On Tap: Fresh & Locally Sourced (Pop-Up Activity)
What goes into a simple glass of water? How much does it really cost? Where does it come from? Discover for yourself at this pop-up activity just outside our doors. Simply look […]
Events for August 23 - October 12
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Fairmount Water Works: Inside & Out
Learn about the Water Works’ architecture, and then head inside for a guided orientation to the “Water in our World” exhibit. Watch a 15-minute film about the building’s important role […]
Science Saturday: “What’s Bugging You? Aquatic Insects – Good & Bad”
Many flying insects are actually born in water. Some are good and some not so good – like mosquitoes. Mozzies (as the English call them) are a big problem for humans and our battle against them has sometimes created its own problems. Learn some mosquito history and its connection to the drinking water supply in […]
Sunday Cinema: The Land Before Time
Join us every Sunday afternoon for Sunday Cinema – a free series featuring movies and documentaries that surround a water theme. It’s a great family-friendly event, and we’ll show a different movie every month. Land Before Time: An orphaned brontosaurus teams up with other young dinosaurs in order to reunite with their families in a […]
Sunday Cinema: The Land Before Time
Join us every Sunday afternoon for Sunday Cinema – a free series featuring movies and documentaries that surround a water theme. It’s a great family-friendly event, and we’ll show a different movie every month. The Land Before Time: An orphaned brontosaurus teams up with other young dinosaurs in order to reunite with their families in […]
River Reimagined: A Land & Water Tour
Learn about Philadelphia’s first tourist attraction, and cruise the Schuylkill for a new perspective on sites along this historic river. After passing through FWW’s beautifully landscaped South Garden, stroll along […]
On Tap: Fresh & Locally Sourced (Pop-Up Activity)
What goes into a simple glass of water? How much does it really cost? Where does it come from? Discover for yourself at this pop-up activity just outside our doors. Simply look […]
Science Saturday: “What’s Bugging You? Aquatic Insects – Good & Bad”
Many flying insects are actually born in water. Some are good and some not so good – like mosquitoes. Mozzies (as the English call them) are a big problem for humans and our battle against them has sometimes created its own problems. Learn some mosquito history and its connection to the drinking water supply in […]
Sunday Cinema: The Land Before Time
Join us every Sunday afternoon for Sunday Cinema – a free series featuring movies and documentaries that surround a water theme. It’s a great family-friendly event, and we’ll show a different movie every month. Land Before Time: An orphaned brontosaurus teams up with other young dinosaurs in order to reunite with their families in a […]
Sunday Cinema: The Land Before Time
Join us every Sunday afternoon for Sunday Cinema – a free series featuring movies and documentaries that surround a water theme. It’s a great family-friendly event, and we’ll show a different movie every month. Land Before Time: An orphaned brontosaurus teams up with other young dinosaurs in order to reunite with their families in a […]