYX, Merrell, The North Face, and prAna. For more information, please visit: www.trailcreekoutfitters.com.

 

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