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September 28, 2026

Introducing an Expanded Leadership Team at Bartram’s Garden

As Bartram’s Garden prepares for its next chapter of growth and for celebrating the 300th anniversary of the Garden’s founding in 2028, the John Bartram Association Board of Directors is…

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September 10, 2026

Specialist Bees!

As you start making selections for fall planting, are you also considering the pollinators you may be inviting to your garden party? We’d all love to get an RSVP from…

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September 2, 2026

Open Call: Indigenous Artists / Convocatoria Abierta: Artistas Indígenas

Open Call Art Show: The Meeting of the Condor and the Eagle Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac invites artists to submit works for an exhibition showcasing Indigenous art from the Americas. Titled…

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Pink roses in the foreground with the Bartram House in the background
June 30, 2026

Bartram’s Garden Named to World Monuments Fund’s Irreplaceable America List

Bartram’s Garden recognized among 10 heritage places that have shaped the nation’s unique history on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.  We are proud to…

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June 11, 2026

FloatLab Has Arrived at the Garden!

That large, iconically bright yellow ring-like structure you might have spotted heading up the Schuylkill River isn’t a mirage—it’s FloatLab, a one-of-a-kind floating public space and waterfront destination, designed by…

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June 4, 2026

A Rhubarb By Many Names!

You might be able to recognize rhubarb in the garden—but what is “true rhubarb”? If you don’t know the answer, then you have a lot in common with Western Europeans…

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May 4, 2026

Jazimina Creamer-MacNeil on “Root Song”

This piece was also featured in the April 2026 print edition of the Southwest Globe Times newspaper. From May 29-31, the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents Root Song, a special project…

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April 9, 2026

Leading with Service: Connecting Dr. Larry Jones and Daneesha Dent of the 2026 Garden Board of Directors

Marketing and Communications Coordinator Cavhanah sits down with Larry Jones and Daneesha Dent, newly appointed president and secretary of the Bartram’s Garden Board of Directors, respectively, to talk all types…

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March 20, 2026

Grow your garden with our 2026 plant selections!

Spring plant catalog is now available! Shop at our Welcome Center beginning April 18.

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Biking & Walking

Stroll the Schuylkill River Trail or join us for biking!

Birds

Look up! More than 100 species of birds rely on this ecosystem.

Boating & Fishing

Enjoy all that the Tidal Schuylkill River has to offer.

Flowers, Plants & Trees

See what’s blooming, find a favorite tree, and stroll the gardens and natural lands.

Gardening

Bring the Garden home! Shop for plants or grow food, trees, and more.

History

Uncover the interconnected stories of this historic site.

Kids' Activities

Join us year-round to learn, make, share, and wonder.

Sankofa Community Farm

“Go back and get it!” Growing food sovereignty with an African Diaspora focus.

Southwest Philadelphia

Resources and opportunities especially for neighbors in Southwest Philly.

Water Quality

View our latest data on current river conditions.

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Enjoy upcoming workshops, self-care, and events. Are you a Southwest artist? Let’s partner!

Youth Internships

Calling Southwest students: paid internships available with the river, the farm, and the trees.