Stroud Hosts Major Events: Wild & Scenic Film Festival Sept. 24; Water’s Edge Gala- Award Presentation Nov. 4; Intersection Of Art & Science Storyteller Carolyn Finney Nov. 18

The Stroud Water Research Center in Chester County will host a series of events this fall of interest to a wide variety of audiences.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Sept. 24

On September 24 will host the 14th Annual Wild and Scenic Film at the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s Myrick Conservation Center, 1760 Unionville-Wawaset Rd, West Chester starting at 5:00 p.m.

Films will also be available online for five days starting September 24.

This event is hosted by Trail Creek Outfitters to benefit the Stroud Center, The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County, and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance.

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Water’s Edge Gala- Award Presentation Nov. 4

Join other celebrants attending the Water’s Edge Gala on November 4 as the Stroud Center presents this year’s Award for Freshwater Excellence to Melissa Ho, Ph.D., senior vice president for fresh water and food at the World Wildlife Fund-U.S.

The Gala will be held at The Stone Barn, 100 Stone Barn Dr. in Kennett Square.

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Intersection of Art & Science Nov. 18

Join Stroud for a lecture by Carolyn Finney, Ph.D., a storyteller, author, and cultural geographer deeply interested in issues related to identity, difference, creativity, and resilience.

Carolyn is grounded in both artistic and intellectual ways of knowing-- she pursued an acting career for eleven years, but five years of backpacking trips through Africa and Asia and living in Nepal changed the course of her life. 

Motivated by these experiences, Carolyn returned to school after a 15-year absence to complete a B.A., M.A. (gender and environmental issues in Kenya and Nepal), and Ph.D. (where she was a Fulbright and a Canon National Science Scholar Fellow).

This special program will be held November 18 at the Stroud Water Research Center, 970 Spencer Road in Avondale.

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Other Highlights From Stroud Newsletter

-- Stroud Center Engages English Language Learners In Watershed STEM

-- Lancaster Farming: A Riparian Buffer Takes Root In Lancaster County

-- Scientists Explore Power Of Hemp, Better Farming Methods To Build Healthy Soils

-- Marathoner Nicole Wickenhauser Poised To Protect Clean Fresh Water

-- Webinar: Leaf Pack Thru The Ages: Monitoring With Students From Middle School To College

-- Stories From The Clean Water Paddle Push

-- Stroud Employment Opportunities: Part-Time Educators

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The Chester County-based Stroud Center seeks to advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and watershed restoration.

(Reprinted from the latest Stroud Water Research Center newsletter.  Click Here to sign up for your own copy.)

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[Posted: September 17, 2021]  PA Environment Digest