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Hop Into 2021 With Streamside Stretches, a Grant Writing Workshop, and Online Education Resources!

A frog perches on the hand of a Stroud Center educator, who is teaching a virtual education program.

2020 was a year of uncertainty and adaptation. Now, our education team is embracing 2021 as a year to continue our well-hewn rhythm of virtual stream-to-the-screen education and physically distant boots-in-the-water education, while we also tackle brand new education projects that safely engage audiences worldwide!

However, a calendar bursting at the seams doesn’t only bring excitement. For many of us, including readers like you, a full plate can also bring stress, anxiety, and fatigue.

So in between the hubbub of everyday life this year, take some advice from the freshwater critter’s survival guide! Much like how aquatic insects survive underwater in winter streams, caring for ourselves often means slowing down. We hope you can make time this winter to curl up under your coziest layers, watch the snow fall, and pass peaceful moments with your loved ones (including the non-human ones!).

We Miss You. We Are Here for You.

Now published monthly, our Education E-Newsletter supports your efforts to transport the stream-to-the-screen and explore nearby nature in your home watershed! Share how you #LearnAtHome and #StreamAtHome by tagging @StroudCenter on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Contact us to request an environmental education program!
While following the best data available on COVID-19 safety, Stroud Water Research Center’s education department is safely and meaningfully engaging “K through gray” audiences in different programming models, including:
💧 Virtual/online stream and watershed study experiences.
💧 Outdoor-only education programs at the Stroud Center.
💧 Outdoor education programs at your site (e.g., school or local park).

Experience a Five-Minute Pause on the Planet with Assistant Director of Education Tara Muenz

Assistant Education Director Tara Muenz leads a mindfulness and stretching activity beside a bubbling stream.

Not all of us can get outdoors, but you can virtually join Assistant Director of Education Tara Muenz for five minutes of mindfulness in First State National Historical Park! Listen to the bubbling sounds of Rocky Run, the stream that flows through the park, and practice moving your body.

Are you able to get outdoors to practice these moves?
💧 Find a national park near you in the U.S.!
💧 Find a state park near you in Pennsylvania!
💧 Find a state park near you in Delaware!

New Year, New Skill-Building! Join Our Grant-Writing Workshop for Pennsylvania Environmental Educators

A laptop, phone, pencil, notepad, and full glass of water rest on a table.

Let’s learn from each other to increase the success of environmental education (EE) grant funding in Pennsylvania! Join successful grant writers and program officers of funding agencies for this FREE webinar on tips and tricks for EE grant-writing.

When: February 18, 2021, 4-5:30 p.m. EST.
Where: Online via Zoom video conferencing. The connection link will be emailed prior to the event.
Audience: Pennsylvania classroom teachers, non-formal environmental educators, school administrators. 1.5 Act 48 hours are available for Pennsylvania certified teachers. A certificate of participation will be provided for other attendees if needed.
Cost: Free.
Registration: Required. Limited to the first 100 participants registered.

Learn more and register today!

Brighten Today with the Freshwater Funnies!

Knock, knock!
Larva!
Larva who?
I larva you!

DID YOU KNOW? Similar to spiders, aquatic caddisfly larvae (Family Trichoptera) spin their own silk that is super sticky AND super strong! Some caddisflies use this silk as homespun glue to build protective cases from sticks, twigs, and rocks. Others, like the net-spinning caddisfly, use their silk like a fishing net, capturing tiny particles like leaf detritus and even animal parts as tasty snacks. Their silk is so strong, it can bind together rocks as large as oranges!

Explore Pennsylvania Key’s Remote and Online Education Resources for Early Childhood Learners

A child wearing a surgical face mask squirts hand sanitizer into their hands.

Are you a classroom teacher, homeschooling caregiver, or non-formal educator creatively engaging our littlest learners? Check out these COVID-19 early childhood education resources from Pennsylvania Keys, which includes recorded webinars, health and safety checklists, mask mythbusters, and more to keep your little ones both safe and engaged!

Save the Date!

Get all the details on our events page.

February 2: [Webinar] Restoring and Protecting Water Quality and Mitigating Flooding in Rural Landscapes
February 18: [Webinar] Grant Writing for Pennsylvania Environmental Educators
April 1: [Webinar] Dam, Dam Go Away: A Wild and Scenic Look at What That Means for Us Today
May 8: Educator Hidden Gem Canoe Workshop: Discover the Brandywine! (6 Act 48 hrs available for PA certified teachers)

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