Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center (FWWIC) was awarded funding to support their summer program, "Exploring and Kayaking in Our Urban Watershed!" Two sessions were held which combined hands-on science and nature-based activities and kayaking on the Schuylkill River. FWWIC is a cornerstone of environmental education in Philadelphia that is celebrating their 21st anniversary. Designed for young female students, these sessions cultivated environmental stewardship and inspired interest in STEM disciplines, all while fostering a deeper connection to Philadelphia’s natural resources. 

Berks Nature's “Think Like a Citizen Scientist” Girl Scout Journey integrates the NASA GLOBE Program through hands-on local investigations, participants engage in five core scientific fields: atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, pedosphere (soil), and Earth systems. These observations, submitted to the GLOBE system, not only contribute to a global database monitored by NASA and NOAA but also allow participants to play an active role in advancing environmental science.