Class: Watercolors on the Water
Explore the beauty and versatility of watercolor at the historic Water Works space on the Schuylkill! Enjoy behind the scene natural spaces while learning a variety of watercolor approaches to […]
Events for December 25, 2024 - September 7, 2024
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A Walk Along the Parkway
Philadelphia’s Parkway references the most beautiful cities of Old Europe and this walking tour will help visitors discover the magnificent buildings along Philadelphia’s own Champs-Élysées and what lies beneath them. […]
River Reimagined: A Land & Water Tour
Learn about the Fairmount Water Works, one of Philadelphia’s first tourist attractions, and cruise the Schuylkill for a new perspective on sites along this historic river. After a brief tour […]
Class: Watercolors on the Water
Explore the beauty and versatility of watercolor at the historic Water Works space on the Schuylkill! Enjoy behind the scene natural spaces while learning a variety of watercolor approaches to […]
Exploring Our Urban Watershed – SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT Explore what lives in our waters and what indicators we use to determine the health of our waterways. You will collect water samples and discover some of the microscopic mysteries in the Schuylkill River. You will also learn what we do on land to protect our rivers and its wildlife. After the lesson, […]
Delaware River Festival
So excited about this year's Delaware River Festival! At our table, show off your creativity and create river murals with watercolors.
Special Tour: We Drink the River
Where does our tap water come from? Where does our waste water go? Join the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for a behind the scenes bus tour of the Philadelphia […]
The Watershed is an Open Book
A Hands-On Early Literacy Program for 5-8 Year Olds and Their Families! Workshops with a seasonal theme to help build reading readiness using “teachable” moments in your own neighborhood. Great incentives for frequent attendance, such as backpacks loaded with things to help your child read, explore, and play in the outdoors! Partners: Gideon Elementary School […]
The Watershed is an Open Book
Hands-On Early Literacy Program for 5-8 Year Olds & Their Families If you live in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood of Philadelphia, this program is for you! Monthly workshops to […]