Fairmount Water Works

Curator-Led Tour of Wandering: Observations of Our Watershed
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
ART EXHIBIT TOURS
WANDERING: OBSERVATIONS OF OUR WATERSHED
We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator. Visitors will also be greeted by contributing artists so you won’t want miss this opportunity to hear from artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on their observations of our regions watersheds.
Register HERE.

WORLD FISH MIGRATION DAY POP-UP
2024-05-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Come Celebrate World Fish Migration Day with us!
Join us to learn about the fish that travel our rivers in order to complete their life cycle! Using the “Gyotaku” method, a traditional form of Japanese art that allowed fisherman to record their catches, we will supply fabric paint for you to print a fish on your t-shirt.

May 25, 11am-1pm

*Select t-shirt sizes will be available first come, first served. Bring your own if you want to ensure a good fit!

HISTORIC PRESERVATION TOUR
2024-05-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
A special guided tour of the exterior grounds of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark. Register here.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION TOURS
2024-05-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

Wandering: Outdoor Painting Demonstration
2024-06-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
En Plein Air (En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view.)
Outdoor Painting Demonstration with Kate Kern Mundie, landscape artist rooted in the American environmental realism movement, and Daniel Flinchbaugh, artist and Assistant Landscape Planner with the University of Pennsylvania. .
Following the painting demonstration, join participating artists and exhibition curator Thom Duffy to tour WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed in the gallery space at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. Register for the tour here.

TEACHING GREEN SYMPOSIUM
2024-06-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Registration ends May 31, 2024
Register today!

CITY HOLIDAY-BUILDING CLOSED
2024-06-19, 2024-07-04 | PA

Mussel Maniacs
2024-06-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00 | The Discovery Center, 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on June 22, 2024! This community science program helps our freshwater mussel propagation program and brings us a step closer to cleaner water for birds and for ourselves.
This program is designed for adult volunteers. Children age 12 and up can participate with an adult.
For more information, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov.
Registration is required: https://forms.gle/HS9D7i3rf58kfWtj6

More SPLASH Fun!
2024-07-17 15:30 - 17:30, 2024-07-24 15:30 - 17:30, 2024-07-31 15:30 - 17:30 | Mander Recreation Center, 2140 N. 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19121, United States
Ready for more family SPLASH fun?
We’ll be at Mander Playground (2140 North 33rd Street) in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood Wednesday afternoons from 4:30- 5:30 pm
Dates: July 17, July 24 and July 31
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

SPLASH! Summer Family Program
2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join us Saturday mornings for lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and in the park along the Schuylkill River.
Enjoy guided activities inside and out. Continue the fun at home with a take-home water-themed book and activity deck of cards.
Program is for families of children ages 3-8. Everyone (adults and kids!) is encouraged to participate.
There is no fee, but pre-registration is suggested. Space is limited so sign up today!

WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed Closing Reception
2024-07-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
PLEASE JOIN US!
CLOSING RECEPTION
Saturday, July 27th, 2024
11:00AM to 2:00PM
Light Fair, Refreshments, Wine, & Beer
RSVP by July 24th
Join us to celebrate the closing of our popular and very successful art exhibit, WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed. We welcome visitors for this intimate reception and our last two engaging tours. Visitors will be greeted by Thom Duffy, Curator and contributing artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on their observations of our region’s watersheds.

Contributing Artists: Nancy Agati, John Carlano, Melvin Chappell, Chris Cox, Antoaneta Denkin, Daniel Flinchbaugh, Michael Frechette, Michael Gallagher, Richard Metz, Kate Kern Mundie and Rebecca Schultz
Mid 20th Century Paintings: Ethel Ashton and Seymour Rotman, Courtesy Whitaker and Moore
Morris Blackburn Courtesy, Michael Gallagher
To attend this event, please register HERE .

The exhibition is brought to you in part by
Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation
