Fairmount Water Works

A Closer Look at Diatoms
2017-03-26 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Come visit the Fairmount Water Works during our Sunday operating hours for a self-guided version of “Diatoms: Jewels of the River”. Through a lens, view these colorful and wonderfully complex hidden algae…

Science Saturday – "A Day in the Life of the Schuylkill River: The Exploration Continues"
2017-04-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-04-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-04-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
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 and characterize your own virtual river sample. Do they have legs or shells? Are they “shredders”, “grazers”, or “collectors”? Learn all about these creatures during this family-friendly program.

Sunday Selfie: Rachel Carson
2017-04-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-09 13:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-23 13:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-30 13:00 - 17:00, 2017-05-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2017-05-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
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 the modern environmental movement, in particular with a copy of Silent Spring, the book that awakened the concern of Americans for the environment.
About Rachel Carson

Born May 27, 1907, in Springdale, PA.
World renowned marine biologist, author, and environmentalist.
Served as editor-in-chief for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Best known for her fourth book, Silent Spring, which alerted the world to the environmental impact of fertilizers and pesticides and has been credited with launching the contemporary environmental movement and awakening the concern of Americans for the environment.
Appointed a junior aquatic biologist with the Bureau of Fisheries and became one of only two women then employed with the Bureau at a professional level (1936).
Testified before a Congressional committee after the federal government ordered a complete review of its pesticide policy. As a direct result, DDT was banned (1963).
The Fish & Wildlife Service named one of its refuges near Carson’s summer home on the coast of Maine as the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge to honor the memory of this extraordinary woman (1969).
Remembered as an early activist who worked to preserve the world for future generations.

Take a selfie with this environmental she-ro, and share it on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, using the hashtag #FWWDiscover.

CLOSED @ 3pm
2017-04-13 15:00 - 17:00

CLOSED - Good Friday
2017-04-14 10:00 - 17:00

Science Saturday – “A Day in the Life of the Schuylkill River: The Exploration Continues”
2017-04-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-04-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

GoPhillyGo Goes to the Fairmount Water Works
2017-04-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join GoPhillyGo for a tour of the Fairmount Water Works followed by a happy hour and snacks.
Learn about this award-winning urban environmental education center that dates back to the 19th century and is noted as a National Historic Landmark, a Civil Engineering Landmark, and National Mechanical Engineering Landmark. The tour will also include the Mussel Hatchery Exhibition. This event is free, but space is limited. So, registration is recommended.
Following the tour, refreshments will be available (21+ to drink). Vegetarian and vegan friendly.
FWW is located on the east bank of the Schuylkill River between historic Boat House Row and the Philadelphia Museum of Art at 640 Waterworks Dr. FWW is located on the east bank of the Schuylkill River between historic Boat House Row and the Philadelphia Museum of Art at 640 Waterworks Dr. Don’t worry about parking! The Fairmount Water Works is easily accessible by public transit, bike and foot. Use GoPhillyGo.org to plan your car-free trip.

CLOSED (12pm - 4pm)
2017-04-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

Philadelphia Science Festival
2017-04-21 08:00 - 2017-04-29 17:00
The Philadelphia Science Festival (PSF) returns for its seventh year of scientific celebrations with nine days of events at restaurants, breweries, museums, libraries, parks and other neighborhood spaces.
Last year, more than 70,000 people flocked to festival events, and with the awesome, 80-plus happenings on tap for 2017, this year’s festivities are expected to be bigger, better and brainier than ever before.
From a life on Mars discussion to a chocolate chip cookie lab to a stargazin
g party to an ’80s prom-themed scientific soiree, the array of events run the gamut, with many of the workshops, lectures and happenings unfolding free of charge. All are designed to help spark conversation, curiosity and passion for the topics of science and technology that play a vital role in our everyday lives.
With over 80 great events, across the greater Philadelphia region, you’re sure to find a reason to get nerdy!
Find out more about the Festival here.

Mommies & Minnows Fathers & Fry
2017-04-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-04-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-05-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-05-12 10:00 - 23:00 | Smith Memorial Playground, 3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Mommies & Minnows Fathers & Fry
2017-04-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2017-04-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2017-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

Shad Festival 2017
2017-04-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join the Fairmount Water Works in celebrating one of the Schuylkill River’s finest fish with a host of programs and events for Shad Weekend.
Catch a demonstration on fishnet-weaving out under our pavilion, and learn about catching shad in traditional Native American culture from Heart to Hearth Cookery. Make a colorful fish rubbing in our water lab. Young guests can enjoy our “Fishin’ Around” activity.
Our team will also be located in the South Garden for a special Mommies and Minnows, Fathers and Fry session!

Shad Festival 2017
2017-04-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join the Fairmount Water Works in celebrating one of the Schuylkill River’s finest fish with a host of programs and events for Shad Weekend.
Catch a demonstration on fishnet-weaving out under our pavilion, and learn about catching shad in traditional Native American culture from Heart to Hearth Cookery. Make a colorful fish rubbing in our water lab. Young guests can enjoy our “Fishin’ Around” activity.
We’re also be featuring “Be an Environmental Scientist” session, where you can meet an aquatic scientist, ask questions, and explore how the mighty freshwater mussel is attracting attention for its ability to filter water naturally. See how they grow and learn about the role they play in our river ecology at the new demonstration mussel hatchery.

Mommies & Minnows Fathers & Fry
2017-05-13 12:00 - 13:00
