Blog
Category
BlackStar Projects Presents Joiri Minaya: Venus Flytrap
BlackStar Projects is pleased to present Venus Flytrap, a site-specific, four-day performance series and summer-long installation by Joiri Minaya that will take place at Bartram’s Garden in Philadelphia. Curated by…
Read More
Bartram’s Garden to honor Nancy A. Goldenberg and Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. at Twilight in the Garden on October 4.
PHILADELPHIA-SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 – Bartram’s Garden will host its annual benefit gala, Twilight in the Garden on Friday, October 4, 5:30–9:30pm. Tickets are now available at www.bartramsgarden.org/twilight On July 9…
Read MoreRiver Program Season Update for Fall 2024
Unfortunately, free Saturday boating will be closed until Spring 2025, and the Southwest Fish Off will also be canceled until next year. We are incredibly grateful to the Community Boathouse…
Read MoreBartram’s Garden Chemical Contamination
This blog post was written by Stefanie Kroll, for the Riverways blog. Philadelphians were alerted last month to possible industrial pollutants spilling over the Bartram’s Mile Trail at Bartram’s Garden….
Read More
EPA Awards Remediation Funding for Future Field Station Site
On May 20, we were thrilled to join U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), and Mayor Cherelle Parker for the announcement of new…
Read More
“Guardians of the Earth” Exhibit by Ann H. Wilson
If you’ve taken a walk in the Garden recently, you’ve probably come across these beautifully enchanting paintings on some of the trees. They’re part of Guardians of the Earth, an…
Read More
Spotlight on Water Quality Monitoring
This article was written by Valerie Onifade, River Program Coordinator, and Chloe Wang, River Program Manager for the print version of the April 2024 Bartram’s Garden collaboration with the Southwest…
Read MoreJoel’s Wisdom in the Garden: Remembered by Mandy Katz
In fond memory of Curator Joel T. Fry (February 22, 1957–March 21, 2023) Almost one year past the date of Joel’s surprising illness and death, I still find myself in…
Read More
Free yard trees available for Southwest Philadelphia residents!
Hey Southwest Philadelphia neighbors! Would you like a free tree for your yard? Register by November 7! In partnership with TreePhilly and the ROOTS Tree Crew, sign-ups are now available to…
Read More
