Science in the Stream Day
April 11, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
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When: April 11, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Where: Powdermill Nature Reserve
Tickets: Free. Registration recommended.
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Why do scientists study streams? And what are they looking for? Learn the answers to these questions and try out some scientific techniques yourself with us on Science in the Stream Day! At this family-friendly event you’ll get to meet real scientists, try hands-on experiments, go on a quest around the Nature Center, and get your feet wet in Powdermill Run. Community partners Trout Unlimited Forbes Chapter and Mountain Watershed Association will be on-hand with stream-themed activities to enjoy. Be prepared to get wet, don’t forget your water shoes!
Activity Schedule
Ongoing throughout the Event:
Salamander Survey Scavenger Hunt: Look for model salamanders and record them on your survey sheet. When you’re done, turn your results in for a prize!
Natural Materials Boat Building (ends at 3:15): Build your own small boat to race down the stream at 3:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.: Watch the documentary RiverWebs in the Nature Center.
Science in the Stream was financed in part by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program Environmental Stewardship Fund under the administration of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation administered through the Pennsylvania Environmental Council’s Laurel Highlands Mini-Grant Program.
