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SUMMARY:SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS \nWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy\, Curator of “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”\, at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. He may also be joined with a small group of artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change. \nTour runs approximately 45 minutes. \nFWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday (10am – 5pm)  \nADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk. \nThe exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/submerged-a-changing-global-climate-tour-discussion-11/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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SUMMARY:SPLASH: Summer Family Literacy Program
DESCRIPTION:Saturday mornings filled with lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works site along the Schuylkill River! \nExplore the area with guided water-related activities. The fun continues with take-home books and kits full of water-themed activities to do in your neighborhood. \nDates: July 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, rain or shine\nTime: 10am- 12noon (meet across from the Fountain of the Sea Horses at 10 am) \nOptional round-trip (school) bus transportation will be provided for those traveling from the adjacent Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. Bus departs at 9:30 am outside Mander Playground (33rd & Diamond Streets)\, and leaves from the Fairmount Water Works at 12noon. \nThis free program is for families with children 2-8 years old. All siblings welcome. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/splash-summer-family-literacy-program-2/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Hands-On Science,Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230629T143056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222203Z
UID:10069-1689256800-1689260400@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Historic Preservation Tour
DESCRIPTION:This guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center’s exhibit areas on their own\, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film\, and enjoy our latest exhibition\, “POOL: A Social History of Segregation”. \nQuestions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/outdoor-historic-preservation-tour/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230703T143731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T221147Z
UID:10075-1688817600-1688846400@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SPLASH: Summer Family Literacy Program
DESCRIPTION:Saturday mornings filled with lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works site along the Schuylkill River! \nExplore the area with guided water-related activities. The fun continues with take-home books and kits full of water-themed activities to do in your neighborhood. \nDates: July 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, rain or shine\nTime: 10am- 12noon (meet across from the Fountain of the Sea Horses at 10 am) \nOptional round-trip (school) bus transportation will be provided for those traveling from the adjacent Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. Bus departs at 9:30 am outside Mander Playground (33rd & Diamond Streets)\, and leaves from the Fairmount Water Works at 12noon. \nThis free program is for families with children 2-8 years old. All siblings welcome. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/splash-summer-family-literacy-program/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Hands-On Science,Literacy
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/pic-1-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230706T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230629T141140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222209Z
UID:10066-1688652000-1688655600@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Historic Preservation Tour
DESCRIPTION:This guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center’s exhibit areas on their own\, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film\, and enjoy our latest exhibition\, “POOL: A Social History of Segregation”. \nQuestions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/special-historic-preservation-tour-4/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Teachers-Workshop022714_008-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230621T182337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222212Z
UID:10062-1688216400-1688220000@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS \nWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy\, Curator of “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”\, at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. He may also be joined with a small group of artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change. \nTour runs approximately 45 minutes. \nFWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday (10am – 5pm)  \nADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk. \nThe exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/submerged-a-changing-global-climate-tour-discussion-14/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/art-tour.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230621T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222214Z
UID:10061-1688209200-1688216400@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS \nWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy\, Curator of “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”\, at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. He may also be joined with a small group of artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change. \nTour runs approximately 45 minutes. \nFWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday (10am – 5pm)  \nADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk. \nThe exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/submerged-a-changing-global-climate-tour-discussion-13/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/art-tour.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230516T151017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T215228Z
UID:10037-1687600800-1687608000@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Mussel Maniacs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on Saturday\, April 29 from 10am – 12pm! This community science program helps our freshwater mussel propagation program and brings us a step closer to cleaner water for birds and for ourselves. \nFor more information\, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/mussel-maniacs/
LOCATION:The Discovery Center\, 3401 Reservoir Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands-On Science,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/20220927_105413-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230328T195530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222219Z
UID:9989-1687006800-1687010400@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS \nWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy\, Curator of “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”\, at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. He may also be joined with a small group of artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change. \nTour runs approximately 45 minutes. \nFWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday (10am – 5pm)  \nADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk. \nThe exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation. \nRegister here.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/submerged-a-changing-global-climate-tour-discussion-10/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/art-tour.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230328T195507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222222Z
UID:9988-1686999600-1687003200@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS \nWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy\, Curator of “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”\, at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. He may also be joined with a small group of artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change. \nTour runs approximately 45 minutes. \nFWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday (10am – 5pm)  \nADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk. \nThe exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation. \nRegister here.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/submerged-a-changing-global-climate-tour-discussion-9/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/art-tour.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230610T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230418T151436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222224Z
UID:10007-1686391200-1686409200@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Our Urban Watershed on Land and Water
