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Stroud Water Research Center Celebrates Outdoor Classroom Day - Helping Young Minds Discover The Natural World As Scientists Do
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The latest issue of the UpStream newsletter from the Stroud Water Research Center celebrates Outdoor Classroom Day on May 23 with articles on how the Center and its partners help students discover the natural world as scientists do. Reimagine Classrooms The spring morning cheers of a male Carolina wren sounded through the meadow of Greenwood Elementary School’s campus in southeastern Pennsylvania. “We detected it in the Merlin Bird ID app, and a song sparrow too!” whispered third-graders engaged in a habitat study lesson with Stroud Water Research Center educators. Meanwhile, at another section of the campus, students sauntered along a woodland forest path, looking for evidence of life. “Who and what do you expect to find in this habitat?” asked Steve Mohapp, environmental educator. “How many different kinds of organisms do you notice?” Throughout the morning, students studied the biodiversity of habitats, including a meadow, lawn, forest, and stream, all within their own schoolyard, which is one big outdoor learning space. Greenwood is one of several schools that received financial and technical support from the Stroud Center in 2023, thanks to a grant from the Department of Environmental Protection, to enhance outdoor learning spaces. Restoring Our Wetlands Podcast In the season six premiere of the Kindred Podcast, Stroud scientists talk about watersheds, their importance to humans and wildlife, and how people can both harm and restore them. Volunteers Help Restore Red Clay Creek Over three days during Earth Week, about 30 volunteers gathered along Red Clay Creek in southeastern Pennsylvania to help Stroud Water Research Center plant trees for healthy streams. The planting connects two previous plantings that are part of the ongoing restoration of Red Clay Creek. Volunteers planted more than 15 species of trees and shrubs to support wildlife and clean water. More Articles -- Employment Opportunity: Soil Health Project Coordinator -- May 15: Award-winning author Tim Palmer speaks on his new book-- Seek Higher Ground- The Natural Solution To Our Urgent Flooding Crisis, Stroud Center, Chester County he Whole UpStream Click Here to read the entire UpStream newsletter. Click Here to sign up for your own copy. For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit the Stroud Water Research Center website, Click Here to subscribe to UpStream. Click Here to subscribe to Stroud’s Educator newsletter. Click Here to become a Friend Of Stroud Research, Like them on Facebook, Follow on Twitter and visit their YouTube Channel. The Chester County-based Stroud Center seeks to advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and watershed restoration. Related Articles - Education: -- Wildlife For Everyone Foundation Announces 5 Recipients Of 2024 Student Scholarships [PaEN] -- DCNR Launches 'Remake Learning Days' At State Parks To Support Global Learning Festival [PaEN] -- Stroud Water Research Center Celebrates Outdoor Classroom Day - Helping Young Minds Discover The Natural World As Scientists Do [PaEN] -- Asbury Woods Environmental Center Hosts Trout In The Classroom Release May 11 In Erie [PaEN] NewsClips: -- WESA: Starting Today, PA Schools Can Apply For Up To $10 Million For Environmental Repairs -- Shapiro Administration Commends 3 PA Schools For Environmental Efforts As Green Ribbon Schools -- Warren Times - Josh Cotton: Students Participate In Annual Warren Conservation District Envirothon Competition -- Lock Haven Express: Centre County Celebrates Envirothon Winners, Conservation District Week -- Republican Herald: Team From Blue Mountain School District Takes Top Prize In 49th Schuylkill Conservation District Envirothon -- LancasterOnline: Elizabethtown H.S. Envirothon Team Get Hands-On Science Lessons In Canoes -- National Energy Technology Laboratory: Winners In Western PA, West Virginia Science Bowl Competed In National Science Bowl -- Williamsport Sun: Eagle On The Mend Through Ashkar Students’ Efforts -- Reading Eagle: Nolde Environmental Education Center Announces Winners Of Student Art Contest -- TribLive: Ligonier Valley Students Test Waters Of Fly Fishing In Trout Unlimited Program -- Republican Herald: Mentors Instruct First-Time Hunters Who Learn To ‘Shoot Like A Girl’ [Posted: May 2, 2024] |
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