Fairmount Water Works

The Watershed is An Open Book
2018-10-25 16:30 - 18:00, 2018-10-18 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Mander Recreation Center, 2140 N. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
New Early Literacy Program for 3-8 Year Olds and Their Caregivers!

Weekly workshops with a seasonal theme to help build reading readiness using “teachable” moments in your own neighborhood.
Great incentives for frequent attendance, such as backpacks loaded with things to help your child read, explore, and play in the outdoors!
Partners: Mander Recreation Center, Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, and Let’s Go Outdoors.
Supported by the William Penn Foundation
There is no fee, but pre-registration is required. Space is limited so sign up today!

The Watershed is An Open Book
2018-10-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

Family Tour with Let's Go Outdoors
2018-10-20 12:30 - 13:30, 2018-10-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-10-06 12:30 - 13:30, 2018-10-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-09-22 10:00 - 23:00, 2018-09-08 12:30 - 13:30, 2018-09-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-08-18 12:30 - 13:30 and 4 more dates | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join our partners at Let’s Go Outdoors for a family-friendly tour of the Fairmount Water Works!
Let’s Go Outdoors aims to bring families together for environmental education tours and/or outdoor learning activities.
Attendees will learn about the amazing grounds outside of the historic site, including the Fishway Dam, then head inside for a guided orientation of “Water in Our World” and watch a 15-minute film about the buildings important role in Philadelphia’s history.
Please keep in mind:

This tour is geared for adults bringing one or more children, though all are welcome.
The session is about 60 minutes, with 20 minutes outdoors, and attendees are encouraged to dress accordingly.
The tour involves walking/traveling along grassy, slightly inclined, and/or paved surfaces.

The tour is FREE, but registration is required.

The Watershed is An Open Book
2018-10-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Gideon Elementary School, 2817 W. Glenwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States

The Watershed is An Open Book
2018-10-11 16:30 - 18:00 | PA

CLOSED
2018-10-05 15:00 - 17:00, 2018-09-26 10:00 - 14:00 | PA

We Drink the River! (SOLD OUT)
2018-09-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center is offering a special bus tour of the Philadelphia Water Department’s drinking water system. Learn how it’s connected to our rivers, including past and present-day infrastructure that brings us clean and safe drinking water every day. Enjoy a special tasting afterwards!
Registration for this particular date is full, but you can register here for the next tour on November 3.

Science Saturday - "Mighty Mussel Mania"
2018-09-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Penn’s Landing
Come join us for Mighty Mussel Mania at the Delaware River Festival at Penn’s Landing! Drop by our mussel cart to learn the importance of these mini-water filters through up-close-and-personal hands-on lessons.

Delaware River Festival
2018-09-15 10:00 - 16:00 | PA
Come celebrate the mighty Delaware River with the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary (PDE) and the Alliance for Watershed Education (AWE)! For the first time ever, PDE’s Pennsylvania Coast Day and AWE’s River Days are coming together for a “coast to coast” experience that you don’t want to miss!
Cross the Delaware River FOR FREE over the Ben Franklin Bridge on foot or bike, OR take advantage of free ferry rides* from one event to the other.
What to expect: Educational fun for families, on-the-water activities, games and crafts for kids, music, beer garden, fishing opportunities, and much more!
Join us on September 15th to kick off the month-long River Days events at the Camden Waterfront AND the 16th year of Pennsylvania’s Coast Day!
(*Restrictions apply)

River Reimagined: A Land & Water Tour
2018-09-06 14:00 - 16:30, 2018-08-16 14:00 - 16:30, 2018-08-09 14:00 - 16:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
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 Street dock to board a boat for a 1-hour narrated cruise.
PLEASE NOTE: Comfortable and sturdy shoes are strongly recommended for the 1.5-mile walk. Transportation from the Walnut Street dock back to the Fairmount Water Works is available. In the event of inclement weather, we may have to cancel the tour. You will be notified by email if the tour must be cancelled.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. No at-the-door sales.
Register here.

CLOSED
2018-08-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

Science Saturday - "Mighty Mussel Mania"
2018-08-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2018-08-18 11:00 - 13:00, 2018-08-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2018-08-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Come join us for Mighty Mussel Mania! Drop in anytime between 11am and 1pm to learn the importance of these mini-water filters through up-close-and-personal hands-on lessons.
