2023 World Water Day Program: Water, Heritage Sites & Sustainability
2023-03-18 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
DAY 2: WATER, HERITAGE SITES & SUSTAINABILITY (SATURDAY, MARCH 18 from 10am – 5pm)
Facilitated by the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, In partnership with TU Delft, PortCityFutures, Philadelphia Water Department, Global Philadelphia, and the Alliance for Watershed Education.
A full day program open to everyone about water as a lead up to the UN Water Conference 2023 in NYC March 22-24th, a mid-term review of the objectives of “Water for Sustainable Development (2018-2028) hosted by Tajikistan and the Netherlands.
A Delegation from the Netherlands will gather with Philadelphians at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center to affirm the central role water plays in sustainable development.
Program highlights include: speakers, lunch, guided tours of the Water Works, viewing of the award-winning “POOL: A Social History of Segregation”, and a closing preview of our latest exhibit “Inland: The Abandoned Canals of the Schuylkill Navigation” with Sandy Sorlien. Join us for informal conversations and serious game playing that will celebrate water, public engagement, place-based education and the conservation of historic and cultural sites associated with water.

Reopening of "POOL"
2023-03-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
More at www.poolphl.com.

Freshwater Mussel Measuring
2023-03-25 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 March 25, 2023! This community science program helps our freshwater mussel propagation program and brings us a step closer to cleaner water for birds and for ourselves. For more information, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov.
To register, please go to: https://forms.gle/c9akz9ZZ7rp7wRYq8

Fluency: The Language of Water and Who We Are (Pop-Up Event in the Historic Kelly Pool)
2023-04-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Frae-Frae: Daughter of Drexciya presents Fluency: The Language of Water and Who We Are
An immersive sonic experience wading through memories, dreams, and reflections regarding how water can divide and unite, while never being defeated.
LaFrae Sci a.k.a Frae-Frae: Daughter of Drexciya, is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, educator, composer, and electro-acoustic adventurer. Bedrock to her artistry is the roots and the fruits of the blues from spirituals to afro-diasporic futuristic soundscapes that explore time travel, prayer, meditation, and the African American ecstatic tradition. To date, she has shared her intentional creativity in 38 countries.
LaFrae is also the Executive Director/Dir. of Artistic Programming at Willie Mae Future Sounds named after Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton. W.M.F.S. is a STEAM-based, year-round empowerment through music program that includes deep listening, Afro Diasporic futurism, critical thinking and leadership, including music technology through the lens of the blues tradition for girls and gender non-conforming youth in New York City.
Support for this program has been provided by The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation, the Department of Music of the University of Pennsylvania, and MUSICA PRACTICA / ELETTRONICA VIVA.
Please Note – POOL: A Social History of Segregation is open Wednesdays thru Saturdays 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Admission is Free
POOL was created by Victoria Prizzia of Habitheque and made possible by the generous support of The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage with additional support from the Philadelphia Water Department and the School District of Philadelphia’s Green Futures program. Much of the historical content was researched and referenced by Dr. Jeff Wiltse, author of Contested Waters: A Social History of Swimming Pools in America. We would also like to thank leadership of the Fund for the Fairmount Water Works and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation for their ongoing support for this project.

2023 Delaware River Watershed Fellowship Application Deadline
2023-04-14 17:00 | PA
Make this summer memorable and fun with a paid job connecting your community with nature!
Learn more about this exciting opportunity here.

Brass in the Grass
2023-04-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for “Brass in the Grass”, a special performance in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month.
Limited seating will be provided so we encourage you to bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket and bring your own food and refreshments.
Performances from 1–2 pm and 3–4 pm.
Advanced RSVP is appreciated.
Full details and registration here.

High Water: An Informal History of Flooding in Philadelphia
2023-04-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, United States
When a city is built along a river—and Philadelphia is wedged between two, the Schuylkill and the Delaware—floods are an inevitable occurrence, with sometimes tragic consequences. In this illustrated talk, environmental historian Adam Levine will talk about some of the worst floods ever to hit Philadelphia, beginning in the early 1800s and ending up with Hurricane Ida in 2021. He will also discuss the causes of different types of flooding that occur in urban areas, and what we can do to help mitigate future floods.
Levine has been delving into the history of Philadelphia’s rivers, streams, and water supply and drainage systems since 1998, as a consultant to the Philadelphia Water Department and as webmaster of waterhistoryPHL.org. His talks are always illuminating, and this one will include rarely-seen pictures, maps, and stories that he has uncovered in his years 25 years of research.
Adam Levine’s presentation kicks off SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate a special exhibition theme centered on flooding and Global Climate Change. The exhibition is directed by Karen Young for the Fairmount Water Works and curated by Thom Duffy. The exhibition’s purpose is to bring focus to historic and current extreme weather events impacting our region and the Planet’s struggle for survival. The show opens on EARTH DAY, Saturday, April 22 and closes July 29.

SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
2023-04-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS
We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator of “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”, at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center.
On opening day, which is EARTH DAY – Saturday, April 22nd, tours will include environmental advocate artists; Anabelle Rodríguez, Maura Williams and others. You won’t want to miss this special opportunity to hear from these artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change.

Tour runs approximately 45 minutes.
FWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday (10am – 5pm)
ADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk.
The exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation.
Register here.

SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate (Tour & Discussion)
2023-04-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-06-17 11:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
INFORMAL TOUR AND DISCUSSION WITH CURATOR AND ARTISTS
We welcome visitors to register in advance for personal and engaging tours with Thom Duffy, Curator of “SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate”, at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. He may also be joined with a small group of artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on flooding and Global Climate Change.
Tour runs approximately 45 minutes.
FWWIC VISITOR HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday (10am – 5pm)
ADMISSION: Free to all. Donations accepted at Visitors’ Desk.
The exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation.
Register here.

Mussel Maniacs
2023-04-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-24 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 Saturday, April 29 from 10am – 12pm! This community science program helps our freshwater mussel propagation program and brings us a step closer to cleaner water for birds and for ourselves. For more information, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov.

It Flowed from Fairmount: Brewing History Tour
2023-04-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Sure, people have loved drinking beer in the park for years, but did you know that beer was also made on these lands?
Before the city created the park, the banks of the Schuylkill River were valuable to emerging breweries for the harvesting and storage of ice, and the cold storage of lager beer in underground vaults.
Schedule:

Talk (12pm – 1pm)
Tour (1pm – 2:30pm)
Tasting (2:30pm – 3:30pm)
Brass Band Performance (3pm – 4pm)

Sponsored by Fairmount Park Conservancy.
Full details and registration here.

Brass in the Grass
2023-04-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
EVENT UPDATE: Due to the ongoing rain and wet outdoor conditions, Brass in the Grass will be held under the Water Works Pavilion today.

Join the Fairmount Park Conservancy and the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for “Brass in the Grass”, a special performance in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month.
Limited seating will be provided so we encourage you to bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket and bring your own food and refreshments.
Performances from 1–2 pm and 3–4 pm.
Advanced RSVP is appreciated.
Full details and registration here.

Special Historic Preservation Tour
2023-05-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
May is Historic Preservation Month!
This guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center’s exhibit areas on their own, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film, and enjoy our latest exhibition, “POOL: A Social History of Segregation”.
Questions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com

Full STEAM Ahead at Fairmount Water Works: WE DRINK THE RIVER
2023-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
How do we know if the water in the Schuylkill River is healthy? Join FWWIC staff in collecting water samples from the river to test the water quality. Use a plankton net to sample microorganisms and view with a microscope. Try to identify them and make a sketch to take home! Recommended for families with children at least 6 years old. Free.

Exploring Public Health Impacts of Climate Change on Water in Philadelphia Region Through Artistic Reflections
2023-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Please join us for an evening of conversation about art and public health with physician and public health expert Dr. Pouné Saberi and artist Dr. Pia De Girolamo, MD. They will explore the physical and mental health impacts of climate change and how creative expressions offer solutions. Ellen Schultz, FWWIC Director of Strategic Partnership will facilitate a dialogue between our featured speakers, followed by interactive audience participation.
Dr. Pouné Saberi, MD, MPH, has been a physician for more than 20 years currently specializing in Occupational and Environmental Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. She is a member of the board of directors for Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania. She is a subject matter expert on environmental health, public health implications of sources of energy production, and nexus of climate change and human health.
Pia De Girolamo, MD is a painter whose primary medium is acrylic on canvas. She lives in the Greater Philadelphia area. Her work has referenced both natural and urban landscapes, botanical themes, and the figure. De Girolamo has had 14 solo exhibitions, in the US and in Italy. De Girolamo has a BA in Art History from Barnard College, Columbia University, an MD degree from the University of Rochester, and she specialized in Infectious Diseases at the University of Pennsylvania. She lectures on the relationship between art and medicine as well as the connections between art, nature, and health. Her awarded work has been acquired for collections by the Museo Mastroianni, Rome, PNC Bank, Pittsburgh, PA and Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia.
This lecture is part of a series of discussions sparked by an exhibition titled SUBMERGED: A Changing Global Climate. This special exhibition’s theme centered on flooding and Global Climate Change is directed by Karen Young for the Fairmount Water Works and curated by Thom Duffy.
The exhibition’s purpose is to bring focus to historic and current extreme weather events impacting our region and the Planet’s struggle for survival.
The exhibition is brought to you in part by the Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation.

Historic Preservation Tour
2023-06-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
This guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center’s exhibit areas on their own, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film, and enjoy our latest exhibition, “POOL: A Social History of Segregation”.
Questions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com

Historic Preservation Tour - CANCELED
2023-06-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
*UPDATE* Due to the air quality alert issued by the US EPA, today’s outdoor tour has been cancelled. Please feel free to register for one of our remaining June tours here: Outdoor Historic Preservation Tour (June 2023) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
This guided tour includes an orientation of the exterior grounds of our National Historic Landmark. Guests will then head inside to tour the Interpretive Center’s exhibit areas on their own, see the award-winning 15-minute narrated historical film, and enjoy our latest exhibition, “POOL: A Social History of Segregation”.
Questions? Email us at fairmountww@gmail.com

Exploring Our Urban Watershed on Land and Water
2023-06-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Drive, Philadelphia, PA, 19130, United States
Join Fairmount Water Works and Schuylkill River Development Corporation in exploring the Schuylkill River – from life in a drop of river water to plants that help keep the river clean.
After a brief lunch break (bring your own), we will hike down the Schuylkill River Trail (about 1 mile) to the Walnut Street Dock, where kayaks await. Hidden River Outfitters will give a brief orientation to paddling and then we’ll get into our kayaks and out on the river!
This program is geared towards families. Minimum age is 12 years old. All participants must sign a kayak waiver, and participants aged 12-18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who will need to sign the minor’s kayak waiver.
Meet at Fairmount water Works at 10:30am. Space is limited; 18-person maximum. Advance registration required. Fee: $10/person.
