Mussel Maniacs
Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on March 23, 2024! This community science program helps our freshwater mussel propagation program and brings us […]
Events for November 25, 2023 - February 17, 2024
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KSM Annual Run/Walk for Water
KSM Water Walk 5K KSM , Annual " Run/Walk for Water for Life" ( Join the fight for Clean Drinking water) According to UNICEF and WHO, 1 in 3 people […]
WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed Preview Reception
PLEASE JOIN US! PREVIEW RECEPTION Thursday, April 18th, 2024 4:30pm to 7:30PM Wine, Beer and Refreshments Graciously Donated by 31st and Wharton A catered light fare will be available. RSVP by April 12th This special exhibition centered on artists’ observations of our regions, Watershed is directed by Karen Young for the Fairmount Water Works and […]
WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed
WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed Come visit FWWIC and view this special exhibition focusing on artists' observations of our watershed. The curated selection of vintage and contemporary drawings, paintings and photography by Philadelphia artists captures our rivers, streams, wildlife, and tidal wetlands. The purpose of WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed, is to encourage exploration of […]
The Watershed is an Open Book
A fun, family program for PreK-3rd grade and their caregivers. (All siblings welcome) All programs are free, but pre-registration is required. https://tinyurl.com/y89rkpzr A PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION.
Mussel Maniacs
Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on April 27, 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 […]
HISTORIC PRESERVATION TOURS
A special guided tour of the exterior grounds of the Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark. Register here.
Stop by the Family and Children’s Activity Table at the PWD Open House & Career Fair
Join us at the Philadelphia Water Department Open House & Career Fair at the Family & Children's activity table ! We will be making small water filtration devices, learning about freshwater mussels and playing some aquatic habitat games.
Curator-Led Tour of Wandering: Observations of Our Watershed
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 […]
Curator-Led Tour of Wandering: Observations of Our Watershed
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 […]