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Fluency: The Language of Water and Who We Are (Pop-Up Event in the Historic Kelly Pool)

Location: Fairmount Water Works

Free

Frae-Frae: Daughter of Drexciya presents Fluency: The Language of Water and Who We Are    An immersive sonic experience wading through memories, dreams, and reflections regarding how water can divide and unite, while never being defeated. LaFrae Sci a.k.a Frae-Frae: Daughter of Drexciya, is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, educator, composer, and electro-acoustic adventurer. Bedrock […]

High Water: An Informal History of Flooding in Philadelphia

Location: Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center

Free

When a city is built along a river—and Philadelphia is wedged between two, the Schuylkill and the Delaware—floods are an inevitable occurrence, with sometimes tragic consequences. In this illustrated talk, environmental historian Adam Levine will talk about some of the worst floods ever to hit Philadelphia, beginning in the early 1800s and ending up with […]

The Watershed is an Open Book

Location: Fairmount Water Works

A fun, family program for PreK-3rd grade and their caregivers. (All siblings welcome) All programs are free, but pre-registration is required. https://tinyurl.com/y89rkpzr A PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION.

Take Me to the River: Boathouse Tour and More!

Location: Lloyd Hall

Free

Take Me to the River: Boathouse Tour and More! Adults  and children 12 and up. Children aged 12-18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Meet at Lloyd Hall Recreation Center […]