Community scientists tagged over 250 mussels from the Fairmount Water Works Mussel Hatchery this morning. Now these little guys are ready for deployment! Thanks to volunteers and Discovery Center!! @discoveryphila #fairmountwaterworksinterpretivecenter #discoveryphila #mightymussels
Come on in! 👋
Experience the intersection of art, science, and history around Philadelphia’s drinking water. FREE + open to public Wednesday through Saturday 10am - 5pm.
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Our fine art exhibition titled, “We the People” is now on display 🖼️ This collection of paintings, photographs, and fine art pieces was curated by Thom Duffy and prompts us to think about the rights and ways of water 💧
Join us TODAY for artist and curator talks to learn more-sessions will occur from 11-12 and 1-2. The gallery awaits!
#phillyartists #fairmountwaterworks #fineartgallery #natureinspiredart #phillythingstodo
99th Stotesbury Cup Regatta on the Schuylkill River today ! Krista was out talking about the work we do at our freshwater mussel hatchery and on how you can visit the Fairmount Water Works ! Thank you to all the folks that came from near and far and were curious about the work we are doing 🦪🚣
#regatta #philly #environmentaleducation #river
#rowing
Have you visited the South Garden at Fairmount Waterworks? You might be inspired by the glorious statue called “Nymph and Bittern” sculpted by William Rush, in the fountain surrounded by trees!
Writers, poets, painters, and artists of all kinds have found inspiration right here for over 200 years! The South Garden is the perfect place to bring a journal or sketchbook and see where your creativity leads. 🖊️ 📓 🎨 ✏️ Come enjoy the scenery, and look into attending our arts-focused events at the Interpretive Center this spring!
#fairmountwaterworks #natureinspiredart #historicalphiladelphia #phillythingstodo #schuylkillrivertrail
Behind the scenes of this year’s student summit!
Yesterday, 130 students from Philadelphia schools visited the Interpretive Center to learn, collaborate, and report out on research they were conducting on weather in their schoolyards. 🌈 ⛅️ 🌧️ ☔️ THANK YOU to the students and teachers that made the summit so amazing!
In the words of a student, “Best field trip ever!”
👀 Click the link in our story to watch a news story about the summit from channel 6 abc!!
#fairmountwaterworks #studentsummit #environmentaleducation #watershedstewards #sustainablecities
Join us for the Preview Reception of “WE THE PEOPLE: Preserve Our Right To Clean Water”, Fairmount Water Works’ 4th Annual Special Fine Art Exhibition, this Thursday, May 14, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m!
This fine art exhibition invites visitors to celebrate clean water with installations, dance performances, and interactive displays at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center.
Register for the Preview Reception and learn more at the link in our bio.
🌊 We are overflowing with excitement about Currents, a multi-media art exhibition at Fairmount Waterworks Interpretive Center!
🌟 The exhibit opens to the public tomorrow, Saturday May 9th at 12 noon.
👀We are so ready for everyone to see and experience the collaborative creativity that went into making this! We’ll see you there!
#fairmountwaterworks #philadelphiaartists #phillythingstodo #multimediaart
Welcome back to #birdingbasics! Today, Justine is telling us about a super common feathered friend of Fairmount Water Works, the Canada Goose! 🪿
Did you know birds often migrate at night? You can help their flight by turning off your lights! 💡 #gobirds
#fairmountwaterworks #schuylkillriver #environmentaleducation
Happy #drinkingwaterweek 🚰 🚿 💧
@phillyh2o is working 24/7 to ensure our drinking water is clean and safe!
📋 check out PWD’s water quality report at water.phila.gov/wqr
💧We’re making a splash at this year’s children’s festival by @pennlivearts@uofpenn
⭐️ Freshwater mussels are the star of the show! We love sharing how important they are for our local streams and rivers with the future generation of scientists, artists, educators, and environmental stewards! 🎒
🌈We also got to connect with local organizations (tagged in photos) - check out their awesome tables!
#fairmountwaterworks #freshwatermussels #environmentaleducation #childrensfestival #phillyfun
