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SUMMARY:Mussel Maniacs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on June 22\, 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. \nThis program is designed for adult volunteers. Children age 12 and up can participate with an adult. \nFor more information\, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov. \nRegistration is required: https://forms.gle/HS9D7i3rf58kfWtj6
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/mussel-maniacs-12/
LOCATION:The Discovery Center\, 3401 Reservoir Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands-On Science,Teachers,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T120000
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SUMMARY:SPLASH! Summer Family Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday mornings for lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and in the park along the Schuylkill River. \nEnjoy guided activities inside and out. Continue the fun at home with a take-home water-themed book and activity deck of cards. \nProgram is for families of children ages 3-8. Everyone (adults and kids!) is encouraged to participate. \nThere is no fee\, but pre-registration is suggested. Space is limited so sign up today!
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/splash-summer-family-program/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Hands-On Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240627T200232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T220700Z
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SUMMARY:More SPLASH Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Ready for more family SPLASH fun?\nWe’ll be at Mander Playground (2140 North 33rd Street) in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood Wednesday afternoons from 4:30- 5:30 pm \nDates: July 17\, July 24 and July 31 \nTime: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/more-splash-fun-2/
LOCATION:Mander Recreation Center\, 2140 N. 33rd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Hands-On Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240627T193835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T220806Z
UID:10391-1722074400-1722081600@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SPLASH! Summer Family Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday mornings for lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and in the park along the Schuylkill River. \nEnjoy guided activities inside and out. Continue the fun at home with a take-home water-themed book and activity deck of cards. \nProgram is for families of children ages 3-8. Everyone (adults and kids!) is encouraged to participate. \nThere is no fee\, but pre-registration is suggested. Space is limited so sign up today!
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/splash-summer-family-program-2/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Hands-On Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240424T203006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T221947Z
UID:10304-1722078000-1722081600@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Curator-Led Tour of Wandering: Observations of Our Watershed
DESCRIPTION:ART EXHIBIT TOURS\nWANDERING: OBSERVATIONS OF OUR WATERSHED\nWe 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 our regions watersheds. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/curator-led-tour-of-wandering-observations-of-our-watershed-10/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240625T191208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T191753Z
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SUMMARY:WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed Closing Reception
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE JOIN US!\nCLOSING RECEPTION\nSaturday\, July 27th\, 2024\n11:00AM to 2:00PM\nLight Fair\, Refreshments\, Wine\, & Beer\nRSVP by July 24th\nJoin us to celebrate the closing of our popular and very successful art exhibit\, WANDERING: Observations of Our Watershed. We welcome visitors for this intimate reception and our last two engaging tours. Visitors will be greeted by Thom Duffy\, Curator and contributing artists. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from artists who are featured in this special exhibition themed on their observations of our region’s watersheds.\n  \nContributing Artists: Nancy Agati\, John Carlano\, Melvin Chappell\, Chris Cox\, Antoaneta Denkin\, Daniel Flinchbaugh\, Michael Frechette\, Michael Gallagher\, Richard Metz\, Kate Kern Mundie and Rebecca Schultz\nMid 20th Century Paintings: Ethel Ashton and Seymour Rotman\, Courtesy Whitaker and Moore\nMorris Blackburn Courtesy\, Michael Gallagher\nTo attend this event\, please register HERE .\n  \nThe exhibition is brought to you in part by\n Fund for the Water Works and the Ed F. Grusheski Water Literacy Foundation
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/wandering-observations-of-our-watershed-closing-reception/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T130000
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CREATED:20240424T203142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T221945Z
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SUMMARY:Curator-Led Tour of Wandering: Observations of Our Watershed
DESCRIPTION:ART EXHIBIT TOURS\nWANDERING: OBSERVATIONS OF OUR WATERSHED\nWe 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 our regions watersheds. \nRegister HERE.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/curator-led-tour-of-wandering-observations-of-our-watershed-11/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240731T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240627T200303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T220656Z
UID:10396-1722439800-1722447000@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:More SPLASH Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Ready for more family SPLASH fun?\nWe’ll be at Mander Playground (2140 North 33rd Street) in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood Wednesday afternoons from 4:30- 5:30 pm \nDates: July 17\, July 24 and July 31 \nTime: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/more-splash-fun-3/
LOCATION:Mander Recreation Center\, 2140 N. 33rd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Hands-On Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240627T193929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T220758Z
UID:10392-1722679200-1722686400@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SPLASH! Summer Family Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday mornings for lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and in the park along the Schuylkill River. \nEnjoy guided activities inside and out. Continue the fun at home with a take-home water-themed book and activity deck of cards. \nProgram is for families of children ages 3-8. Everyone (adults and kids!) is encouraged to participate. \nThere is no fee\, but pre-registration is suggested. Space is limited so sign up today!
