Fairmount Water Works

River Reimagined: A Land and Water Tour
2017-06-01 14:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 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 one of Patriot Harbor Lines‘ boats 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.
Register here.

Selfie Sunday: Rachel Carson
2017-05-28 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.

Science Saturday – "A Day in the Life of the Schuylkill River: The Exploration Continues"
2017-05-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2017-05-13 14:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-22 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Mommies & Minnows Fathers & Fry
2017-05-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2017-05-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2017-05-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2017-04-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2017-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

CLOSED
2017-05-26 15:00 - 17:00 | PA

Mommies & Minnows Fathers & Fry
2017-05-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-05-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-05-12 10:00 - 23:00, 2017-05-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-04-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2017-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Smith Memorial Playground, 3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sunday Selfie: Rachel Carson
2017-05-21 13:00 - 17:00, 2017-05-14 13:00 - 17:00, 2017-05-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-30 13:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States

Watering Manayunk: Some Parks, a Canal, and a Tank
2017-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
Watering Manayunk: Some Parks, a Canal, and a Tank
In partnership with the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Love Your Park Week, the Fairmount Water Works is offering this special tour!
This special park tour has two parts. Do just the first hour, or both.
We’ll visit the new Venice Island Recreation Center with its green-
roofed stormwater tank, river-themed art, and beautiful spray park. See the intact Lock 69 at the outlet of the Manayunk Canal, which was built in 1819 when Manayunk was barely a settlement, and the towpath linear park.
In the second hour we’ll walk uphill to the new Cynwyd Trail, just opened in 2015 atop the Manayunk Railroad Bridge, for a spectacular view of the canal and river. How did the canal take us almost 200 years later to the need for a stormwater tank? Hear the story from Manayunk resident Sandy Sorlien, a watershed educator and expert in the Schuylkill Navigation system. Optional: stick around for lunch or shopping on Main Street, or view the peregrine falcons of Pretzel Park.
Part I has about a mile of easy walking; add 2 miles round-trip for Part II.
Parking: lot at Venice Island
Train: SEPTA Norristown line to Manayunk Station
This is a FREE tour, but registration is required.

Hot Yoga at the Water Works
2017-05-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Grab your yoga mat, towel, and bottle of water for a special hot yoga class! Work up a sweat, burn calories, then relax – all while enjoying the view of the Schuylkill River at the Fairmount Water Works Pavilion!
This is a community class, given by Priya Hot Yoga. Suggested donation is $15. A portion of the proceeds of these classes will benefit educational programs at the Fairmount Water Works.

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

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

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.

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!
