Backyard Stream Repair Series
- Length
- 1.5 hour twice a week for 2.5 weeks
- Language
- English
- Note
- Credits are only awarded for attending the live webinar. Watching the on-demand version will not earn credits.
About the Live Webinar
Is your stream getting deeper or wider? Are you losing land every time it rains? If your streambanks are changing rapidly, you're not alone—and there's something you can do about it. Join Penn State Extension's Backyard Stream Repair Series to learn simple, affordable techniques to stabilize your streambank and protect your property. This step-by-step DIY approach is designed for homeowners and landowners, with hands-on guidance, expert insights, and real solutions that make a difference.
Event Details
During this multi-session webinar series, participants can interact live with our Penn State experts and ask questions or watch recordings at their own pace.
Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the full-color manual Simple Solutions for Your Eroding Backyard Stream (available for U.S. addresses only).
Additionally, attendees will receive an exclusive invitation to future hands-on field workshops, available only to webinar registrants. These workshops will be offered across Pennsylvania, subject to in-person event feasibility and site availability.
Earn Credits
Participants attending the live sessions will be eligible for the following types of credits (pending approval):
- Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals (CBLP)
- International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
- Landscape Architecture (LA-CES)
- Professional Engineer (PDH)
- Certificates of attendance are available upon request
Complimentary Publication: Simple Solutions for Backyard Stream Repair
How to Receive Your Publication
Once you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing a unique code for registrants. This email will include instructions on how to obtain your free copy of Simple Solutions for Your Eroding Backyard Stream, including complimentary shipping. Simply follow the instructions to order your publication. If you need any assistance, please contact our Customer Service team at 1-877-345-0691.
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.
- Landowners with a stream on their property
- Those interested in streambank repair
Backyard Stream Repair can lead to:
- Improved bank stability and reduced erosion, saving property from washing away
- Added aesthetic property value
- A new sense of place and reduced noise
- Less cost and need for mowing, watering, and fertilizing
- Intercepted and reduced water pollution
- Available habitat for many types of wildlife (butterflies, hummingbirds, frogs, dragonflies, and more)
How do I access a webinar?
When you register for a webinar, you will also receive email instructions to help you access the webinar.
How long is a webinar?
Every webinar is different. To find the length of a specific webinar, please refer to the webinar description.
If I register for a webinar, but am unable to attend the live session, can I view a recording of the webinar at a later time?
Yes, registrants will have access to view the webinar recording regardless if they attended the live session. A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within 10 business days after the live session occurred. You will have access to view the recording for six months from the date of the event.
Can a recorded webinar be viewed multiple times?
In most cases, yes! If a webinar is recorded, there is no limit to how many times the recording can be viewed.
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Will I be given the opportunity to ask questions during a live webinar?
In most cases, yes. Most live webinars give participants an opportunity to ask questions and communicate through a chat box. The chat box is actively monitored, and the presenter(s) will facilitate communication.
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How do I register for a webinar over the phone?
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