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/splash-summer-family-program-3/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Hands-On Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240627T194002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T220745Z
UID:10393-1723284000-1723291200@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:SPLASH! Summer Family Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday mornings for lively family expeditions at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center and in the park along the Schuylkill River. \nEnjoy guided activities inside and out. Continue the fun at home with a take-home water-themed book and activity deck of cards. \nProgram is for families of children ages 3-8. Everyone (adults and kids!) is encouraged to participate. \nThere is no fee\, but pre-registration is suggested. Space is limited so sign up today!
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/splash-summer-family-program-4/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Get Active,Hands-On Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240801T201059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T183353Z
UID:10407-1723284000-1723309200@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Trash Free Waters Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest\, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. \nArtists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium\, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. \nWinners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival\, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th. \nWinning artwork have been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free! \nView during Interpretive Center hours starting August 10: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/trash-free-waters-art-show-2/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240828T204608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T204608Z
UID:11084-1723629600-1723914000@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Trash Free Waters Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest\, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. \nArtists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium\, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. \nWinners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival\, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th. \nWinning artwork have been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free! \nView during Interpretive Center hours starting August 10: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/trash-free-waters-art-show-3/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibitions
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240828T204725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T170830Z
UID:11088-1724234400-1724259600@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Trash Free Waters Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest\, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. \nArtists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium\, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. \nWinners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival\, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th. \nWinning artwork have been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free! \nView during Interpretive Center hours starting August 10: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/trash-free-waters-art-show-5/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240823
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240809T194924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T213847Z
UID:10433-1724284800-1724371199@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:BUILDING CLOSED - SPECIAL EVENT
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/building-closed-special-event/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLOSED
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20241120T170933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T173258Z
UID:11272-1724407200-1724500800@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Trash Free Waters Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest\, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. \nArtists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium\, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. \nWinners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival\, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th. \nWinning artwork have been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free! \nView during Interpretive Center hours starting August 10: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/trash-free-waters-art-show-14/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibitions
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240507T184722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T215227Z
UID:10336-1724493600-1724500800@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Mussel Maniacs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on August 24\, 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. \nThis program is designed for adult volunteers. Children age 12 and up can participate with an adult. \nFor more information\, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov. \nRegistration is required: https://forms.gle/CdXa4DomCK2wn2A89
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/mussel-maniacs-13/
LOCATION:The Discovery Center\, 3401 Reservoir Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands-On Science,Teachers,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Delaware-mussel-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240828T204656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T204656Z
UID:11086-1724839200-1725123600@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Trash Free Waters Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest\, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. \nArtists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium\, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. \nWinners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival\, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th. \nWinning artwork have been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free! \nView during Interpretive Center hours starting August 10: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/trash-free-waters-art-show-4/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Todd-edited-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240828T204800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T204800Z
UID:11090-1725444000-1725728400@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Trash Free Waters Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest\, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. \nArtists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium\, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. \nWinners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival\, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th. \nWinning artwork have been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free! \nView during Interpretive Center hours starting August 10: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/trash-free-waters-art-show-6/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibitions
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240828T185049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T185049Z
UID:11074-1725692400-1725706800@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Philly Fun Fishing Fest 2024
DESCRIPTION: Fishing Fest is set for Saturday\, September 7th!\nJoin us from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Schuylkill Banks between Locust and Chestnut Streets. Online pre-registration is open through September 5th.\nEnjoy a morning of free catch-and-release fishing and friendly competition at the Schuylkill Banks (on the Schuylkill River Trail between Locust and Chestnut Streets).  \nThe Fishing Fest is for anglers of all ages and levels of experience. No fishing license is required during the competition. Fishing gear will be available for loan on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nThere will be awards given in various categories. \nThe awards ceremony starts at 11:30 a.m.  \n\nFree to the public\nMeet on Schuylkill Banks (See map)\nEvent is ADA accessible\nBring your own snacks & refreshments\n\nRain Date: September 14\, 2024.  \nOnline pre-registration is open through September 5th. Register here.
