# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lake Erie nutrient pilot: Hands-on sample processing workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Did you participate in the periphyton pilot this summer, or curious about our nutrient pilot? Join us to try hands-on sample processing.About this EventPlease register so we can plan for space and supplies.What can periphytic algae tell us about the health of a lake? Quite a lot, it turns out!Join us at Niagara College for an evening with Karolina Charczynska, the McMaster University PhD student leading the research behind this summer’s nutrient pilot.Karolina will share what she’s learned over the past few field seasons about periphyton, the algae that grow on underwater surfaces, and how it relates to nutrients and lake health. Then we’ll roll up our sleeves and try the volunteer-friendly method for processing periphyton slides ourselves.Collected slides this summer? Come see what happens to them after they leave the dock. Didn’t get the chance to join the pilot? All Lake Erie Rangers volunteers are welcome. No lab experience needed, just curiosity!Your feedback is a big part of the evening. We’ll be asking what worked and what was tricky as you try the method, and your input will help shape the new testkit and final test method.Please note: we’ll be practising with samples from other sites. To keep results consistent, Karolina will process the slides from the summer pilot herself this fall. We’ll share the full pilot results in early spring!EVENT DETAILSWhere: Niagara College (NOTL Campus)When: Wednesday, October 21; 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmParking: Free parking is available on-site after 5 pm (front or back parking lot)Building access: Main entrances will be open (i.e. front entrance and entrance at Marotta wing)Room: E 303 (3rd floor)What to bring: Your attention and curiosity!Agenda🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:45 PMIntroduction and workshop overview🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:05 PMPresentationInfo: Karolina will give a presentation on her research, covering why we are concerned about phosphorus, an overview of the testing method, and a summary of the key results to date.🕑: 05:05 PM - 05:15 PMBreak🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:00 PMPeriphytic algae extraction demoInfo: We'll demonstrate how to scrape the algae from the collected slides and extract the chlorophyll pigment from the algae using acetone. You'll then have the chance to try the method yourself!🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PMChlorophyll extract analysisInfo: We'll demonstrate a volunteer-friendly method for determining the red, blue, green (RBG) values of your now green solution (chlorophyll pigment) and discuss how to go from the colour value to an estimate for total phosphorus.🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PMFeedback surveyInfo: This test method is still being piloted to see how it can be used by communities so we need your feedback!🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PMOpen discussionInfo: Open discussion for questions and comments with other volunteers. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/niagara-on-the-lake/lake-erie-nutrient-pilot-hands-on-sample-processing-workshop/100002003160523048 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Niagara-on-the-Lake - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake - **lat**: 43.1523656 - **long**: -79.16629789999999 - **full address**: Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, 135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Lake Erie nutrient pilot: Hands-on sample processing workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c42d7ff92a1d2e6ca2ad3e61d3071035411996593fc28aa33b5c3df4b6fe257c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc48b848-gmir.jpg?v=1791632767 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Lake Erie nutrient pilot: Hands-on sample processing workshop being held? - **A:** Lake Erie nutrient pilot: Hands-on sample processing workshop takes place on Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 21 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake, 135 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Lake Erie nutrient pilot: Hands-on sample processing workshop? - **A:** Lake Erie nutrient pilot: Hands-on sample processing workshop is organized by Water Rangers. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Lake Erie nutrient pilot: Hands-on sample processing workshop 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 Niagara-on-the-Lake, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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