DESCRIPTION:Join Fairmount Water Works and Schuylkill River Development Corporation in exploring the Schuylkill River – from life in a drop of river water to plants that help keep the river clean. \nAfter a brief lunch break (bring your own)\, we will hike down the Schuylkill River Trail (about 1 mile) to the Walnut Street Dock\, where kayaks await. Hidden River Outfitters will give a brief orientation to paddling and then we’ll get into our kayaks and out on the river! \nThis program is geared towards families. Minimum age is 12 years old. All participants must sign a kayak waiver\, and participants aged 12-18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will need to sign the minor’s kayak waiver. \nMeet at Fairmount water Works at 10:30am. Space is limited; 18-person maximum. Advance registration required. Fee: $10/person.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/exploring-our-urban-watershed-on-land-and-water/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Hands-On Science
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_485174219_1273031274_1_original.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230524T151324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222226Z
UID:10045-1686232800-1686236400@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Historic Preservation Tour - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:*UPDATE* Due to the air quality alert issued by the US EPA\, today’s outdoor tour has been cancelled. Please feel free to register for one of our remaining June tours here: Outdoor Historic Preservation Tour (June 2023) Tickets\, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite \nThis guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center’s exhibit areas on their own\, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film\, and enjoy our latest exhibition\, “POOL: A Social History of Segregation”. \nQuestions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/historic-preservation-tour-2/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Teachers-Workshop022714_008-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230328T195233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222229Z
UID:9986-1685797200-1685800800@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS \nWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy\, Curator of “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”\, at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. He may also be joined with a small group of artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change. \nTour runs approximately 45 minutes. \nFWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday (10am – 5pm)  \nADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk. \nThe exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation. \nRegister here.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/submerged-a-changing-global-climate-tour-discussion-8/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/art-tour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230328T195040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222231Z
UID:9985-1685790000-1685793600@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS \nWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy\, Curator of “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”\, at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. He may also be joined with a small group of artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change. \nTour runs approximately 45 minutes. \nFWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday (10am – 5pm)  \nADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk. \nThe exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation. \nRegister here.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/submerged-a-changing-global-climate-tour-discussion-7/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/art-tour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230524T151234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222233Z
UID:10043-1685628000-1685631600@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Historic Preservation Tour
DESCRIPTION:This guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center’s exhibit areas on their own\, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film\, and enjoy our latest exhibition\, “POOL: A Social History of Segregation”. \nQuestions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/historic-preservation-tour/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Teachers-Workshop022714_008-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230502T153828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222235Z
UID:10034-1685023200-1685026800@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Special Historic Preservation Tour
DESCRIPTION:May is Historic Preservation Month! \nThis guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center’s exhibit areas on their own\, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film\, and enjoy our latest exhibition\, “POOL: A Social History of Segregation”. \nQuestions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/special-historic-preservation-tour-3/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Teachers-Workshop022714_008-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230328T194413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222237Z
UID:9984-1684587600-1684591200@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS \nWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy\, Curator of “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”\, at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. He may also be joined with a small group of artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change. \nTour runs approximately 45 minutes. \nFWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday (10am – 5pm)  \nADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk. \nThe exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation. \nRegister here.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/submerged-a-changing-global-climate-tour-discussion-6/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/art-tour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230328T194350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222239Z
UID:9983-1684580400-1684584000@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS \nWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy\, Curator of “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”\, at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. He may also be joined with a small group of artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change. \nTour runs approximately 45 minutes. \nFWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday (10am – 5pm)  \nADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk. \nThe exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation. \nRegister here.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/submerged-a-changing-global-climate-tour-discussion-5/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/art-tour.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230516T152527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T215227Z
UID:10041-1684576800-1684584000@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Mussel Maniacs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on Saturday\, April 29 from 10am – 12pm! This community science program helps our freshwater mussel propagation program and brings us a step closer to cleaner water for birds and for ourselves. \nFor more information\, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/mussel-maniacs-4/
LOCATION:The Discovery Center\, 3401 Reservoir Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands-On Science,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/20220927_105413-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230502T153805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222244Z
UID:10033-1684418400-1684422000@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Special Historic Preservation Tour
DESCRIPTION:May is Historic Preservation Month! \nThis guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center’s exhibit areas on their own\, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film\, and enjoy our latest exhibition\, “POOL: A Social History of Segregation”. \nQuestions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/special-historic-preservation-tour-2/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Teachers-Workshop022714_008-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230419T150534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222246Z
UID:10012-1684346400-1684353600@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Public Health Impacts of Climate Change on Water in Philadelphia Region Through Artistic Reflections
