Aerial view of campus with Williamsport, the Susquehanna River and Bald Eagle Mountain as a backdrop

Waterdale Environmental Education Center

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Located in the pristine and beautiful mountain valley of the Mosquito Creek Watershed near the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority Filtration Plant, the historic Waterdale Lodge is the center for a cooperative collaboration of public water supply utilities, academic resources, and local and state conservation agencies and organizations. This partnership provides opportunities for community education and outreach programs that emphasize the science and importance of good stewardship and protection of our natural resources and public water supply sources.

Our Mission

Through cooperative community partnerships, facilitate programs for public education and outreach about sustainable water resources;
Provide a venue for scientific field work and teaching experiences in a real-world environmental setting utilizing local resource and academic professionals;
Team with conservation agencies to provide educator training utilizing programs such as Project WILD and Project WET;
Share information and experiences in water resource management and best management practices for protecting public water supply sources.

Creative Learning Activities Tailored for Your Group

Creek Study and Aquatic Biology
Water quality and stream monitoring
Water cycle and Watersheds
Geology, geography and history of the Williamsport watersheds; how geology and land use impact water quality
Groundwater model demonstration
Leaf packs for aquatic insect ID
Leaf creatures
Hidden colors of autumn leaves
Exhibit and demonstration of falconry and raptors
Scavenger Hunt and Tree Identification
Water Filtration Plant tour and demonstrations
Bluebird Trail and historical Remington ruins

Programs, Activities and Resources

Full and partial day field trips for school groups from grades 4 to 12
Hands-on indoor and outdoor learning activities with curriculum guides based on PA Department of Education Academic Standards
Tours of Water Treatment Filtration Plant
Bluebird and nature trails with tree identification signage
Teaching materials and posters for aquatic biology, wildlife identification, and birding
Facilities for conducting field tests and water quality monitoring
Presenters for programs on raptors, native birds and wildlife from local conservation agencies and organizations
Opportunities for Scouting advancement and conservation projects