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November 17, 2015

Bartram’s Garden exec. director Maitreyi Roy joins Mayor-elect Kenney’s transition team

Maitreyi Roy, the executive director of Bartram’s Garden, has been asked to serve on the transition team for Philadelphia Mayor-elect Jim Kenney. This is a group of 170 metropolitan residents representing…

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November 12, 2015

High Water Marks

Graffiti is not a modern phenomenon—indeed, one need look no further than our wooden boardwalk by the Schuylkill River to see examples over 200 years old. Observant visitors to Bartram’s…

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October 27, 2015

Yoga at Bartram’s Garden

Align and Flow yoga classes on the beautiful grounds of the country’s first botanical garden are on hiatus for the winter. All levels will recommence in the springtime. SCHEDULE (*subject…

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October 26, 2015

Exciting Day in the Garden with Seventh Graders

On Thursday, October 15, about 35 seventh graders from the Hon. Luis Muñoz Marín School in North Philadelphia visited Bartram’s Garden for a day of outdoor education and connecting with nature….

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October 16, 2015

Bartram’s Garden receives grant from The William Penn Foundation

Bartram’s Garden is pleased to be the recipient of a $2 million, three-year grant from The William Penn Foundation. This funding will increase access to the Schuylkill River and promote…

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September 16, 2015

What is Bartram’s Ixia?

If you’ve ever seen or heard of the Florida plant Bartram’s Ixia, you may have wondered about the Bartram family connection. In that light, we asked curator Joel Fry to…

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September 4, 2015

Fall Plant Sale at the Philadelphia Honey Festival (Sept. 13)

Here is the list of plants that will be available at the Bartram’s Garden Fall Plant Sale, to be held during the Honey Festival on September 13. Come early for…

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August 13, 2015

Mann and Beast

When Andrew Eastwick was growing up in early nineteenth-century Philadelphia, he told himself that when he made his fortune, he would one day buy Bartram’s Garden. And in 1850, after…

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July 30, 2015

All about Bartram’s Bitters

When you stop by the Welcome Center, you’ll find a number of items are available to enhance your experience at Bartram’s Garden. Cool off with ice cream from Little Baby’s,…

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Biking & Walking

Birds

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Gardening

History

Kids' Activities

Sankofa Community Farm

Southwest Philadelphia

Water Quality

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Youth Internships

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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

Find our latest data on the river’s bacteria levels and recent rainfall.

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.