Fairmount Water Works

Science Saturday - "Diatoms: Jewels of the River"
2017-03-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-03-25 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Drop in every Saturday between 2-4 pm, and together, we’ll explore different aspects of our environment during fun and interactive sessions in our water lab.
Art and science meet as you explore the colorful and wondrous microscopic world of water. Discover the complex and intricate beauty of these hidden single-celled algae called diatoms along with their contribution to water quality research.
Diatoms have a glass-like silica cell wall that consists of two halves that elegantly fit together. In the 19th century amateur scientists amused themselves by arranging them in intricate patterns, in the 20th century, famed woman ecologist Ruth Patrick pioneered the study of these small cells to study water pollution.

A Closer Look at Diatoms
2017-03-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2017-03-26 13:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Come visit the Fairmount Water Works during our Sunday operating hours for a self-guided version of “Diatoms: Jewels of the River”. Through a lens, view these colorful and wonderfully complex hidden algae…

Science Saturday – "A Day in the Life of the Schuylkill River: The Exploration Continues"
2017-04-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-04-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-04-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2017-05-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2017-05-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-06-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Spring is a time when life in the stream comes alive. Macroinvertebrates are organisms that are big enough for you to see with the bare eye, but without backbones. Mayflies, water pennies, caddisflies, and stoneflies…scientists use these freshwater creatures as natural indicators of river health. In our water lab, act like a scientist to inspect and characterize your own virtual river sample. Do they have legs or shells? Are they “shredders”, “grazers”, or “collectors”? Learn all about these creatures during this family-friendly program.

Science Saturday – “A Day in the Life of the Schuylkill River: The Exploration Continues”
2017-04-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-04-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-06-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

Philadelphia Science Festival
2017-04-21 08:00 - 2017-04-29 17:00 | PA
The Philadelphia Science Festival (PSF) returns for its seventh year of scientific celebrations with nine days of events at restaurants, breweries, museums, libraries, parks and other neighborhood spaces.
Last year, more than 70,000 people flocked to festival events, and with the awesome, 80-plus happenings on tap for 2017, this year’s festivities are expected to be bigger, better and brainier than ever before.
From a life on Mars discussion to a chocolate chip cookie lab to a stargazin
g party to an ’80s prom-themed scientific soiree, the array of events run the gamut, with many of the workshops, lectures and happenings unfolding free of charge. All are designed to help spark conversation, curiosity and passion for the topics of science and technology that play a vital role in our everyday lives.
With over 80 great events, across the greater Philadelphia region, you’re sure to find a reason to get nerdy!
Find out more about the Festival here.

Mommies & Minnows Fathers & Fry
2017-04-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-04-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-05-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-05-12 10:00 - 23:00, 2017-05-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Smith Memorial Playground, 3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Mommies & Minnows Fathers & Fry
2017-04-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2017-04-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2017-05-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2017-05-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2017-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

Shad Festival 2017
2017-04-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join the Fairmount Water Works in celebrating one of the Schuylkill River’s finest fish with a host of programs and events for Shad Weekend.
Catch a demonstration on fishnet-weaving out under our pavilion, and learn about catching shad in traditional Native American culture from Heart to Hearth Cookery. Make a colorful fish rubbing in our water lab. Young guests can enjoy our “Fishin’ Around” activity.
Our team will also be located in the South Garden for a special Mommies and Minnows, Fathers and Fry session!

Shad Festival 2017
2017-04-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join the Fairmount Water Works in celebrating one of the Schuylkill River’s finest fish with a host of programs and events for Shad Weekend.
Catch a demonstration on fishnet-weaving out under our pavilion, and learn about catching shad in traditional Native American culture from Heart to Hearth Cookery. Make a colorful fish rubbing in our water lab. Young guests can enjoy our “Fishin’ Around” activity.
We’re also be featuring “Be an Environmental Scientist” session, where you can meet an aquatic scientist, ask questions, and explore how the mighty freshwater mussel is attracting attention for its ability to filter water naturally. See how they grow and learn about the role they play in our river ecology at the new demonstration mussel hatchery.

Mommies & Minnows Fathers & Fry
2017-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | PA
