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 […]
Events for July 23, 2019 - May 24, 2019
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A Walk Along the Parkway
Philadelphia's Parkway references the most beautiful cities of Old Europe. Discover the magnificent buildings along Philadelphia’s own Champs-Élysées and what lies beneath them. Start at the Fairmount Water Works, where […]
Science Saturday – “What’s for Lunch?”
Did you know that we have river otters right here in the Schuylkill River? Come and learn about some of the amazing animals that not only chooses to call Philadelphia home, but also how they form relationships between other animals and form food webs! In our lab, we will be creating food webs to show […]
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 – “What’s for Lunch?”
Did you know that we have river otters right here in the Schuylkill River? Come and learn about some of the amazing animals that not only chooses to call Philadelphia home, but also how they form relationships between other animals and form food webs! In our lab, we will be creating food webs to show […]
Science Saturday – “What’s for Lunch?”
Did you know that we have river otters right here in the Schuylkill River? Come and learn about some of the amazing animals that not only chooses to call Philadelphia home, but also how they form relationships between other animals and form food webs! In our lab, we will be creating food webs to show […]
Science Saturday – “What’s for Lunch?”
Did you know that we have river otters right here in the Schuylkill River? Come and learn about some of the amazing animals that not only chooses to call Philadelphia home, but also how they form relationships between other animals and form food webs! In our lab, we will be creating food webs to show […]
Science Saturday: “The Schuylkill River & You!”
Discover the many ways we are connected to the Schuylkill River, and how we can protect these waters from the harmful effects of water pollution. Rivers provide drinking water and a habitat for wildlife. Join us at the river’s edge as we explore our past and present relationship with the Schuylkill River in particular and […]
Special River Days 2017 “We Drink the River” Drinking Water System Bus Tour
As a part of River Days, the Fairmount Water Works will offer a special bus tour of the Philadelphia Water Department's drinking water system and how it's connected to our rivers, […]