Mommies and Minnows, Fathers and Fry
Plunge into fun! Head on down to the Fairmount Water Works, where parents and preschoolers ages 3-5 can learn all about water. Join us Wednesday mornings, 10:30am- 11:30am from September […]
Events for April 20, 2024 - December 9, 2023
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Volunteer Orientation
This orientation is the kickoff of our Volunteer Training Program. Throughout the program, volunteers will be provided detailed information about our site, exhibits, history, environmental messages, and architecture - along with […]
Hills of the Wissahickon Watershed
Meet at Blue Bell Park. Free parking. Also accessible via SEPTA bus route 65. (This is a two-hour, two-mile loop hike over trails, roads, and some hills. Wear sturdy shoes […]
Leave it to Pigment
Do you wonder why leaves are green in the spring and summer, but change to red, yellow and orange in the fall? How do trees use water and how does […]
Minerals Rock!
There are some very old and special rocks that are found in Fairmount Park. Come and learn about the minerals that make up these rocks and how they formed hundreds […]
Minerals Rock
There are some very old and special rocks that are found in Fairmount Park. Come and learn about the minerals that make up these rocks and how they formed hundreds […]
Love Your Park 2015 Fall Day of Service
The LOVE Your Park program is a collaborative partnership between Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation and the Fairmount Park Conservancy to steward and support neighborhood parks throughout Philadelphia. The partnership works […]
Minerals Rock
There are some very old and special rocks that are found in Fairmount Park. Come and learn about the minerals that make up these rocks and how they formed hundreds […]
World Toilet Day
The Philadelphia Global Water Initiative (PGWI) is excited to announce the transition to a new name, the Global Water Alliance. This year, the United Nations General Assembly designated November 19th […]