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/philly-fun-fishing-fest-2024/
LOCATION:Schuylkill Banks on the Schuylkill River Trail between Locust and Chestnut Streets\, Schuylkill Banks on the Schuylkill River Trail between Locust and Chestnut Streets\, Philadelphia\, 19130\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240828T204833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T204833Z
UID:11092-1726048800-1726333200@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Trash Free Waters Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest\, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. \nArtists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium\, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. \nWinners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival\, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th. \nWinning artwork have been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free! \nView during Interpretive Center hours starting August 10: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/trash-free-waters-art-show-7/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Todd-edited-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240828T204904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T204904Z
UID:11094-1726653600-1726938000@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Trash Free Waters Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest\, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. \nArtists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium\, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. \nWinners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival\, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th. \nWinning artwork have been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free! \nView during Interpretive Center hours starting August 10: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/trash-free-waters-art-show-8/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Todd-edited-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240828T204929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T204929Z
UID:11096-1727258400-1727542800@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Trash Free Waters Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest\, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. \nArtists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium\, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. \nWinners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival\, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th. \nWinning artwork have been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free! \nView during Interpretive Center hours starting August 10: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/trash-free-waters-art-show-9/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Todd-edited-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240507T184905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T215227Z
UID:10337-1727517600-1727524800@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Mussel Maniacs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on September 28\, 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. \nThis program is designed for adult volunteers. Children age 12 and up can participate with an adult. \nFor more information\, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov. \nRegistration is required: https://forms.gle/HS9D7i3rf58kfWtj6
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/mussel-maniacs-14/
LOCATION:The Discovery Center\, 3401 Reservoir Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands-On Science,Teachers,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Mussel-Maniacs-03262022-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240829T134504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T134504Z
UID:11101-1727863200-1728147600@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Trash Free Waters Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest\, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. \nArtists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium\, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. \nWinners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival\, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th. \nWinning artwork have been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free! \nView during Interpretive Center hours starting August 10: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/trash-free-waters-art-show-10/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Todd-edited-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240829T134532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T134532Z
UID:11103-1728468000-1728752400@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Trash Free Waters Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest\, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. \nArtists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium\, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. \nWinners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival\, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th. \nWinning artwork have been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free! \nView during Interpretive Center hours starting August 10: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/trash-free-waters-art-show-11/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Todd-edited-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240803T144829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T170448Z
UID:10423-1728730800-1728736200@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Lafayette Historic Tour of Fairmount Water Works
DESCRIPTION:Join the staff from the American Friends of Lafayette and the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for a guided interpretation of the Water Works\, the 1815 engineering marvel that so impressed Lafayette on his Philadelphia visit. \nSelected tours will include excerpts from the extensive writings of both Lafayette and his secretary\, Auguste Levasseur\, about their experience at the site that has now been declared a National Historic Landmark. \nOpen to all\, free admission\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/lafayette-historic-tour-of-fairmount-water-works/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teachers,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/lafayette-200-logo-960x1240-1-793x1024-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240829T134610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T134610Z
UID:11105-1729072800-1729357200@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Trash Free Waters Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest\, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. \nArtists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium\, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. \nWinners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival\, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th. \nWinning artwork have been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free! \nView during Interpretive Center hours starting August 10: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/trash-free-waters-art-show-12/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Todd-edited-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240829T134637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T134637Z
UID:11107-1729677600-1729962000@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Trash Free Waters Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Come view a selection of entries from the 2023 Trash Free Waters Art Contest\, organized by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary. \nArtists from across the Delaware Estuary region were asked to create a piece of artwork related to the theme of Trash Free Waters. Artwork could use any medium\, but had to be created on a provided 12″ by 9″ canvas. The goal of the art contest was to bring awareness to the problem of aquatic trash and highlight the ways people can help be part of the solution. \nWinners were chosen by public vote at the 2023 Delaware River Festival\, held at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia on September 9th. \nWinning artwork have been turned into advertisements to help share the message of the importance of keeping out local waterways trash free! \nView during Interpretive Center hours starting August 10: Wednesday – Saturday: 10am-5pm
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/trash-free-waters-art-show-13/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Exhibitions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Todd-edited-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240507T184955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T145914Z
UID:10338-1729936800-1729944000@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Mussel Maniacs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event at the Discovery Center on October 26\, 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. \nThis program is designed for adult volunteers. Children age 12 and up can participate with an adult. \nFor more information\, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov. \nRegistration is required: https://forms.gle/HS9D7i3rf58kfWtj6
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/mussel-maniacs-15/
LOCATION:The Discovery Center\, 3401 Reservoir Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands-On Science,Teachers,Volunteer
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/Mussel-Maniacs-03262022-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162931
CREATED:20240925T170227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T170227Z
UID:11143-1729947600-1729953000@fairmountwaterworks.org
SUMMARY:Lafayette Historic Tour of Fairmount Water Works
DESCRIPTION:Join the staff from the American Friends of Lafayette and the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center for a guided interpretation of the Water Works\, the 1815 engineering marvel that so impressed Lafayette on his Philadelphia visit. \nSelected tours will include excerpts from the writings of both Lafayette and his secretary\, Auguste Levasseur\, about their experience at the site that has now been declared a National Historic Landmark. \nOpen to all\, free admission\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/event/lafayette-historic-tour-of-fairmount-water-works-2/
LOCATION:Fairmount Water Works\, 640 Water Works Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Teachers,Tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fairmountwaterworks.org/wp-content/uploads/lafayette-200-logo-960x1240-1-793x1024-1.png
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