Events for August 23 - October 12
Choose Your Own Adventure
Do you ever look back at key moments in history and think, “I would’ve made a better choice”? We’ll test that assumption using a real-world scenario with local roots. Philadelphia, […]
The Historic Fairmount Water Works: Inside & Out
Tour the Fairmount Water Works – a National Historic Landmark, Civil Engineering Landmark, and National Mechanical Engineering Landmark – beginning outdoors on the grounds (weather permitting). FWW’s tour guide extraordinaire, […]
“Make & Take” w/ Greensgrow Farms
Inspired by the lush gardens and water exhibits at the Philadelphia Flower Show? Bring the magic home! Visit the Fairmount Water Works for a hands-on workshop, where you can make your very own wildflower seed balls, led by Greensgrow Farms. These urban agricultural specialists will walk you through the process of making and planting these […]
“Make & Take” with Greensgrow Farms
Inspired by the lush gardens and water exhibits at the Philadelphia Flower Show? Bring the magic home! Visit the Fairmount Water Works for a hands-on workshop, where you can make your very own wildflower seed balls, led by Greensgrow Farms. These urban agricultural specialists will walk you through the process of making and planting these […]
The Historic Fairmount Water Works: Inside & Out
Tour the Fairmount Water Works – a National Historic Landmark, Civil Engineering Landmark, and National Mechanical Engineering Landmark – beginning outdoors on the grounds (weather permitting). FWW’s tour guide extraordinaire, […]
2018 Walk for Water (5K Run/Walk)
FWW is once again partnering with Keiyo Soy Ministries to support KSM's mission to raise funds to combat the urgent need for clean water in Kerio Valley in the Rift Valley Province of northern Kenya. For more information visit: http://www.ksmministries.com/
Celebrating Shad!
Join us as we partner with Heart to Hearth Cookery in celebrating one of the Schuylkill River’s finest fish - American shad! Learn about catching shad in traditional Native American culture.
Celebrating Shad!
Join us as we partner with Heart to Hearth Cookery in celebrating one of the Schuylkill River’s finest fish – American shad! Learn about catching shad in traditional Native American culture. While you're here, get the insider experience in our Freshwater Mussel Hatchery! See how environmental scientists grow freshwater mussels by re-introducing these “mighty mussels" into our local […]