Environmental Workshops
Patapsco Heritage Greenway offers a diverse range of workshops, guided hikes, family days and lectures. Workshops cover topics such as water quality, invasive species, native plants, vernal pools and sustainable practices.
We partner with schools and scout groups to offer educational environmental workshops and with partner organizations to offer Spanish-translated environmental workshops. If you are interested in partnering with PHG on an event, program, or workshop, learn more here.
Workshop Topics
During Water Quality Watchers workshops, participants learn how to collect data on the health of waterways within the Patapsco River Watershed. The program trains volunteers on how to properly collect and analyze water quality data, including temperature, pH, and macroinvertebrate identification. Workshop participants are encouraged to collect data twice per year and then fill out the data collection form below.
For more in-depth water quality data collection, check out PHG’s Water Quality Monitoring Program
In this workshop, explore the Patapsco River and its tributaries to discover the world of macroinvertebrates. These small aquatic organisms help us assess the health of the waterways. Some organisms can live in poor water quality, while others can only thrive in healthy waters. If pollution-sensitive organisms are discovered, this indicates that the stream or river has good water quality. Learn how to collect and identify these organisms to gain insights into the health of your local waterways and the critters inhabiting them.
Don't see what you were looking for? Contact Diana to discuss further options for workshop topics.
Data Forms
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Each year PHG hosts a variety of programs, events, workshops, and lectures within and surrounding the Patapsco Valley Heritage Area.
