July 31, 2021 | Arts & Culture, Classes & Workshops, Eligible for SW/ACCESS Discount, Gardening & DIY, Health & Recreation, Make + Take Series, Member Benefits, Seasonal, Series, Urban Medicine Cabinet
Urban Medicine Cabinet: Herbal Exfoliation
Exfoliating your skin is more important than you may think! As you age, cell regeneration slows down and old skin cells pile up, creating a dull and dry appearance. Stimulate healthy new skin cells using nutrient-rich fresh ingredients from the garden. About the instructor, Nyambi Royster of Nyambi Naturals: A Medicinal Herb Farmer and Herbalist for over 15 years has taught Urban Health Courses and Agroecology Workshops at national institutes of learning including Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania and…
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August 1, 2021 | Arts & Culture, Free Community Events
Gente de Tierra
Join us for a FREE community event to connect *SAFELY* with land workers, artists, activists, and organizers from our Southwest neighborhood. We’ll be set up in the picnic area next to the orchard at Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden. We will have: Mini Pop-up Library Food Vendors Herbs, Seed, and Veggie Distribution Tarot Readings Local Artist Gallery & Market Garden Walks Lawn Games and More !! Join Girltrek Philadelphia for a nature walk along the beautiful banks of the…
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August 4, 2021 | Eligible for SW/ACCESS Discount, Family, Little Explorers, Member Benefits
Little Explorers: Water
This month we’ll be looking at WATER. Cool off with outdoor water games and crafts. ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and pre-schoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. If you have any questions, contact Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org or 215-729-5281 ext. 110. TICKETS: $12/child General Admission $2/child Southwest Neighbors & ACCESS cardholders (learn more) FREE for Members…
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August 7, 2021 | Eligible for SW/ACCESS Discount, Member Benefits, Special Tour
Curator’s Tour: Franklinia
Curator Joel Fry will lead a garden tour focusing on Franklinia, the rare native plant from Georgia, saved from extinction by the Bartram family. Several examples of Franklinia alatamaha will be in bloom in early August, and we will visit a few to see the daily blooms and the development of seed pods from last season. John and William Bartram first encountered the Franklinia tree on October 1, 1765, after getting lost while searching for the ferry crossing the Altamaha…
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August 9, 2021 | Artists' Workshop Series, Arts & Culture, Classes & Workshops, Eligible for SW/ACCESS Discount, Make + Take Series
Paint & Sip: Franklinia (2021)
As we savor the long summer evenings, let’s paint the blooming Franklin tree together while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of an outdoor BYO Paint & Sip. A rare plant native to southeastern North America, the Franklinia alatamaha was named for Benjamin Franklin, and saved from extinction by the Bartram family. $20 General Admission / $15 Member $2 Southwest Neighbors & ACCESS Cardholders Workshop takes place outdoors & socially-distanced. Registration is limited.
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August 14, 2021 | Volunteer
Sankofa Community Farm Volunteer Day
Health reminders: Masks must be worn in accordance with Pennsylvania and City of Philadelphia COVID-19 requirements. If you are sick or concerned about symptoms, please do not volunteer. Public restrooms will be open for the duration of the volunteer day and will be disinfected regularly. Hand sanitizer will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to sign up with their pods if possible. Volunteers will work alongside Farm staff to support seasonal plantings, harvesting, weeding, invasive species removal, and orchard support. Volunteers…
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August 14, 2021 | Classes & Workshops, Free Community Events, Nature & Community Science
Honeybees & Mushrooms
An exploration in biodiversity, interactive species, urban ecologies and foraging. “Honeybees & Mushrooms” is a two-season event featuring scheduled honeybee hive tours and mushroom hikes at Bartram’s Garden in the Spring and Fall of 2021. Presentations by Beth Teigan, founder of Philadelphia Mycology Club, and an open hive demo by Mark Berman of Anna Bee’s Honey (and Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild member) will explore the honeybee and mushroom relationship, focusing on seasonal changes in honeybee and fungal activity. Free but space is…
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August 16, 2021 | Artists' Workshop Series, Arts & Culture, Classes & Workshops, Eligible for SW/ACCESS Discount, Make + Take Series
Paint & Sip: Meadow En Plein Air (2021)
A great opportunity to try out the techniques you’ve learned so far in the Acrylic Technique Series at this free form BYO Paint & Sip en plein air event. Follow along with our instructor as she paints the alluring Bartram meadow, or let inspiration strike you and paint to your heart’s content. $15 Member/$20 Non-member $2 SW Neighbors/ACCESS Cardholders Workshop takes place outdoors & socially-distanced. Registration is limited.
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August 21, 2021 | Arts & Culture, Classes & Workshops, Eligible for SW/ACCESS Discount, Gardening & DIY, Health & Recreation, Make + Take Series, Member Benefits, Seasonal, Series, Urban Medicine Cabinet
Urban Medicine Cabinet: Herbal Glycerites & Multivitamins (SOLD OUT)
Herbs can be a valuable source of nutrition for children, and herbal glycerites are a nice alternative to alcohol based tinctures. Using nutritious herbs in liquid form is a great way to reap their benefits. Learn how to make a liquid multi-vitamin blend for children! About the instructor, Nyambi Royster of Nyambi Naturals: A Medicinal Herb Farmer and Herbalist for over 15 years has taught Urban Health Courses and Agroecology Workshops at national institutes of learning including Drexel University,…
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