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening of conversation about art and public health with physician and public health expert Dr. Pouné Saberi and artist Dr. Pia De Girolamo\, MD. They will explore the physical and mental health impacts of climate change and how creative expressions offer solutions. Ellen Schultz\, FWWIC Director of Strategic Partnership will facilitate a dialogue between our featured speakers\, followed by interactive audience participation. \nDr. Pouné Saberi\, MD\, MPH\, has been a physician for more than 20 years currently specializing in Occupational and Environmental Medicine in Philadelphia\, PA. She is a member of the board of directors for Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania. She is a subject matter expert on environmental health\, public health implications of sources of energy production\, and nexus of climate change and human health. \nPia De Girolamo\, MD is a painter whose primary medium is acrylic on canvas. She lives in the Greater Philadelphia area. Her work has referenced both natural and urban landscapes\, botanical themes\, and the figure. De Girolamo has had 14 solo exhibitions\, in the US and in Italy. De Girolamo has a BA in Art History from Barnard College\, Columbia University\, an MD degree from the University of Rochester\, and she specialized in Infectious Diseases at the University of Pennsylvania. She lectures on the relationship between art and medicine as well as the connections between art\, nature\, and health. Her awarded work has been acquired for collections by the Museo Mastroianni\, Rome\, PNC Bank\, Pittsburgh\, PA and Thomas Jefferson University\, Philadelphia. \nThis lecture is part of a series of discussions sparked by an exhibition titled SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate. This special exhibition’s theme centered on flooding and Global Climate Change is directed by Karen Young for the Fairmount Water Works and curated by Thom Duffy. \nThe exhibition’s purpose is to bring focus to historic and current extreme weather events impacting our region and the Planet’s struggle for survival. \nThe exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/explorinpublic-health-impacts-of-climate-change-on-water-in-philadelphia-region-through-artistic-reflections/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230417T172715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222247Z
UID:10005-1683972000-1683979200@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Full STEAM Ahead at Fairmount Water Works: WE DRINK THE RIVER
DESCRIPTION:How do we know if the water in the Schuylkill River is healthy? Join FWWIC staff in collecting water samples from the river to test the water quality. Use a plankton net to sample microorganisms and view with a microscope. Try to identify them and make a sketch to take home! Recommended for families with children at least 6 years old. Free.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/full-steam-ahead-at-fairmount-water-works-we-drink-the-river/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands-On Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230502T153624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222250Z
UID:10031-1683813600-1683817200@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Special Historic Preservation Tour
DESCRIPTION:May is Historic Preservation Month! \nThis guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center’s exhibit areas on their own\, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film\, and enjoy our latest exhibition\, “POOL: A Social History of Segregation”. \nQuestions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/special-historic-preservation-tour/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230328T194301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222251Z
UID:9982-1683378000-1683381600@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS \nWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy\, Curator of “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”\, at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. He may also be joined with a small group of artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change. \nTour runs approximately 45 minutes. \nFWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday (10am – 5pm)  \nADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk. \nThe exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation. \nRegister here.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/submerged-a-changing-global-climate-tour-discussion-4/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230328T194230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T222253Z
UID:9981-1683370800-1683374400@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS \nWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy\, Curator of “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”\, at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. He may also be joined with a small group of artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change. \nTour runs approximately 45 minutes. \nFWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday (10am – 5pm)  \nADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk. \nThe exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation. \nRegister here.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/submerged-a-changing-global-climate-tour-discussion-3/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230327T182645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230429T180245Z
UID:9972-1682773200-1682784000@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Brass in the Grass
DESCRIPTION:EVENT UPDATE: Due to the ongoing rain and wet outdoor conditions\, Brass in the Grass will be held under the Water Works Pavilion today.\n\nJoin the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for “Brass in the Grass”\, a special performance in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month. \nLimited seating will be provided so we encourage you to bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket and bring your own food and refreshments. \nPerformances from 1–2 pm and 3–4 pm. \nAdvanced RSVP is appreciated. \nFull details and registration here.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/brass-in-the-grass-2/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Pop-Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230328T144450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T145408Z
UID:9975-1682769600-1682784000@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:It Flowed from Fairmount: Brewing History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Sure\, people have loved drinking beer in the park for years\, but did you know that beer was also made on these lands? \nBefore the city created the park\, the banks of the Schuylkill River were valuable to emerging breweries for the harvesting and storage of ice\, and the cold storage of lager beer in underground vaults. \nSchedule: \n\nTalk (12pm – 1pm)\nTour (1pm – 2:30pm)\nTasting (2:30pm – 3:30pm)\nBrass Band Performance (3pm – 4pm)\n\nSponsored by Fairmount Park Conservancy. \nFull details and registration here.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/it-flowed-from-fairmount-brewing-history-tour/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Pop-Up,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230327T185020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T213235Z
UID:9973-1682762400-1682769600@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Mussel Maniacs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on Saturday\, April 29 from 10am – 12pm! This community science program helps our freshwater mussel propagation program and brings us a step closer to cleaner water for birds and for ourselves. For more information\, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/freshwater-mussel-measuring-2/
LOCATION:The Discovery Center\, 3401 Reservoir Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands-On Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230328T193838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T193838Z
UID:9980-1682168400-1682172000@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS \nWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy\, Curator of “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”\, at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. He may also be joined with a small group of artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change. \nTour runs approximately 45 minutes. \nFWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday (10am – 5pm)  \nADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk. \nThe exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation. \nRegister here.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/submerged-a-changing-global-climate-tour-discussion-2/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180112
CREATED:20230328T193743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T141334Z
UID:9978-1682161200-1682164800@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
DESCRIPTION:INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS \nWe welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy\, Curator of “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”\, at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. \nOn opening day\, which is EARTH DAY – Saturday\, April 22nd\, tours will include environmental advocate artists; Anabelle Rodríguez\, Maura Williams and others. You won’t want to miss this special opportunity to hear from these artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change.\n \nTour runs approximately 45 minutes. \nFWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday (10am – 5pm)  \nADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk. \nThe exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation. \nRegister here.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/submerged-a-changing-global-climate-tour-discussion/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
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