The Watershed is an Open Book
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 […]
Events for July 13 - May 4
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River Reimagined: A Land & Water Tour
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 […]
Exploring Our Urban Watershed
Explore what lives in our waters and what indicators we use to determine the health of our waterways. You will collect water samples and discover some of the microscopic mysteries in the […]
The Watershed is an Open Book
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 […]
Class: Watercolors on the Water
Explore the beauty and versatility of watercolor at the historic Water Works space on the Schuylkill! Enjoy behind the scene natural spaces while learning a variety of watercolor approaches to painting beautiful waterscapes. Students will take inspiration from the river that continues to define the natural landscape of Philadelphia and will be encouraged to find […]
The Watershed is an Open Book
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, Edward […]
Class: Watercolors on the Water
Explore the beauty and versatility of watercolor at the historic Water Works space on the Schuylkill! Enjoy behind the scene natural spaces while learning a variety of watercolor approaches to painting beautiful waterscapes. Students will take inspiration from the river that continues to define the natural landscape of Philadelphia and will be encouraged to find […]
A Walk Along the Parkway
Philadelphia’s Parkway references the most beautiful cities of Old Europe and this walking tour will help visitors discover the magnificent buildings along Philadelphia’s own Champs-Élysées and what lies beneath them. Begin the tour in the From Schuylkill to Hudson exhibition and learn about the infamous Walking Treaty on the way to Logan Square. Then embark on a […]
River Reimagined: A Land & Water Tour
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 […]
Class: Watercolors on the Water
Explore the beauty and versatility of watercolor at the historic Water Works space on the Schuylkill! Enjoy behind the scene natural spaces while learning a variety of watercolor approaches to […]