Happy 20th Anniversary to the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center!
Video created by 2023 Fellow Hannah Powell for her Capstone project.
The Interpretive Center became PWD’s environmental education center in 2003, welcoming more than 575,000 visitors to date.
Learn about the Water Works’ noteworthy beginnings in the early 19th century as Philadelphia’s water pumping station for residents, business and factories:
Special Tour of Fairmount Water Works
October 12, 11am-12:30pm
On Display Now!
Entries in the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
Artists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. Winning artwork has been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free!
Community Science Event
Mussel Maniacs will also take place on:
October 26, 2024
November 16, 2024
December 7, 2024
Upcoming Events
Trash Free Waters Art Show
Mussel Maniacs
Trash Free Waters Art Show
Trash Free Waters Art Show
Lafayette Historic Tour of Fairmount Water Works
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