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April 2023

SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Spring Planting (Rescheduled from 3/27)

SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Spring Planting (Rescheduled from 3/27)

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Rescheduled from Monday, March 27. Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your spring garden. We will also cover springtime maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Instructor: Ty Holmberg, Sankofa Farm Co-Director. Click here to see more upcoming workshops in the...


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Little Explorers: Grow It! (CANCELED)

Little Explorers: Grow It! (CANCELED)

Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

Update: April's Little Explorers and Homeschooler Days have been canceled. Please join us in May! Learn about the baby plant inside every seed and plant one of your own.   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free...


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Horticulture Volunteer Day

Horticulture Volunteer Day

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity...


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Ants on a Log Film Screening and Recycled Sock Puppet Workshop

Ants on a Log presents their movie "Curious: Think Outside the Pipeline!", a 40 minute musical puppet show of two siblings who organize their neighbors to fight for clean air. Contemplating the importance of clean air and community action, this children’s entertainment group encourages direct action. At the end of the screening, participants will use...


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Homeschooler Days: Ephemeral Blooms (CANCELED)

Homeschooler Days: Ephemeral Blooms (CANCELED)

Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

Update: April's Little Explorers and Homeschooler Days have been canceled. Please join us in May! At this time of year, we'll dive into the incredible botanical blooms around us!   ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: Every second Wednesday, March through June and September through November, 10am-noon. For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. For more information,...


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Spring Fest

Spring Fest

Join us in the Garden for our free annual celebration of spring! This year's theme is "The Beauty of Urban Ecology", hosted in partnership with The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and Clean Water Action. Bring the whole family and enjoy Workshops with the Academy of Natural Sciences Spring Tree tour in the...


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Horticulture Volunteer Day

Horticulture Volunteer Day

Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, invasive species removal, and support greenhouse maintenance. Registered volunteers will meet at the Welcome Center promptly at 9:30 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE: Capacity...


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Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day

Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram's Garden
5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers will meet at the Sankofa Community Farm at 9:30 AM and be separated into groups and provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please...


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Community Clean-Up

Community Clean-Up

Ezekiel Baptist Church
5701 Grays Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Location: Ezekiel Baptist Church 5701 Grays Ave Philadelphia, PA 19143 Registered volunteers will meet at Ezekiel Baptist Church promptly at 10 AM. Staff will separate groups and provide instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. In collaboration with Bartram’s Garden, the...


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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.