Get to Know the Schuylkill River – Kayak Program

Start at Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center: collect water samples from the river and try your hand at identifying some of the microlife we’ll find. Explore the history of Philadelphia’s innovative water supply system. Get to know the freshwater mussel species we are propagating in our hatchery.

After a brief lunch break (bring your own), we will hike down the Schuylkill River Trail (about 1 mile) to the Walnut Street Dock, where kayaks await. Hidden River Outfitters will give a brief orientation to paddling and then we’ll get into our kayaks and out on the river!

This program is geared towards families with youth ages 12 and up. (12 years is the minimum age allowed). All participants must sign a kayak waiver, and participants aged 12-18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will need to sign the minor’s kayak waiver.

Meet at Fairmount water Works at 10:30am. Space is limited; 20-person maximum. Advance registration required. Fee: $10/person.

This program is made possible through a partnership between Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and Schuylkill River Development Corporation.

A bus will be available at Walnut Street to take participants back to FWWIC instead of walking back, if desired.

Email stacey.heffernan@phila.gov, Environmental Education Planner, FWWIC, for more information.