Volunteers will support a Bartram's Garden program by welcoming participants and supporting guests to navigate to the program. Volunteers will be able to attend the majority of the program, including the meal, at no cost. This is an outdoor volunteer opportunity that requires standing and walking outdoors, sometimes on uneven or sloped ground. Dress for...
Volunteers will support seasonal plantings, weeding, and invasive species removal. Please plan to 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 is limited, and...
This FREE two-hour Learn-to-Ride class teaches participants how to ride a bicycle. This class is perfect for those who have never ridden a bike or who may need a refresher. Staff and volunteers will teach participants how to: Balance Pedaling techniques Starting and stopping Steering and shifting gears You can bring your own bike and...
Join us for free kayaking and rowing on the Tidal Schuylkill River! No pre-registration or experience is necessary. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Equipment, life jackets, and basic instruction for kayaking and row boating provided–first-come, first-served. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. May be canceled in the event of inclement weather or...
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. Have your own bike? We also provide simple repairs (flats, chains,...
Learn how to make compost through a six-step process that begins with transforming recycled food waste into nutrient-rich soil. This demonstration highlights the current depletion of the city’s soil and shows how composting can restore its vitality—producing dark, fertile earth capable of growing nutritious fruits and vegetables that support optimal health. The Philadelphia Farm Service Agency(FSA)...
We're celebrating the start of the season with a free, all-ages annual fishing derby! No registration is necessary. Kids' activities and vendors will be available. Rules Catch and release only. One rod per person. You may use your own rod, bait, and tackle, or you may borrow our equipment; first-come, first-served. Free worms are available...
The birds have come back from their journeys south and are busy making new nests for their families. We'll make nests, too, to take home. 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...
Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience is necessary. Free rods, tackle, bait, and basic instruction for catch-and-release fishing on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Catch and release only. No fishing license or pre-registration is required. Program runs weekly from May 6—August 26 and may be canceled in the event...
(215) 729-5281
5400 Lindbergh Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19143
