SCIENCE SATURDAYS: April 19 and 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. starting every half hour. SOUND NAVIGATION Humans have been traversing waterways for thousands of years, and safe navigation has always been of the utmost concern. We now have the ability to precisely map the ocean floor and riverbeds using sonar. Using this sonar we […]
Join us on Thursday, April 24th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. as we celebrate the talented young people who have won our 2014 “Green City, Clean Waters” Art Contest! Local students from kindergarten to high school have shown us that they know about protecting our watershed and water resources, while strutting their artistic stuff. […]
Join us for one or both of these walking tours of fascinating Schuylkill River natural and historic sites, including the Flat Rock Dam, Black Rock Dam and Fairmount Dam. Please click here for more information and to purchase tickets: https://schuylkillriverfallingwaterstours.eventbrite.com Learn about the connection of these dams with the urban water cycle locally, and with […]
Project Flow is a partnership between the Fairmount Water Works and Germantown Friends School. Our summer program is taking applications now! Please download the pdf for more information about the program and who can apply. Project Flow Application 2014Final
Students: want to show off your artistic ability? The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary is now accepting entries on behalf of the Philadelphia Water Department for its Green City, Clean Waters Art Contest! Philadelphia students can participate in three different ways.They can create a drawing, short video or both. These should show others how to […]
The Schuylkill River was recently named Pennsylvania’s 2014 River of the Year! Now they need a logo! Help us design one. The Schuylkill River Heritage Area is working with partners to plan a year-long slate of activities to celebrate the Schuylkill’s River of the Year status. They need a logo to use on signs, banners, […]
Water Blues Green Solutions is designed to promote awareness of the role that green infrastructure can play in creating a sustainable water future. Produced by Penn State Public media, this interactive documentary tells stories from across the country of communities that are adopting new ways of thinking about how to protect, restore, and preserve our […]
Despite a snowy winter, programs and activities abound here at The Water Works. In fact, we’re learning more about snow for our February Pop Up event! If you missed the stunning performance of the modern opera “Tributaries,” this issue of our newsletter brings it alive for you. From haunting music to dramatic lighting and beautiful […]
As we welcome in 2014, we invite you to visit us at The Water Works! We’re looking forward to another year of bringing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Architecture, Math & Music) alive to our visitors of all ages. Along with our popular Science Saturdays you’ll find family-friendly Pop-Up activities, our interactive exhibits, and […]
Dear Friend of The Water Works, Thank you for your continued interest in and support of the Fairmount Water Works. Because you are a valued friend, I wanted to let you know about an extraordinary opportunity to help us mark our 10-year anniversary. In just one decade, we have emerged as a centerpiece of the […]