# Event Details - **Event Name**: COSWA Blue Thumb Training - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 am – Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Do you love science and being outdoors? Help protect Oklahoma streams by becoming a certified Blue Thumb stream monitor!About this EventCOSWA Blue Thumb TrainingCome join us for a hands-on Blue Thumb Training event in Midwest City! This in-person training will take place at the Charles Johnson Building, 8726 SE 15th St, Midwest City (Room C &D). Get ready to learn all about water quality monitoring, stream ecology, and how to protect our local water resources. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this event is perfect for anyone interested in conserving and protecting local streams. Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your knowledge and make a difference in your community!The first day of training will include an introduction to the Blue Thumb program and an overview of various ways you can participate as a Blue Thumb volunteer, with a focus on volunteer education opportunities. You will also get to learn about water quality, watersheds, nonpoint source pollution and other topics through a series of educational activities which you can then use to educate members of your own community. The day will also include a visit to a local creek to discuss the creek's ecology and biology, including getting into the water and looking for bugs and fish.The second day of training will cover all of the monthly chemical tests conducted by volunteers at their local creek or stream. We will also discuss the test results, what they mean and what they reveal about water quality and nonpoint source pollution. The day will include visiting a local creek to perform all of the required streamside testing procedures and then returning to the indoor location to perform the chemical tests volunteers conduct every month. This monitoring training is mandatory before you can begin to monitor your creek.All volunteers who have been trained in the past but would like a refresher course on their chemical tests are also welcome and encouraged to attend free of charge. Please email hunter.hodson@conservation.ok.gov if you have any questions.FAQsWhat are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?Parking is free! There will be a short trip to a local creek, but carpooling is encouraged!What can I bring into the event?Please bring a lunch, shoes and clothes that can get wet and dirty, and a change of dry clothes and shoes. You may borrow waders if you would like to do so.How can I contact the organizer with any questions?Please email hunter.hodson@conservation.ok.gov or call 405-761-7401. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/midwest-city/coswa-blue-thumb-training/100001984166608739 - **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: 8726 SE 15th St - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 20, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Midwest City - **state**: OK - **country**: United States - **location**: 8726 SE 15th St - **lat**: 35.4480813 - **long**: -97.3765214 - **full address**: 8726 SE 15th St, 8726 Southeast 15th Street, Midwest City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: COSWA Blue Thumb Training - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/3853a5ccce1766fa563a4b5c90d04d68c15ffcdee03aafa8393091bad62cc098-rimg-w1200-h628-dc072b4f-gmir.jpg?v=1780395314 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is COSWA Blue Thumb Training being held? - **A:** COSWA Blue Thumb Training takes place on Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 am to Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 03:30 pm at 8726 SE 15th St, 8726 Southeast 15th Street, Midwest City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing COSWA Blue Thumb Training? - **A:** COSWA Blue Thumb Training is organized by Blue Thumb. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** COSWA Blue Thumb Training is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Midwest City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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