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All events are at Bartram's Garden unless otherwise noted.
For events that require registration, please contact Alison McDowell,
215.729.5281 x103 or
amcdowell@bartramsgarden.org
Limited space and fees apply to certain events. See listings for details.
OCTOBER
Cold Frames: How-To & History
Sun., Oct. 26, 2-4pm
Chill winds don’t deter creative gardeners. Christine Tilles,
Penn State Extension, demonstrates how home-gardeners can build a
cold frame, and Joel Fry, Bartram curator, relates how gardeners
used cold frames and glass houses in Bartram’s day.
NOVEMBER
Bartram's Papers -- Reconsidered at Historical Society of Philadelphia
Wed., Nov 5, 6:00 - 8:00pm,
Pre-registration Required by Oct. 30
215.729.5281 x103 or
amcdowell@bartramsgarden.org
At The Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Peruse the Bartram Papers collection at the Historical Society of
Pennsylvania with Bartram's Garden curator Joel Fry and artist
Mark Dion. Learn stories of the explorations of John and William
Bartram and their cronies from letters, journals, maps and deeds.
Intersections: Dion on Bartram at
the American Philosophical Society *
Thurs., Nov. 6, 5:30-7:30pm
Limited Space, Pre-registration Required by Oct. 30
215.729.5281 x103 or
amcdowell@bartramsgarden.org
At Philosophical Hall, American Philosophical Society,
104 S. 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Artist Mark Dion and Roy Goodman, librarian and curator,
discuss Bartram artifacts at the APS. Come early to enjoy
their exhibit Undaunted: Five American Explorers 1760-2007.
Biological Illustration for Beginners:
Two-Day Workshop *
Sat., Nov. 8 & 15, 9am-Noon
Limited Space, Pre-registration Required by Oct. 17
At Bartram’s Garden & John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Members $20, Non-Members $30
Does not include material costs.
Biological illustrator Rose Levine provides insight into
depicting anatomical details of birds and other animals.
Attracting Birds to Your Garden
Sat., Nov. 8, 10am-Noon
Part of the PHS “City Gardening Series”
Environmental educator Liz Dailey shares tips for creating a bird-friendly garden.
Leslie Gale, Bartram educator, will then lead a walk through Bartram’s
Garden’s diverse bird habitats, discussing species commonly seen here.
Fall Family Fun Day
Sat., Nov. 8, 10am-2pm
Celebrate the changing of the seasons. Come at 10am for the PHS
“City Gardening Series” talk on attracting birds to your garden
and stay for apple cider making and natural craft activities in
the afternoon. Fun for all ages!
DECEMBER
Holiday Greens Sale
Friday, December 5, 3-7pm, Members Preview
Saturday, December 6, 10am-2pm, Public Sale
Fresh cut loose greens, hand-decorated evergreen wreaths and centerpieces,
and pine roping make a festive holiday scene. Grab a cup of cider and
browse our selections. Open house and children’s craft activities on Saturday.
*Companion program to the exhibit Mark Dion: Travels of
William Bartram Reconsidered
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