A Walk in the Park-way
Put on your walking shoes and discover the magnificent buildings along Philadelphia’s own Champs-Élysées – and what lies beneath them. Start at the Fairmount Water Works, where wheels once pumped the […]
Events for August 10, 2024 - June 13, 2024
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Pop-Up Activity: Seeing is Believing
Spy on tiny organisms that live in the river. You won't believe what you see - one simple drop is teaming with life aquatic.
Fairmount Water Works Inside and Out
Learn about the Water Works' architecture. Then head inside for a guided orientation to the "Water in our World" exhibit including a 15-minute film about the building's important role in […]
Science Saturday: Waterfowl
Find out what makes theSchulykill river an ideal hangout for our winged friends like the Redtail Hawk, Bufllehead Duck, and the House Sparrow. Sessions run every 30 minutes from 2pm […]
Milling Around
Eye-level with the Schuylkill, get a behind-the-scenes look at Philadelphia's first tourist destination. Be the first to hear about the future expansion of the landmark that pioneered engineering, tourism, and […]
A Walk in the Park-way
Put on your walking shoes and discover the magnificent buildings along Philadelphia’s own Champs-Élysées – and what lies beneath them. Start at the Fairmount Water Works, where wheels once pumped the […]
Pennsylvania Coast Day 2014
Celebrate Pennsylvania's coast with FREE marine-themed activities and family fun! Get your face painted, win prizes, make recycled crafts. Watch the Tug Boat Festival, meet Coastie the robot, and tour […]
Science Saturday: Waterfowl
Learn what species have made the Schuylkill River their home and how the East Park Reservoir became the travel destination of choice for many birds. Find out about the history […]
Milling Around Tour
Travel below street level and into the Kelly Pool venue. This space is being reinvigorated as an arts and performance space; it was part of the "Hidden City" arts festival […]
Sunday Cinema
Join us every Sunday afternoon starting in September for Sunday Cinema - a free series featuring movies and documentaries with an environmental theme. It's a great family-friendly event, and we'll show […]