Events for August 23 - October 12
Science Saturday – “A Day in the Life of the Schuylkill River: The Exploration Continues”
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 […]
Sunday Selfie: Rachel Carson
Take your photo with a renowned scientist – taking the history of science to a new dimension (2-D that is). This quarter, come take your picture with a full-size image of Rachel Carson standing with her binoculars, observing the natural world. On the main floor of the FWW, and learn about her contributions to launching […]
Hot Yoga at the Water Works
Grab your yoga mat, towel, and bottle of water for a special hot yoga class! Work up a sweat, burn calories, then relax - all while enjoying the view of the […]
Watering Manayunk: Some Parks, a Canal, and a Tank
Watering Manayunk: Some Parks, a Canal, and a Tank In partnership with the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Love Your Park Week, the Fairmount Water Works is offering this special tour! This special park tour has two parts. Do just the first hour, or both. We’ll visit the new Venice Island Recreation Center with its green- […]
Science Saturday – “A Day in the Life of the Schuylkill River: The Exploration Continues”
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 […]
Sunday Selfie: Rachel Carson
Take your photo with a renowned scientist – taking the history of science to a new dimension (2-D that is). This quarter, come take your picture with a full-size image of Rachel Carson standing with her binoculars, observing the natural world. On the main floor of the FWW, and learn about her contributions to launching […]