Exploring Our Urban Watershed
Join Fairmount Water Works and Schuylkill River Development Corporation in exploring the Schuylkill River in a program both on land and on the water! We start at Fairmount Water Works […]
Events for October 26, 2024 - January 13, 2024 › Hands-On Science
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River Days 2021
Enjoy hands-on activities for families throughout the day, plus a live performance conducted by the Cultural Heritage Fund Group, comprised of citizens of the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape tribe and presented by the Lenapehoking~Watershed, a place for water, art and culture. Lenape performance/presentation starts at 1pm! Space is limited, so be sure to secure a space […]
Summer Splash Early Literacy Program
Join us for lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works along the Schuylkill River on select Saturday mornings! Explore the area with guided activities and continue the fun with […]
Summer Splash Early Literacy Program
Join us for lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works along the Schuylkill River on select Saturday mornings! Explore the area with guided activities and continue the fun with […]
Summer Splash Early Literacy Program
Join us for lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works along the Schuylkill River on select Saturday mornings! Explore the area with guided activities and continue the fun with […]
Summer Splash Early Literacy Program
Join us for lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works along the Schuylkill River on select Saturday mornings! Explore the area with guided activities and continue the fun with […]
Honoring Our Past: Lenni Lenape Origins in Our Urban Watershed
Our River Days Program aims to honor and recognize the Lenni Lenape as the original shepherds of this region and provide community members with an opportunity to explore our watershed through games, hands on activities, and walking tours. We'll host the Aqua Marooned Game, lead a water quality testing activity, and wrap up the day […]
Freshwater Mussel Measuring
Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on March 25, 2023! This community science program helps […]
Mussel Maniacs
Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on Saturday, April 29 from 10am - 12pm! This community science program helps our freshwater mussel propagation […]
Full STEAM Ahead at Fairmount Water Works: WE DRINK THE RIVER
How do we know if the water in the Schuylkill River is healthy? Join FWWIC staff in collecting water samples from the river to test the water quality. Use a […]