Events for August 28 - July 17
Setting the Thanksgiving Water Table
Water is part of everything we eat, drink, and use. Your traditional Thanksgiving recipes, like one for pumpkin pie, calls for little to no cups of water, but from the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Historic Fairmount Water Works: Inside & Out
Tour the Fairmount Water Works – a National Historic Landmark, Civil Engineering Landmark, and National Mechanical Engineering Landmark – beginning outdoors on the grounds (weather permitting). FWW’s tour guide extraordinaire, Ken Hinde, […]
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 […]
Let It Snow!
Come inside to enjoy fun science-themed programs for all ages at the Fairmount Water Works. Make your own snowy winter scene in a DIY snow globe, or a stuffed fish (paper that is) to get it ready to survive the winter. Why? Find out during your visit! (Recommended for ages 3 and up. Some activities […]