News Stream: Spokesdog Deadline Approaching
February 7, 2012
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Matthew Fritch
While the field of spokesdog contestants gets bigger and more competitive every day (some recent entries are pictured above), the deadline for registering your dog in the Philly Water’s Best Friend competition in Queen Village and Northern Liberties is nipping at our heels.
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Tonight: Engineers Without Borders Project Updates
December 14, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Join the professional and student members of Engineers Without Borders at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center tonight, Dec. 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. as they present their international project work.
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TEDxPhilly: The City
November 7, 2011
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Brian Rademaekers
TEDxPhilly is a local, one-day extension of the annual TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) conference, taking place on Tuesday, November 8 at the Temple Performing Arts Center.
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Sunday: Hidden River Expedition Lecture
October 28, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Back in August, we followed author and artist Allen Crawford (a.k.a. Lord Whimsy) as he undertook his Hidden River Expedition, a 40-mile, three-day kayak trip from Mt. Holly, NJ, to Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia.
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Scenes from the Fishing Fest!
October 13, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
As they say, good things come to those who wade! After two rain checks, the Philly Fun Fishing Fest turned out to be the perfect day to enjoy the Schuylkill Banks.
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Update: From Creek To Sewer Lecture Postponed
September 26, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
As you walk on many of Philadelphia’s sidewalks, beneath your feet is a hidden world of streams that once crisscrossed the city.
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This Saturday: Cradle of Birding Festival
September 15, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Visit the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum this Saturday, September 17 for the Cradle of Birding Wildlife and Conservation Festival.
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You’re Invited: Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Poster Presentation
August 16, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Join us at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center tomorrow, August 17, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Lord Whimsy Sets Sail
August 5, 2011
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Public Affairs
As advertised in this post from a couple weeks ago, author and artist Allen Crawford—otherwise known as Lord Whimsy—has embarked on a 40-mile kayak trip from Mt. Holly, NJ, to Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia.
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Mast Transit: Free Sailboat Tour of the Delaware
July 5, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
This Saturday, July 9, board the sailboat Northwind for a free two-hour (9:00-11:00 a.m.) tour of the Delaware River.
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