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March 2024

Mussel Maniacs

Date:Saturday, March 23rd

Time:10:00am—12:00pm

Location: The Discovery Center

Admission: Free

Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on March 23, 2024! This community science program helps our freshwater mussel propagation program and brings us a step closer to cleaner water for birds and for ourselves.  This program is designed for adult volunteers. Children age 12 and up can participate with an adult.    For more information, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov. Registration is required: https://forms.gle/BXAC3eCkAmgfp4en6  

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KSM Annual Run/Walk for Water

Date:Saturday, March 30th

Time:9:00am—12:00pm

Location: Fairmount Water Works

KSM Water Walk 5K KSM , Annual " Run/Walk for Water for Life" ( Join the fight for Clean Drinking water) According to UNICEF and WHO, 1 in 3 people globally do not have access to safe drinking water.    Billions of people around the world are continuing to suffer from poor access to water, sanitation, and hygiene. This year’s Theme for World Water Day is “ Valuing Water”.  Let us value water and help the thousands of children in…

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April 2024

WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed Preview Reception

Date:Thursday, April 18th

Time:4:30pm—7:30pm

Location: Fairmount Water Works

Admission: Free

PLEASE JOIN US! PREVIEW RECEPTION Thursday, April 18th, 2024 4:30pm to 7:30PM Wine, Beer and Refreshments Graciously Donated by 31st and Wharton A catered light fare will be available. RSVP by April 12th This special exhibition centered on artists’ observations of our regions, Watershed is directed by Karen Young for the Fairmount Water Works and curated by Thom Duffy. Visitors will wander through this fine art exhibition of drawings, paintings, photographs by Philadelphia artists. The selection of antique and contemporary…

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The Watershed is an Open Book

Date:Saturday, April 20th

Time:12:00pm—2:30pm

Location: Fairmount Water Works

Admission: FREE

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.

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Mussel Maniacs

Date:Saturday, April 27th

Time:10:00am—12:00pm

Location: The Discovery Center

Admission: Free

Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on April 27, 2024! This community science program helps our freshwater mussel propagation program and brings us a step closer to cleaner water for birds and for ourselves.  This program is designed for adult volunteers. Children age 12 and up can participate with an adult.    For more information, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov. Registration is required: https://forms.gle/PzAQ131dUADbja2B8

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May 2024

WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed

Date:May 1st—3rd

Time:10:00am—5:00pm

Location: Fairmount Water Works

Admission: FREE

WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed Come visit FWWIC and view this special exhibition focusing on artists' observations of our watershed. The curated selection of vintage and contemporary drawings, paintings and photography by Philadelphia artists captures our rivers, streams, wildlife, and tidal wetlands. The purpose of WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed, is to encourage exploration of our watershed, and discussion of the delicate and crucial balance of an ecosystem in an urban setting. Curator and Artist led tours (*Two One Hour…

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WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed

Date:Thursday, May 2nd

Time:10:00am—1:00pm

Location: Fairmount Water Works

Admission: FREE

WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed Come visit FWWIC and view this special exhibition focusing on artists' observations of our watershed. The curated selection of vintage and contemporary drawings, paintings and photography by Philadelphia artists captures our rivers, streams, wildlife, and tidal wetlands. The purpose of WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed, is to encourage exploration of our watershed, and discussion of the delicate and crucial balance of an ecosystem in an urban setting. Curator and Artist led tours (*Two One Hour…

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Curator-Led Tour of Wandering: Observations of Our Watershed

Date:Saturday, May 4th

Time:11:00am—12:00pm

Location: Fairmount Water Works

ART EXHIBIT TOURS WANDERING: OBSERVATIONS OF OUR WATERSHED We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator. Visitors will also be greeted by contributing artists so you won’t want miss this opportunity to hear from artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on their observations of our regions watersheds. Register HERE.

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Curator-Led Tour of Wandering: Observations of Our Watershed

Date:Saturday, May 4th

Time:1:00pm—2:00pm

Location: Fairmount Water Works

ART EXHIBIT TOURS WANDERING: OBSERVATIONS OF OUR WATERSHED We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator. Visitors will also be greeted by contributing artists so you won’t want miss this opportunity to hear from artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on their observations of our regions watersheds. Register HERE.

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