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 provided with instructions and safety protocols for the day. Out of respect and safety for our staff and others, please arrive on time. PLEASE NOTE:...
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Black Farmers’ Market (Freedom Greens and Garden, 5200 Pine St.) now through November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers are not accepted). You can...
Have you ever looked at two images and wondered what they might say to each other? In this hands-on workshop, artist and educator Kara Mshinda will guide participants through the art of photo weaving — a simple, tactile technique that layers two photographs together using a classic basket weave pattern to create an entirely new...
This workshop will help beginner gardeners understand the basics of raised bed agriculture. You will learn about the benefits and challenges of gardening with a raised bed and be guided through the process of planning, building, and sustaining a raised bed. We will also touch on using found and recycled materials to build and maintain...
How is extreme weather affecting your daily life? What does your neighborhood need to be better prepared? Bartram's Garden and ACANA are proud to host a community workshop in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Sustainability. Together, we’ve helped design a workshop that is specific to our neighborhood, grounded in local experiences, and...
Who knows what we’ll find in the Garden? Come with us to explore! ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone...
Join us for our annual, rain-or-shine celebration of spring in the Garden. Enjoy this year's free, family-friendly itinerary: 10—11am: Medicinal Herbs plant walk with Garden Ecology Youth Coordinator and Building Your Home Apothecary Instructor Dominique Matti. Tour is at full capacity. 10am—2pm: Bartram's Garden Historic Archives Show and Tell 11am–12pm: Solo vibraphone performance by Hudson...
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The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is hosting FREE biking days at Bartram’s Garden. Come ride the Bartram's Mile Trail! Free, walk-up bike rentals and helmets available for kids and adults! Bikes are first-come, first-served, but register in advance to receive info on weather-related cancellations. And be sure to check out Spring Fest fun while...
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. Led by Princess Rahman (beginner-level workshop).
(215) 729-5281
5400 Lindbergh Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19143
