Selfie Sunday: 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 […]
Events for October 2 - October 8, 2022
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River Reimagined: A Land and 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 of the Fairmount Water Works, stroll through the beautifully landscaped South Garden, and along the Schuylkill Banks for a 1.5 mile walk to the Walnut […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]